MB522: The Lies Investors Tell Themselves Before Losing Money in Real Estate - With Steeve Breton

About this episode

Michael Blank interviews Steeve Breton about the realities of investing in the multifamily market and the lessons learned from recent economic challenges.

In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with seasoned investor and capital raiser Steeve Breton to unpack what it really takes to build—and protect—wealth in today’s multifamily market. With experience as a limited partner, general partner, and fund manager, Steeve brings a rare 360-degree perspective on investing. They dive into the realities of the past few challenging years, from interest rate shocks to overbuilt markets, and share hard-earned lessons on preserving capital, structuring deals, and adapting strategy in uncertain times. The conversation also explores opportunity zones, preferred equity, and how disciplined decision-making can be the difference between surviving and thriving on the path to financial freedom. Key Takeaways A 360° Investor Perspective Is a Competitive Advantage Understanding deals as an LP, GP, and capital raiser equips you to make smarter investment decisions and communicate more effectively with investors. Market Cycles Expose Weak Assumptions Rising interest rates and oversupply have revealed the importance of conservative underwriting and stress-testing deals before investing. Preserving Capital Is More Important Than Chasing Returns…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Blank

Guest: Steeve Breton

Topics covered

• real estate investing
• wealth building
• market cycles
• capital preservation
• investment strategy

Keywords

• real estate
• investing
• wealth
• capital raising
• market cycles
• preferred equity
• financial freedom

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: multifamily market

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