First, Worst, Best, & Next
Podcast Description
First, Worst, Best, and Next Podcast is the ultimate real estate investing podcast where top investors share their most eye-opening deals—their first investment, their worst failure, their biggest success, and what’s next on their horizon. Hosted by industry experts, this show uncovers hard-earned lessons from seasoned professionals, giving listeners a front-row seat to the strategies, missteps, and triumphs that shaped their careers.
Whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting out, you’ll gain invaluable insights into multifamily and apartment investing, along with other asset classes. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to scale your portfolio by avoiding costly mistakes and capitalizing on proven strategies. If you’re looking to grow in the real estate investing space, First, Worst, Best, and Next Podcast is your go-to resource for expert wisdom and real-world experience.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on key topics within real estate investing, particularly multifamily and apartment investments, with episodes that delve into asset management strategies, investment pitfalls, and scaling techniques. For example, an episode featuring Jason Yarusi explores how he transitioned from house flipping to managing multifamily properties, emphasizing strategic planning, refinancing methods, and the importance of effective communication in partnerships.
First, Worst, Best, and Next Podcast is the ultimate real estate investing podcast where top investors share their most eye-opening deals—their first investment, their worst failure, their biggest success, and what’s next on their horizon. Hosted by industry experts, this show uncovers hard-earned lessons from seasoned professionals, giving listeners a front-row seat to the strategies, missteps, and triumphs that shaped their careers.
Whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting out, you’ll gain invaluable insights into multifamily and apartment investing, along with other asset classes. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to scale your portfolio by avoiding costly mistakes and capitalizing on proven strategies. If you’re looking to grow in the real estate investing space, First, Worst, Best, and Next Podcast is your go-to resource for expert wisdom and real-world experience.
In this episode, Brad chats with Sam Khairi, founder of Afto Capital and a former mechanical engineer who walked away from a secure 15-year career to chase freedom through real estate and business ownership. Sam shares his journey from passive investor (LP) to active syndicator (GP), the challenges of entering the multifamily space full-time in 2022, and how he’s now scaling a portfolio of small businesses with the long-term goal of fueling real estate investments.
🔑 Key Topics Covered:
Why Sam’s first LP investment was the best decision he ever made
The lessons and missteps of trying to “go big” in syndication too fast
Pivoting into small business acquisition when multifamily deals stopped penciling
Why buying a $65K house in Cleveland taught him more than any course
The difference between LPs and GPs—and which role might be right for you
Key struggles of running remote service-based businesses
Why Sam is choosing corporate ownership over franchising
The long-term strategy: using cash-flowing businesses to fund hard-asset real estate plays
💬 Memorable Quotes:
“I thought I’d raise all the capital and become the next Grant Cardone… and reality hit fast.” — Sam Khairi
“That $65K house beat the crap out of me, but I learned more from it than anything else.” — Sam Khairi
“Two plus two doesn’t equal four in small business—it equals ten. That’s the power of scale.” — Sam Khairi
🔗 Connect with Sam Khairi:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsamkhairi
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samkhairi
🎙️ Connect with Host Brad Weaver:
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradweaver
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