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Through the lens of a single neighborhood shopping center in Lawrenceville, GA, Chris Ressa lays out a compelling story of what's happening across retail real estate today—and why the industry isn't just surviving, it's thriving.Despite headlines about disruption and store closures, America is undersupplied when it comes to retail space, and demand is surging. In Lawrenceville, post-COVID success triggered a leasing domino effect that brought in over 40,000 SF of new tenants and added nearly $800K in NOI.Takeaways:The power of low supply and high demand and how it's reshaping site competition A behind-the-scenes look at a grocery-anchored center's three-year transformationThe diverse, modern tenant mix redefining “normal” retail—think healthcare, beauty, food, and auto alongside legacy brandsHow smart reinvestment and strong market forces create a flywheel of growthWhy traditional metrics like “retail per capita” miss the mark in today's environmentChapters00:00 Retail Real Estate Fundamentals Post-COVID05:23 The Lawrenceville Case Study: A Retail Success Story09:28 The Evolution of Retail Tenant Mix
Noi e altri animali È la trasmissione che da settembre del 2014 si interroga su i mille intrecci di una coabitazione sul pianeta attraverso letteratura, musica, scienza, costume, linguaggio, arte e storia. Ogni giorno con l'ospite di turno si approfondisce un argomento e si amplia il Bestiario che stiamo compilando. In onda da lunedì a venerdì dalle 12.45 alle 13.15. A cura di Cecilia Di Lieto.
Noi e altri animali È la trasmissione che da settembre del 2014 si interroga su i mille intrecci di una coabitazione sul pianeta attraverso letteratura, musica, scienza, costume, linguaggio, arte e storia. Ogni giorno con l'ospite di turno si approfondisce un argomento e si amplia il Bestiario che stiamo compilando. In onda da lunedì a venerdì dalle 12.45 alle 13.15. A cura di Cecilia Di Lieto.
What if the retail apocalypse was just bad PR? In this episode of REady2Scale, we dive into the misunderstood world of retail and mixed-use real estate with Babak Ziai, founder of BrandView Inc. With over $2.5B in transactions and decades of experience transforming overlooked properties, Babak offers a grounded, data-informed perspective on where the real opportunities lie in today's evolving retail landscape. If you've ever written off retail as yesterday's asset class, this conversation may change your mind. Key Takeaways: - Retail is not one thing: Babak breaks down the diverse categories of retail such as malls, grocery-anchored centers, and street retail, and explains why each responds differently to market forces. - Why e-commerce didn't kill retail: Retail isn't disappearing; it is evolving into a service and experience-based model where human interaction, wellness, and dining are central. - What makes mixed-use properties work: Learn how thoughtful integration of secondary uses like office or residential around retail can create stronger, more resilient assets. - How to revitalize overlooked assets: Babak shares his “rent roll 2.0” strategy and explains what types of tenants and experiences drive long-term NOI growth in challenging markets. - Real-world operations insight: From activating vacant space with pop-ups to building trust with tenants, hear how hands-on property management can become a competitive advantage. - Misconceptions investors still have: Babak reflects on why retail remains misunderstood and where sophisticated investors are finding opportunities that others miss. Whether you are active in commercial real estate or simply curious about what's next for physical retail, this episode offers a thoughtful and nuanced look at an asset class that is far from obsolete. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:24 Meet Bobak Zai: Retail Investment Expert 01:44 Understanding Retail Segments 03:58 The Future of Retail in an E-commerce World 07:20 Transforming Overlooked Properties 26:15 Lightning Round and Closing Thoughts Are you REady2Scale Your Multifamily Investments? Learn more about growing your wealth, strengthening your portfolio, and scaling to the next level at www.bluelake-capital.com. Credits Producer: Blue Lake Capital Strategist: Syed Mahmood Editor: Emma Walker Opening music: Pomplamoose *
Noi e altri animali È la trasmissione che da settembre del 2014 si interroga su i mille intrecci di una coabitazione sul pianeta attraverso letteratura, musica, scienza, costume, linguaggio, arte e storia. Ogni giorno con l'ospite di turno si approfondisce un argomento e si amplia il Bestiario che stiamo compilando. In onda da lunedì a venerdì dalle 12.45 alle 13.15. A cura di Cecilia Di Lieto.
Noi e altri animali È la trasmissione che da settembre del 2014 si interroga su i mille intrecci di una coabitazione sul pianeta attraverso letteratura, musica, scienza, costume, linguaggio, arte e storia. Ogni giorno con l'ospite di turno si approfondisce un argomento e si amplia il Bestiario che stiamo compilando. In onda da lunedì a venerdì dalle 12.45 alle 13.15. A cura di Cecilia Di Lieto.
