Aug. 22, 2025
From Analyst to Acquirer: Carter Olles on Launching Nautilus and Navigating a Shifting Real Estate Market

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In this episode, Carter Olles, co-founder of Nautilus, unpacks his journey from leading nearly $1B in real estate transactions at MLG to launching his own firm. We dive into how Carter evaluates deals quickly and conservatively, why many acquisitions go wrong, and his thesis for targeting high-quality, newer multifamily assets in the Midwest. He also shares thoughts on current market conditions, risk management, and the future of multifamily investing. A must-listen for anyone in real estate acquisitions, private equity, or capital markets.
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