Land sale scams are on the rise. In this episode, Charles discusses what these scams are and how he has been directly solicited by scammers himself. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: We don’t usually talk about scams on this show, but there is a scam targeting vacant lot properties, [...]

Some real estate syndication deals are advertised all over the internet, and social media; however, many are not. In this episode, Charles discusses how real estate investors can easily find syndication deals. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: When I speak to a new investor who is looking for real [...]

Rescue capital is a great solution for investors who might not have enough equity to refinance their properties. In this episode, Charles discusses what rescue capital is, and how it can assist investors. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: For real estate investors who are unable to, or unwilling to [...]

Many real estate investments are sold as “turnkey” investments. But what does that actually mean? In this episode, Charles discusses what turnkey means, and why would a property be considered a turnkey investment. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: A turnkey property is a property that an investor purchases that [...]

If you are building or renovating a property, your lender may require builder's risk insurance. In this episode, Charles discusses what builders' risk insurance is, and when an investor might use this type of insurance. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: Builder’s risk insurance, also known as “course of construction” [...]

One of the easiest ways to increase the income from your rental property is to minimize turnover. By keeping tenants in your units for several years, landlords are able to minimize vacancy, and make-ready costs involved with the move-out of an old tenant and move-in of a new tenant. In this episode, Charles discusses vacancy [...]

When you are purchasing or managing a property; you may see the term “Gain to Lease.” In this episode, Charles discusses what gain to lease is, and what it means for the subject property. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: In episode SS149 we spoke about Loss to Lease, in [...]

When reviewing the underwriting of commercial, and multifamily properties, it is normal to come across a line item called “Loss to Lease.” In this episode, Charles discusses what loss to lease is, and why it is an important factor when underwriting a property. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: ·  [...]

When a property is sold, a title search is performed. If that title search uncovers an easement, it might delay the sale. In this episode, Charles discusses what an easement is, and how it affects a property owner’s rights. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: ·        An [...]

With most commercial property loan documents, there is both a loan servicer and a special servicer. In this episode, Charles discusses what each servicer does, and the role they play in commercial mortgages. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: ·        During times of economic distress, like the [...]