Multifamily Real Estate Investors

Stop Guessing.

Start Investing.

Learn how to run your numbers, structure your deals, and close on apartment properties with confidence, using the expert strategies that help thousands of investors and professionals take action and succeed.

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Welcome to Illuminated Investing

You’re Not Just Learning About Apartments.

You’re Learning How to Actually Do Deals.

Illuminated Investing is a coaching-driven program built to help you go from “interested in apartments” to analyzing, financing, and closing profitable multifamily real estate deals with expert support at every step.
See What You’ll Learn

Student success stories:

Real students. Real results.

Case Study:
With Trevor's guidance, in less than one year, Satyam went from zero real estate holdings to owning 27 units.

"This was exactly what I was looking for to help transfer my knowledge to real estate. My broker actually recommended this and man am I happy he did. I love this course. Easy to understand and direct. Thank you!" - Satyam R., Apartment Investor
Case Study:
With Trevor's help, Chris went from 18 units to 90 units, with no money out of pocket, after learning how to optimize leverage.

- Chris B., Multifamily Real Estate Investor

Coaching on Your Schedule

A smarter way to get the results you want.

How it works:

No need to rearrange your schedule to attend live classes. You'll get 24/7 access, live expert coaching, individual support, and a community. It's the coaching you want, when you want it.
Live coaching and personalized feedback
Drop-in to ask questions, review your deal, or just get support anytime you want via direct video outreach, live Q&A, structured learning, and more.
Go at your own pace and learn anytime on-demand
You get unlimited access that lets you pick up any part of the system on your own time, at your speed, whenever it fits your schedule.
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Network and community of investors and pros
Connect with like-minded investors to stay accountable, exchange insights, hear about "Haves & Wants" and learn together.
Ready-made tools and templates you can use today
You'll get access to real-world investor tools, models, checklists, contract templates, guides, and so much more. Don't see it? Just ask, and we'll create it together.
"You’re never alone in this journey. This program combines the flexibility of self-paced learning with the accountability and guidance of live coaching.”
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Everything you need to become a successful multifamily investor:

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Build an Investing Strategy You'll Actually Follow

You can’t succeed with a spreadsheet alone. You need a plan that fits your goals, your timeline, and your reality. In this first module, you’ll clarify exactly what you want from multifamily investing, and create a personalized roadmap to help you get there. You’ll learn:
  • What kind of properties fit your goals and risk profile
  • How to avoid common mindset traps that stall investors
  • How to take action with clarity instead of guessing or wondering what’s missing
By the end of this module, you’ll have a clear plan to execute and move from learning to doing.
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Use Data to Find the Right Market and Properties

You don’t need to chase hot markets or get lucky. You need a repeatable way to evaluate markets and fill your pipeline with deals worth pursuing. In this module, you’ll learn how to:
  • Identify high-potential apartment markets using real data
  • Analyze trends like rent growth, job expansion, and demand
  • Build relationships with brokers and uncover off-market opportunities
By the end, you’ll have a short list of strong target markets & areas, and a steady deal flow system that puts you in front of real opportunities.
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Finance Your Deal and Use Leverage with Confidence

The best deal in the world won’t close without the right financing, and most investors get stuck long before closing because they’re unsure how to work with lenders or structure the right loan. In this module, you’ll learn how to:
  • Evaluate financing options, from bank loans to agency and creative strategies
  • Work with lenders and brokers to get loan application-ready
  • Build a financing package that sets you apart from the competition
By the end, you’ll know exactly what it takes to finance your property with. commercial loan, and you’ll have the tools to do it.
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Underwrite Deals and Structure Competitive Offers

If you can’t confidently run the numbers, you’ll either miss good deals, or worse, chase bad ones. In this module, you’ll learn how to:
  • Analyze income, expenses, cap rates, and returns with clarity
  • Use professional underwriting tools to evaluate risk and upside
  • Structure strong offers that stand out and protect your downside
By the end, you’ll be able to quickly assess any deal, and make offers that are smart, competitive, and backed by the numbers.
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Navigate Due Diligence and Close with Confidence

The best deals fall apart when you don’t know what to look for or how to protect yourself. In this module, you’ll learn how to:
  • Follow a step-by-step due diligence system that catches red flags early
  • Review leases, financials, inspections, and legal docs like a pro
  • Handle last-minute negotiations and financing curveballs without losing the deal
By the end, you’ll know how to protect your investment, finalize your financing, and close your deal with clarity and control.
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Scale Your Portfolio and Build Long-Term Wealth

Closing one deal is great. But real momentum, and true freedom, comes from scaling the right way. In this module, you’ll learn how to:
  • Reinvest profits and tap into equity to fuel your next acquisition
  • Plan for larger deals, stronger partnerships, and better financing terms
  • Build a long-term strategy for portfolio growth, cash flow, and legacy wealth
By the end, you’ll have a roadmap for scaling without getting overwhelmed or overextended.

