What if you started in real estate at 18 and built an empire worth over $575 million?

In this powerful episode of the Hero Capital Show, Tim Mai sits down with Brian Baniqued, a second-generation real estate broker and dynamic entrepreneur whose journey spans multifamily syndications, office complexes, retail centers, and even modular development.

Brian shares how he went from organizing papers in his mom’s real estate office to building vertically integrated companies in brokerage, finance, and property management—all while raising $27M+ in capital. You’ll discover his early cash-flow strategy with FHA fourplexes, his transition into syndication and condo development, and how he now leverages modular construction to build faster and smarter.

Top 5 Key Takeaways:

- Start Young, Think Big: Brian began at 18 by house-hacking with FHA loans and quickly scaled into multifamily ownership.

- Power of 1031 Exchanges: He used strategic exchanges to go from small fourplexes to large apartment buildings and commercial assets.

- Vertical Integration Advantage: By building brokerage, mortgage, and management companies, Brian controlled every part of the investment life cycle.

- Modular Construction Insights: Learn the pros, cons, and cost nuances of using prefab construction for faster multifamily builds.

- Investor Loyalty Through Strategy: His ability to guide investors through exit strategies and reinvestments built a loyal capital base over decades.


About Tim Mai

Tim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.

He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.

He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares.

He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.

Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.

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