I Found The Biggest Apartment Buyer in California (He Revealed Everything)

From small beginnings to billion-dollar portfolios — Paul Julian has seen it all.

In this episode of The Group CRE, Taylor Avakian sits down with Paul Julian, a multifamily investor and operator who built success through persistence, partnership, and purpose. Paul shares how he and his father scaled from early real estate deals to managing large multifamily assets, breaking down the strategies, risks, and mindset behind long-term success in a volatile market.

You’ll learn:
- How Paul got started in real estate and built early traction
- The secrets behind scaling a multifamily portfolio sustainably
- How partnerships and investor trust drive long-term growth
- Lessons from navigating interest rates, market cycles, and risk
- The mindset and systems that separate top operators from the rest
- Why consistency, humility, and patience are the keys to real wealth

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🔗 Connect & Resources
🎙️ Hosted by: Taylor Avakian — The Group CRE
🌐 Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com
💼 Connect with Paul Julian (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/
📧 Business Inquiries: [email protected]
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Microchapters:
0:00 – Introduction to Paul Julian and his real estate background
3:40 – How Paul transitioned from early work into real estate
7:25 – Building the first few deals and learning from mistakes
10:55 – The mindset that separates good and great investors
14:30 – Partnering strategically and earning investor trust
18:15 – How Paul approaches acquisitions and underwriting
22:10 – Managing risk and balancing growth in multifamily deals
26:00 – The challenges of scaling operations efficiently
29:45 – Navigating market shifts and rising interest rates
33:20 – How discipline and structure build lasting portfolios
37:05 – The role of leadership and team culture in real estate
41:00 – Overcoming setbacks and staying consistent
45:00 – The importance of humility and long-term perspective
49:00 – How Paul views wealth, lifestyle, and purpose today
53:10 – Key lessons for new investors entering the market
57:00 – Taylor’s closing reflections and Paul’s final advice

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