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 […]
MB282: Reframe Adversity as Rocket Fuel – With Mike ‘C-Roc’ Ciorrocco
Most people see adversity as a bad thing and avoid it at all costs. But what if setbacks are simply part of the journey to success? Today, Mike ‘C-Roc’ Ciorrocco explains why adversity is a good thing and describes how to convert setbacks into the rocket fuel you need to reach the next level.
MB281: How to Scale a Portfolio of Mobile Home Parks – With Kevin Bupp
Scale is crucial to achieving financial freedom with real estate, regardless of the commercial asset class you choose. Today, Kevin Bupp explains how he is living the dream with mobile home parks, describing what it takes to grow a portfolio in this niche and why he committed to building his own property management company.
MB280: Take on the Challenge to Invest Out of Area – With Edna Keep
Investing out of area is a challenge. And investing in a different country adds yet another layer of complexity to doing a deal. But that shouldn’t stop you! Today, Edna Keep explains the differences between the US and Canadian real estate markets and shares her process for building a power team in a new place.
M279: Why Real Estate Is the Best Kind of Entrepreneurship – With Pete Schnepp
All entrepreneurial activities are not created equal. Running a service-based business is an active pursuit. You’re managing employees, making sales and then following through with high quality work. But in real estate, once you do the initial legwork, the money comes in automatically with very little effort on your part. Pete Schnepp is the successful […]
MB278: Raising Money Through a Fund vs. Single-Asset Deals – With Joe Fairless
The vast majority of multifamily syndicators don’t stop with one property. And with each new deal, we start the stressful process of raising capital all over again. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Today, Joe Fairless explains why he has pivoted from raising money for individual deals to raising money through a fund.
MB277: Why Focus on Multifamily Operations? – With Ashley Wilson
In the short term, multifamily investors can have success simply playing the appreciation game. But if you want to build a portfolio that survives and thrives for the long term, you have to make operations a priority. Today, Ashley Williams shares her approach to maximizing a property’s value by marrying asset and construction management!
MB276: Add a Zero to Your Next Capital Raise – With Jonathan Barr
So, you want to go for bigger multifamily deals, but your current investor network is pretty much tapped out. Maybe you struggled to raise $500K for your last deal, and you’d like to add a zero for the next one. Today, Jonathan Barr explains how to leverage an online platform to scale your capital raise!
MB 275: Is This the End of the Apartment Building Investing Podcast?
After nearly 300 episodes, the Apartment Building Investing podcast is coming to an end. But only because we’re celebrating a new beginning and rebranding the show as Financial Freedom with Real Estate! Today, I explain why we’re making the change and what you can WIN in our Financial Freedom Podcast Launch Contest.