311: Building a Wealth Creation Value-Add System with August Biniaz

Jonathan Greene is joined by August Biniaz, co-founder and CIO of CPI Capital, to explore how early exposure to real estate shaped August's investing philosophy and led him from single-family investing into large-scale multifamily and build-to-rent strategies. August shares how his family's experience with real estate as a hedge against inflation influenced his long-term view on housing and capital preservation.

The conversation dives into the realities of syndication, from learning the GP/LP structure through trial and error to building investor trust, infrastructure, and discipline over time. August explains why CPI focuses on U.S. markets like Tampa and San Antonio, how oversupply cycles create both risk and opportunity, and why patience and underwriting discipline matter more than deal volume.

Jonathan and August also discuss the value of passive investing, especially for professionals who want real estate exposure without taking on a second job. August outlines how investors can think clearly about asset classes, sponsors, and alignment before committing capital, emphasizing that trust and communication are just as important as returns.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How early family exposure to real estate can shape long-term investing instincts

• Why August transitioned from development into real estate private equity

• The differences between Canadian and U.S. multifamily investing environments

• How CPI evaluates Tampa and San Antonio amid oversupply and shifting demand

• Why being a limited partner can be the best education for future operators

• What passive investors should consider when choosing asset classes and sponsors

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Supporting Resources

Connect with August:

Website: https://cpicapital.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@realestateinvestingdemystified

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soheil.biniaz

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augustbiniaz/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/augustbiniaz/

Twitter: https://x.com/CPI_Capital

Connect with Jonathan:

Website - www.streamlined.properties

YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos

Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene

Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties

Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/streamlinen​j

Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/jonathangreene

Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties

Email - [e-mail]

This episode was produced by Outlier Audio.