La storia della Santa Cena – Parte 2 Gianluca RonchiEfesini 1:3 – Noi, come discepoli, per diventare sempre più simili a Gesù, abbiamo bisogno di essere consapevoli della nostra identità. E la nostra identità, in Cristo, è quella di persone scelte e benedette.Benedire Dio significa riconoscere ciò che Lui è già e affermare ciò che Lui già possiede.Quando Dio pronuncia il bene su di noi, lo porta all'esistenza: lo crea in noi anche quando prima non c'era. Dio crea il bene in noi.
Target Market Insights: Multifamily Real Estate Marketing Tips
Omer Agiv is the co-founder and CEO of Faireez, an AI-powered housekeeping platform delivering hotel-style cleaning services to multifamily buildings. A serial entrepreneur with seven startups under his belt—including one acquired by Anheuser-Busch—Omer brings deep expertise in digitizing traditional industries. With Faireez, he's aiming to disrupt the outdated home cleaning model by providing on-demand, tech-enabled daily housekeeping that enhances resident lifestyle and property value. Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here. Key Takeaways Faireez makes housekeeping a modern apartment community amenity, offering AI-powered daily cleaning services tailored to multifamily properties. The platform benefits three key groups: residents (who want convenience), property managers (seeking lifestyle-enhancing amenities), and cleaners (offered stable, respectful employment). Unlike gig economy models, Faireez partners with professional cleaning companies and assigns one “fairy” per building for consistent service. This model enables short, high-frequency cleaning sessions (15–20 minutes daily) and creates a trust-based relationship with residents. Faireez enhances NOI for property owners while offering residents a premium, lifestyle-driven amenity. Topics From Beer Analytics to Domestic Tech Omer previously built and sold a startup that provided real-time beer consumption analytics for breweries worldwide. He's passionate about applying tech to “low-tech” industries—first beer, now housekeeping. Faireez was born from his frustration of working long hours and still coming home to do dishes at midnight. Housekeeping for Apartments Residents dislike daily chores and only have access to bi-weekly deep cleaning services. Property managers lack truly useful, lifestyle-enhancing amenities to differentiate their buildings. Cleaners face unstable gig work—Faireez offers full-time partnerships, insurance, and steady assignments. Why Gig Economy Models Fail in Housekeeping Previous “Uber for cleaning” startups failed due to inconsistent quality and no recurring relationships. Faireez does the opposite: one assigned cleaner (“fairy”) per building, pricing per chore (not hour), and better-than-market pay. Building trust and consistency drives better service, community engagement, and resident satisfaction. AI and Tech Machine learning optimizes routing, scheduling, and dynamic pricing per city and chore type. Faireez is piloting video-based assessments where residents film their space and get an instant plan, quote, and cleanliness score. Their systems update pricing frequently to keep it affordable while maintaining operational efficiency. Best Properties for Hotel-Style Housekeeping Class A properties with 100+ units and a family-oriented resident base. Ideal for buildings seeking to add non-rent revenue and attract renters looking for lifestyle upgrades. Especially popular with families, busy professionals, and tech-savvy urban renters.
Noi e altri animali È la trasmissione che da settembre del 2014 si interroga su i mille intrecci di una coabitazione sul pianeta attraverso letteratura, musica, scienza, costume, linguaggio, arte e storia. Ogni giorno con l'ospite di turno si approfondisce un argomento e si amplia il Bestiario che stiamo compilando. In onda da lunedì a venerdì dalle 12.45 alle 13.15. A cura di Cecilia Di Lieto.
Global Investors: Foreign Investing In US Real Estate with Charles Carillo
Not all property upgrades are worth the price. In this episode of Strategy Saturday, Charles Carillo uncovers six common rental property renovations that don't increase rent, resale value, or return on investment—and in some cases, they can actually lower your NOI. From unpermitted work to luxury appliances and layout changes that backfire, Charles shares real examples and lessons learned from years of hands-on real estate investing. You'll learn: Which renovations landlords often regret Why “over-improving” hurts more than it helps The financial traps of pools, solar panels, and premium upgrades How to align renovations with market demand and tenant expectations Before you start your next property update, make sure you're investing where it truly counts. Looking for small upgrades that actually help increase rent? Don't miss Strategy Saturday Episode SS219 - https://youtu.be/fN7h6xCTlJc. Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners: ◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com ◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/ ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/
What if your biggest rental risk wasn't vacancy—but poor planning? In this episode, I break down what's really going on in today's rental market and why absorption has become one of the most misunderstood challenges in real estate. I share lessons from the field, explain why there's no housing crisis—but an affordability crisis—and what that means for your next project. From luxury vacancies to tenant incentives, the game has changed, and you need to be ready. We dive into how to run a strategic location analysis, why rental demand has to be ultra-specific, and how your unit mix and amenities impact lease-up speed. I also unpack common mistakes in pro forma planning, how CMHC can hold back your loan, and why getting real data—not just listings—makes all the difference. Tune in to learn how developers and investors can stay ahead by understanding absorption, adjusting to real demand, and using flexibility as an edge in today's shifting market. — Tired of spreadsheets and admin headaches in your rental business? If you're a real estate investor looking to simplify operations and grow your portfolio, Kompas is your new best friend. This all-in-one property management and accounting software helps you automate the tedious stuff—like receivables, renewals, and leasing—so you can focus on creating value. Boost your cash flow, improve your NOI, cut down back-office work, and scale with confidence.
