Operate For Profit Real Estate Podcast: Recent Episodes

JC Castillo

Multifamily real estate is a business. Problem is your business is not as profitable as it should be. Units are sitting vacant, expenses are over budget and unhappy residents are leaving your property and blowing you up with bad online reviews. Meanwhile, you can't get your property management partner to help you solve any of it. All of this has you stressed out and worried that your investment is at risk. Sound familiar? The Operate for Profit Real Estate Podcast will help you change all of that. Our host, JC Castillo has successfully owned, operated and property managed thousands of apartment units for over 15 years. Join him as he interviews the industry's top operators and service providers to uncover insider strategies, products and technology that you can use right now to increase your revenue, decrease your expenses and turn unhappy residents into raving fans who love living at your property.

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Here's how to find the BEST property management company for your apartment complex.

The property management team you choose can make or break your multi-million multifamily investment. This week we talk about the 4 things you should look for when deciding who to hire and how to avoid picking a firm that's stuck in the dinosaur ages.

If you own apartments in Dallas Fort-Worth and you're looking for an expert property management company that can maximize your property's investment potential, go to operateforprofit.com to find out how you can hire Velo Residential and start investing with confidence.

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Want to be a mega successful multifamily real estate owner-operator?

This week we talk with Albert M. Berriz, CEO of The McKinley Companies, which owns and operates a $4.5 billion dollar portfolio of 20,000 apartment units about the two things you must focus on NOW in order to achieve long term success as an owner-operator and to survive the next downturn.

If you own apartments in Dallas Fort-Worth and you're looking for an expert property manager that can maximize your property's investment potential, go to operateforprofit.com to find out how you can hire Velo Residential.

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Resident retention starts the day your renter moves in, not at renewal notice.

Getting more of your residents to renew their leases will turbocharge operating profits at your multifamily property. The problem is most owners and managers only focus on renewals at the end of the current lease. This week we talk about why renewing your resident starts the day they move in, and why your residents have already decided to stay or go months before you send them a renewal notice.

If you own apartments in Dallas Fort-Worth and you're looking for an expert property manager that can maximize your property's investment potential, go to operateforprofit.com to find out how you can hire Velo Residential.

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Every non-renewing resident is costing you thousands of dollars in lost opportunity.

What if you could predict who was more likely to stay or go before sending a renewal offer? This week we talk with Vidur Gupta, Founder & CEO of Beekin about how you can leverage data analytics and machine learning to convert more lease renewals at higher rental rates at your multifamily property.

If you own apartments in Dallas Fort-Worth and you're looking for an expert property manager that can maximize your property's investment potential, go to operateforprofit.com to find out how you can hire Velo Residential.

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Need to generate more prospect traffic at your multifamily property?

This week we talk with Brianna Quezada of Resident360 about why Google Ads is the best way to generate instant paid traffic at your apartment property with no long term contracts. Simply spend what you need when you need to. Brianna also discusses how Google Ads work and what you should do to optimize the results.

If you own apartments in Dallas Fort-Worth and you're looking for an expert property manager that can maximize your property's investment potential, go to operateforprofit.com to find out how you can hire Velo Residential.

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How can prop-tech and back office virtualization help you increase profits?

This week we talk about operating your multifamily property in a post-pandemic world and why leveraging technology and back office virtualization are the keys to keeping your onsite staff happy and focused on maximizing your profits.

If you own apartments in Dallas Fort-Worth and you're looking for an expert property manager that can maximize your property's investment potential, go to operateforprofit.com to find out how you can hire Velo Residential.

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Are you struggling with onsite staff that can't lease your apartment units?

Improving your close rate by just a few percentage points can dramatically improve your bottom line. This week we talk with Matt Easton of Leasing University about some simple steps to turn your onsite staff into leasing superstars trained to close more deals by handling objections, not overcoming them. Listen to this episode for an exclusive offer for fans of our podcast.

If you own apartments in Dallas Fort-Worth and you're looking for an expert property manager that can maximize your property's investment potential, go to operateforprofit.com to find out how you can hire Velo Residential.

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How much money is your multifamily property losing from a bad online reputation?

This week we talk with Jay Parsons, Deputy Chief Economist at RealPage about a recent study that proves a direct correlation between a property's revenue and something called it's Online Reputation Assessment (ORA) score. Listen to this episode to find out how you can improve your ORA score and your bottom line.

If you own apartments in Dallas Fort-Worth and you're looking for an expert property manager that can maximize your property's investment potential, go to operateforprofit.com to find out how you can hire Velo Residential.

