#78 - Market Dynamics and Investment Strategies with Danny Kattan

Path To Passive: Real Estate Investing For Technology Professionals

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In this episode, Steven Arita talks with Danny Kattan, co-founder of PIA Residential, about his 20-year journey in real estate. With over 400 properties and $400 million in assets, Danny opens up about how he made the leap from investment banking to real estate. He shares his perspective on key topics like economic cycles, cap rates, leverage, and risk, offering advice that’s helpful for investors at any level.
Danny emphasizes the importance of grit, resilience, and understanding the financial side of real estate. He shares stories from his own experiences, such as buying distressed properties during the 2008 crisis and building a private money lending business. They also dive into lessons on how to evaluate markets, understand demographics, and do the due diligence that’s crucial for success. Danny makes it clear that real estate is just as much about the people you work with as it is about the properties.
The episode also looks at how technology is changing the real estate game, with Danny introducing his 'Sell2Rent' platform. This tool helps homeowners unlock equity without having to leave their homes. He talks about the value of investing in secondary markets and finding the right balance between asset preservation and speculation. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, Danny’s advice is packed with actionable tips to help investors make smarter decisions.
Connect with Danny:
https://piaresidential.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-kattan-79b2a44/
[email protected]
Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(3:27) Introduction to Danny and his background
(6:35) How Danny transitioned from investment banking to real estate
(14:09) Understanding cap rates and financial metrics
(21:10) The role of demographics in real estate investment
(26:36) Advice for tech professionals entering real estate
(30:28) Navigating real estate partnerships
(34:04) Understanding private money lending
(45:53) The impact of economic cycles on real estate investments
(54:38) Risks in real estate syndication
(58:54) The invisible work behind real estate investing
(1:10:19) Sell to Rent: A new approach to homeownership and investing
(1:19:49) Where to find and learn more about Danny
(1:21:29) Outro
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