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June 11, 2025 33 mins

Over-leveraged. Over-optimistic. And out of options. That was the reality for many investors in 2024. 

But today’s guest, Jonathan Nichols, isn't one of them. Strategic moves and rock-solid asset management kept his portfolio intact, even as foreclosures piled up around him. Jonathan is a real estate investor based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. He transitioned into real estate investing in 2018, alongside his wife, Paula, after a decade of experience as an aerospace propulsion engineer. They founded Apogee Capital in 2019. 

In this episode, you’ll learn why most syndicators fail post-acquisition, how short-term rentals gave Jonathan the freedom to play long-term games, and his new approach to avoiding "deal desperation." 

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Key Takeaways: 

  • 00:00 Intro 
  • 02:19 Jonathan’s short-term rental business
  • 06:15 Multifamily and turbulence in the market
  • 11:21 The importance of asset management
  • 15:11 The bigger picture 
  • 20:09 Investor sentiment and market opportunities 
  • 26:15 Jonathan’s future goals 
  • 28:12 Top five investing tips
  • 32:22 Recap and outro 


Additional resources: 

➡️ Learn more about Jonathan Nichols:

• Website: https://www.apogeemfc.com/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilyengineer/ 

➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:

• Invest passively in multifamily real estate 

• Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass

• Take a look at my portfolio

• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources 

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Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!

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