Welcome to Strategy Saturday; I’m Charles Carillo and today we’re going to be discussing what is the deeded of trust. Purchasing a property typically involves a mountain of paperwork, and sometimes it includes a deed of trust. In this episode, Charles discusses what a deed of trust is, and why you may or may not [...]

Welcome to Strategy Saturday; I’m Charles Carillo and today we’re going to be discussing what is a promissory note in real estate. When purchasing a property, most people will sign two main documents; a mortgage, and a promissory note. In this episode, Charles discusses what promissory note is, and why is it utilized in the [...]

Welcome to Strategy Saturday; I’m Charles Carillo and today we’re going to be discussing What is a Lien in Real Estate. If you have previously purchased a property with a mortgage, you probably already know what a lien is. In this episode, Charles discusses what a lien is, and when it is utilized in real [...]

Welcome to Strategy Saturday; I’m Charles Carillo and today we’re going to be discussing what is a Real Estate Option Contract. When a potential buyer is looking to purchase a property, they might sign an option contract with the seller. In this episode, Charles discusses what a real estate option contract is, and why a [...]

Welcome to Strategy Saturday; I’m Charles Carillo and today we’re going to be discussing What are Liquidated Damages in Real Estate. Real estate contracts will always contain clauses that protect both the buyer and the seller. In this episode, Charles discusses what liquidated damages are, and why they are included in most real estate contracts. [...]

Welcome to Strategy Saturday; I’m Charles Carillo and today we’re going to be discussing what is an unstoppable in real estate. Real estate transactions can be very complicated; especially when there are tenants in the property. In commercial real estate specifically, estoppels are a common document that maybe required during the due diligence phase of [...]

Welcome to Strategy Saturday; I’m Charles Carillo and today we’re going to be discussing what is Earnest Money in Real Estate. Earnest money is an important part of making an offer on a property. In this episode, Charles discusses what earnest money is, and why it shows the seller that you are serious. Watch The [...]

Welcome to Strategy Saturday; I’m Charles Carillo and today we’re going to be discussing What is an LOI in Real Estate. A letter of intent (LOI), is a document that is utilized in the early stages of a commercial real estate sale. In this episode, Charles discusses what a LOI is, and how is it [...]

Welcome to Strategy Saturday; I’m Charles Carillo and today we’re going to be discussing What is Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR). When applying for a mortgage on an investment property, the lender will calculate the debt service coverage ratio. In this episode, Charles discusses what the DSCR is, and why it is used by lenders. [...]

Welcome to Strategy Saturday; I’m Charles Carillo and today we’re going to be discussing what is a capital call. Over the past decade, private equity has become an ever-popular asset class. One term that private equity investors will eventually come into contact with is “capital call”. In this episode, Charles discusses what capital calls are, [...]