MULTIFAMILY AP360
MULTIFAMILY AP360 — REAL ESTATE. REAL INSIGHTS. 360°. The podcast for people who take commercial real estate seriously.Hosted by Rama Krishna Chunchu, Multifamily AP360 goes behind the headlines and into the minds of the investors, operators, developers, lenders, economists, and entrepreneurs shaping commercial real estate.No fluff. No scripted answers. No hype.Just real conversations, real numbers, hard questions, and strategies you can use.We cover multifamily, CRE, capital markets, financing, development, property management, technology, AI, economics, and wealth creation.We don't just ask what happened.We ask:Why?What does the data say?Where's the opportunity?Where can investors get hurt...
RK#460 Beyond Multifamily: Why Brian Burke Is Betting on Senior Housing
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On Multifamily AP360, host Rama welcomes Brian Burke, president and CEO of Praxis Capital and author of The Hands-Off Investor, to discuss why he shifted from multifamily to senior housing after selling most multifamily holdings by early 2022 and beginning acquisitions in early 2025. Burke explains the senior housing thesis: rapid growth in the 80+ population (10,000 turning 80 daily), decade-low construction, and a post-COVID cycle bottom creating low values and rising demand. He outlines why portfolios should diversify across acuity levels, operators, geography, lenders, and acquisition timing, and stresses the operator’s critical role and culture-focused due di...
RK#459 The multifamily expenses crisis, insurance taxes and repairs
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The Real 2026 Multifamily Killer: Expenses (Insurance, Taxes & Repairs)
This episode argues that in 2026 the biggest threat to multifamily deals isn’t rent growth but rapidly rising expenses that crush net operating income. It highlights insurance as the fastest-growing cost, citing Trepp’s estimate that multifamily property insurance is up 58% over five years, with some analyses showing per-unit costs rising from about $100 to over $250 nationally and worse in high-risk coastal and southern markets, where owners can’t fully pass increases to tenants. Property taxes are also climbing 5–10% annually due to lagging assessments, and comb...
RK#458 Why multifamily owners are struggling to refinance
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Why many multifamily owners are struggling to refinance as a major 2026 loan maturity wall collides with higher rates and weaker fundamentals. About $160 billion in multifamily loans mature in 2026, many originated in 2021–2022 at 3%–4.5% with optimistic rent growth assumptions, while the Fed is now at roughly 3.75%–4% and permanent debt is more expensive. Refinancing is being constrained by higher lender requirements for debt yield and DSCR amid slower rent growth, lower appraised values as cap rates expand, and rising operating expenses like insurance and taxes that reduce true cash flow. The most impacted are 2021–2022 floating-rate and bridge l...
RK#457 Why So Many Apartments Will Hit the Market in 2026
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This episode explains why many apartment owners are selling ahead of 2026: low-rate loans from 2021–2022 are maturing, refinancing is far more expensive after Fed hikes, and rent growth in many markets hasn’t kept up, leaving property values down from peak levels. As a result, new loans often won’t cover old balances, forcing owners to either inject significant equity or sell. The biggest sellers are owners with 2021–2022 floating-rate/bridge deals, projects that never fully stabilized, properties in high-supply Sunbelt markets, and partnerships running out of capital or patience, while stabilized owners with fixed-rate agency d...
RK#456 The Biggest Multifamily Underwriting Mistakes in 2026
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This episode explains why multifamily deals often fail due to bad assumptions, then breaks down five underwriting mistakes to avoid in 2026: assuming aggressive rent growth based on “market rent” instead of achievable rent and submarket comps; ignoring incoming new supply and the 24–36 month delivery pipeline; underwriting expenses too low by relying on seller numbers instead of normalized taxes, insurance, repairs, utilities, payroll, management, and turnover (showing how a $150K NOI miss can erase about $2.5M of value at a 6% cap); using too much leverage and not stress-testing refinancing risk as rates and maturities (13% of bal...
