The Upskillre Conference is just around the corner, and if you're interested in learning about real estate, specifically how to successfully underwrite deals, you won’t want to miss Vessi Kapoulian's session. She’s going to be speaking on October 26th from 1:30 to 2:20 PM EST, during a panel session on "Evaluating Real Estate Deals: Key Approaches and Techniques."
Vessi grew up in Bulgaria, behind what was called the Iron Curtain, during a time when many countries in Eastern Europe were under communist rule. However, Vessi had big dreams from a young age. She wanted to see what life was like beyond the restrictions of her home country. Traveling to other parts of the world was difficult and expensive, but Vessi’s determination was strong.
Vessi knew that if she wanted to achieve her goals, she would have to rely on her academic abilities. She studied hard and earned a full scholarship, which allowed her to make her dream of studying in the United States a reality. This was a huge step toward her future success.
At some point, Vessi faced several challenges in her life that made her rethink her choices. She realized that while she was doing well in her corporate job, she wasn’t completely happy. She was working long hours and wasn’t feeling fulfilled. That’s when she started to look for something different. She wanted a better way to build wealth and have more freedom with her time.
That’s when she discovered real estate investing.
Once Vessi began learning about real estate, she found that it matched her goals perfectly. Real estate allowed her to build passive income streams, which means she could make money without having to work long hours every single day. Instead of trading her time for money like in her corporate job, real estate gave her the chance to invest wisely and earn income in a different way.
But it wasn’t just about the money.
She also saw real estate as a way to create a legacy for her family.
Real estate investments could grow over time, providing long-term financial security for her and her loved ones. Vessi became passionate about learning everything she could about real estate, and soon, she was ready to start her own journey as an investor.
With a background in commercial lending and business management, Vessi already had some valuable skills that helped her as she entered the real estate world. She used her knowledge of finance to take a conservative, analytical approach to investing, which helped her assess risks and maximize her returns.
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Eventually, Vessi founded her own company, Dream Believe Achieve Capital Group, in Los Angeles. Through this company, she now helps other high-achieving professionals who are tired of working long hours and want to create passive income streams through real estate.
One of Vessi’s missions is to assist people in diversifying their investments beyond just the stock market. Many professionals focus only on stocks, but Vessi teaches them how real estate can provide more options for building wealth. She also emphasizes the tax advantages that come with investing in real estate, which can be an added benefit for those looking to keep more of their money.
Today, Vessi manages an impressive portfolio of real estate properties. She has investments in Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida, with assets under management (AUM) of about $50 million. That’s a huge achievement, especially considering where she started.
Why real estate underwriting is so important:
Risk Assessment: Underwriting helps evaluate the risks associated with a property, ensuring they don't make a bad investment decision.
Accurate Valuation: It determines the true value of a property by analyzing financials, market trends, and property conditions, preventing overpayment.
Financial Feasibility: Underwriting ensures that the investment is financially sound, confirming that expected income will cover costs and yield profits.
Loan Approval: Lenders rely on thorough underwriting to decide whether to approve loans and on what terms, making it essential for financing deals.
Identifying Red Flags: A solid underwriting process uncovers potential issues like structural problems, tenant instability, or market downturn risks before purchase.
Maximizing Returns: By accurately assessing a property’s potential, underwriting helps to make decisions that maximize long-term returns.
Ensures Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Proper underwriting helps confirm that the property meets all legal and zoning requirements, avoiding costly legal issues later.
Informed Decision-Making: Underwriting provides the data and analysis needed to make well-informed decisions, reducing the guesswork.
Forecasts Future Performance: It projects a property's future cash flow and potential growth, helping to determine if it's a good long-term investment.
Protects Investor Interests: Underwriting safeguards investors by thoroughly analyzing all financial aspects of a deal, ensuring alignment with investment goals.
Not only does Vessi manage properties for her company, but she also invests in deals passively. This means that she sometimes chooses to invest in projects managed by other professionals, allowing her to earn income without being directly involved in every detail of the process. This combination of active and passive investing has allowed Vessi to grow her wealth while also managing her time effectively.
Vessi's experience has given her valuable insight into what works in real estate and how to approach it thoughtfully. Her background in business and finance gives her a unique perspective, and she’s committed to sharing that knowledge with others.
Her main goal is to help other professionals who feel stuck in their corporate jobs or overwhelmed by the idea of working 60+ hours a week. She understands how hard it can be to balance work and family life, and she believes that real estate can provide more freedom and flexibility. By teaching people how to invest wisely, Vessi hopes to help them achieve financial independence, so they can have more options and control over their lives.
During the Upskillre Conference, Vessi will be speaking about one of the most important aspects of real estate: evaluating deals. If you're new to real estate or just want to sharpen your skills, this session will give you useful insights.
In this panel session, Vessi will likely talk about practical steps that anyone can take when looking at a real estate investment. Whether you're buying a single-family home or a larger commercial property, it’s important to know how to evaluate the deal from all angles. This session will cover these techniques in a clear and approachable way, so even if you don’t have a background in finance, you’ll be able to follow along and learn something valuable.
So, are you ready to start your own journey toward financial freedom?
Do you want to learn how to evaluate real estate deals like a pro?
Then make sure to register now to attend Vessi Kapoulian’s session at the Upskillre Conference on October 26th from 1:30 to 2:20 PM EST.
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