Noi e altri animali È la trasmissione che da settembre del 2014 si interroga su i mille intrecci di una coabitazione sul pianeta attraverso letteratura, musica, scienza, costume, linguaggio, arte e storia. Ogni giorno con l'ospite di turno si approfondisce un argomento e si amplia il Bestiario che stiamo compilando. In onda da lunedì a venerdì dalle 12.45 alle 13.15. A cura di Cecilia Di Lieto.
Hotel Moment is ranking in the top 10 in the hospitality technology category on Apple Podcasts. On Hotel Moment, host Karen Stephens, Revinate's Chief Marketing Officer, dives into topics that drive success in the hospitality business, from optimizing NOI and understanding total RevPAR to leveraging customer data effectively and creating memorable guest experiences. The podcast features meaningful conversations with industry leaders like Shannon Knapp, president and CEO of Leading Hotels of the World, and Matthijs Welle, CEO of Mews, and more.
Noi e altri animali È la trasmissione che da settembre del 2014 si interroga su i mille intrecci di una coabitazione sul pianeta attraverso letteratura, musica, scienza, costume, linguaggio, arte e storia. Ogni giorno con l'ospite di turno si approfondisce un argomento e si amplia il Bestiario che stiamo compilando. In onda da lunedì a venerdì dalle 12.45 alle 13.15. A cura di Cecilia Di Lieto.
Giovanni Paolo II disse: Ciò che ci unisce è molto più di ciò che ci divide" e il profeta Gordon B. Hinckley ha aggiunto: "Noi non desideriamo litigare con alcuno. Desideriamo soltanto che la verità sia conosciuta e lasciare che gli uomini decidano per sé". In questo episodio esploriamo con Sara 8 differenze tra le due fedi cristiane e alcuni punti di unione.
Maura allontana le paure e avvicina il calice di vino perché oggi è mercoledì, sono le 17 e queste fiorde urlano in coro "AMO, CHE SUZZ?", il che significa nuove notizie di cultura pop e non che apprenderai totalmente random e che apporteranno un cambiamento superfluo alla tua vita, a meno che tu non lo legga super fluo, in quel caso diventerai un catarifrangente Maura, o un UniPosca. Oggi a cominciare è Lele che ci porta nel magico mondo delle arti divinatorie, quelle che interpretano segnali o aspetti della vita per trovarne significati ulteriori, magari relativi al futuro o alla traduzione di un passato oscuro. In questo caso le pseudoscienze in questione sono l'Anomanzia, la Rumpologia, la Scatomanzia e l'Aeromanzia. Maura non pensavi veramente che Lele avrebbe portato qualcosa che esulasse dall'ano, lo scroto o il pisello vero? Parliamo comunque della nostra Virgo sanbenedettese, il lupo perde il pelo ma non il buco. Sandro invece ci porta alla scoperta del caso controverso di Natalie Wood, un'attrice che è venuta a mancare proprio come accade in un giallo: ci sono due uomini, una lite sfociata in ira, un delitto che non trova pace dopo anni di indagini. Tutto quello che possiamo dirti Maura? Che il capitano sa qualcosa, ma quanto valgono le parole di un uomo dopo 30 anni? Quanto si è disposti a credere a una verità che lascia tutti con l'amaro in bocca? Ma soprattutto se tutta sta supercazzola de intro non ti ha ancora convinta a fare play, che altro potrà mai riuscirci? Noi questo non lo sappiamo Maura, però sappi che a un certo punto in puntata ci chiediamo quale uomo italiano anziano ti viene in mente per primo quando senti parlare di un generico uomo anziano, rispondici nei commenti ihihi. Email dove inviarci le storie da leggere la domenica: amochatpov@gmail.com
Noi e altri animali È la trasmissione che da settembre del 2014 si interroga su i mille intrecci di una coabitazione sul pianeta attraverso letteratura, musica, scienza, costume, linguaggio, arte e storia. Ogni giorno con l'ospite di turno si approfondisce un argomento e si amplia il Bestiario che stiamo compilando. In onda da lunedì a venerdì dalle 12.45 alle 13.15. A cura di Cecilia Di Lieto.
