EP84 From Flips to Fortunes: How Market Cycles Taught Me What to Hold

What happens when an 18-year-old residential real estate investor evolves into a data-driven commercial real estate leader with $100M+ in sales?

In this episode, Jared Husmann shares the hard-earned lessons, mindset shifts, and frameworks that helped him transition from residential headaches to commercial clarity. From leveraging Dan Sullivan’s Strategic Coach program to implementing RUBS, Jared breaks down what today’s investors need to survive—and thrive—in a rapidly changing market. If you’re serious about long-term strategy, this is a must-listen.

5 Takeaways That Will Shift How You Invest:

• Jared’s first investment at 18 laid the groundwork for a portfolio focused on high-performing multifamily deals with smart exit strategies.

• Jared breaks down how understanding income sources through tools like the Cashflow Quadrant helps build long-term, scalable wealth.

• Jared explains why utility billing systems like RUBS can be tricky in older or C-class properties—and when to skip them.

• By shifting into industrial real estate, Jared aligned his investing with Iowa’s economic strengths and his own blue-collar foundation.

• In a noisy market, Jared shows how top investors use diverse data—not emotion—to make confident, profitable decisions.

About Jared Husmann:

Jared Husmann is the President and Owner of The KataLYST Team by KW Commercial, a multifamily-focused group with over $100M in sales and 100+ transactions closed. His buyer clients see an average 26.95% IRR, and his listings sell at an average of 99.45% of asking price.

Jared started out in real estate by building up to a 72-unit residential portfolio in his mid-20s. He transitioned into commercial ownership and development, now owning & developing over $20M in commercial assets and several other side business ventures. He’s deeply influenced by Dan Sullivan’s Strategic Coach philosophy and committed to helping clients grow wealth with purpose.

Contact Info:

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredhusmann/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/jared.husmann

Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@theKataLYSTteam

Phone | (515) 639-0145