Christian OsgoodCEO, Multifamily Strategy · CEO at Multifamily Strategy

Expensive mistakes can happen #realestateinvestment #podcast #truedialogue #entrepreneur #shorts

13 Oct 2025 · 1 min

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In this short video, the speaker warns that the most expensive error for anyone raising capital is deceiving investors—whether by misrepresenting facts, overpromising, underdelivering, or outright fraud. He emphasizes that handling other people's money demands complete honesty and transparency because regulators such as the SEC and state authorities monitor these activities, and legal action is a constant risk. The core advice is to stay truthful to avoid lawsuits and protect investors' funds.

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What is the most expensive mistake that you have seen made? You know, I would say if you're in the business of raising capital and getting investors, the stupidest mistake you could make is lying to those investors, misrepresenting facts to the investors, misrepresenting the deal, overpromising, underdelivering, or just straight up defrauding your investors. You'd be surprised how often that happens. You're dealing with, with other people's money. You have to be upfront, honest, transparent to the nines because the SEC is watching you, state governments are watching you, you're just waiting for a lawsuit. So stay true, stay honest, and don't lose investors' money.