From Skepticism to Syndications with Igor Shaltanov, Ep. 626

Igor Shaltanov, founder and managing partner of Avista Fund, is a former professional athlete who transitioned into successful entrepreneurship and real estate investment. Guided by discipline and a relentless drive for excellence, Igor has founded and managed thriving companies in Southern California.  In 2015, he ventured into real estate, establishing Avista Fund in 2020. This privately held firm focuses on raising capital from investors and investing in income-generating, value-add multifamily properties. Currently, Avista Fund serves as a limited partner in 20 real estate deals, encompassing over 3,200 multifamily units valued at over $500 million. Igor's values-driven approach prioritizes conservative underwriting and meticulous due diligence, empowering investors and positively impacting communities.   In this episode, we talked to Igor about his real estate journey, his current stance on the syndication model and how his perspective changed over time, his current business and his e-book, and much more.   Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Syndication Investment;   02:22 Igor's background; 11:32 His journey in real estate investing; 25:47 The perspective change on the syndication model; 29:48 About his e-book; 31:33 Round of insights       Announcement: Download our Sample Deal package here.   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: As some deals & projects may go wrong, Igor learned to stay focused and stick to the plan. Most Recommended Book: Think and Grow Rich. Digital Resource: CoStar & Slack.   Daily Habit: Working out & journaling. #1 Insight for investing in syndications: Forming the right team with the right people. Best place to grab a bite in Los Angeles, CA: Palmeri.   Contact Igor: Website: https://avistafund.com/ E-book: https://winrealestategame.com/   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.