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Welcome to the Build-to-Rent Show!   You've likely heard one of our hosts featured on another real estate podcast. Who doesn't love hopping on a call with shows like the Real Estate Guys, Get Rich Education, and more? While those channels are incredible a

Steve Olson, Chase Leavitt, Sherida Zenger


    • Feb 3, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Filling a Multifamily Development With Tenants - EP23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 13:04 Transcription Available


    You've waited a long time for your new construction multifamily investment to finish. Your certificates of occupancy have finally arrived. Now it's time to fill each unit with tenants and get your property cash flowing. What's the best way to go about it? In this episode, the B2R hosts discuss lease-up, property management, incentives, rental income, and more as they reflect on current and past projects.   Subscribe to our show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN1n353tbqMuK7HKi6GmQlg?sub_confirmation=1   Website: https://www.b2rshow.com/ LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #BuildtoRent #B2RShow #LeaseUp #Tenants #PropertyManagement

    Lease Up, Late Fees, CCRs - EP22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 27:44 Transcription Available


    Subscribe to our show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN1n353tbqMuK7HKi6GmQlg?sub_confirmation=1  ➡Our Channels⬅ Website: https://www.b2rshow.com/  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CIiR97EaGnbXTg3ymybkp?si=d4640ba1111e404a  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-build-to-rent-show/id1579414799?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=podcast_box_link  Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGVyLmZtLzE3NDQ3L3Jzcy54bWw LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #BuildtoRent #B2RShow #LeaseUp #CCRs #LateFees

    Lumber Trends (Q1 2022) - EP21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 14:14 Transcription Available


    It's 2022 and investors around the country are wondering what's going to happen with real estate, mortgages, rents, material costs. We've noticed a few key indicators that are especially important to keep your eye on. One pain point particularly relevant in today's market is lumber. Lumber prices are creeping back up again. What do the latest headlines say? Subscribe to our show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN1n353tbqMuK7HKi6GmQlg?sub_confirmation=1 ➡Our Channels⬅ • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CIiR97EaGnbXTg3ymybkp?si=d4640ba1111e404a • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-build-to-rent-show/id1579414799?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=podcast_box_link • Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGVyLmZtLzE3NDQ3L3Jzcy54bWw • Website: https://www.b2rshow.com/ LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #BuildtoRent #B2RShow #Lumber

    Building 24 Fourplex Rentals In Utah — Our Experience - EP20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 23:29 Transcription Available


    A breakdown of the process we went through during a recent build-to-rent project in Payson, Utah. The development consisted of 24 new construction fourplexes in a stacked flat floor plan. This project had its ups and downs as we launched it in January 2020 before all the pandemic madness had begun. So how did it go? Let's talk about it. Subscribe to our show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN1n353tbqMuK7HKi6GmQlg?sub_confirmation=1

    A Deeper Look At Build-to-Rent Investing - EP19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 26:01 Transcription Available


    Watch This Episode On YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z-BSg8I7wpY Whatever you want to call it...build-to-rent, build-for-rent, BTR, B2R, BFR... Let's talk about what it is and why it's here to stay. How hard is it to create the types of deals you wish you could find on the MLS? It's unfortunate that quality real estate investments are getting harder to find on the open market. But that doesn't mean there are not plenty of opportunities. The Build-to-Rent Show: https://www.b2rshow.com/

    1031 Exchanges, Unrealized Gains, Latest News In Build-to-Rent

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 24:12 Transcription Available


    Watch This Episode On YouTube: https://youtu.be/U81LLot7yks  "50% of people that do 1031 exchanges DO NOT need to do it..." Current state of 1031 tax-deferred exchanges The ins and outs of doing a 1031 exchange Advice to discuss with your accountant about doing a 1031 exchange  Thoughts on being taxed on unrealized capital gains Latest news and updates surrounding 1031 exchanges and the build-to-rent industry

