In this episode of Breaking Ground with Justin Goodin, I sit down with Lee Yoder, founder of Threefold Real Estate Investing, to talk about how he transitioned from physical therapist to full-time multifamily syndicator — and what passive investors should really be looking for before wiring money into a deal. Today, he focuses on acquiring and operating larger apartment communities, building long-term partnerships, and helping investors create passive income through multifamily real estate. In this conversation, we break down: • How Lee made the leap from W2 to syndicating apartment buildings • What he looks for when evaluating multifamily deals • The biggest mistakes new passive investors make • How to properly vet a sponsor and their track record • Why relationships matter more than projections • What it really means to be a fiduciary for your investors We also talk about leadership, faith, and building a business with long-term integrity — not short-term hype. If you’re a busy professional looking to invest in multifamily syndications the smart way, this episode will help you better understand: How to evaluate deals How to evaluate operators And how to protect your capital Subscribe for more conversations with multifamily developers, syndicators, and investors focused on real estate investing done the right way.

From tech career to $40M+ in real estate... In this episode of Breaking Ground With Justin Goodin, I interviewed Ross McArthur, who owns and manages $40M+ in multifamily real estate and runs a vertically integrated property management company. In this episode we talked about: • Why he left a high-paying career in startups to go all-in on real estate • Why being an out-of-state investor isn’t a weakness (if you have people, processes, and technology) • The real reason they brought property management in-house • A 100+ unit deal that had $1.2M in unexpected repairs • Strategies Ross uses to protect investor capital This is a conversation with a REAL, multifamily operator. Not somebody who just posts on social media about it. In this episode, Ross is transparent about the good, the bad, and the work it takes to be a multifamily operator. If you’re a passive investor wanting to hear about the 'behind the scenes' details or an active multifamily investor, you won't want to miss this one. Subscribe for more insider conversations on multifamily development, apartment investing, and passive real estate strategies.

What does it really take to bring a multifamily project from the drawing board to reality in today’s market? Rising material costs, tariffs, labor shortages, and complex timelines all make development harder than ever. That’s why having the right construction management firm is critical.In this episode of Breaking Ground with Justin Goodin, I sit down with Greg Looney, founder of Inherent Commercial, recognized by Indianapolis Business Journal as one of the Fast 25 fastest-growing companies. With construction experience in healthcare, senior living, commercial, and multifamily projects, Greg has seen it all — and he shares candid insights that most developers and investors never hear from behind the construction fence.Here’s what you’ll learn in this conversation:- The biggest mistakes developers make when hiring GCs and how to avoid them- The impact of tariffs and volatile pricing on multifamily projects in 2025- The #​1 thing all passive investors should review before investing in a multifamily development- Why trust between developers and contractors often breaks down — and how to build partnerships that last- Behind-the-scenes of a real multifamily build: surprises, challenges, and lessons learned- Greg’s bold predictions for construction costs and project timelines in the next 12–18 monthsIf you’re a multifamily developer, passive investor, or city leader, this episode gives you an inside look at how projects really get delivered — and what you should watch out for when evaluating partners.🔗 Learn more about Inherent Commercial: https://inherentco.com/🔗 Follow Inherent Commercial on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inherentcommercial/Subscribe to Breaking Ground with Justin Goodin for more insider conversations on multifamily development, construction, and passive real estate investing.🔗 Learn more about Goodin Development: https://goodindevelopment.com/🔗 Follow Justin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingoodin/🔗 Follow Justin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.goodin.16