Robert Martinez.Learn How to Become an Apartment Investor. Episode 319 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)

Robert Martinez is the Founder and CEO of Rockstar Capital, an investment and multi-family property management firm specializing in the acquisition and management of value-add opportunities across Texas. Currently, the portfolio consists of 3,762 units across 21 communities. As the CEO and founder, Robert Martinez directs the investment strategy, sources the investment capital, and secures the appropriate financing.

Since 2011, Rockstar Capital Management has become one of the most decorated property management companies in Texas with 17 City, State, and National Apartment Associations awards. Other industry achievements include Top-Rated status by ApartmentRatings.com for the entire Rockstar portfolio from 2015-2019 and the distinction of being ranked the #4 multifamily management company in Texas for online reputation by J Turner Research. In all, five Rockstar Capital communities ranked in the Top 1% nationally (out of over 116,000 communities) for online resident satisfaction.

Rockstar Capital has a simple goal in mind: to create a better real estate organization based on genuine care for everyone involved. They are passionate about enriching the lives of everyone at Rockstar Capital, from improving resident lifestyles to expanding the training and skillsets of our dedicated teams who manage our communities. 

In this episode, some of the key things Robert recommends to minimize risk when investing in real estate properties include: putting 25% down and financing a little less than you would normally need to. He likes to try and keep cash reserves on-hand for each property to make it 6 months. Robert also finds it very important to take care of the tenants so they don't want to leave and says that when they stay it saves him money.