MB415: Solving for Affordable Housing with Hotel Conversions — With Alex Cartwright
Alex Cartwright was looking for a niche that would give him a unique advantage over more experienced multifamily investors. That’s when he met a broker who suggested converting hotels into apartments. Listen in as Alex discusses the pros and cons of transforming distressed hotels in growing markets into affordable housing.
MB333: Innovating Around Affordable Housing – With Alvin ‘Hope’ Johnson
The lack of affordable housing is a big problem in the US. And most developers shy away from these projects because it’s hard to make money. But Alvin ‘Hope’ Johnson is not most developers. Listen in and learn how he’s innovating in the workforce housing space, making it possible to ‘do good while doing good.’
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 220: Affordable Housing by the Numbers – With Damian Bergamaschi
You may have heard the prediction that unemployment in the US could reach 30%, and that does sound scary. But what do those numbers really mean? Today, Damian Bergamaschi joins me to discuss how that worst-case scenario would impact collections and explain why he is bullish on affordable housing as a reliable long-term investment.
MB 098: Impact Investing to Change People’s Lives Where They Live – With Eddie Lorin
As multifamily investors, we sometimes forget that real people live in our apartments. Veteran investor Eddie Lorin joins me to explain the concept of impact investing. Listen in for his approach to taking care of working class tenants where they live, creating a sense of community so that renters stay, pay and refer their friends!