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 [...]

If you are flipping a house and looking for a loan, you will likely encounter a loan product called a hard money loan. In this episode, Charles discusses hard money loans, what they are, how they work and when investors should use them. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: A [...]

Many multifamily investors consider rent payments as their only source of revenue. However, savvy rental property investors implement additional income streams in order to maximize their profits. In this episode, Charles discusses some of these strategies and how investors can implement them at their properties. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking [...]

As a landlord or property manager, it is imperative to identify tenant fraud as soon as possible. In this episode, Charles discusses tenant fraud, the red flags that property managers should look out for, in addition to creating a written process for reviewing tenant applications. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking [...]

Avoiding problematic tenants is key to successful property management. In this episode, Charles discusses effective strategies for identifying and addressing problem tenants. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: When I have spoken to ex-landlords in the past who left the business, there are really 2 recurring reasons I hear: 1. [...]