    The Rise Of Lumber Prices In Build-To-Rent - EP17

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 15:45 Transcription Available


    Watch This Episode On YouTube: https://youtu.be/C2VcjOTNo8c  Are lumber prices going back up in the build-to-rent industry? In this episode, Steve Olson, Chase Leavitt, and Sherida Zenger talk about what they're seeing in each of their projects when it comes to increases and decreases in construction expenses, labor costs, and more. Recent articles by The Motley Fool and ING, estimate that rises in lumber costs are here to stay for the near future. So what does this mean for real estate investors? That's the topic for today. Sources: https://www.fool.com/real-estate/2021/11/22/is-lumber-going-back-up-heres-what-we-know/  https://think.ing.com/articles/some-building-material-prices-remain-high-till-at-least-mid-2022

    Problems We're Facing In The Build-to-Rent Industry - EP16

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 16:16 Transcription Available


    Watch This Episode On YouTube: https://youtu.be/C2VcjOTNo8c Looking back on this year, the B2R hosts discuss various challenges they've faced as they continue to expand their build-to-rent portfolios. Phoenix has given them the most trouble, requiring that their fourplex development be platted as condos. This is a notable change from their usual investing model. What does this mean for their returns? How can investors adapt going into 2022?

    What Classifies a Good Rental Property Deal? - EP15

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 18:31 Transcription Available


    • What is a good cap rate? • Calculating the returns of a build-to-rent investment • Saving on taxes might make a deal worth it • The value of turnkey properties • Cashflow, Internal Rate of Return, and more...

    How to Analyze a Build-to-Rent Deal - EP14

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 22:59 Transcription Available


    So you're looking to build a single-family home, duplex, triplex, fourplex, or 50-unit apartment complex. Analyzing a potential investment can be tricky. Where do you start? If you only had 5 minutes to look at a real estate investment opportunity and decide if it's worth your time--this episode will explain what to do...  Estimating Rental Income on a Build-to-Rent Property CoStar Review: Using CoStar Reports to Analyze a Rental Market Rentometer Review: Using Rentometer to Analyze a Rental Market What to do if there are no comps (Building Rental Properties) Using Neighborhood Scout and the MLS to Analyze a Rental Market

    Financing 1-4 Unit Rental Properties - EP13

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 25:43 Transcription Available


    Lane Aldrich joins the Build-to-Rent Podcast to discuss some of the following... 10-loan limits for long-term conventional financing. Self-employment & tips for helping a spouse qualify for real estate financing. Owner-occupied loans vs rental properties. Example: Getting a loan on a new-build fourplex. How does buying multifamily affect your debt-to-income ratio? Qualifying as a 1099 employee. Lenders and Cryptocurrency.

    Current State of Lending - EP12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 18:16 Transcription Available


    Today's special guest originates more new construction fourplex loans each year than anyone in the country. Lane Aldrich sits down with the FIG team to discuss the current state of lending and more... - Where are interest rates headed in 2022?- What does the current real estate lending market look like?- Thoughts on Zillow losing 420 million in 3 months.- Qualifying for build-to-rent projects and BRRR owner-occupied opportunities.

    Calculating Rental Income & Expenses - EP11

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 29:11 Transcription Available


    Steve, Sherida, and Chase talk about what it's like to calculate income and expenses BEFORE building an investment property. These estimates can be hard to get right on a build-to-rent investment since it's all somewhat speculative in nature. In this episode, our hosts talk about what strategies have/haven't proven to be effective now that they've done a good number of real estate projects.

    Real Estate Exit Strategies - EP10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 21:25 Transcription Available


    If you're actively involved in a build-to-rent investment, chances are you're doing so to make money. One of the most important steps of the investing process is to figure out your exit strategy. Not planning your exit can result in big losses in income, and planning your exit can net you big returns.

