David Saxe is a Co-founder and Managing Principal at Calvera Partners, a real estate investment firm that finds, acquires, and optimizes multifamily properties in high-growth markets. Under his leadership, Calvera Partners has successfully grown from investing in seven-unit buildings to acquiring 300 unit apartment complexes in different markets. David's passion for real estate is influenced by his family's history, his academic background, and professional experience working with some of the largest real estate investment firms in the nation.

Building wealth through real estate may sound simple, but navigating constantly shifting markets, interest rates, housing trends and property features to build value and generate income requires professional insight. So what are some best practices and bright spots in real estate investing?

According to David Saxe, a seasoned real estate investor, multifamily properties remain one of the most stable and rewarding asset classes despite economic challenges. He highlights the importance of capitalizing on supply and demand imbalances, identifying distressed investment opportunities, and investing in growth markets. By focusing on value-add properties and leveraging innovative financing strategies, David demonstrates how thoughtful execution can transform underperforming assets into consistent income-generating investments. And how building an investment fund can provide additional flexibility, leverage and ability to take advantage of opportunities in a competitive market.

In this episode of the Pillar6 Podcast, Roman Polnar sits down with David Saxe, a Co-founder and Managing Principal at Calvera Partners, to discuss building wealth through multifamily investments. David shares his journey from small-scale Bay Area properties to managing large multifamily funds, explains why out-of-state markets present unique opportunities, and offers practical advice for individual and professional investors.

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