Target Market Insights: Multifamily Real Estate Marketing Tips
Michael Blank is a real estate investor, author, speaker, and CEO of Nighthawk Equity. He's one of the leading authorities on apartment investing and financial freedom through multifamily real estate. With over $300 million in assets under management and author of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, Michael helps investors and aspiring entrepreneurs escape the W-2 grind by acquiring multifamily properties and building sustainable income streams. Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here. Key Takeaways Michael transitioned from tech to restaurants to real estate after early business setbacks during the 2000 and 2008 market crashes. Multifamily real estate offers superior risk-adjusted returns due to forced appreciation and operational control compared to single-family homes. Market sentiment is often wrong—investors must look past fear-based headlines and focus on long-term fundamentals. Today's market offers lower leverage, better pricing, and a strong long-term demand outlook for multifamily housing. Education and building sophistication as an investor is critical to identifying real opportunities, especially in volatile markets. Topics Michael's Journey into Multifamily Started in corporate software; was part of a major IPO just before the 2000 tech bubble crash. Lost significant capital in restaurant franchises during the 2008 recession. Began flipping houses before discovering multifamily through a 12-unit deal in DC that eventually sparked his passion for apartments. Built Nighthawk Equity and an education platform to help others achieve financial freedom through apartment investing. Understanding Risk-Adjusted Returns Multifamily offers superior downside protection compared to many other asset classes. Operational risk (property management) can be mitigated by using professional managers. Market risk can be managed by focusing on NOI-driven valuation rather than relying on market appreciation like single-family. Investors must evaluate underwriting assumptions—rent growth, vacancy, CapEx reserves, and debt terms—to fully assess risk. Why Multifamily is Attractively Priced Today Current deals are 30% below 2021 peak prices. Leverage is lower and more conservative, reducing financial risk. Interest rates are flat or declining, improving the outlook for new acquisitions. Long-term demand remains strong due to the lack of new affordable housing supply. Investor Sentiment and Sophistication Market sentiment swings often don't reflect true investment fundamentals. Sophisticated investors like institutions are returning to the market now while many retail investors remain fearful. Successful investing requires becoming a student of the market and evaluating data beyond media headlines. Raising Capital in Today's Market Focuses heavily on education to help investors understand why now may be a great buying window. Transparency, data-driven insights, and regular communication are key to re-engaging cautious investors. Building long-term relationships and trust remains critical to capital raising success.
Inflation, interest rates, tariffs—most markets flinch. But according to Josh Goldberg, commercial solar doesn't blink. In this Tactical Tuesday, Josh pulls back the curtain on how Sunstone Credit is adapting—and thriving—by making it easier than ever to finance clean energy upgrades for America's businesses.You'll hear why commercial solar might be more resilient than resi, how to decode confusing lease structures, and why every building owner should be thinking like a telecom landlord. Plus: what makes a killer commercial proposal and the surprising financing products Sunstone now offers (hint: they finance roofs!).Expect to learn:
Get ready to uncover the secrets of one of commercial real estate's most resilient and misunderstood asset classes: self-storage. In this in-depth episode, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson explore why self-storage continues to outperform in uncertain times, how millennials are transforming storage use, and what makes it such a powerful wealth vehicle for passive investors. They share personal stories, break down tenant behavior, explain how to boost NOI with tenant insurance, and demystify cap rates and value creation. Plus, hear about their upcoming Houston tour where you can walk properties and learn the strategy firsthand.Show notes:(0:00) Intro(4:07) A brief history of self-storage(8:52) Sticky tenants and rent increases(11:09) Millennials, boomers, and behavior shifts(15:06) Business use cases and commercial demand(18:43) Automation, kiosks, and virtual support(23:02) Recession resistance and industry resilience(30:20) Buying from mom and pops(35:48) What actually drives cap rate compression(43:10) Capital flows and REIT consolidation(47:40) Outro
When a property starts underperforming, vacancy creeps up, leads dry out, and concessions spiral, every day becomes more costly. Often, the onsite team is simply too close to the issue to see what is really broken. That is when a fresh perspective can make all the difference. In this episode, we dive into what happens when multifamily operators hit pause, zoom out, and bring in an experienced partner to audit their entire go to market strategy. From marketing campaigns to leasing team performance, we explore how a $5K audit can quickly identify root problems, deliver a clear action plan, and help your team course correct without wasting another dollar. This is not about pointing fingers, it is about progress.