Episodes

After a forty-year honeymoon of plummeting interest rates, it’s going to require a lot more operational skill moving forward to generate positive returns in commercial real estate. Although we’re going to see increased distre...

How deals are capitalized can make the difference between success and failure. This is why there’s a need for loan consultants. The process of determining and sourcing the right financing can be complex, so the services of lo...

The growth of private market investing has taken off over the past few decades as returns have proven to be better over the long term. Fewer companies are going public these days and they’re staying private longer. Part of th...

Many people are taught that the best way to achieve financial security is to build a nest egg through stocks and mutual funds. Most Americans, however, even after following this advice, do not have enough money to retire and ...

So many people are chasing value-add multifamily deals, that the deals rarely pencil. On the construction side, it’s also become difficult to achieve profitability because of prohibitive costs including higher interest rates....

A few years back, retail was completely out of favor. Everyone thought Amazon and e-commerce spelled the end of in-store shopping. The reality on the ground told a different story. Many prominent national retailers were actua...

The multifamily business is a people business that is operationally intensive and requires experienced business acumen. To be successful entails great systems, winning teams, excellent customer service, and a disciplined mark...

Most new businesses fail within their first five years. That’s why if you’re considering going into business, investing in a franchise can be the best option. Investing in a successful franchise mitigates a lot of risk by ali...

Most new businesses fail within their first five years. That’s why if you’re considering going into business, investing in a franchise can be the best option. Investing in a successful franchise mitigates a lot of risk by ali...

The multifamily sector is facing major headwinds. Not only have interest rates escalated at an unprecedented pace, and are not going down, but operating costs have also soared. In certain states, insurance costs have increase...

Investing in single family dwellings and three to four-unit apartments can generate cash flow and appreciation, but it’s become more difficult over time to find good deals, and they tend to be time consuming to manage. If yo...

A great sector of Real Estate investing with a low barrier to entry is land flipping. Land flipping requires little start-up money, and the profits can be incredibly lucrative, with very little downside. There are millions of...

A new apartment building is at its highest value upon completion of construction. Like a new car, it’s a depreciating asset. That’s why you need to invest with operators who have a lot of experience with all aspects of the bu...

Aside from the merits of the real estate itself, financing is the other critical component that makes or breaks deals. Securing capital, and how it’s structured, is the underpinning of the deal, and can determine whether the ...

Although there are challenges in the multifamily space in certain markets, some markets are still flourishing, and the longer-term fundamentals are strong. Demand is still growing, and supply Is not keeping up with demand. Cu...

Although the stock market is trading at all-time highs, it can go higher as investors reallocate money from underperforming bonds and Commercial Real Estate in particular. Many investors specifically prefer allocating much of...

With new multifamily supply coming to a standstill, occupancy rates will rise over the next few years and assets will appreciate. In the meantime, multifamily is rife with challenges in most markets. Interest rates have risen...

Compared to most other asset classes, Self-Storage has more resilience across different economic cycles. Self-Storage has a steadier revenue stream and low operating expense ratios that produce 70% margins. Additionally, over...

What happens onsite on a daily basis at apartment complexes is what makes or breaks the deal. The relationship with management personnel largely determines whether or not a tenants renew. That’s why every interaction matters....

Despite the negative media coverage, both outdoor and enclosed shopping centers in vibrant markets are viable assets to invest in and are being offered at highly discounted prices. Although the proliferation of discount store...

Short term loan maturities are a death sentence in a down market, which is causing major pain for sponsors and Limited Partners. Since mid-2022, multifamily prices have plummeted as high as 40%, and transaction volume is down...

Finding investments with in-place double digit cash flow as a Limited Partner is rare, but one exception is Water Parks. Water Parks are a high margin business that generate lucrative returns once they achieve a certain reven...

When evaluating opportunities to invest in, it’s natural to trust the person you’re investing with, especially if you know the person, or were referred. It’s critical, however, to understand all the different components of wh...

Real Estate is a block-to-block business, especially multifamily. That’s why a highly targeted strategy is desirable when choosing an operator to invest in. Tight geographic and asset class focus mitigates a lot of risk. Mich...