Michael started his career as a securities attorney on Wall St. Michael started investing in a real estate close to ten years ago and two years ago left the w2 world to focus on expanding his real estate platform Cross Mountain Capital Management, LLC and his affiliated property management and construction company – MSA properties, LLC. In the last two years, Michael has raised over $ 10 million in capital and acquired over 500 units as the lead and often times sole sponsor.
[00:01 – 06:10] Opening Segment
- We welcome, Michael Gilman!
- Michael shares his advice for those looking to invest in real estate is to focus on cash flow and leverage
[06:11 – 22:15] How To Leverage Your Properties For Maximum Returns
- His experience in real estate led him to believe it was one of the safest paths to building wealth
- Real estate is not volatile, offers tax benefits, and has few competitors in the world
- Restarting his real estate career and buying more properties after COVID hit
- How he leveraged to buy more properties after mass asset inflation
- Focus on smaller markets when buying properties
- Using various strategies to leverage and finance deals
[22:16 – 28:52] THE FINAL FOUR
- What's the worst job that you ever had?
- Working as a legal intern at a law firm
- What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
- “Timing The Market” By Deborah Weir
- What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
- Learn to be a handyman
- What does success mean to you?
- Michael says, “Contributing to your community, your family, raising kids that will contribute to the community.”
Connect with Michael Gilman
Website: Cross Mountain Capital
LinkedIn: Michael Gilman
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“I wanted something that wasn't prone to evaporate when I needed, and something I could safely build long-term wealth while I continued kind of working my W2.” – Michael Gilman
“If the journey wasn't difficult, the destination wouldn't be rewarding.” – Michael Gilman
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