**You'll Learn**- The early warning signs of an underperforming property• Why internal teams sometimes miss what is broken• What a go to market audit actually includes• How a $5K investment can unlock major returns• The value of inviting expert outside perspectives**Perfect For**Multifamily developers, asset managers, marketing leaders, and leasing teams looking to diagnose performance issues and accelerate ROI before it is too late.To claim 50% off Your First Audit, Visit https://authenticff.com/multifamily-leasing-marketing-audit---**Keywords**multifamily audit, leasing audit, marketing audit, multifamily leasing, multifamily marketing, real estate marketing, property management, leasing team, market analysis, occupancy, revenue growth**Takeaways**- Audits reveal both obvious and hidden breakdowns in marketing and leasing.- Many paid campaigns are misconfigured, leading to inaccurate data.- Most properties have a mix of things working and areas falling short.- Secret shopping competitors exposes weaknesses and opportunities.- Leasing teams often fall short in responsiveness or consultative selling.- The audit is a relatively small investment with high ROI potential.- The goal is actionable, honest feedback to drive immediate improvements.- Multifamily operators underestimate how much control they have over performance.- Data-driven decision-making is essential for NOI growth.**Sound Bites**- "Audit your entire ecosystem."- "We secret shop our own customers as well."- "It is never just one thing."- "What is a conversion? That is the question mark."- "Clients are surprised by what we find."- "Reach out to me directly on LinkedIn."**Chapters**00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates02:06 Why the Audit Service Was Launched04:09 The Current State of the Market06:09 Why the Industry is Behind on Marketing & Leasing07:59 The Audit Process Explained09:28 Real Audit Examples and Findings12:18 The Education Gap in Multifamily Marketing14:45 The Importance of Conversion Tracking15:59 Secret Shopping Competitors16:13 Secret Shopping the Client's Own Leasing Team17:55 Deliverables and Client Reactions19:33 Why This Audit Drives Real Revenue23:45 The Bigger Opportunity in Multifamily Revenue Growth24:44 Final Takeaways25:35 How to Get an Audit---**Related links for this episode:**· Authentic - [https://authenticff.com](https://authenticff.com/)· Charlesgate - https://www.charlesgate.com/Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing!Get on the list at [https://transformingcities.io](https://transformingcities.io/) for future announcements.Brought to you by Authentic: [https://authenticff.com](https://authenticff.com/)© 2025 Authentic Form & Function---
This episode is packed.Max Steinberg starts by breaking down how to actually land your dream job—and it's not what you think. Forget resumes and school names. It's about getting in front of the right people and knowing how to stand out in ways most people never learn.From there, we dive into his career in investment banking and managing a hedge fund—where he shares some of the core investment principles and secrets he's used to build real wealth.But what makes this conversation really different?We also talk about how he used data, statistics, and logical analysis to come to a deep belief that Judaism is not just history—it's statistically miraculous that we still exist.This is one of those episodes that'll stick with you.
Global Investors: Foreign Investing In US Real Estate with Charles Carillo
Bad debt is one of the most overlooked threats to your rental property's performance—and it can silently eat away at your NOI. In this episode, Charles Carillo breaks down the concept of bad debt in real estate, how to calculate your bad debt ratio, and—most importantly—how to reduce it. From poor tenant screening to inefficient rent collection, Charles shares real-world strategies for eliminating delinquencies and protecting your rental income. Whether you're managing Class A properties or older C-class assets, you'll gain practical insights to prevent rent loss and increase profitability.
Può un computer diventare cosciente? La mente umana è solo un sofisticato algoritmo? In questo episodio de "La mia vita spaziale" esploriamo le rivoluzionarie tesi di Federico Faggin nel suo libro "Irriducibile".Faggin non è solo l'inventore del microprocessore e pioniere della Silicon Valley: è un pensatore che ha osato sfidare il riduzionismo dominante nella scienza contemporanea. Come dice lui stesso: "Gli scienziati riduzionisti materialisti non ammetteranno mai un mistero nelle cose che vedono, sempre rinviando di volta in volta aspettando una spiegazione riduzionista per ciò che è ancora ignoto... è esso stesso un atto di fede".Cosa scoprirai in questo episodio:• Il percorso personale di Faggin: da ingegnere dei microprocessori a filosofo della mente• L'autoconoscenza come impulso cosmico: non solo processo psicologico individuale, ma forza fondamentale dell'universo• Il rovesciamento materialista: non è la materia che genera coscienza, ma la coscienza che usa la materia come "inchiostro" per scrivere la sua conoscenza di sé• La critica al dogmatismo scientifico: perché il materialismo diventa paradossalmente una nuova forma di misticismo razionalista"Noi esseri umani non siamo gli unici pensanti in un universo che è cieco, meccanico, ma siamo protagonisti consapevoli di una grandiosa sinfonia di autorealizzazione universale" - una visione che ricorda Hegel, Spinoza e le filosofie mistiche orientali.Come sottolinea Andrea Brugnoli: "Questa teoria secondo me è decisiva per capire meglio anche l'intelligenza artificiale" - una riflessione quanto mai attuale nell'era dell'AI generativa.Timestamp principali:00:00 - Introduzione: Federico Faggin e il libro "Irriducibile"02:30 - L'autoconoscenza come impulso cosmico universale05:20 - La critica al materialismo scientifico08:10 - Il paradosso del riduzionismo come atto di fede12:00 - L'universo come autobiografia cosmica15:45 - La materia come "inchiostro della coscienza"18:30 - Frattali, ologrammi e il tutto nel frammentoTi sei mai chiesto se ci sia qualcosa di irriducibilmente umano che nessuna tecnologia potrà mai replicare? Condividi la tua esperienza nei commenti e iscriviti per non perdere i prossimi episodi!Parole chiave: coscienza, intelligenza artificiale, filosofia della mente, Federico Faggin, materialismo
