The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment Podcast
“Multifamily Real Estate Investing for the Career Professional.” Join Shelon "Hutch The Marine Investor" Hutchinson who talks to military veterans and real estate professionals about the results of their journey and multifamily real estate experiments. Each week, Hutch discusses Multifamily Real Estate Investing for Career Professionals and military veterans to help you build wealth and financial independence. Questions about Multifamily real estate investing are systematically dissected as your host works through observations and data to answer the week's question.
The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment Podcast
MFREE 100 Trailer # 1 with Michael Pouliot: What’s the one thing passive investors keep getting wrong?
In this episode, we explore how one unexpected birthday party led to a life-changing moment that ultimately shaped an entire career. Michael Pouliot shares how meeting his wife derailed his original plan to backpack and teach abroad—leading him down a path that would include JP Morgan, consulting, and ultimately, real estate success. We also dive into his daily habits, the importance of simplicity in communication, and why passive investors need more patience in this long-term game. This one’s packed with mindset gems, real-life turning points, and a reminder that showing up can change everything.
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What do you do for fun?
Michael Pouliot:every morning, I for a walk for about two hours and I live in Boulder, Colorado, right, next to the Foothills. So exercise, hiking, that sort of thing, getting outside, getting away from my computer and all of these, things that are buzzing around me.
Hutch The Marine Investor:What was one career defining opportunity that changed your trajectory?
Michael Pouliot:So I met my wife, senior year of college. And my intention prior to meeting her, was I was gonna fly, to Southeast Asia and teach English And, that probably would've taken me off of the path that I was on, which was ultimately landed me at JP Morgan. And then, consulting and into real estate. It's like the butterfly effect. I met my wife a birthday party, I was almost not gonna go. progress through the next 15 years. that was probably the most defining point of my life.
Hutch The Marine Investor:Now, So communication. what's your number one rule when communicating complex deal to investors?
Michael Pouliot:We have a one pager and we have a pitch deck. Okay. and I, we try to come up with the three to five most important things that we feel like, are gonna resonate with investors when we put those front and center.
Hutch The Marine Investor:What is one thing you wish more passive investors understood? before placing capital?
Michael Pouliot:Real estate is a long game, and you should not expect to double your money every two or three years.
Hutch The Marine Investor:Last one to what do you attribute your success?
Michael Pouliot:I think getting up every day and doing the work.