Ep. 67 - How Partnerships and Creative Financing Fuel Success with Layda Zuniga & Valentina Carrillo

In this episode of the Expert Speaker Podcast,
host Majeed Mogharreban sits down with real estate investors
Layda Zuniga and Valentina Carrillo from LMV Properties.
Together, they explore their journey from novices in real estate
to experienced multifamily property investors. Layda and
Valentina share how they transitioned from managing single-family
homes to investing in 10+ unit multifamily properties,
emphasizing the importance of proper education and strategic
planning.


Throughout the conversation, they dive into critical topics such
as creative financing, risk management, and how their background
as engineers has played a pivotal role in their approach to
analyzing deals and problem-solving. Additionally, they discuss
their focus on building long-term wealth through buy-and-hold
strategies and partnerships that leverage time, expertise, and
knowledge.


Key Takeaways:




The Importance of Education in Real Estate:
Layda and Valentina explain how obtaining proper education in
real estate investing helped them shift from focusing solely
on cash flow to building long-term wealth through multifamily
properties.




Creative Financing and Partnerships: They
highlight how partnerships and creative financing methods
have enabled them to scale their business faster, leveraging
expertise and resources for larger deals.




Multifamily Investing in Ontario: The duo
discusses why they focus on Ontario’s real estate market due
to its strong appreciation potential while also exploring
other markets like Edmonton for more landlord-friendly
policies.




Risk Management and Conservatism: Layda and
Valentina emphasize running conservative numbers and planning
for unexpected events, such as rising interest rates, to
protect their investments and investors.




The Power of Partnerships: They encourage
listeners not to shy away from partnerships, stating that
finding the right partners can help accelerate growth and
reduce the burdens of doing everything alone.




Notable Quotes:


“Don’t let limiting beliefs hold you back. Partnerships are
the way to go if you align on values and goals.”

“In real estate, you need to be prepared to pivot, whether
that’s increasing the size of the deal or adjusting your
financing strategy.”

“It’s like a marriage—you need to trust your partners and
know that if the boat is sinking, you’re all in it together.”



Interested in Partnering?
Layda and Valentina are always looking for new partners to join
their real estate investments. Whether you’re new to real estate
or an experienced investor, they’re happy to discuss potential
deals and how you can get involved. Reach out through their
social media to learn more.


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