Vessi Kapoulian grew up in Bulgaria behind the Iron Curtain, where the only concept of investing she knew involved hard assets like silver and gold. When she arrived in the U.S., she earned her graduate degree and began her corporate career. Then in 2017, she stumbled upon a real estate seminar that changed everything. Today, Vessi is the founder of DBA Capital Group, LLC, which focuses on operating multifamily investments under both a JV and syndication model. In this episode, she discusses what motivated her to get involved in syndication, her underwriting strategy, and the lessons she learned about persistence, strength, and sticking to her core investment criteria. Vessi Kapoulian | Real Estate Background Founder of DBA Capital Group, LLC, which focuses on operating multifamily investments under both a JV and syndication model. Portfolio: GP of 161 units across seven properties, totaling $13M in AUM A small portfolio of residential properties including a duplex and two short-term rentals Based in: Los Angeles, CA Say hi to her at: dbacapitalgroup.com LinkedIn Email: vessi@thevessik.com Best Ever Book: The ONE Thing by Gary Keller Greatest lesson: Loyalty does not always pay. Shop the deal with multiple lenders, especially in the current environment. Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content.   Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com