He Scaled to 144 Buildings in 3 Years (Self-Managed): Joel Kraut

"I would never become friendly with my tenants."

That's the #1 rule from a landlord who self-manages 144 buildings and over 1,000 tenants—and he learned it the hard way.

In this episode, I sit down with Joel Kraut, a seasoned real estate investor, author, and private direct lender based in the Tri-State area. Joel has purchased, renovated, and sold over 100 homes and scaled a portfolio of 144 buildings in just 3 years—all while self-managing the entire operation.

His rare experience as an owner, operator, contractor, borrower, AND lender gives him a 360° perspective that most investors never get. Joel is also the co-founder of Burr Loans, a private lending firm built by investors, for investors.

Whether you're buying your first rental or scaling to 100+ units, this episode is packed with hard-won lessons you won't hear anywhere else.

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Seven Peak Capital provides investment opportunities in multifamily properties to both accredited and non-accredited investors. Through our methodical research methods and strong strategic partnerships, our team specializes in acquiring properties through rigorous underwriting standards, improving operations with best in-class asset management techniques and intimate knowledge of local market dynamics to deliver attractive returns regardless of market cycle.

Our team personally invests capital in each property alongside our investors, enhancing the value of commercial multifamily properties and, in turn, generating passive income for our investors through cash flow.