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Multifamily market predictions from a $1B owner-operator in Texas.

This week we talk with Michael Becker, Principal at SPI Advisory for a real time look at multifamily performance in a post-pandemic economy. Michael talks about what he's seeing in rent growth, lease trade outs and key challenges on the operational side heading into 2022.

Velo Residential provides expert property management and renovation services for apartment properties in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Want to learn more about how Velo Residential can help you make more money with less stress? Go to
veloresidential.com

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What amenities bring the most value to your multifamily property?

This week we talk with Shane Thomas of Catalyst Equity Partners about how he uses resident feedback to help him decide what amenities to include in his multifamily renovation plan. Shane also shares a powerful story about the impact of improving safety and security as part of an effective value-add strategy.

Velo Residential provides expert property management and renovation services for apartment properties in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Want to learn more about how Velo Residential can help you make more money with less stress? Go to
veloresidential.com

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Are you struggling to track performance at your multifamily property?

This week we discuss how to use simple Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to help you quickly identify and solve problems at your multifamily portfolio without spending countless hours reviewing detailed property management reports.

Velo Residential provides expert property management and renovation services for apartment properties in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Want to learn more about how Velo Residential can help you make more money with less stress? Go to
veloresidential.com

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Are spiking expenses creating a profit squeeze at your multifamily property?
This week we talk about why having happy onsite staff is key to increasing your operating profits and what steps you can take to keep them doing more of what they love and less of what they don’t.

Velo Residential provides expert property management and renovation services for apartment properties in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Want to learn more about how Velo Residential can help you make more money with less stress? Go to
veloresidential.com

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Operating for profit means operating with empathy.

Learn why putting your renter's hat on will turn your apartment property into a profit machine.

This week we talk with best selling real estate author Brian Murray about how he's built one of the fastest growing commercial real estate companies in the nation by following a simple rule - treat your residents like you would like to be treated.

Velo Residential provides expert property management and renovation services for apartment properties in Dallas-Fort Worth.

 Want to learn more about how Velo Residential can help you make more money with less stress? Go to
 veloresidential.com

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Is your multifamily property suffering from a lack of prospect traffic?

The greatest leasing team in the world can’t rent your unit if they have no one to sell to.

This week we talk with Josh Grillo, President  of Resident 360 about how to create a simple, cost effective marketing plan that will jump start prospect traffic and boost occupancy at your multifamily property.

Velo Residential provides expert property management and renovation services for apartment properties in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Want to learn more about how Velo Residential can help you make more money with less stress? Go to
veloresidential.com

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Here’s why your property’s website is losing you money.

When a customer is ready to buy, you need to be ready to sell. Today we talk with Robert Turnbull, Founder and President of Betterbot about how their multifamily Chatbot enables your prospects instantly engage and self schedule a property tour on your website, freeing up your onsite staff’s valuable time and increasing your conversion rates.

Velo Residential provides expert property management and renovation services for apartment properties in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Want to learn more about how Velo Residential can help you make more money with less stress? Go to
veloresidential.com

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Are you overpaying Uncle Sam at your multifamily property?

Knowing when to capitalize an expense and when not to can help you minimize taxes and maximize your sales proceeds.

This week we talk with Brandon Hall, Founder & Managing Partner of The Real Estate CPA company, about some simple techniques to properly categorize expenses at your apartment property so you can keep more of your hard earned money in your pocket.

Velo Residential provides expert property management and renovation services for apartment properties in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Want to learn more about how Velo Residential can help you make more money with less stress? Go to
veloresidential.com

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Are you struggling with high employee turnover at your apartment property?

Happy onsite staff are essential to maximizing sustained profitability and increased resident retention.

The PROBLEM is your management partner is using outdated systems that place a huge amount of back office work on your staff, leading to employee burnout and turnover.

This week we discuss the importance of leveraging a modern management platform and virtual services to reduce stress and increase your onsite staff's productivity.

Velo Residential provides expert property management and renovation services for apartment properties in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Want to learn more about how Velo Residential can help you make more money with less stress? Go to
veloresidential.com

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Is your multifamily property wasting money on advertising that doesn't convert?

Your biggest source of prospective renters might be FREE.

The PROBLEM is your management partner can't tell you where your converting traffic is coming from, forcing you to spend advertising dollars blindly.

This week we talk with Nat Kunes and Stacy Holden of Appfolio about LISA, an artificial intelligence bot that responds to all leasing inquiries within 2 minutes or less, day or night and records source and conversion data on every incoming lead - so you know exactly where to focus your marketing spend.

