Multifamily Insights · 2026-06-16 · 15 min
This week, John Casmon breaks down the lessons behind Brandon Turner reportedly losing $15 million of investor capital, and why the headline misses the point. Rather than pile on or use the story as fuel for fear, John makes the case that apartments and syndications are not the problem. The real issue is understanding how to identify and manage risk. In this episode, John walks through the factors that actually sink deals, the questions every investor must ask before investing, and how to mitigate risk on both the active and passive side. Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here . Key Takeaways Apartments and syndications are not the problem. The skill that protects you is knowing how to identify and manage risk, which is different for every deal The first question every investor must ask is "How can I lose money on this deal?" so you can uncover, mitigate, and get ahead of risk Interest rates were only part of the story. Insurance and tax increases, especially in Texas and Florida, did just as much damage The loan product has to match the business plan.
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