RK# 455 Why a High Cap Rate Could Be a Trap
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This episode explains why chasing the highest cap rate can lead multifamily investors into bad deals, since a higher cap rate doesn’t automatically mean better value. Using two $10M apartment examples, it shows how a seemingly superior cap rate can be driven by inflated or unrealistic NOI projections, understated expenses, or post-sale increases in taxes and insurance. It also highlights that higher cap rates often signal higher risk—such as weaker locations, higher vacancy, deferred maintenance, and limited rent growth—and clarifies that cap rate is not the same as investor return or IRR...
RK#454 Class B Is Quietly Becoming the King of Multifamily Investing
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The script argues that the current multifamily opportunity may be in overlooked Class B apartments because Class A owners face heavy competition from new supply and concessions, while Class B competes on affordability. It cites CBRE data on 2026 completions and slowing deliveries, and the National Apartment Association’s view that stabilized Class B often holds stronger occupancy and steadier rent performance in high-supply markets. The speaker warns that not every Class B deal is good and outlines five key checks before buying: local job growth, upcoming supply, true renter affordability, ongoing CapEx needs in...
RK#453 Before You Buy an Apartment Building, Check These 7 Numbers
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The speaker explains that before buying an apartment building they start with seven key numbers, not the purchase price, because deal quality depends on the underlying metrics. They verify and normalize NOI from actual collections, vacancies, concessions, expenses, taxes, insurance, repairs, and management fees, noting that small NOI changes can shift value significantly at a given cap rate. They then evaluate the going-in cap rate in market context, DSCR (NOI vs. annual debt service) to ensure the property can withstand changes in rates, occupancy, or expenses, and LTV to avoid over-leverage. They stress-test...
RK#452 Economy, AI, and Real Estate Cycles: Expert Advice from Dr. Peter Linneman
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Dr. Peter Linneman on Multifamily Cycles, Interest Rates, Cap Rates, Leverage, and AI Data Centers
On Multifamily AP360, Dr. Peter Linneman—founder of Linneman Associates and Wharton professor emeritus—discusses why real estate should be viewed as an 8–12-year ownership cycle requiring patience, not short-term performance judging. He explains how leverage can boost returns but can also wipe investors out in downturns and argues today’s 10-year Treasury near 5% is abnormal, driven largely by uncertainty and oil rather than broad inflation. Linneman challenges the common belief that interest rates directly drive cap rate...
RK#451 THE FED JUST RAISED RATES—WHAT HAPPENS TO MULTIFAMILY REAL ESTATE NOW?
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Fed Hikes Rates to 3.75%–4.00%: What It Means for Multifamily & Commercial Real Estate in 2026
The Fed raised rates 25 basis points for the first time since 2023, setting the range at 3.75% to 4.00%, with Chair Kevin Warsh emphasizing inflation remains elevated and the dot plot signaling at least one more hike before year-end. The episode breaks down immediate impacts on multifamily and commercial real estate: higher costs for floating-rate debt and new loans, increased strain on the $160B multifamily maturity wall in 2026, cap rate expansion pressures that reduce leveraged asset values, and tougher refinancing for de...
RK#450 The Multifamily Deal of 2026: Buy the Building or Buy the Debt?
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RK#449 Why Multifamily Rent Growth Is About to Split America in Two
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RK#448 THE $162 BILLION MULTIFAMILY DEBT BOMB
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The $162B Multifamily Maturity Wall in 2026: Refinancing Gaps, Not Defaults
Ramakrishna breaks down the roughly $162B in multifamily loans maturing in 2026, emphasizing that maturity does not equal default but forces borrowers to refinance, extend, recapitalize, sell, or restructure. He explains how higher rates change refinancing math, using examples to show how increased debt service and DSCR requirements can create refinancing proceeds gap when new loan amounts fall short of existing payoff balances. The episode outlines three common owner solutions—bringing new equity, negotiating extensions/modifications, or selling—and argues this is a ca...