Velo Residential provides expert property management and renovation services for apartment properties in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Want to learn more about how Velo Residential can help you make more money with less stress? Go to
veloresidential.com

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Is Your Multifamily Property Operating for Maximum Profit?

Owning multifamily real estate can be a very rewarding business. The PROBLEM is your business is not as profitable as it should be.

Check out our newly rebranded Velo Residential Operate for Profit Real Estate Podcast where we talk about our mission to help multifamily owners make more money with less stress and why owning a profitable multifamily business isn't just good for owners. It's also good for residents.

Velo Residential provides expert property management and renovation services for apartment properties in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Want to learn more about how Velo Residential can help you make more money with less stress? Go to
veloresidential.com

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Ever thought about installing solar power at your apartment property?

Cutting your home electric bill with solar has become fairly common. But does the investment make sense for large scale multifamily?

Today we talk with Todd Franks of Greystone Investment Sales Group about how he was able to leverage available tax incentives to install solar and significantly cut his electric bill at two of his apartment communities.

Watch this episode to learn:
What type of apartment property is the ideal fit for solar
How much solar costs and how the tax incentives work
What is the return on investment
What goes into the installation process
* Should you worry about possible roof damage

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website at: http://apartmentinvestorshow.com/

JC Castillo has spent the last decade plus helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info:
Todd Franks
todd.franks@greystoneisg.com

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Is it really possible to eliminate your taxes as a real estate investor?

You can if you qualify as a Real Estate Professional (REP) under IRS regulation.

SPOILER ALERT
There's mass confusion on how it works and using it improperly could cost you huge dollars in back due taxes and penalties with Uncle Sam.

Today we talk with Brandon Hall, CEO of The Real Estate CPA Company about what it takes to qualify as a REP and how you legally can use it to eliminate your taxes. Brandon is a real estate tax expert who recently published a 12,000 word article that tells you exactly how REPs works and where you can get in trouble.

Watch this episode to learn:
How REPs status eliminates taxes
Who will and will not qualify
Why material participation is so important
What hours count and don't count
* How Short Terms Rentals are a little known loophole

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website at: http://apartmentinvestorshow.com/

JC Castillo has spent the last decade plus helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info:
https://www.therealestatecpa.com/
Download Guide to Real Estate Professional Status
https://www.therealestatecpa.com/guide-to-qualifying-as-a-real-estate-professional

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Are your multifamily investments at risk in these uncertain times?

Apartment properties have shown great resilience in this recession. But there are signs of stress in the market. Average occupancies are down and rent growth has stalled. Meanwhile extended unemployment benefits ended and the economic recovery is losing steam with a big election around the corner.

What should you do to secure your market position right now?

Today JC Castillo and Paul Peebles review (5) simple things any apartment operator can do to protect their downside. They have both been through prior recessions as apartment operators, lenders and investors and have seen these tips pay off big time.

Watch this episode to learn:
Simple rule of thumb for increasing operating reserves
Why customer experience matters more in a downturn
Should you be upgrading your units right now
Why higher occupancy trumps higher rents
* How to use real time data to drive faster decisions

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website at: http://apartmentinvestorshow.com/

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

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Stop. Don't invest your hard earned dollars until you do one simple thing...

You've found a solid real estate investment that checks all the boxes. The company is credible and you've analyzed their business plan, scrutinized the financials and identified everything that can go wrong with the deal. Now it's time to pull the trigger.

But how much do you really know about the key people behind the company?

Today we talk with Jennifer Kline, an accomplished real estate investor with over 30 years of experience, on how to run a background check on your prospective business partners to expose any past criminal activity, bankruptcies, or other sure signs of potential problems.

Watch this episode to learn:
Why you should perform an individual background check on every key partner
How much a background check will cost you
* Why hiring a private investigator might be your best choice

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website at: http://apartmentinvestorshow.com/

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

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The SF Bay Area has been a perennial bellwether for rental performance. Will that continue in the age of COVID19?

This week we talk with Shivu Srinivasan, Senior Director of Capital Markets for Transwestern Commercial Real Estate, about how the post-pandemic economy has impacted multifamily in the San Francisco Bay Area. Shivu & his team specialize in brokerage of apartment properties throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, the I-80 Corridor and the greater Sacramento market.

Watch this episode to learn:
How work-from-home is reshaping core and suburban rental markets
What's the latest on local rent control and eviction moratorium regulations
How are asset valuations holding up in today's market
Is it a good time to buy or a good time to sell

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website at: http://apartmentinvestorshow.com/

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info
Shivu.Srinivasan@transwestern.com

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Worries over pandemic driven cliff drop in rent collections have not happened so far. But what's in store for the second half of 2020?

