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ABOUT CHRIS LENTO

Chris Lento is the Founder and Managing Member of EM Capital. He has a background in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon and professional development training at Boston University and MIT. Chris has over twenty years of experience in multifamily ownership, management, and investing. In addition to his academic achievements, Chris serves as a Board Member for Bay Cove. His passion is a testament to his dedication to building a better quality of life, which carries over into his professional commitment to EM Capital and its investors.

THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:

Chris’s journey to real estate

From being an Aerospace Engineer to an Investor
First few investments before going full-time
Why choose multifamily compared to other asset classes?
What skills have you learned as an aerospace engineer that you applied to real estate?
How do you choose which market to target?
Financial metrics that you are looking for in a deal
Knowing your investor's appetite
Using your network to expand to new markets
About the 67-unit deal in Kentucky
Challenges and lessons learned from this deal
Property Management and Value-Add Plan

Connect with Chris

KEY QUOTE:

On Dealing with Property Managers:

“I learned that once you feel something's not right here, something's probably not right. You can tell by how the property is performing, and how things are being handled.”

SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:

EM Capital is a trusted real estate investment firm located in Boston, MA, led by founder Chris Lento. We cater to accredited investors seeking to diversify their portfolio through multifamily real estate investments. We focus on providing both cash flow and asset appreciation, ensuring our investors benefit from balanced a investment strategy.

ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK

The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.

The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.

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