MB522: The Lies Investors Tell Themselves Before Losing Money in Real Estate – With Steeve Breton
Michael Blank and Steeve Breton discuss losing money in real estate, investing mistakes, preferred equity, opportunity zones, asset management, and lessons from the multifamily market cycle.
MB516: What If Everything You Believe About Getting Started Is Wrong? — With Michael Blank
I called a commercial real estate broker in Texas back in 2006 — two flips, a rental, feeling good about myself — and he ended the conversation in thirty seconds when I couldn’t produce proof of funds. In this episode, I go after the two myths that keep most people from ever getting into apartments: not enough experience, and not enough money.
MB515: How To Do Your First $4M Deal in 7 Days – With Michael Blank
In this solo episode, Michael Blank introduces a strategy to help syndicators overcome the biggest obstacle in real estate: buying your first apartment. He walks through how using a “Sample Deal Package” can speed this process up.
MB514: 6 Big Lessons from the Last 30 Days – With Michael Blank
In this episode, Michael Blank shares six major lessons from the past 30 days about the multifamily market cycle, AI disruption, and the power of investor communities. He explains why many analysts believe multifamily may be near the bottom, what indicators investors should watch next, and how technology and relationships are shaping the future of real estate investing.
MB513: Why Multifamily Is the Fastest Path to Financial Freedom – With Michael Blank
In this episode, I walk through the ceiling I hit with flipping and small rentals and the math that forced me to rethink everything. I share what happened with my first 12-unit deal, what I got wrong, what finally worked, and why apartments changed the way I look at income, scale, and risk.
MB 246: An Others-Focused Approach to Resort Value-Adds – With Josh McCallen
No question, the hospitality industry is among the hardest hit by COVID-19. And yet, Josh McCallen is thriving. Today, he describes how focusing on resort turnaround projects rather than hotels has benefitted him (and his investors!) through the pandemic and explains how his others-focused approach to hospitality helps him serve his guests and investors well.
MB 216: Financially Free at Age 21– With Kyle Marcotte
How do you overcome objections around being too young and inexperienced—and achieve financial freedom at the age of 21? Today, Kyle Marcotte joins me to explain how he raised over half a million dollars and quit college to become a full-time multifamily syndicator with a portfolio of 119 units valued at $5.5M!
COVID Update – How the CARES Act has impacted 401(k) and IRAs
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress back in March when the pandemic was just starting to heat up. One aspect of the 800 page bill that investors need to understand is the impact to their retirement accounts. Specifically, you now have the ability to access (up to) $200,000 without penalty. Join me today with my guest, Damion Lupo, to learn how to maximize this unique opportunity.
MB 214: What Syndicators Can Do to Navigate COVID-19 – With Jason Pero
No good comes from making decisions out of fear. So, what can multifamily syndicators do to navigate the next couple of months and cover the bills—even if our tenants can’t pay the rent on time? Today, Jason Pero joins me to explain how he is leveraging the available safeguards to ride out the Coronavirus shutdown!
What Distinguishes Strong Operators From Weak Ones
“When the tide goes out, you can see who’s been swimming naked.” – Warren Buffet. Wall Street’s been hit hard by the economic slowdown, but here’s the thing… Multifamily investing isn’t immune. While it’s still a great bet for passive investors, there’s a key element to consider: Which operators are swimming naked?