E355: From Deal-by-Deal to a $6.5B Platform: Building a Real Estate Investment Empire

Highlights:

• How buying distressed capital stacks created outsized returns in 2008
• Why conviction matters more than timing in volatile markets
• The difference between allocating capital and truly investing
• How flexibility across debt and equity drives consistent returns
• Why the best opportunities are often “below the headline”
• The hidden advantage of operating assets, not just owning them
• Why doing nothing can be the highest returning decision
• How market cycles create obvious opportunities most investors miss

Guest Bio:

Darren Fisk is the Founder of Forum Investment Group, a multifamily-focused investment platform with over two decades of experience across real estate equity, debt, and structured finance. He built the firm from early syndication deals into a fully integrated asset manager investing up and down the capital stack.

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Disclaimer:

Forum is an SEC-registered investment adviser; however, such registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The views expressed are for general informational purposes only, do not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any individual, and may not be representative of any specific investment, strategy, or client experience. This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or part of any offering materials. Any investment will be made solely through formal offering materials provided by Forum or its affiliates. Investing involves a high degree of risk, including possible loss of entire investment. Investors must rely on their own examination of any transaction and its terms, including all merits and risks involved. These securities have not been recommended or approved by any federal or state securities authority, nor have such authorities passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this communication. This communication contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations, not prior operating history. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes may differ materially from any forward-looking statements made herein. Investment should only be made by individuals who understand the nature of these transactions and can bear the associated risks.