Alex Abbott works in Alliances and Acquisitions at LionsGate Capital Partners, which helps people achieve financial freedom by investing in commercial real estate. He is also the Principal of Abbott Ventures LLC. With nearly 10 years of experience as a real estate investor, Alex has comprehensive knowledge of diverse property and deal types. His real estate ventures include condos, single-family residential units, duplexes, flip projects for buying holds, and industrial and hospitality properties.
Professionals from diverse backgrounds and industries invest in real estate passively to build incremental wealth. Transitioning to a full-time career in real estate requires a sense of entrepreneurial determination to source profitable deals and test various methods. With nearly every deal and property type in his portfolio, today’s guest is a testament to anyone wanting to get their foot in the door of this industry.
As a software engineer turned real estate investment entrepreneur, Alex Abbott entered the space by purchasing a risky collection of duplexes. After working with contractors, appraisers, property managers, and lenders, Alex discovered the property lacked the appropriate permits and insurance coverages, leading to litigation and arbitration. With this lesson, he bought, refurbished, and sold single-family, multi-family, and commercial real estate using deal structures like general and limited partnerships and accelerated depreciation. By repositioning real estate assets in the market, you can maximize ROI and earn a sustainable income.
In this episode of The Same Day Podcast, Mat Zalk invites Alex Abbott, an Alliance and Acquisitions Specialist at LionsGate Capital Partners, to speak about his multifaceted real estate journey. Alex explains how to navigate investment litigations, tax-saving strategies for real estate assets, and his first investment partnership with Mat Zalk’s team.
