In this episode, Rick Martin, the principal and founder of Fortress Federation Investments, shares his journey from working in the post-production field in Los Angeles to investing in real estate and eventually getting into capital raising. We discuss the importance of in-person connections and relationship building in the industry. He provides his perspective on vetting sponsors/partners and sheds light on asset performance in both short and long-term scenarios. Additionally, Rick talks about his involvement with Lone Star Capital and the key factors in strategic market selection.Our conversation also addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by economic changes and how to navigate investor sentiment during transitional phases in the real estate market. Don't miss this insightful conversation – give it a listen, and I'm sure you'll learn something new!Learn more at www.lscre.com Follow Rob Beardsley:YouTubeFacebookLinkedInRead Rob’s articles:https://www.lscre.com/blog