In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with Evan Curtis, COO of Vanemore, a Los Angeles-based multifamily investment firm that strategically avoided the worst of the recent multifamily downturn. Evan shares how his team read the market signals in 2021–2022, made disciplined decisions, and is now in a strong position to acquire more properties while others are in retreat. Evan explains their “middle-market” buy box, how they add value to already high-performing properties, and the tech tools they're using to boost NOI without major renovations. He also opens up about the current capital raising climate, the importance of educating both new and experienced investors, and why now might be the right time to consider multifamily real estate—even if it doesn't feel like it. What You'll Learn: How Vanemore successfully positioned itself ahead of the multifamily correction What defines a "middle-market" value-add multifamily asset How AI and automation tools are reducing costs and increasing efficiency Real examples of increasing unit count and revenue without buying more land Smart investor education tactics in a hesitant market - Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like to share with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafide real estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to take action with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find out more and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/
What if your biggest advantage wasn't a deal—but your mindset? In this episode, I sit down with Laurent Soulé to explore how a deep commitment to learning can reshape the way we invest, grow, and lead. We go beyond real estate and business buying to talk about reading smarter, changing mental filters, and developing the kind of clarity that leads to better decisions. Laurent shares the books, podcasts, and mental models that helped him shift from operating to thinking like an owner. We break down why sharpening your lens matters more than chasing shortcuts, how speed reading and strategic learning impact execution, and why removing yourself from daily operations is the first step toward a real exit plan. Laurent explains how education compounds, why 10x thinking often beats 2x effort, and why buying back your time is more than just a business tactic—it's a life skill. Tune in to learn how personal growth, deep reading, and intentional mindset shifts can shape your success far beyond the next business deal. — Tired of spreadsheets and admin headaches in your rental business? If you're a real estate investor looking to simplify operations and grow your portfolio, Kompas is your new best friend. This all-in-one property management and accounting software helps you automate the tedious stuff—like receivables, renewals, and leasing—so you can focus on creating value. Boost your cash flow, improve your NOI, cut down back-office work, and scale with confidence.
Vor fi vreo 23 de artiști străini și români ce vor surprinde publicul cu un program eminamente eclectic. Între 12 și 15 iunie, Green Hours, cel mai vechi club de jazz din România postdecembristă, alături de partenerii săi culturali tradiționali, prezintă 9 sesiuni sonore excepționale, în aer liber, la km 0 al mișcării underground din București, pe Calea Victoriei 120. „Noi căutăm să aducem atît artiști consacrați – și sînt mai mulți artiști superconsacrați – cît și artiști tineri, emergenți, cărora le întrevedem traiectorii serioase. Și în sensul acesta cred că avem mînă bună.”, zicea despre festival, cu ceva timp în urmă, Voicu Rădescu, fondator Green Hours. Vorbim despre Green Hours Jazz Fest 2025 cu Rozana Mihalache, director & coordonator artistic la Green Hours.
What if your NOI issues aren't about process—but about perspective?In this episode of the Multifamily Collective, Mike Brewer reframes one of the most overlooked truths in property management: your systems are only as strong as the humans running them. We obsess over tech stacks, efficiency metrics, and centralization schemes—but we rarely pause to ask: How are these tools impacting our people?Mike makes the case for a radical mindset shift—from business-first to human-first. Not soft. Not sentimental. But structurally empathetic. He calls for intentional design around the team member experience—because when your employees are seen, heard, and supported, performance soars.Think of your organization as a hub and spoke.Instead of pushing out stress from the center, start pulling insights in from the edges.Design with empathy. Deploy with clarity.And watch both your team—and your outcomes—transform.If this resonates, Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone building property performance from the inside out.
What if excellence wasn't in the spreadsheet—but in your next five minutes?In this powerful episode of the Multifamily Collective, Mike Brewer redefines what it means to lead with excellence in property management. Inspired by Tom Peters, Mike reminds us: excellence isn't about NOI, occupancy, or rent growth—it's about how you show up.It's in:A hallway conversation without distractionYour calm during a crisisThe way you treat a vendor, resident, or investor going through something realYour presence when a teammate needs you mostMicro-moments are where culture is built. And real leadership lives in those moments.Stop chasing excellence in metrics alone. Start cultivating it in your daily interactions—because when you lead with humanity, the numbers will follow.If this resonates, Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear: your next five minutes matter.
