Internal Rate of Return Podcast

Ep 19. From Aerospace to Real Estate: Flint Jamison’s Journey to Financial Freedom

Amanda Alexander Season 1

In this episode, Amanda interviews Flint Jamison, a former aerospace engineer who transitioned into real estate investing. Flint discusses the concept of syndications, where groups of investors pool resources to acquire larger properties. He shares his journey from designing for Boeing to founding Vestus Capital, a firm focused on educating leaders on passive commercial real estate investment. Flint provides insights into syndications, fund-to-fund structures, and the booming trend of build-to-rent communities. The conversation also covers challenges, strategies, and the importance of taking action in investment.


00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Syndication

00:41 Meet Flint Jamison: From Aerospace to Real Estate

01:16 Flint's Journey to Financial Freedom

02:05 Understanding Syndications and Capital Raising

04:45 The Basics of Fund to Fund

10:51 Vetting Operators and Ensuring Trust

16:41 Exploring Build to Rent

24:12 Leveraging Third-Party Inputs for Underwriting

26:26 Understanding the Phases of Build-to-Rent

26:42 Navigating Entitlements and Approvals

29:02 Exploring Yield on Cost and Investor Returns

30:50 Trends in Construction Costs

36:01 Marketing Strategies for Fund-to-Fund Investments

39:40 Using Retirement Accounts for Real Estate Investments

44:02 Advice for Aspiring Investors

44:58 A Glimpse into the Life of a Real Estate Investor