RK# 446 Navigating High Rates and Market Gaps: Insights from Jens Nielsen
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Rama interviews Jens Nielsen, a former IT/telecom professional turned full-time commercial real estate investor and certified high performance coach who has partnered in 2,700+ apartment units and industrial assets, helped raise $10M+ in private equity, and participated in $250M+ of projects. Nielsen explains how rising interest rates, higher taxes, and surging insurance costs widened the buyer-seller pricing gap, prompting him to pause multifamily acquisitions and shift to value-add industrial/flex deals with higher cap rates (often 8–10%) in markets like Albuquerque, focusing on smaller in-city warehouses around 30–35K square feet with low vacancy. He high...
RK# 447 Neal Bawa's Multifamily Insights on AI, Supply, and Interest Rates
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On Multifamily AP360, Neal Bawa says his view has shifted: supply and interest rates now drive multifamily profits more than demographics, and inaccurate third‑party permit tracking in 2022–2023 missed about 30% extra supply that contributed to widespread negative rent growth across major growth markets. He describes using AI to scrape county permit data and to improve operations, arguing the industry underuses AI beyond underwriting. Examples include an AI “Secret Shop” system that tests lead follow-up speed and quality across owned properties and 86 competitors, and an AI-assisted camera workflow that creates timesheets and uncovered employee time the...
EP# 445 Investment Insights from Sid Shamin: People, Processes, and Performance
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Sid Shamim is the Founder, CEO & President at Headway Capital, a private equity firm in Houston, TX
with over $500MM of AUM. Headway focuses on providing best-in-class multifamily investment
opportunities to passive investors. Before starting Headway Capital, Sid worked as a technology engineer in a Fortune 100 Oil & Gas company, developing and managing more than $100MM worth of technical projects. Sid oversees the company ’s investment strategy and asset management, ensuring projects perform to their greatest potential.
Over the past 7 years, Sid has helped hundreds of clients add pa...
EP# 444 Harnessing AI and Systems for Business Growth with DJ Carroll
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Building Durable Businesses in Uncertain Markets with DJ Carroll | Multifamily AP 360
Welcome back to another episode of Multifamily AP 360! In this episode, we sit down with DJ Carroll, a Kentucky-based entrepreneur, real estate investor, author, and business strategist. DJ shares his extensive experience in identifying and structuring value-rich real estate opportunities across the US, Canada, and the Caribbean. He discusses the importance of building a strong team, having the right systems in place, and leveraging technology, especially AI, to scale businesses effectively. DJ also touches on topics like market volatility, deal...
EP # 443 Creating Wealth with Raw Land: Mark Podolsky's Proven System
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In this episode of Multifamily AP 360, host Rama interviews Mark Podolsky, also known as the Land Geek, an expert in raw land investing. Mark shares his journey from starting with just $3,000 to completing over 6,000 land deals and achieving financial freedom through scalable automation and passive income. He discusses overcoming psychological barriers, evaluating land parcels, and the macro and micro trends influencing the land market. Mark also talks about his book 'Dirt Rich' and offers insights into the systems and automations central to his business model.
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EP # 442 Unleashing NOI Potential in Multifamily Real Estate with Mike Taravella
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In this episode of Multifamily AP 360, host Rama Krishna welcomes back Mike Taravella, founder and principal of Niche Holdings. Mike shares key updates since their last conversation, detailing Niche Holdings' growth and scaling efforts. The discussion covers critical aspects of property management, including the most impactful metrics for driving NOI, strategies to improve occupancy and retention, and the importance of leveraging data over intuition. They also delve into the implementation of AI and SOPs to enhance property management efficiency, the importance of customer service, and how to maintain high standards amidst economic challenges...
EP# 441 Maximizing Returns and Building Intentional Communities with Kim Bruggeman
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In this episode of Multifamily AP 360, host and guest Kim Bruggeman delve into critical strategies for successfully managing and improving underperforming multi-family assets. With over 25 years of experience, Kim shares her insights on the importance of detailed operational, financial, and CapEx planning from the underwriting phase through to execution. She discusses common pitfalls in asset management, the significance of having clear metrics and communication, and how to pivot in response to market and operational changes. Kim also introduces Lighthouse’s LAMP Program to support and educate current asset managers. Ideal for property investors an...
EP# 440 The Millionaire Mindset: Building Wealth Through Franchising with Kim Daly
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In this episode of Multifamily AP 360, host Ram welcomes franchise consultant Kim Daly. Kim shares her journey from aspiring medical professional to building the largest franchise consulting business. She discusses how franchising found her and how she helps people achieve financial freedom. Kim explains the importance of mindset and vision, and how dreaming big can lead to success. She highlights the transformative power of franchising and offers insights on helping clients find their vision, build wealth, and secure their financial future. Kim also delves into her personal growth, touching on key challenges and...
EP#439 Multifamily Wealth Building with Infinite Banking with M.C. Laubscher
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In this episode of Multifamily AP 360, we sit down with MC, originally from South Africa, who shares his fascinating journey from playing rugby to becoming a prominent figure in multifamily real estate and infinite banking. MC talks about his early life in South Africa, his passion for history and economics, and how a scholarship brought him to the United States. An avid reader, MC explains how 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' changed his financial perspective, leading to his first real estate investment. Through connections in the rugby community, he ventured deeper into real estate...
EP#438 Adapting to Market Changes: Becky Lambert's Real Estate Journey
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In this episode of Multifamily AP 360, we are joined by Becky Lambert, a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience. Becky shares her journey in real estate, from flipping properties and managing rentals to her time as a commercial loan officer. We delve into her strategies for adapting to current market conditions with rising interest rates, stress testing portfolios, and acquisition criteria for multifamily properties. Becky also provides insights on common mistakes in financing, the importance of having a strong guarantor team, and her approach to cutting expenses to boost net...
EP#438 Economic Development in Carolina Core: Loren Hill's Insight on Transformational Growth
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Welcome to another episode of Multifamily AP 360! In today's episode, we are joined by Loren Hill, the Regional Economic Development Director for the Carolina Core. Lauren brings over 27 years of experience in economic development, focusing on the transformational growth in Central North Carolina. He discusses the dynamic changes and regional cooperation that have led to the impressive economic advancements in the Carolina Core, including major job announcements, the development of mega sites, and future infrastructure plans. Loren also emphasizes the importance of public and private partnerships in achieving these milestones, and elaborates on...
EP#437 2025: Best or Worst Year for Multifamily Investing After Fed’s Rate Cut?
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The Federal Reserve just cut rates by 25 basis points on September 17, 2025 – so is NOW the BEST time to jump into multifamily investing, or the WORST with oversupply and economic uncertainty? We dive into fresh data from CBRE, Freddie Mac, and the Fed’s latest “dot plot” to analyze cap rates, rent growth, vacancy trends, and transaction volumes. From Sun Belt risks to Midwest opportunities, this is your investor’s guide to 2025 multifamily! Perfect for syndicators, REIT investors, and value-add pros.
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EP #436 Navigating Real Estate Success with Andrew McNair
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In this episode of Multifamily AP360, host Rama speaks with Andrew McNair, the founder of Swan Capital, managing over $300 million in assets. Andrew shares his journey from being inspired by 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' at age 14 to becoming a seasoned real estate investor. He discusses his experience in managing a diverse portfolio, the decision to exit an eight-figure real estate portfolio, and the philosophy behind Swan Capital's 'Sleep Well at Night' promise. Andrew delves into the importance of diverse investment strategies, the lessons learned from his early investment mistakes, and his thoughts on...
EP#435 Building Billionaire Mindsets, AI and Capital with Richard C. Wilson
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Building Powerful Investor Ecosystems with Richard C. Wilson | Multifamily AP 360 #familyoffice #richardwilson
In this episode of Multifamily AP 360, host Rama interviews Richard C. Wilson, the founder of one of the world's most powerful investor ecosystems. Wilson discusses how he built his network, comprising over 22,000 profiles and 1,500 active investors, and shares insights into how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the capital-raising landscape. He also delves into his early entrepreneurial experiences, the importance of a holistic approach to success, and the key mental models and decision-making patterns of billionaires. Additional topics include tips for f...
EP#434 From Endodontist to Real Estate Fund Manager: Jonny Walker's Path
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In this episode of Multifamily AP 360, we're joined by Jonny Walker, founder of Walker Wealth Capital. Jonny shares his inspiring journey from being an endodontist to becoming a real estate fund manager. Growing up as an immigrant from Sri Lanka, Jonny discusses the influence of his entrepreneurial father and how he ventured into real estate while still in dental school. As he outlines his early struggles and successes, Jonny dives into the lessons learned from investing in small towns and the shift to commercial real estate. He talks in-depth about the importance of...
EP# 433 Uncovering Solar Opportunities in the Multifamily Real Estate Sector with Owen Barrett
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In this episode of Multifamily AP 360, we chat with Owen Barrett from Shine. Owen shares his journey from a finance background to becoming a leader in the solar energy space for multifamily properties. He explains how solar installations can significantly enhance cash flow and property value, discusses his experience and successes in clean energy projects, and highlights the financial incentives and challenges of decarbonizing multifamily real estate. Tune in to learn how solar energy can be a game-changer for property owners and operators.
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EP#432 The Journey from Syndicator to Securities Attorney with Gene Trowbridge
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As a founding partner of Trowbridge Nieh LLP, Gene’s law practice concentrates on the syndication of commercial and investment real estate, through both debt and equity. Gene has represented over 800 clients in this area of practice. The median offering size is $3,000,000, but he has done individual offerings of over $8 Billion. His practice writes offerings under Rule 506(b) and 506(c) of Regulation D.
As former syndicator, who for ten years raised investor capital through the broker dealer community, he is able to communicate with his clients on both th...
EP#431 Empowering Policyholders: Andy Gurczak's Approach to Insurance
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Andy Gurczak is the Founder of AllCity Adjusting, a licensed public adjusting firm with a focus on making sure their clients get what they truly deserve from their insurance claims. Over the last decade, Andy has not only protected thousands of people from being defrauded, but he has also helped them receive more money than what their insurance initially offered. Andy grew up with the family motto, “if you’re going to do something, do it right, or don’t do it at all” - a sentiment he now carries into his business...
Transitioning from Maritime to Multifamily Investments with Scott Kidd
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Join us on this episode of Multifamily AP 360 as we dive into the world of multifamily real estate investing with Scott Kidd from Yacht Real Estate. With investments in Ohio, North Carolina, Texas, and Florida, Scott shares his journey from a yacht captain to a seasoned real estate investor. Discover his investment strategies, challenges faced, and parallels between maritime management and real estate investing. Scott also discusses current market opportunities and his plans for the future. Learn valuable insights on capital raising, sponsor evaluation, and risk management in real estate. Tune in for...
The Power of Vertical Integration in Real Estate with Ivan Barratt
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In this episode of Multifamily AP 360, host Rama interviews Ivan Barratt, founder and CEO of The BAM Companies. Ivan, a 26-year veteran of the real estate industry, shares insights on how he built a best-in-class, seven-time INC 5000 private equity firm, managing large apartment communities across seven states. They discuss Ivan's background, from his early exposure to real estate to founding The BAM Companies in 2008. Ivan also speaks about the importance of company culture, vertical integration, and fund management in achieving sustained success. Additionally, he provides valuable advice on navigating the cyclical real estate...