Noi să ne uităm la omul Isus Hristos, care este complet în perfecțiunea neprihănirii și sfințeniei. El este autorul și desăvârșitorul credinței noastre. Hristos este Omul model. Experiența Lui este măsura experienței pe care trebuie să o dobândim noi. Caracterul Său este modelul nostru.Citește acest devoțional și multe alte meditații biblice pe https://devotionale.ro#devotionale #devotionaleaudio
I recently sat down with my good friend and talented music artist Ezzi Hirsch for a deep and inspiring conversation. We talked about everything—from trusting in God and letting go, to his unique journey in the music world, how he got started with events, setting up lighting and sound systems, DJing, and building a career in a fast-moving industry.Ezzi also opened up about the life lessons he's learned along the way, his creative process, and—of course—his passion for great coffee. ☕
What if you could buy a business with zero capital and still win big? In this episode, I sit down with Laurent Soulé to explore the mindset shift from real estate to business ownership. We unpack why buying a business doesn't require millions, how to build equity without cash, and the underrated power of confidence and creativity in deal-making. Laurent shares how the same skills used in real estate, like due diligence, structure, and relationship-building, can be transferred to acquire and scale small businesses. We talk about the difference between owning and operating, why working on the business matters more than working in it, and how AI, automation, and workflow systems can help de-risk even the most intimidating businesses. Laurent explains how to start small, reduce risk, and offer real value without needing to be the expert in the industry. Tune in to learn why value creation, not capital, is your biggest lever in business acquisition, and how to get started by simply asking: where can I help? — Tired of spreadsheets and admin headaches in your rental business? If you're a real estate investor looking to simplify operations and grow your portfolio, Kompas is your new best friend. This all-in-one property management and accounting software helps you automate the tedious stuff—like receivables, renewals, and leasing—so you can focus on creating value. Boost your cash flow, improve your NOI, cut down back-office work, and scale with confidence.
The Margin of Error Has Vanished: What CRE Investors Should Be Watching Now Commentary on a conversation with John Chang, Senior Vice President and National Director, Research and Advisory Services, Marcus & Millichap The New CRE Investment Mandate: Survive First, Then Thrive “The margin of error has narrowed to virtually zero.” This was John Chang's stark assessment of today's commercial real estate environment – an era marked by fragile capital markets, rising Treasury yields, policy instability, and speculative hangovers from a decade of cheap money. According to Chang, the headline playbook hasn't changed: keep leverage low, maintain reserves, underwrite for downside. But the stakes have changed. What used to be prudent is now required. Those who forget that, particularly those lulled by the long post-GFC bull run, risk extinction. Cap Rates, Treasury Yields, and the Compressed Spread A central theme of our conversation is the vanishing spread between borrowing costs and asset yields. Cap rates have risen 100–200 bps depending on asset class and geography, but Treasury rates have risen more. That's compressed spreads, rendering most acquisitions reliant on a value-creation story or an eventual rate reversal. Investors are still transacting, says Chang, but only if they believe they can bridge the spread gap through operational improvements i.e. leasing, renovation, management upgrades. Passive cap-rate arbitrage is no longer viable. “The potential for something to go wrong is high,” Chang warns, especially in a policy environment that remains erratic. The Treasury Market's Imminent Supply Shock Chang outlines why he expects upward pressure on Treasury yields for the balance of the year – contrary to the market's general expectations of rate cuts. Key reasons: Federal Deficits: With a delayed budget, Treasury issuance has been running below historical norms. That's about to reverse, with $1–1.5 trillion in supply expected by October. Shrinking Buyer Base: The Fed is reducing its balance sheet. Foreign holders, especially China and Japan, are net sellers. Even traditional allies are showing less appetite, driven partly by frictions over U.S. trade policy. Trade Tensions: Tariffs of up to 145% on imports from China, EU saber-rattling, and a broad retreat from globalization are alienating the very buyers of U.S. debt. “People don't want to do us any favors right now,” Chang says. “That uncertainty alone elevates risk premiums.” Normalcy Bias and the Myth of the Perpetual Up Cycle Chang pulls no punches on the market psychology underpinning risky underwriting in recent years. He describes a bifurcated investor landscape: Those who entered post-GFC and think 2–3% interest rates and infinite rent growth are normal. Veterans of the 1990s S&L crisis, the dot-com bust, or the GFC, who know better. What's striking is the lack of long-term data. Even Marcus & Millichap, he notes, only has robust CRE data going back to 2000. Without context, many have mistaken the tailwind-fueled 2010s as a standard baseline. “We're back to old-world real estate,” Chang says. “Where you have to actually understand the property, the tenant mix, the microeconomics of location. The era of pure financial engineering is over.” Lessons from the Pandemic and GFC: Underwrite for Downside, Not for Hype Chang recounts closing on an investment in April 2020 at the very onset of pandemic uncertainty. “What if we rent at breakeven?” he asked. If the answer was yes, he proceeded. That conservative approach worked then and still applies today. The biggest blow-ups, he says, came from sponsors who: Modeled double-digit rent growth. Over-leveraged. Used floating-rate debt without hedges. Ignored capex and reserves. By contrast, Chang