Building Passive Income
Welcome to the Building Passive Income podcast with your host, Wayne Courreges III. From serving as a U.S. Marine to becoming a successful real estate investor and founder of CREI Partners, Wayne shares his journey and the lessons learned along the way. Each episode offers valuable insights into building wealth through real estate, with a focus on helping passive investors make informed, confident decisions. Whether you're new to real estate or looking to deepen your knowledge, this podcast is your go-to resource for education, strategy, and inspiration on your path to financial freedom.
Episode 68 – Multifamily Unit Mix Strategy: Studios, 1BR, 2BR, 3BR
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In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin breaks down multifamily unit mix and how it impacts revenue, risk, and tenant stability.
Read MoreEpisode 67 – Multifamily Property Types: Garden Style, Mid-Rise, High-Rise, and Wrap
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In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin breaks down the four main multifamily property types and how each impacts risk, returns, and execution.
Read MoreEpisode 66 – Why Multifamily? The Case for Apartment Investing
In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin breaks down why multifamily investing continues to be one of the most durable and consistent asset classes in commercial real estate.
Read MoreEpisode 65: Due Diligence for Different Asset Classes – Multifamily Focus
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In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin breaks down multifamily due diligence and how it differs from other real estate asset classes.
Read MoreEpisode 64: Renegotiating Based on Due Diligence Findings
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In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin breaks down renegotiating real estate deals and how due diligence findings impact your investment.
Read MoreEpisode 63: The Go/No-Go Decision – When to Proceed and When to Walk
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In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin breaks down the go no-go decision and how it impacts your real estate investment.
Read MoreEpisode 62: Third-Party Reports – Your Due Diligence Toolkit
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In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin breaks down third-party reports and how they impact your real estate investment.
Read MoreEpisode 61: Legal Red Flags and Deal-Breakers
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In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin breaks down legal red flags and deal-breakers and how they impact your real estate investment.
Read MoreEpisode 60: Zoning, Permits, and Compliance Issues
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In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin breaks down zoning, permits, and compliance issues and how they impact your real estate investment.
Read MoreEpisode 59: Estoppel Certificates – Why They Matter
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In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin breaks down estoppel certificates and why they are critical in real estate transactions.
Read MoreEpisode 58: Lease Abstracts and Tenant Analysis
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In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin breaks down lease abstracts and tenant analysis and how they impact your real estate investment.
Read MoreEpisode 57: Title Commitments and Surveys – What You Need to Know
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In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin breaks down title commitments and surveys and how they impact your real estate investment.
Read MoreEpisode 56: Phase II Environmental Assessments
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Environmental issues can create serious financial risk and significantly impact your investment.
Read MoreEpisode 55: Roof, HVAC, and Major Systems
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Roof, HVAC, and major building systems are some of the largest expenses in commercial real estate.
Read MoreEpisode 54: Deferred Maintenance – The Hidden Deal Killer
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Deferred maintenance is one of the most expensive and overlooked risks in commercial real estate.
Read MoreEpisode 53: Understanding Phase I Environmental Reports
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Environmental issues can destroy a deal and create serious financial risk.
Read MoreEpisode 52: Property Condition Assessments (PCA)
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A Property Condition Assessment, or PCA, is one of the most important reports in real estate due diligence.
Read MoreEpisode 51: Financial Red Flags That Should Make You Walk Away
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Financial due diligence is where deals are won or lost.
Read MoreEpisode 50: Pro Forma vs. Reality
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Read MoreEpisode 49: Analyzing Historical Performance and Trends
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Read MoreEpisode 48: Understanding Operating Statements and T-12s
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Read MoreEpisode 47: Reading Rent Rolls Like a Pro
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Read MoreEpisode 46: The LOI to Closing Process
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Read MoreEpisode 45: Building Your Due Diligence Team
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Due diligence is not a solo process. It requiresthe right team.
Read MoreEpisode 44: The Due Diligence Timeline: 30-60-90 Days Explained
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Due diligence is not something you can wing. You need a clear plan.
Read MoreEpisode 43: The Complete Due Diligence Overview
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Welcome to April and the Due Diligence Deep Dive.
Read MoreEpisode 42: From Market Selection to Deal Evaluation – The Next Step
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You’ve picked your market and found a deal—but how do you evaluate a real estate deal and know if it’s
Read MoreEpisode 41: How to Find Off Market Real Estate Deals | CRE Deal Flow Strategy
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You’ve analyzed the markets, identified the fundamentals, and understand the cycles—but how do you actually find off market real estate deals?
Read MoreEpisode 40: How Top Sponsors Evaluate Markets – Behind the Scenes
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Ever wonder how institutional sponsors and experienced syndicators actually evaluate markets? In this episode, CREI Collin pulls back the curtain on the real due diligence process that happens behind the scenes—the systematic, disciplined approach that top sponsors use to identify opportunities and avoid mistakes. This is the process that separates consistently successful sponsors from everyone else.
Read MoreEpisode 39: Tax Advantages in Texas, Alabama, and Louisiana
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Tax advantages can significantly boost your investment returns. In this episode, CREI Collin breaks down the specific tax benefits of investing in Texas, Alabama, and Louisiana—three states with compelling advantages for commercial real estate investors. Learn about state income taxes, property taxes, economic development incentives, and federal tax strategies that apply across all three states.
Read MoreEpisode 38: The 6 Key Factors for Evaluating Any Market
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How do you evaluate whether a market is a good place to invest? In this episode, CREI Collin shares his comprehensive framework for analyzing commercial real estate markets—six critical factors that combine quantitative data with qualitative judgment. Whether you’re looking at primary, secondary, or tertiary markets, this framework will help you make smarter investment decisions.
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