Mark Purtell, who joined CTC in 2001, transitioned to Head of Real Estate Acquisitions and Development in 2020 after contributing to the expansion of CTC's operator network. He oversees real estate underwriting models, portfolio performance, and quarterly reporting. With a focus on multifamily investments in the Chicago market since 2002, Mark holds a B.S. in Finance from the University of Illinois (2001) and Series 4, 7, 24, and 57 licenses. Preston Hartsell, an Analyst at CTC Capital Management LLC, recently joined from Newport Beach, California. A USC graduate (2022) with a B.S. in Real Estate Development, he previously interned at Essex Property Trust and worked at Northmarq, specializing in underwriting and market analysis for multifamily properties in California. Here’s some of the topics we covered:   Mark and Preston’s Background The Markets They Most Like To Invest In Where Incomes Fall Off In The US What Kinds Of Value Add Required To Charge More Rent The Importance of a Business Plan Having Backup Contingencies For Deals Working With Larger Capital Partners   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe