Category: Strategy Saturday
SS236: How To Raise Rents Without Losing Tenants
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: [...]
SS235: Renovations That Don’t Add Value
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 [...]
SS234: What is Bad Debt in Real Estate?
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 [...]
SS233: What Is Yield on Cost?
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 [...]
SS232: The Importance of Lender Relationships
Lenders are real estate investors' largest partners, and their relationship with the investor can directly impact the success of your deal. In this episode, Charles discusses the importance of lender relationships and why investors with stronger lender relationships have a higher probability of success. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: [...]
SS231: Hire a Property Manager or Self Manage
New real estate investors consistently ask whether to hire a property management firm or self-manage. In this episode, Charles discusses the benefits and challenges of hiring a third-party property management firm. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: When you purchase a rental property, one of the first considerations is whether [...]
SS230: High Return On Investment Renovations
LLCs provide significant benefits to real estate investors. In this episode, Charles discusses these advantages and why real estate investors should utilize LLCs in their investment strategy. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: The business of rental property investing revolves around boosting the net operating income, which is primarily achieved [...]
SS229: The Importance of an Exit Strategy in Real Estate
Having a clear exit strategy before investing in real estate is paramount to being a successful investor. In this episode, Charles discusses how to outline an exit strategy as a real estate investor. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: Most real estate investing content is based on buying properties; however, [...]
SS228: Buying Rentals in Small Towns
Purchasing rental properties in small towns can be a great investment strategy. In this episode, Charles discusses the advantages and disadvantages of this strategy. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: Talking Points: Purchasing rental properties in smaller towns can be lucrative investments, but they have advantages and disadvantages that investors must consider [...]
SS227: The Decline In Apartment Construction
Over the past three years, the U.S. has seen a major slowdown in apartment construction. In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo explores the causes behind the apartment construction slowdown in 2025 and explains how it will reshape housing markets, rental rates, and multifamily investing nationwide. Watch The Episode Here: Listen To The Podcast Here: [...]
