Author: Rokon Ahmed
GI327: Commercial Real Estate Development with Joshua Pardue
Joshua Pardue is a commercial real estate developer, advisor, and educator who has completed over $1 billion in transactions for clients, in addition to developing $250 million in real estate projects. Prior to founding his current companies, Joshua held executive roles at both PricewaterhouseCoopers and Colliers International. His firm acquired distressed commercial properties in the downturn, [...]
SS249: What are Loss Runs?
Loss runs are documents provided by insurance companies that list the claims against a business or rental property. In this episode, Charles discusses what loss runs are and when investors should request them. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: Loss runs are detailed insurance reports that show the claims history [...]
GI326: Syndicating Multifamily Properties while Living Abroad with Eric Nelson
Eric Nelson. He is a real estate investor, coach, and founder of Wild Oak Capital. He started in single-family homes and over the past 12 years has grown his portfolio to more than 1,000 multifamily units. Eric is originally from Colorado, but he now lives in Spain with his family, where he continues to invest [...]
SS248: Tenant Abandoned Property
When a tenant abandons your property, a specific legal process must be followed, which varies by state, for the property owner to regain control of the apartment. In this episode, Charles discusses tenant-abandoned properties and tenant-abandoned personal property, as well as the actions to take in each situation. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The [...]
GI325: Investing in Retail Real Estate with Heath Binder
Heath Binder manages Investor Relations for LBX Investments, a diversified commercial real estate investment firm that focuses on retail and residential property investments. Heath has 16 years of experience in commercial real estate and financial services. Prior to joining LBX, he managed investor relations for Big V Capital, and previously, for RealtyMogul.com. Prior, he worked [...]
SS247: What is a Certificate of Occupancy?
A Certificate of Occupancy is an important legal document issued by a local government. In this episode, Charles discusses what a Certificate of Occupancy is why it is required. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: A Certificate of Occupancy or CO is a legal document issued by a local government, [...]
GI324: Multifamily Investing Strategies with Jonathan Nichols
Jonathan Nichols and his wife first began their real estate investing journey in 2018 and have since purchased 8 multifamily properties and 1 self-storage project, totaling 1,000 units as a general partner and another 1,000 units as a limited partner. Additionally, he owns a 20-unit portfolio of residential real estate investments used as short-term rentals [...]
SS246: The Reality of Investing in Real Estate with No Money Down
In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo explores how to invest in real estate with no money down. While “zero down” sounds appealing, it doesn’t mean zero cost. Charles explains three proven methods—seller financing, partnerships, and house hacking—along with subject-to deals and borrowing against existing assets. He highlights the hidden expenses investors must prepare for, [...]
GI323: Mastering Hotel Investing & Management with Greg Friedman
Greg Friedman. He has over 25 years of experience in credit and equity investing, with a focus on hotels and other commercial real estate assets. Since co-founding Peachtree Group in 2007, Greg has successfully overseen investments exceeding $11 billion in commercial real estate and various other enterprises. Peachtree currently has over 300 corporate employees and [...]
SS245: How Occupancy Drives Multifamily Performance
Raising rents may seem like the fastest way to boost profits, but if your units are empty, rent increases won’t matter. In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo explains why occupancy is the true backbone of multifamily performance. From the difference between physical and economic occupancy to why lenders classify 90%+ as stabilized, occupancy affects [...]