    HOAs and Property Management (Rental Communities) - EP09

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 15:51 Transcription Available


    Community management isn't as complicated when you're dealing with a single-family home or maybe a duplex. But when we start to look at projects with increasing density, depending on the types of ownership of how your properties are held, things can get increasingly difficult...

    Financing a Build-to-Rent Property - EP08

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 20:28 Transcription Available


    In this episode, we dive into the different strategies available to finance a new construction rental property. Whether you're looking for hard money or an A&D loan, our hosts break down the pros and cons and what to expect during the process.

    4 Reasons Your Build-to-Rent Project Might Get Delayed - EP07

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 26:20 Transcription Available


    Whether you're building an apartment building or a single-family home, there are many reasons in 2021 why your project may need to be delayed. It could be a result of pandemic-induced material shortages, or setbacks from the cities. Today's hosts talk about these setbacks and more in episode 7 of the Build-to-Rent Podcast: "4 Causes of Delays in the Build-to-Rent Industry".

    The Best Rental Property Floor Plans - EP06

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 23:07 Transcription Available


    Time to talk floor plans! LVT or carpet. Smart home or no smart home. Garage or outdoor parking... Steve, Chase, and Sherida sit down again, this time to discuss the pros and cons of different floor plans when building to rent in today's real estate market. You can also watch this episode on the Build-to-Rent Podcast YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN1n353tbqMuK7HKi6GmQlg

    Remote Work & the Local Economy - EP05

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 17:28 Transcription Available


    We've got some good information for you here today. With the US population continuing to grow, and construction basically falling well short of demand... The build-to-rent space is more interesting than ever. We aim to bring a great conversation and awareness to the topic here. As you think about analyzing markets today and where you might want to build "for rent" products, there are a few changes that have evolved over the last two years specifically around remote work...

    Eviction Moratoriums vs Landlords - EP04

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 16:01 Transcription Available


    Today we are going to talk about something that made the news a couple of weeks ago, I was relieved, everybody else was on pins and needles. And I think if you're a landlord or property owner, you probably were relieved. Here's a headline from NPR that we're going to talk about today, "the Supreme Court will allow evictions to resume it could affect millions of tenants" Here on the Build-to-Rent Podcast, we're exploring that rapidly increasing industry. There's a massive shortage of units across the country--builders have not been keeping up. People are jumping into this space to try to fill that void and create affordable multifamily inventory for renters. Welcome to the Build-to-Rent Podcast. I'm Steve Olson, and I do these episodes with Sherida Zenger and Chase Leavitt of the Fourplex Investment Group.

    Deciding on Amenities in a Multifamily Development - EP03

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 26:43 Transcription Available


    Should You Let Your Tenants Have Pets? What Amenities to Avoid Best Amenities for Build-to-Rent  Building a Park in a Multifamily Development Parking & Garbage Walking Trails & Grass Areas Installing Gates Amenities Your Tenants Actually Want

    Deep Dive Into Property Management - EP02

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 30:47 Transcription Available


    Benefits of a Lease Back Rental Option Hiring Property Managers for Build-to-Rent Reasons to Fire a Property Manager Relationships Between Builders & Property Management What do Property Managers do? How much do they charge? What to Look For in a Property Management Company Why Investors Should Use a Property Manager

    Thoughts on Build-to-Rent Investing - EP01

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 34:11 Transcription Available


    Build-to-Rent vs Existing Real Estate How would you compare building a property that you're building for the express purpose of renting out to acquiring an existing rental investment property? What are the key differences?  How much maintenance is needed in brand new construction? New Construction vs Existing: Should there be a difference in rents? Do properties built in 2021 lease for more than something built in 2015? Market changes during the build period Is build-to-rent riskier since you're basing decisions off of a proforma? Why do some investors buy pre-construction and others buy a few years later for a higher price? What is a Syndication? Why do investors prefer to get into syndications? Thoughts on Build-to-rent Single-Family Owner-Occupying a Fourplex (House Hacking) Best/Worst Markets for Build-to-Rent Investing

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