Where Does Making a Return Fit In?

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.

Many angel investors want to support their university group, local entrepreneur ecosystem, and more.

The primary goal is building up their local community or network.

In addition to supporting the community, the investor needs to make a return on the investment. 

Investors will want to see a return so they can continue funding startups.

If there are no returns, then the community-building effort comes to a close.

Returns provide the means by which the investors can continue supporting the university group.

Leaders of the group should make sure the deal flow can provide returns to the investors.

It is helpful to structure deals so that there is a return in a timely manner of, say, five years.

The university angel network is not the place for donations as those are typically one and done.


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On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes AJ Shepard, Co-owner of Uptown Properties.

Uptown Properties offers a full range of property management services tailored to you as an investor, homeowner, or landlord. They have an extensive portfolio of single-family homes, townhouses, and condos in the Portland Metro area.

They offer to fill vacancies, advertise your rental, handle tenant inquiries, perform background and credit investigations, and more. There are also optional services such as the Certified Pet Program, eviction insurance, and the preventative maintenance program.

AJ is a licensed contractor in Oregon. His experience in real estate started more than 12 years ago in the contracting business. AJ graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and has a Master's of Engineering Systems Management at Texas A&M University.

Finding his passion in real estate and construction management has created an avenue for this company to help provide all services necessary to its clients. Knowing the trade and the ability to manage many allows for streamlined maintenance for the investor’s property at a reduced cost. AJ volunteers at ULI and FRESH to give back to the Real Estate Community. He is an active member of NARPM, the recipient of the Darryl Kazen Scholarship, the current Regional Vice President of the Pacific Division, and the recipient of RMP and MPM designation.

AJ is also the co-host of the Westside Investors Network podcast (WIN). WIN strives to bring knowledge and education to the real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. 

AJ discusses how to maximize investment property profits, and advises investors and startups in the real estate space.

You can visit Uptown Properties at www.uptownpm.com/, and via LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/3741570/admin/.  

You can listen to the Westside Investors Network podcast (WIN) at www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/podcast and via Twitter at www.twitter.com/WIN_pdx. 

AJ can be contacted via email at aj@uptownpm.com, and via LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/aj-shepard-uptownproperties. 

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