MFREE 103 Trailer # 2 with Randy Langenderfer: Is Communication Still Your Weakest Link?

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In this episode I sit down with Randy Langenderfer, a high-energy grandfather, fractional CFO, and multifamily investor who knows what it means to earn your wins.

 Randy shares how a fire that took out 28 units in his very first GP deal turned into one of the biggest game changers of his career. From nearly crumbling under pressure to doubling investors' capital in just 21 months, he breaks down what it taught him about grit, leadership, and crisis management.

We also touch on the art of communication—especially how generational preferences matter when managing investor relationships—and why knowing your audience is half the battle. 

Randy opens up about overcoming analysis paralysis, the importance of face-to-face connection, and why he believes faith and persistence have been his strongest allies in the game.

💥 This episode is packed with quiet wisdom, honest moments, and a reminder that you don’t have to know it all—you just have to show up and grow up.

 

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Episode Transcript

(00:00):
So I got five question.

(00:01):
this is like the fire rounds,the focus round, right?
What do you do for fun?
What do I do for fun?
So in my spare time I'm chasinggrandkids, golf, and a
fractional CFO business.
What would you say was oneopportunity that was truly a
game changer for yourtrajectory?
My first GP as a generalpartner, multifamily.

(00:25):
My hand was shaking when Isigned on the note, as a GP and
got others to come alongside me,Two months into the property, we
had a fire and took out 28 of139 units, had all kinds of
management issues.
I spent a tremendous amount oftime.
I got my honorary PhD in assetand property management, huge

(00:46):
success.
21 months later, we doubledinvestors' money and sold the
property.
what would you say is the mostimportant communication tip when
managing investor's expectation?
know your audience.
Baby boomers, wanna either talkto somebody face to face or zoom
versus, an email or a text.
I did send out the emailafterwards but I called them
first.
know your audience.

(01:06):
What do you wish you understoodearlier in the multifamily
journey.
Analysis paralysis that was mybias.
but once I understood that as myweakness, I made it a strength.
Okay.
Awesome.
And to what do you attributeyour success in this competitive
space?
faith, persistence and, Highenergy, low iq.