Transforming Tax Nightmares into Success Stories with Carlos Samaniego
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In this episode of Multifamily AP 360, host Rama welcomes Carlos Samaniego from Tax Debt Consultants, LLC, who shares his inspiring journey from paramedic to tax resolution expert. Carlos discusses his personal experiences with tax problems, the critical mistakes small business owners and self-employed professionals make, and offers practical advice on managing and preventing tax issues. He also emphasizes the importance of handling state tax authorities and details his methodology for investigating and resolving complex tax problems. Tune in to learn more about effective tax management strategies and Carlos' unique approach to offering solutions...
Exploring Real Estate Cycles and Investment Trends with Jeremy Dyer
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In this episode of Multi Family AP 360, host Rama interviews Jeremy Dyer, VP of Capital Formation at RISE48 Equity. Jeremy shares insights from his extensive experience as both an active and passive real estate investor, currently holding passive equity in over $750 million across more than 37 real estate deals. The discussion includes Jeremy's strategies for evaluating and selecting the right projects, mitigating risk, and the importance of diversification. Jeremy also shares his personal journey from a corporate sales career to real estate investing, offering valuable lessons on building trust with investors, navigating economic uncertainties...
EP# 426 Navigating 1031 Exchanges and DSTs with Benjamin Carmona
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Mastering 1031 Exchanges and Real Estate Investments with Benjamin Carmona of Perch Wealth
In this episode of Multi Family AP 360, we sit down with Benjamin Carmona from Perch Wealth, a seasoned expert in 1031 Exchanges and innovative real estate investment strategies. With over 20 years of experience, Ben shares insights on 1031 Exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), and alternative investment options. Learn about the biggest misconceptions of 1031 Exchanges, the best structures for maximizing financial goals, and the advantages of DSTs. Ben also delves into his personal journey, current investment strategies, and tips for success in...
Cash Flow vs. Appreciation in Apartment Investing: What’s More Important?
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In this episode, we explore the key concepts of cashflow and appreciation in apartment investing. You'll learn how cashflow, as the monthly net income after all expenses, can offer immediate financial benefits, while appreciation involves long-term property value increase and wealth-building. We delve into factors affecting cashflow, types of appreciation, and compare the risk levels of both strategies. Additionally, we discuss how a balanced approach can leverage both cashflow and appreciation to meet various investment goals. By the end, you'll have a clear understanding of how to evaluate apartment deals for both cashflow...
EP#425 Mastering the Art of Capital Raising with Randy Smith
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In this episode of Multifamily AP 360, Randy Smith of Impact Equity shares his journey from corporate sales to real estate investing. With over 25 years of experience, Randy discusses his shift to passive real estate investments and how he evaluates and selects investment opportunities. He also covers his impressive record of helping over 115 investors place $9 million across 17 projects, emphasizing transparency and due diligence. Randy explains his 'RAISE' strategy for capital raising, shares his views on different funding models, and talks about the evolution of the capital raising space. Additionally, he discusses his coaching program...
Mastering Multifamily Investing with the 80/20 Rule
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80/20 Rule: Accelerate Your Multifamily Investing Success
Discover how 80% of your real estate success comes from just 20% of your actions. Learn how to apply the Pareto Principle to multifamily investing, finding the best deals, raising capital efficiently, and managing properties more effectively. Focus on high-yield activities and key relationships to build wealth faster. Get actionable tips to stop wasting time and achieve greater ROI in your real estate ventures.
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EP# 424 Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Storage Success with Joe Downs
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With over 17 years of experience in commercial real estate, Joe’s primary responsibility at Belrose is to oversee all aspects of the company and directly supervise acquisitions.
In his position as CEO, Joe thoroughly enjoys “the art of the deal,” and finds every day to be a new and exciting challenge. When he sees the investors he works with increase their quality of life by improving their financial security, he knows he’s accomplished a job well done.
Joe got into the world of financia...
