Multifamily University Blog

Did you know there’s no certification required to become a fund manager? That fact alone surprises many—and it might surprise you too. In this week’s video, Neal Bawa unpacks the hidden world of fund management and how the 2013 JOBS Act transformed the game through...

Interest rates may feel like the villain of today’s real estate story—but here’s the twist: they’ve created one of the best buying opportunities in years. Neal Bawa, the “Mad Scientist of Multifamily,” breaks down why high rates never last forever, what history tells...

Ever heard that you can’t own more than 10 rental properties? I believed that myth for years—and it cost me millions in lost wealth. The truth is, the limit isn’t on properties, it’s on a specific type of loan. And once you know how to play the game, you can keep...

What happens when a tech founder with a passion for data tries to share his findings with the world? In late 2007, I discovered the answer — and it didn’t go as planned at first. I started with a small meetup at my own technology college, excited to share how I’d...

Think New York real estate is always a good investment? Or that Bitcoin is your best crypto bet? Neal Bawa — The Mad Scientist of Multifamily — says it’s time to challenge those myths. In this week’s video, Neal breaks down why investing in famous markets might feel...

Are you still thinking of Neal Bawa as just a “real estate guy”? Think again. In this thought-provoking new video, Neal breaks down why he's not in love with real estate—but in love with what it does to his bottom line. From his experience inside America’s biggest...

You’ve probably heard it on the news: “U.S. industrialization is back.” But Neal Bawa just dropped a truth bomb that every smart investor should hear… Manufacturing isn’t returning to the United States—it’s going to Mexico. In this episode, Neal explains why lower...

Ever wonder why wealthy investors pay far less in taxes—without breaking the law? In this video, Neal Bawa reveals how smart real estate investing turns the IRS into your silent partner. From bonus depreciation to LLC write-offs, these are the same strategies used by...

If you're relying on public data to make high-stakes multifamily decisions... you could be flying blind. In this quick tip, Neal Bawa—aka the Mad Scientist of Multifamily—gives a simple piece of advice to keep in mind when using public data sites.[dsm_text_notation...

In this week’s video, Neal Bawa, the Mad Scientist of Multifamily, breaks down the true power of measurement and comparison in uncovering high-performing real estate investments. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by too many markets, too much data, or too many "experts"...

There’s one thing top investors NEVER skip: the numbers. In this week’s video, Neal Bawa — The Mad Scientist of Multifamily — breaks down the 5 essential metrics that every real estate investor must understand before jumping into a deal. If you've ever been confused...

Spreadsheets or street smarts — which one leads to success in multifamily investing? In this week's episode, Neal Bawa unpacks a heated debate that’s dividing investors: data-driven decision making vs. gut-driven, experience-first investing. But this isn’t a boring...