Buying a property with unpermitted work can be a costly mistake — but it can also be an opportunity if you know how to handle it. In this episode, we break down how to find open permits on a property, the cost to legalize unpermitted renovations, and how to protect your investment. You’ll learn the [...]

The BRRRR method, Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat, is often sold as the ultimate real estate wealth strategy. But behind the success stories lie renovation risks, refinancing traps, and financial mistakes that can sink new investors fast. In this episode of Strategy Saturday, Charles Carillo uncovers the six hidden disadvantages of the BRRRR strategy. You’ll [...]

When tenants stop paying rent, time is money. In this episode, Charles Carillo reveals his step-by-step system to reduce delinquencies, avoid costly evictions, and protect your rental income. From smarter tenant screening to proactive eviction strategies and cash-for-keys offers, this is a must-listen for landlords and real estate investors who want to stay profitable and [...]

In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo explains how to analyze rental demand like a professional before buying a property. He breaks down seven key factors—from population growth to vacancy rates and long-term crime trends—that influence market rent and tenant demand. You’ll learn how to compare properties accurately, test pricing through rental ads, and gather [...]

In this episode, Charles Carillo breaks down why your rental is sitting vacant and how to fix it. He explains the cost of physical vacancy and shares actionable strategies to reduce downtime, attract quality tenants, and retain them longer. From making units 100% rent-ready to improving listing photos, pricing correctly, and responding quickly to inquiries, [...]

Tenant turnover is one of the most expensive and often underestimated costs in rental property management. In this episode, Charles Carillo explains how a single tenant moving out can cost landlords over $5,000—before any renovations even begin. He breaks down the components of this hidden expense, including vacancy losses, make-ready costs, and unpaid rent balances. [...]

Raising rent doesn’t have to mean losing good tenants. In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo shares how landlords can increase rent strategically—by addressing maintenance, using local comps, offering concessions, and communicating early. Avoid costly turnover and boost cash flow by raising rent the right way. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: [...]

Many landlords assume that any renovation will boost their property’s value but that’s often a costly mistake. In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo breaks down six common rental property upgrades that fail to increase rent, resale value, or ROI. He explains why features like pools, solar panels, luxury appliances, and over-customized layouts can actually [...]

Bad debt is one of the most silent yet damaging threats in real estate investing. For landlords and multifamily operators, uncollected rent doesn’t just hurt short-term cash flow, it weakens Net Operating Income (NOI) and devalues your entire property. In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo breaks down exactly what bad debt is, how to [...]

Yield on cost measures the risk and return profile of an investment property. In this episode, Charles discusses why yield on cost is an important metric that investors should incorporate into their underwriting. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: Yield on Cost is a key metric that we regularly use [...]