🎙️ Introduction
In this episode, Neal Bawa, CEO and Founder of Grocapitus Investments and MultifamilyU, shares his remarkable journey from technologist to one of the most respected educators and investors in multifamily real estate. With a portfolio spanning over 1,000 units across six states—and projected to double within a year—Neal has raised millions in investor capital while building one of the largest multifamily Meetup networks in the country. Known as the “Mad Scientist of Multifamily,” Neal brings a transparent, data-driven, and highly practical perspective on how to succeed in apartment investing.
📌 Key Takeaways
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✅ Unique Entry into Real Estate – Neal began his real estate journey unexpectedly while serving as a COO, tasked with managing office campus buildouts.
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✅ Teaching as a Growth Catalyst – By teaching multifamily investing through Meetup groups, Neal built a nationwide education platform with thousands of attendees.
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✅ Business Principles Applied to Real Estate – Neal treats multifamily like a scalable business, applying systems, processes, and analytics.
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✅ Transparency Builds Trust – Neal openly shares both successes and failures, giving investors realistic expectations and confidence.
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✅ Community & Education – MultifamilyU offers 100+ free webinars yearly, plus immersive bootcamps designed to help investors take action.
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✅ Scaling Investor Capital – Neal now raises over $12M annually, leveraging a network of 200+ investors.
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✅ Focus on Today’s Data – Neal stresses buying based on current fundamentals rather than speculative future growth.