What makes this program different:

✅ Built for real life, on your time and at your pace, not a rigid schedule

You can move at your own pace in a step-by-step system designed for busy professionals. No required group calls. Just clear direction, whenever you’re ready for it.

✅ You get personalized insights and support for your unique strategy

You'll get support, deal reviews, and answers to your questions, without having to wait for a weekly coaching call. Ask a question and get a personal response from me.

✅ Tools built for real deals that you don't need to figure out alone

You'll get instant access to the same underwriting spreadsheets, deal calculators, and pro forma templates I use with clients to close multifamily properties.

✅ Hear stories & case studies from actual investors in your community

Learn directly from people who’ve structured, financed, and closed their first, or fifth, apartment deal.

✅ Access to your own network of investors & professionals

Surround yourself with like-minded professionals who are building real momentum. Stay connected, ask questions, and grow together.

This isn’t just information. It’s a clear path to action, designed for investors who are serious about doing their next deal.

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You don't have to figure this out alone

The strategies are proven, and the path is clear.
Now it’s just a matter of taking action.

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Your coach:
Trevor Calton

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Multifamily Real Estate Investor, Mentor, Coach, and Speaker
Since 2004, I’ve helped thousands of real estate investors and professionals confidently analyze, structure, and close multifamily and commercial real estate deals. My passion is simplifying complex financial concepts so you take action and succeed.
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What students are saying:

Don't just take my word for it.
See what actual students have to say.

Trevor Calton is a great instructor! You can tell he really enjoys teaching.
"Trevor is a great instructor! You can tell he really enjoys teaching."
Probably the best course I've taken anywhere. Trevor Calton was very insightful and even answered many questions that were beyond the scope of the course.
"Probably the best course I've taken anywhere. Trevor was very insightful and even answered many questions that were beyond the scope of the course."
Trevor Calton is one of the best teachers I've ever had. His ability to use real world experience in the lessons is a huge benefit. Overall, he was very effective and I would highly recommend this course.
"Trevor is one of the best teachers I've ever had. His ability to use real world experience in the lessons is a huge benefit. Overall, he was very effective and I would highly recommend this course."
Trevor Calton has the experience and knowledge to teach this course and was always able to answer relevant questions. He created a professional atmosphere and ensured that students could grasp the concepts.
"Trevor has the experience and knowledge to teach this course and was always able to answer relevant questions. He created a professional atmosphere and ensured that students could grasp the concepts."
Trevor Calton is an excellent instructor.
"Trevor is an excellent instructor."
Trevor Calton is an amazing instructor and is a very personable teacher. Amazing!
"Trevor is an amazing instructor and is a very personable teacher. Amazing!"
This is the best finance course (of any kind) that I have taken.
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I learned more in this course than any college course in 4 years.
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What you get with Illuminated Investing

12 months of full unlimited access to all content
No rush. Move through the modules at your own pace and revisit lessons anytime and get live guidance on your schedule.

Deal tools that make you faster and smarter
Downloadable templates, calculators, and underwriting models used by professionals to evaluate and close real deals.

A private investor community
Get support, accountability, and real-time feedback, without going it alone.

Bonus 1:1 Strategy Sessions
You’ll get a personal onboarding call with Trevor to align your goals, answer your questions, and set you up for success.

Persoanalized Deal Reviews
Submit one deal for expert feedback on structure, financing, and next steps.
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You don’t need another course, you need a clear strategy, tools, guidance, and the support to take action.

If you're serious about investing in apartments, this is your next step.

Join thousands of successful investors

"Trevor's program helped me structure my first multifamily deal the right way!"
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"Trevor’s teachings simplified calculations and made many concepts easier to understand."
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"I'm truly amazed at this course! The financial calculator section is priceless in itself. I'm less than halfway through, and I already feel like it's paid for itself!"

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"The practical tools, financial models, and real-world case studies were great! Trevor gave me the confidence to take action."

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"Before taking this course, I had no idea how to analyze a deal. Now, I break out my financial calculator and impress brokers and investors with my knowledge!"

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"Trevor is the real deal, explaining everything and going over the problems with solutions and real-world stories from his own experience.”

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"Trevor’s passion for teaching is clear. He takes complex topics and makes them easy to understand."

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"This is, by far, one of the best investment decisions I’ve ever made. The value in this course is unmatched!"

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Learn the right way to invest in apartments.
Build sustainable wealth with confidence.

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Don't let another year go by without taking action.

You already know you want to invest in apartments.

Now you’ve got the strategy, tools, and expert support to actually do it.

Join Illuminated Investing today and take the next step toward closing smarter deals, building real momentum, and growing long-term wealth.
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  • 1️⃣ Click “Enroll Now” to sign up securely.
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