This week we welcome back to the show Paul Hendershot, Director of Market Analytics for Costar, about how the post-pandemic economy will impact multifamily in the second half of 2020. CoStar is a recognized leader in market data for the apartment industry and Paul specializes in covering the DFW Metro.

Watch this episode to learn:
Which industry sectors had the most job loss in DFW
Why the latest job report gives a glimmer of hope
How the macro economy compares to DFW
Will asset valuations be negatively impacted

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website at: http://apartmentinvestorshow.com/

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info
Get more information on CoStar data analytics solutions:
https://www.costar.com/

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National data suggests that workforce apartment owners are seeing a higher rate of rental collection loss early in this downturn.

This week we talk with Andrew Reichert and Daniel Croce of Birgo Capital about how the COVID19 related slowdown is impacting their business and what steps they took early on to understand the economic makeup of their tenant base so they could better predict future performance. Birgo Capital is an owner-operator of B & C class multifamily properties in the greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania metro with 1500 units and $120M in Assets Under Management.

Watch this episode to learn:
Why studying local market trends is more important than reviewing national data
What rent collections were like for Mar & April & May
How stimulus payments have impacted rent collections
Why in-house management can be advantageous in this market

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website at: http://apartmentinvestorshow.com/

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info
Get more information on Birgo Capital:
https://www.birgo.com/

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With over 1 in 5 workers now unemployed and struggling to pay rent, a great property manager can help your multifamily business survive.

This week we welcome back Ryan Wehner, Owner of Wehner Multifamily to discuss how he's helping his owners maintain great resident relationships while maximizing rent collections and keeping expenses in check. Specializing in B & C class properties with over 26K units under management, Wehner Multifamily is one of the largest workforce housing property management companies in the nation.

Watch this episode to learn:
How collections performed in April 2020
Predictions for performance in May
Differences in performance across asset classes
Should you pause upgrading value add assets right now
* How should you handle owner distributions

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website at: http://apartmentinvestorshow.com/

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info:
Get more information on Wehner Multifamily:
http://www.wehnermultifamily.com/

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Now more than ever, proper asset management is critical to your survival as a multifamily property owner.

This week we talk with Boris Liubovitch and Albert Baranchuk of WGI about how they are asset managing a 1200 unit portfolio of apartments through this developing economic downturn.

Watch this episode to learn:
How to minimize expenditures during a downturn
Using virtual tours to increase lead conversion
How are collections being impacted by COVID19
What updates are provided to investment partners & lenders
How are owner distributions being impacted
Software automation of asset management KPIs

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website at: http://apartmentinvestorshow.com/

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info:
Boris Liubovitch and Albert Baranchuk
https://www.wealthgrowinvestments.com/

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COVID-19 has every landlord scrambling to prepare an upcoming financial storm.

This week we talk with Jason Yarusi of Yarusi Holdings about the steps he's taking as an apartment owner to prepare for an economic downturn. Jason's company currently owns a portfolio of 800 units.

Watch this episode to learn:
Four parameters you must monitor on your portfolio
How to break complex tasks into manageable chunks
Why consistent communication with residents is the key
Should you be taking owner distributions right now
* What steps are being taken with lending partners

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website at: http://apartmentinvestorshow.com/

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info:
Jason Yarusi
https://www.yarusiholdings.com

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Given these wild economic times, it's more critical than ever to preserve every dollar you can in business.

This week we talk with Bill Smith of ELB Consulting about how you can maximize depreciation tax benefits at your apartment property and keep more money in your pocket. Bill helps real estate investors and developers reduce their tax burden through the use of cost segregation studies.

Watch this episode to learn:
What are the (3) biggest misconceptions about cost segregation
How did the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) help apartment investors
What your cost segregation study should & should not include
How to leverage abandonment expenses to save even more money

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website at: http://apartmentinvestorshow.com/

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info:
Bill Smith
http://elbcostseg.com
Do-it-Yourself cost seg platform
https://diycostseg.com/

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With an economic downturn looming, do not invest in a real estate syndication without listening to this advice.

This week we talk with Jeremy Roll, Founder and President of the Roll Investment Group about the top things you must do before investing in a real estate syndication. Why listen to Jeremy? For the last 18+ years, he's passively invested in more than 100 real estate syndications. He's a full time passive investor who supports his family exclusively off the income generated from these investments.

Watch this episode to learn:
How to passively invest in an economic downturn
Why real estate is not immune to the current market uncertainty
Should you be investing in value-add opportunities today
Why predictability is the number one metric for passive investing
Deal specific items to review on an investment opportunity
Sponsor due diligence that you need to do on a new syndication
* What communication to expect from sponsors on asset performance

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website at: http://apartmentinvestorshow.com/

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info:
Jeremy Roll
jroll@rollinvestments.com

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Many real estate investors struggle to go from an individual contributor to a company owner.

This week we talk with Ivan Barratt of Barratt Asset Management about how he successfully built a $300M AUM real estate syndication company from the ground up by hiring amazing talent and getting out of their way.

Watch this episode to learn:
Who should be your first hire
When is the right time to make your first hire
Where can you find the best talent
How to get people excited to join your team
* Why you should invest ahead of the curve with top talent

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website at: http://apartmentinvestorshow.com/

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info:
Ivan Barratt
https://www.ivanbarratt.com/

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Is it possible to passively invest your way out of a high income technology job?

This week we talk with Brad Perry about how he successfully retired from a 30-year career as a microprocessor engineer by creating multiple passive income streams in real estate syndications over the course of 8 years.

Watch this episode to learn:
How to put a plan together and avoid analysis paralysis
Helpful tips to evaluate an investment opportunity
What diversification levers to consider implementing
Tips to access a sponsor's ability to perform
* Why it's important to take a slow and steady approach

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website at: http://apartmentinvestorshow.com/

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info:
Brad Perry
brad@clearreiventures.com

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Getting debt quotes from commercial lenders can take days to weeks. Learning to ballpark your own loan sizing using simple lending guidelines will give you a headstart on the competition.

As part of a two episode series from last week, we talk with Lane Beene, owner of Pilot Properties and Spencer Burton, creator of the popular commercial real estate financial modeling website - Adventures in CRE - about how to quickly size a loan on an apartment property using free downloadable analysis tools.

Watch this episode to learn
How to quickly ballpark the financing terms your deal will qualify for
Key metrics that lenders use to size your loan & how to model them
What is the difference between debt service and debt yield
When to use bridge debt and what to watch out for

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website at: http://apartmentinvestorshow.com/

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info:
Lane Beene
https://pilot-legacy.com/
Spencer Burton
Get free downloadable CRE underwriting models at link below
https://www.adventuresincre.com/

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Learning how to quickly analyze a deal can save you hundreds of hours underwriting properties that just won't work.

Today we talk with Lane Beene, owner of Pilot Properties and Spencer Burton, creator of the popular commercial real estate financial modeling website - Adventures in CRE - about how to quickly perform financial feasibility on an apartment property in 3 easy steps using free downloadable analysis tools.

Watch this episode to learn
How to perform simple financial analysis to see if a deal fits your criteria
Using an investment spread to eliminate duds upfront & reduce underwriting time
* Generate back-of-the-envelope yr 1 pro-formas using seller financials

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website at: http://apartmentinvestorshow.com/

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info:
Lane Beene
https://pilot-legacy.com/
Spencer Burton
Get free downloadable CRE underwriting models at link below
https://www.adventuresincre.com/

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Proper tax planning can save you big money over the lifecycle of your real estate project.

Today we talk with Brandon Hall, owner of the Real Estate CPA company about how to use the tax code to your advantage when making property improvements. Brandon is an expert on real estate tax code and his firm exclusively services accredited real estate investors, syndicates, and private equity firms in the real estate niche.

Watch this episode to learn
The difference between a repair and a capital improvement
How to plan out your rehab strategy to save taxes
What tax strategy changes to make when preparing to sell
Common mistakes a CPA can make when preparing your taxes

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website at: http://apartmentinvestorshow.com/

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info:
Brandon Hall
https://www.therealestatecpa.com/
Upcoming Event: Tax & Legal Virtual Summit
https://www.taxandlegalsummit.com/registration

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Ever considered selling your apartment property to a developer?

Older apartment properties in rapidly transitioning infill locations can be prime targets for a development play.

In today’s episode we talk with Will Jarnagin and Michael Ware of Berkadia Real Estate Advisors in Dallas about when it makes sense and how to sell your property to a developer. Will and Michael are Senior Directors and Berkadia who have transacted over $3.5 Billion of Multifamily investment sales, comprising over 50,000 units.

Watch this episode to learn
What types of apartment properties are ideal targets for developers
How a developer values a target property versus a traditional apartment operator
What's different about a purchase agreement with a developer
Key things to watch out for when selling to a developer

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website at: http://apartmentinvestorshow.com/

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info:
Will Jarnagin
https://www.berkadia.com/people-and-locations/people/william-jarnagin-2
Michael Ware
https://www.berkadia.com/people-and-locations/people/michael-ware

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Austin and Nashville are two of the hottest destinations for young millennials. So which one is better for apartment investors?

As part of our popular Battle of the Metro series with Costar, today we talk with Alex Tkac and Sam Tenenbaum about which market offers a better investment outlook for apartments - Austin or Nashville? CoStar is a leading commercial real estate information and marketing company and owns Apartments.com and LoopNet.

Watch this episode to learn
Why are these markets so hot right now?
What does rent growth look like over the next few years?
How will new supply impact existing stock?
Where are the hot submarkets inside of these metros?

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments. Visit our website: https://apartmentinvestorshow.com

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info:
Get more information on CoStar:
https://www.costargroup.com/

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Hiring the right management company for your apartment property is make or break to executing your business plan.

This week we talk with Ryan Wehner, Founder and Owner of Wehner Multifamily about the most important steps you need to take in choosing the right operations partner. Specializing in B & C class properties with over 26K units under management, Wehner Multifamily is one of the largest property management companies in the nation.

Watch this episode to learn
What questions should you ask a prospective management partner
Key steps you must take when checking customer references
Why the ability to scale quickly is more important than sheer size
The only two reasons you should fire a management company
* Best practices for interfacing with the management company staff

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info
Get more information on Wehner Multifamily:
http://www.wehnermultifamily.com/

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In order to maintain a bulletproof track record with your multifamily lender, you've got to learn how to think like one.

Today we talk with Michael Becker of SPI Advisory on some costly mistakes to avoid when financing your property. Michael is an expert on multifamily lending, having originated and serviced billions in loans for a large national bank prior to starting his own syndication company.

Watch this episode to learn:

  • Who are the key decision makers for loan approval
  • Important items you must provide on a loan checklist
  • Critical covenants and reporting requirements during the servicing period
  • Bad boy triggers that can cause loan default or maturity acceleration

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

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If you like putting tax free money in your pocket, this is the ONE thing you must have in your rental real estate tool kit.

Last week we talked with Brandon Hall about how to eliminate your taxes using Bonus Depreciation. You can visit our YouTube Channel @ Apartment Investor Show to replay the episode.

This week we talk with Yonah Weiss about how to unlock the benefits of Bonus Depreciation by performing a Cost Segregation Study. Yonah is a powerhouse with property owners' tax savings. As Business Director at Madison SPECS, a national Cost Segregation leader, he has assisted clients in saving tens of millions of dollars on taxes through cost segregation.

Watch this episode to learn:
What exactly is cost segregation?
Which types of properties can benefit from this?
What is 100% bonus depreciation? Is that different than cost seg?
What is ‘real estate professional’ status and why is it so important?

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info:
If you would like a free estimate to see if your property qualifies for a cost segregation study, reach out to Yonah at yweiss@madisonspecs.com

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Rising rents without wage growth is bad news for landlords. One major metro is bucking the trend and staying affordable.

This week we talk with Paul Hendershot, Director of Market Analytics for Costar, about how Dallas Fort Worth continues to be a very affordable place for renters and why that’s good for investors. CoStar is a recognized leader in market data for the apartment industry and Paul specializes in covering the DFW Metro.

Watch this episode to learn:
What are the economic drivers making DFW so dynamic
Why major corporate relocations are a big part of the story
How supply and demand have impacted rental growth
Why older apartment stock plays a key role in affordability

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info:
Get more information on CoStar data analytics solutions:
https://www.costar.com/

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Housing affordability has reached crisis levels across the nation. Are you prepared for the potential impacts to your rental real estate?

With limited supply and rising rents, we are seeing a growing trend of state and local governments enacting legislation to limit the cost of housing. It’s starting in the most progressive states and spreading from there.

This week we talk with Nat Kunes, Senior Vice President of AppFolio Investment Management, about rent control and other market trends to look out for in 2020. Nat is a recognized leader in the property management and real estate investment industry and is a contributor on the Forbes Real Estate Council. His team at AppFolio provides software solutions to investment management companies.

Watch this episode to learn:
What impacts government legislation will have on real estate owners
Which states are already implementing rent control and where it’s likely to happen next
How this legislation will affect investment strategies
What investors can do to come out ahead

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info:
Get more information on AppFolio Investment Management software solutions:
https://www.appfolioinvestmentmanagement.com/

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If you’re in a partnership that is selling a property and not all the partners want to 1031 Exchange, what can you do?

Last week we talked with Yonah Weiss about how to eliminate your taxes when you buy a property. Visit our YouTube Channel at Apartment Investor Show to replay the episode.

This week we talk with Craig Brown about how you can 1031 Exchange to defer your taxes when selling a property even when your partners want to cash out. Craig is the Senior Vice President of Investment Property Exchange Services (IPX1031) and has personally managed the facilitation of over 20,000 qualified exchanges throughout the nation.

Watch this episode to learn:
Who can take advantage of a 1031 Exchange
What types of properties can be Exchanged
* Three ways to Exchange in a partnership when not all partners want to

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

Guest Info:
If you would like more information on 1031 Exchange options, you can reach out to Craig Brown at Craig.Brown@ipx1031.com

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If you like saving taxes and you invest in real estate, here's the one game changing update you need to know about.

The 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has significantly improved the way you can leverage depreciation on your rental real estate if you know how to do it properly.

Today we talk with Brandon Hall, owner of The Real Estate CPA firm about how to use 'bonus depreciation' to eliminate your taxes. Brandon is an expert on real estate tax code and his firm exclusively services accredited real estate investors, syndicates, and private equity firms in the real estate niche.

Watch this episode to learn:
What is bonus depreciation?
How you can claim losses from bonus depreciation
* Using bonus depreciation as an alternative to a 1031 exchange

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

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Is your multifamily portfolio prepared for a hiccup in the economy?

No one can predict if or when a possible downturn might hit, but there are some fundamental moves you should consider doing now to hedge your bets.

Watch this episode to learn (4) simple strategies to protect your hard earned money from being exposed to a bad apartment investment at this point in the economic cycle.

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

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Are you raising money the right way in a syndication?

The rise of the 'money raiser' has officially become an epidemic and many people are unknowingly violating important regulations related to properly raising private equity for a syndication. The consequences could be disastrous for everyone involved, including restitution, heavy fines or even jail time.

Today we talk with Mauricio Rauld, Founder and CEO of Premier Law Group and a licensed attorney specializing in securities law about the top 5 things you must remember when raising money for a syndication. This is a must watch episode if you don't like jail.

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

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Strong liquidity in the capital lending market is essential to a healthy real estate industry.

After a rocky past 90 days, FHFA made a huge announcement on Sep 13 that will impact nearly 50% of all US multifamily loans moving forward.

Watch this episode to learn more about the $200B update for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what it means for your next apartment project. We'll also cover the unknowns and risk points that still remain.

Joining the show today is Fritz Waldvogel, Vice President of Dougherty Mortgage, one of only twenty-five Fannie Mae licensed DUS lenders in the nation.

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

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Working hard to find your next multifamily acquisition but coming up short?

Learn how to make your broker's life easy during the offer and
purchase process and the deals will start finding you.

In today's episode, Chris Deuillet of CBRE gives us (5) useful tips on
how to get more looks and buy more apartment deals from a multifamily
broker.

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC
Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss
current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts
to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably
navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006
he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private
equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in
select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at:
https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers
and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National
Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all
transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

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Dallas Fort Worth and Atlanta are two of the hottest apartment markets in the nation.

With regular appearances on many 'top 10' lists for job growth, population growth and renter affordability, both of these metros should be on your investment radar. But what if you could only choose one? Which market should you pick?

Today we talk with David Kahn, Managing Analyst for Costar Market Analytics in a segment we call - Battle of the Major Metros: Dallas Fort Worth versus Atlanta. Who's on top on who's not. In this episode, David provides his expert analysis on both markets and we (finally) twist his arm to find out who the winner is.

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

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Want to know where the smart money is going in multifamily?

RealPage Chief Economist Greg Willett is one of the most quoted Apartment Economists in the nation and apartment bankers, developers and investors all listen when he talks.

We interviewed Greg to discuss the state of todays apartment market. Are we headed into a ‘recession?’ What should an apartment investor do in a slowing job growth economy? What areas of the country have seen the greatest rent growth? He also breaks down several regional areas with lower job growth and occupancy concerns. Finally, Greg discusses the challenges that new rent control laws in New York will have on stabilized apartments and the investors that own them.

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo has spent the last 13 years helping investors profitably navigate the ups & downs of a full market real estate cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

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Ever thought about using your qualified retirement funds to invest in real estate?

Traditional retirement plans like your company sponsored 401k, ROTH and SEP IRAs limit your investment options to stocks and bonds. But there is another option.

