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SWFL REIA General Meeting

When: 9/18/2024

Topic: Building Wealth Over Time: Multifamily vs. Single-Family

When it comes to building wealth over time through real estate, both multifamily and single-family properties offer distinct advantages and challenges. Multifamily properties, with their ability to generate multiple streams of income from a single location, often provide more stable and consistent cash flow, making them a popular choice for investors seeking long-term growth. These properties can also benefit from economies of scale, where operational costs per unit are lower compared to single-family homes. On the other hand, single-family homes typically offer higher appreciation potential in certain markets, along with easier financing and a broader pool of potential buyers when it comes time to sell. Investors must weigh the potential for steady income and operational efficiency of multifamily investments against the appreciation and liquidity advantages of single-family homes. The right choice depends on an investor’s goals, market conditions, and risk tolerance.

Speaker: Robert Zivkovic, Investors, Broker Owner Zivkovic and Associates.

Robert (Left) and Krista (Right) Zivkovic together in front of a Christmas tree

Robert Zivkovic began investing in real estate at the age of 19 while still in the United States Marine Corps. He started Zivkovic & Associates Real Estate Services, LLC as a natural progression for his clients in 2004. With 30 years of real estate experience, Robert guides his team of experienced managers and staff to provide the highest level of service for our clients.

Robert is a regular speaker to real estate investment groups and is often sought after to provide investment analysis and advice. He has trained a long list of managers who now populate the SW FL real estate landscape.

Robert has been lending money privately since 2011. When partnering with local investors Robert helps make sure they are set up for success by evaluating their plans and providing honest feedback. The goal is for the investor to succeed and profit.

In addition to being a trusted resource in SW Florida, Robert is an active community member. Whether it is volunteering on various public committees, or donating to local organizations, Zivkovic & Associates gives back to the community whenever possible by supporting school athletic programs, scholarship awards, the City of Cape Coral’s Shop with a Cop Program, and most recently the Brotherhood of Heroes, Guardian Angels for Special Populations, and Lifeline Family Center, through the Leadership Cape Coral Class of 2021 fundraiser.

Speaker: Roger Yates, YATES GROUP USA, LLC

Roger Yates P. E. is a professional engineer, licensed in several states and has been involved in real estate since 1980. In his engineering career, he was vice-president of two global engineering companies. Expertise includes: steel industry; environmental; wind power and sustainable development. His 1st Florida purchase was in 2003. Since 2010 he has focused exclusively on Florida real estate and is CEO of Tynedale Enterprises LLC, a Florida real estate holding company.

The Yates family’s real estate experience dates back to 1980 as “Tynedale Construction”, purchasing 100-year-old houses, and restoring and selling them after the renovations. Along the way we became landlords in the residential and commercial business. The first purchase in Florida was in 2003 (Punta Gorda Isles, Florida). After the real estate market bubble burst in 2007, the Yates family started using personal resources and capital to acquire real estate in Florida. To date they have purchased, upgraded rehabbed, rented, and now successfully manage a portfolio of single-family and multifamily housing, diversifying into some commercial.

Speaker: Mike Terry, Real Estate Investor

Leader, Dreamer, Life Long Learner, Husband, Dad. Owner and CEO of RMC Redevelopment a Florida LLC Real Estate Investor, Buy and hold, Flips and Multifamily