“My first big investment was worth half of what we paid for it in six months. But real estate is so forgiving and the education is so good. I was able to grind it out and be able to recover that investment fully and sell it for the same thing we paid it for. What other business can you do that?”
What happens when you start investing at the absolute worst time in recent history? John Boriack found out firsthand when his first 50-unit apartment complex lost half its value just six months after purchase in 2008. Instead of quitting, he doubled down on education and mentorship to build one of the most successful real estate portfolios in Houston.
Al Gordon interviews this award-winning investor who has earned over 30 industry accolades, including becoming the youngest president in Houston Apartment Association history. John reveals how he transformed a college savings account into nearly 1,700 apartment units through seven syndicated deals, all while building a company culture that’s been recognized nine times as one of Houston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
What You’ll Discover
- How bad market timing taught lessons that created an award-winning investment strategy
- The three-pillar business philosophy that attracts long-term team members and investors
- Why trying to time the market bottom is like “trying to catch a falling knife”
Timestamps
- 02:56 From College Savings to Real Estate Empire: John’s Unconventional Start
- 06:58 The Philosophy That Built 30+ Award-Winning Properties
- 10:28 Why Great Team Members Stay Through Dark Times and Bad Decisions
- 13:06 Transferring Corporate Skills to Real Estate Success
- 16:06 From Zero to 30+ Awards: The Recognition Timeline
- 19:36 Leading Through Crisis: Youngest HAA President During COVID
- 22:07 Current Market Analysis: Bid-Ask Gap and Distressed Opportunities
- 25:02 Deal Flow Secrets: Where Award Winners Find Their Properties
- 28:10 2008 vs 2024: Two Market Cycles Through One Investor’s Eyes
- 30:04 Market Timing Myths: Why Perfect Timing Doesn’t Matter
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