Winning Through Challenges with Mike Desrosiers | Apartment Syndication Made Easy Podcast

On this episode of the Apartment Syndication Made Easy Podcast, Vinney sits down with Mike Desrosiers, a seasoned operator managing over $100M in multifamily assets across the U.S. Mike's journey is filled with real-world lessons that every syndicator—new or experienced—needs to hear. From fires to hurricanes to market shifts, Mike shares how resilience, quick action, and a positive mindset have allowed him to keep scaling.

 

Mike and Vinney get into the true behind-the-scenes of running syndications, managing partners, and protecting investors. They break down real events that shaped Mike's approach, including:

👉🏻 Using disasters to add value through insurance, upgrades, and better systems

👉🏻 Managing 16+ deals with different partners, tenants, and strategies

👉🏻 How AI is transforming leasing, communication, and maintenance

👉🏻 Why tenant satisfaction directly drives NOI and stronger exits

 

If you're growing your syndication business—or thinking about starting—this episode will give you clarity and encouragement. Mike's perspective proves that problems aren't signs to quit; they're signs to lead. Tune in all the way to learn how great operators create win-win results for residents, partners, and investors no matter what the market throws their way.

 

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↳ Website: growcaptoday.com

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↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-desrosiers/

 

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TIMESTAMPS:

 

00:00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction

00:02:58 How Mike Entered Real Estate

00:04:03 Hardships & "School of Hard Knocks"

00:05:15 Disaster Stories: Fires, Flooding, Hurricanes

00:07:05 Insurance, Repairs & Rebuilding Wins

00:08:08 Managing Multiple Partners & Personalities

00:09:12 Value-Add Ideas & Tenant-Focused Upgrades

00:10:05 Maintenance, Reviews & Resident Satisfaction

00:10:48 AI for Calls, Maintenance & Leasing

00:11:45 Investor Relations & Communication Tools

00:13:58 Raising Capital & Different Investment Portals

00:15:00 Investor Days, Property Tours & Transparency

00:16:20 Market Challenges: Interest Rates & Loans

00:17:55 Staying Transparent With Investors

00:19:00 Daily Inspiration, Morning Routine & Positivity

00:20:02 Books, Mindset & Continuous Learning

00:21:15 Student Housing Success Stories

00:22:00 How to Reach Mike & Final Thoughts

00:23:10 BAMM Meetup Invitation & Closing Remarks

 

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