


MB284: How to Structure Multifamily Deals to Mitigate Risk – With Andrew Cushman
Even if you choose the right property, the wrong debt can wreck a multifamily deal. So, how can we structure deals to prepare for market shifts? Today, Andrew Cushman explains what he is doing to maintain deal flow in a hot market and describes how he is structuring debt to manage risk.

MB283: The State of Multifamily
Is now really a good time to get started in multifamily? COVID put real estate on a bit of a roller coaster ride. The market cooled for a bit but then came back even hotter! So, is it too hot now? What should we be thinking about as we decide whether to invest now or...
MB 244: 2020 Year in Review & 2021 Forecast
Despite the chaos and uncertainty of 2020, we have a lot to be grateful for here at The Michael Blank organization. Today, I’m reflecting on our key accomplishments and top lessons learned in the last 12 months and sharing our plans for the next year based on the market outlook for multifamily in 2021!

MB 227: The State of Multifamily
Our world is in upheaval. Between COVID-19 and the current race riots, nothing feels normal. And this has a lot of real estate investors asking, is now the right time to pursue multifamily? Today, I’m sharing my keynote address from Deal Maker Live 2020 on the current state of apartment building investing!

The COVID Rent Collection Crisis That Hasn’t Happened (so far)
Smart investors want to understand (and limit) their “worst-case scenario.” How about a 750% explosion in joblessness from a 3.5% unemployment in Feb 2020 up to a new peak unemployment record of 30% (worse than even the 1933 The Great Depression Peak of 24.9%)? That is precisely the rental property “stress-test” many respected economists and even members of the Federal Reserve continue to forecast. Keep reading…