Deal Flow
From Physical Therapist to Real Estate Investor: Lee Yoder’s Path to Success
October 17, 2024
Welcome to Deal Flow with Michael Pouliot, CFA, CAIA. This podcast is the go-to destination for high-level private equity and real estate professionals, including institutional investors and market experts handling $10 million to $100 million transactions. In this episode, we’re joined by Lee Yoder, Founder and CEO of Threefold Real Estate Investing. Lee shares his inspiring transition from a career in physical therapy to real estate investing, focusing on multifamily properties. He discusses building his portfolio, scaling his business, and navigating the challenges of rising interest rates and a shifting economic landscape. Lee emphasizes the value of mentorship, networking, and prudent financial management in achieving success. This episode offers practical insights into multifamily investments, syndication deals, and adapting strategies in a volatile market. Let’s dive in!
Welcome to Deal Flow with Michael Pouliot, CFA, CAIA. This podcast is the go-to destination for high-level private equity and real estate professionals, including institutional investors and market experts handling $10 million to $100 million transactions.

In this episode, we’re joined by Lee Yoder, Founder and CEO of Threefold Real Estate Investing. Lee shares his inspiring transition from a career in physical therapy to real estate investing, focusing on multifamily properties. He discusses building his portfolio, scaling his business, and navigating the challenges of rising interest rates and a shifting economic landscape. Lee emphasizes the value of mentorship, networking, and prudent financial management in achieving success. This episode offers practical insights into multifamily investments, syndication deals, and adapting strategies in a volatile market.

Lee was a practicing physical therapist when he realized his true passion was building his own business and investing in real estate. Today, Lee is focused on syndicating larger apartment buildings and is the founder and visionary behind Threefold Real Estate Investing. Lee is committed to using his God-given gifts to forge a path that will generate incredible opportunities for all involved. His focus is driving the business forward by establishing new relationships with top-notch professionals in the real estate world and bringing on more partners to invest alongside Threefold. Lee also hosts a podcast, Threefold Real Estate Investing.
Lee and his wife, Hannah, currently reside in Ohio with their two children and many farm animals. When he is not working in real estate, Lee enjoys spending time with family, working to build their homestead, and cheering on the Buckeyes and the Bengals.

Episode Topic and Highlights

07:40 - Lee’s Career Transition


12:54 -  Building the Real Estate Portfolio

16:05 - The First Significant Multifamily Deal

26:18 - Current Market Dynamics


30:18 - Michael’s Experiences in Commercial Real Estate

36:24 - Transition to In-House Management


41:31 - Building Investor Relationships


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