The gross rent multiplier is an important metric in commercial real estate used to determine the value of a specific property. In this episode, Charles discusses the gross rent multiplier, how it is calculated, and why investors should utilize it in their underwriting. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: Gross [...]

When purchasing multifamily properties, identifying deferred maintenance issues is crucial to determining the investor’s renovation budget. In this episode, Charles discusses the process for identifying deferred maintenance issues during due diligence. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: Deferred maintenance can represent a great opportunity for a new investor if they [...]

Interest rates play a pivotal role in determining multifamily property valuations. In this episode, Charles discusses how interest rates and the cost of capital influence the valuation of apartment buildings.   Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: Interest rates play a major role in determining the value of multifamily properties [...]

Effective cost-cutting while improving operational efficiency is the goal of every multi-family investor. In this episode, Charles discusses reducing expenses without compromising the resident experience. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: Optimizing Net Operating Income (NOI) in multifamily real estate is a delicate balance of increasing revenue and reducing operating [...]

Cap rates are a common metric used in multifamily real estate investing, but they can be misleading in certain situations. In this episode, Charles discusses cap rates and how investors can effectively utilize them alongside other valuation methods. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: Cap rates are one of the [...]

One of the most important and challenging aspects of property management is tenant retention. In this episode, Charles discusses tenant renewal and why it might be the most important KPI in multifamily investing. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: The tenant retention rate is the percentage of tenants who renew [...]

A surety bond is a financial agreement that guarantees a business or individual will complete specific obligations. In this episode, Charles discusses surety bonds and the different types used within the context of real estate. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: Surety bonds within the realm of real estate are [...]

The value-add process is the backbone of increasing property value in multifamily investing. In this episode, Charles discusses the value-add process his firm follows with each of their properties. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: The term “value-add” is commonly used in apartment investing and commercial real estate investing as [...]

New demographic shifts are driving the strong demand for apartments. In this episode, Charles discusses the combination of factors contributing to the increase in renter households. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: Demographic trends have been shaping the demand for apartments and multifamily housing throughout the United States. As these [...]

Ratio Utility Billing System, or RUBS, is a method of billing tenants individually for utilities that are not individually metered. In this episode, Charles discusses what RUBS are and how apartment owners utilize this billing system to cover the cost of utilities at their properties without individually metering their tenants. Watch The Episode Here: Listen [...]