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How Mikey Taylor went from pro skateboarder to real estate operator — and why he's doubling down on California.
Mikey Taylor is a former professional skateboarder who transitioned into real estate investing and co-founded Commune Capital, a real estate investment firm focused on value-add multifamily in California.
What We Cover
- From pro skateboarder to serious real estate investor — the full transition story
- Why Mikey is bullish on California when everyone else is fleeing
- The value-add multifamily strategy that built Commune Capital
- How to raise capital and build a real estate business from a personal brand
- The athlete mentality and how it translates to investing
- What most people get wrong about California real estate
Key Takeaways
- Contrarian bets in real estate often yield the highest returns
- Your personal brand is your best capital-raising tool
- The discipline of professional sports translates directly to investing
- Relationships and trust are the real currency in real estate
Resources Mentioned
- Commune Capital — https://www.communecapital.com
- Mikey Taylor on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/mikeytaylor
- Escape Velocity Community — https://kassidywarren.com/escape-velocity-offer
Mikey Taylor is a former professional skateboarder who transitioned into real estate investing and co-founded Commune Capital, a real estate investment firm focused on value-add multifamily in California. He's become one of the most recognized voices on the intersection of lifestyle, purpose, and wealth building.
Kassidy Warren is a real estate investor, boutique hotel operator, content creator, and coach. He helps high-performing people escape the 9-to-5 and build lasting wealth through real estate and entrepreneurship — while living on their own terms.
He's the founder of Escape Velocity, a mastermind community for real estate investors, and the author of Velocity of Money. For Your Own Good is his podcast — raw, direct conversations about building wealth on your own terms.