What started with a $44,000 rental property turned into a full-time real estate career and an unexpected opportunity to build something bigger. Justin Goodin, Founder of Goodin Development explores his journey from working as a multifamily underwriter at a bank to becoming a real estate entrepreneur. After being fired from his job, Justin went all in on real estate, partnering on 500 apartment units through syndications, joint ventures, and seller financing. But as competition increased and existing multifamily properties became more expensive, he recognized that the traditional value-add strategy wasn't offering the same opportunities it once did. 

In early 2024, Justin shifted his focus entirely to ground-up development, building Class A apartment communities in Indiana, with $97 million in projects completed. So why build new apartments when other developers are waiting for interest rates to fall? His competitive advantage lies in securing municipal incentives that help make p...