In today's episode, we talk with Chris Orr of PENSCO Trust Company about how you can use a Self-Directed IRA to buy multifamily real estate with your retirement funds.

Watch this video to learn:
How Self-Directed IRAs are different from traditional plans
Common mistakes to avoid violating IRS rules & regulations
How to structure a transaction using a Self-Directed IRA
UBIT - What is it and how it factors into the investment

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo is an ex-techie turned real estate investor who’s profitably navigated through a full market cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

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Thinking of making a passive investment in a multifamily syndication but not sure if it's a good deal?

Determining a good deal from a bad one should always start with finding the one neck to choke in every syndication.

In today's episode, we cover the (5) functions in every real estate syndication, (3) basic syndication models, what role your sponsor plays and how to quickly identify who is responsible for successful execution.

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo is an ex-techie turned real estate investor who’s profitably navigated through a full market cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

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Are you prepared for rising material costs in the multifamily industry?

With escalating US-China tariff wars, we brought in a multifamily supply chain expert to talk about the cost impacts and what apartment operators can do to minimize the pain. Joining the show today is Maia Jimenez, Owner of Vima Decor. With over 500 customers, servicing thousands of properties, Vima is one of the largest multifamily finish out providers in the nation for items such as flooring, cabinets, sinks, granite, tile, lighting, fixtures, toilets and more.

Guest Contact Info: Maia Jimenez at https://www.vimadecor.com/

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo is an ex-techie turned real estate investor who’s profitably navigated through a full market cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group. https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital. http://www.oldcapitallending.com/ .

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Trying to decide on the best financing strategy for your apartment property?

The 10 Year Treasury briefly tested 2.00% last week, which is great news for multifamily buyers, but is causing major heartburn for owners with yield-maintenance based prepayment penalties (think Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac) looking to exit early.

But with low rates, long runways and non-recourse terms, agency debt is still a great path to finance your property. So we talked to an expert on best strategies to minimize prepayment penalties so you can have your cake and eat it too.

Joining the show today is Fritz Waldvogel, Vice President of Dougherty Mortgage, one of the fastest growing Fannie Mae licensed DUS lenders in the nation.

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo is an ex-techie turned real estate investor who’s profitably navigated through a full market cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group. https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital. http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

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Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo is an ex-techie turned real estate investor who’s profitably navigated through a full market cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group. https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital. http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

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Want to know the surprisingly simple truth about successful multifamily real estate investing?

Successful investors worry less about market cycles and instead focus on implementing a long term, consistent dollar cost averaging strategy over a span of 10 to 20 years or more, much the same way as stocks and bonds.

In today's episode, Larry Landis shares his story and his blueprint for how he passively invested in multifamily real estate in slow and steady fashion over many years to achieve massive results.

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo is an ex-techie turned real estate investor who’s profitably navigated through a full market cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/

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Winning an apartment deal in today's market is harder than ever, even if you're in the ballpark on pricing and terms.

Looking for some surefire ways to increase your chances? In this episode we talk with Nick Fluellen of Marcus & Millichap about the top 4 ways to win a deal in a seller's market.

In 2018 alone, his team awarded 53 apartment deals, sold 6800+ units in 5 states and transacted $500M+ in sales volume, making him the #7 ranked M&M broker in the nation.

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo is an ex-techie turned real estate investor who’s profitably navigated through a full market cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: https://www.multifamgroup.com/

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: http://www.oldcapitallending.com/ .

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5, 4, 3, 2, 1...want to know where the nation's best apartment investment markets are located?

We analyzed the numbers from (3) of the top multifamily data analytics companies in the world - Yardi Matrix, RealPage and CoStar - to come up with our Top (5) Apartment Market Countdown.

Watch this video to find out which markets made the cut.

Get Smart and Invest Smarter with the Apartment Investor Show where JC Castillo and Paul Peebles interview top industry experts and discuss current market trends, investment strategies and fundamental concepts to help you make smart multifamily real estate investments.

JC Castillo is an ex-techie turned real estate investor who’s profitably navigated through a full market cycle. In 2006 he founded Multifamily Property Group, a vertically integrated private equity firm focused on large scale value-add apartment properties in select US markets. Learn more about Multifamily Property Group at: www.multifamilypropertygroup.com

Paul Peebles has been arranging real estate financing for borrowers and institutional clients since 1987. Mr. Peebles is the National Underwriter at Old Capital, underwriting and structuring all transactions handled by the company. Learn more about Old Capital at: www.oldcapitallending.com