Escaping the Corporate Grind for Multifamily Freedom with Tom Kirkpatrick

Have you ever wondered what it takes to leave a secure corporate career and step into real estate investing full-time? In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau chats with Tom Kirkpatrick, a former geologist who traded his W-2 life for multifamily investing and newfound freedom.

Tom shares how he transitioned from environmental project management into co-GP partnerships, overseeing more than 200 units, and why he’s pivoting toward a fund-of-funds model. He opens up about the challenges of raising capital in today’s multifamily market and explains how he’s building systems, expanding his investor base, and using LinkedIn to connect with professionals looking to diversify outside of Wall Street.

If you’ve been thinking about breaking free from the corporate grind, this conversation is packed with insights on transferable skills, relationship-building, and why now might be the right time to consider real estate.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How Tom shifted from geology to multifamily real estate investing

• The skills he carried over from corporate project management

• Why he’s embracing the fund-of-funds model to help investors access bigger deals

• The realities and challenges of raising capital in today’s market

• How he’s leveraging LinkedIn and education to build trust with investors

 

 

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