Author: Rokon Ahmed
GI284: Manufactured Housing and Self Storage Investing with Matthew Ricciardella
Matthew Ricciardella has over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry and has been a principal in over $1 billion of real estate transactions. His firm, Crystal View Capital, acquires and manages self-storage and mobile home communities across the US and currently has $500 million in assets under management. Watch The Episode Here: [...]
SS206: Advantages and Disadvantages of Agency Loans
Every type of real estate loan has pros and cons. In this episode, Charles discusses the advantages and disadvantages of agency loans. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: Agency and non-agency loans are two financing options for commercial real estate investors. Agency loans, also known as Government-Sponsored Enterprise loans (GSEs), [...]
GI283: Rent to Own Real Estate Investing with Adam Zach
Adam Zach retired from civil engineering 32 through real estate investing. He currently holds 50 single-family rentals in 13 different states, along with various alternative investments. His main passion is helping dads with young kids achieve time freedom through real estate investing. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Transcript: Charles: Welcome to [...]
SS205: Tips for Landlords Dealing with Terrible Tenants
It can be tough dealing with bad tenants, especially for new landlords. In this episode, Charles discusses some strategies for dealing with difficult tenants. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: As a landlord, having a challenging tenant is inevitable. No matter how good your screening is, it will happen. Occasionally, [...]
GI282: Commercial Real Estate Investing and Advisory with Whitney Ward
Whitney Ward founded her firm, CRE Endeavors, in 2019. Since then, Whitney has advised multifamily and single-family rental operators and intermediaries on more than 20 acquisitions and dispositions and evaluated more than $1 billion in multifamily, single-family rentals, and mixed-use retail investments. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Transcript: Charles: Welcome to [...]
SS204: Illegal Property Management Practices to Avoid
When managing property, it is important to follow all legal standards. In this episode, Charles discusses some common illegal property management practices that should be avoided. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: When managing a property, it's essential to follow all legal and ethical standards to avoid problems that can [...]
GI281: Reinventing Downtown Buildings with Matt Drouin
Over the last 18 years, Matt has been involved in real estate management, brokerage, and development while growing his portfolio to 176 residential and commercial property units. Matt specializes in repurposing troubled properties to their highest and best use. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Transcript: Charles: Welcome to another episode of [...]
SS203: Insider Tips for Effective Tenant Screening
Tenant screening is crucial for landlords to become successful investors. In this episode, Charles discusses tenant screening, how to perform it, and why, when done incorrectly, it can change the whole dynamic of an investor’s rental portfolio. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: Tenant screening is the foundation of being [...]
GI280: Delaware Statutory Trusts with Ehud Gersten
Ehud Gersten is a licensed securities professional focusing on 1031 exchanges and Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs). Previously, Ehud owned and operated a successful law firm in San Diego, focusing on real estate and consumer rights. Today, he helps investors by providing expert guidance on their real estate investments as a managing partner of Perch Wealth. [...]
SS202: The Impact of Debt on Businesses and Investing
Debt plays a significant role in business operations and investment decisions. In this episode, Charles discusses how debt impacts a company’s financial health and an investor’s portfolio. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: I read dozens of websites and blogs every week. A couple of months back, I came across [...]