praises sponsors who locked in fixed debt, kept leverage under 65%, and stayed humble. “They're embarrassed to be earning 7% IRRs,” he jokes, “but in this climate, that's a win.” Washout in the Syndication Space: Good Riddance? Perhaps most damning is Chang's commentary on the wave of underqualified syndicators who entered during the boom years. “Thousands came in with no operating experience,” he says, pointing to the proliferation of coaching programs offering checklists instead of expertise. These new entrants mimicked industry language – AUM figures, fund manager titles – but often had no institutional track record or risk management skills. Many of them, Chang believes, are now out or on their way out. And while some may return with hard-earned wisdom, he expects the flow of “tourists” into the syndication world to dry up for the foreseeable future. Tailwinds Still Exist: But Only for the Well-Prepared Despite the short-term risks, Chang sees multiple long-term tailwinds: Demographics: Millennials are delaying homeownership, renting into their 40s and fueling demand for multifamily. Inflation Resistance: Assets like multifamily, self-storage, and even select retail have pricing power in inflationary environments. Constrained Supply: Rising costs (e.g., lumber, steel tariffs) are slowing new construction, which will support existing asset values over time. He also flags tax policy as a positive surprise: The “BBB” tax bill, now working its way through the House, offers accelerated depreciation and expansion of Opportunity Zones particularly in rural areas. This could buoy returns in an otherwise challenging environment. On the Aging of America: A Selective Case for Healthcare-Adjacent Assets Chang views medical office and senior housing through a bifurcated lens: Medical office: Attractive if tenants are stable, young, or anchored by heavy equipment. Long leases. Minimal turnover. Durable income. Assisted living: Demographic tailwinds are real, but operators matter more than ever. The Achilles heel? Labor. “About 30% of healthcare workers in the U.S. are foreign-born,” he warns. “And immigration policy, especially under restrictive regimes, will constrain the labor supply.” No staff, no NOI. Final Signals: What He's Watching Closely If you want to forecast CRE performance, Chang suggests watching: University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment: A leading indicator of retail sales and housing trends. Currently falling. Inflation-adjusted Retail Sales: Shows how real consumption is holding up. Trade Policy & Supreme Court Rulings: The potential invalidation of Trump-era tariffs could reset inflation and Treasury outlooks but introduces a new kind of uncertainty. “We're not facing one black swan,” he concludes. “We're facing a whole flock. Pick your bird.” Bottom Line This is not a time for heroic assumptions. It's a time for competence, humility, and discipline. If you must deploy capital, do so with sponsors who have been through a major downturn GFC style, and focus on those who didn't make capital calls, who still generate yield, and who underwrite to reality, not to hope. The next 2–3 years may be rocky. But the long term still belongs to those who survive the short term. *** In this series, I cut through the noise to examine how shifting macroeconomic forces and rising geopolitical risk are reshaping real estate investing. With insights from economists, academics, and seasoned professionals, this show helps investors respond to market uncertainty with clarity, discipline, and a focus on downside protection. Subscribe to my free newsletter for timely updates, insights, and tools to help you navigate today's volatile real estate landscape. You'll get: Straight talk on what happens when confidence meets correction - no hype, no spin, no fluff. Real implications of macro trends for investors and sponsors with actionable guidance. Insights from real estate professionals who've been through it all before. Visit GowerCrowd.com/subscribe Email: adam@gowercrowd.com Call: 213-761-1000
In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we're digging into a niche that doesn't get enough attention but absolutely deserves it—mobile home park investing. We break down the unique appeal of mobile home parks, from strong cash flow and low turnover to recession resilience and affordable housing demand. We also talk about how sustainable housing trends like tiny homes and 3D-printed houses are redefining what mobile home parks can look like in the future. If you're an investor looking for a stable, scalable strategy with long-term upside, this conversation will show you why mobile home parks could be your next best move. Key Talking Points of the Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Affordable housing demand and national reach of mobile home parks 02:19 Evolution: Tiny homes, 3D-printed homes, sustainable living trends 04:23 Amenities and community-building in mobile home parks 05:14 Why mobile home parks are recession-resistant investments 07:36 Low operating costs, high NOI, and tenant-owned homes 09:01 Low turnover = long-term tenants = cash flow stability 10:20 Resident purchase rights: 60-day window to buy the park 11:49 Value-add potential: upgrades, amenities, landscaping 13:55 Section 8 opportunities and guaranteed income streams 14:40 Don't overlook mobile home parks for long-term success Quotables “You can't earn back a minute. And you can't easily replace a tenant that's lived in your park for decades.” “Mobile home parks are recession-resistant because they start with affordability at the core.” “Tiny homes and 3D-printed houses are redefining what mobile home parks can become.” Links RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/rcn_capital/ info@rcncapital.com REI INK https://rei-ink.com/
Viitorul Guvern trebuie să reducă cheltuielile statului, spune la RFI deputatul USR Claudiu Năsui. Fostul ministru al Economiei propune mai multe măsuri pentru diminuarea deficitului bugetar. Claudiu Năsui, despre reducerea deficitului: ”Noi acum suntem ca într-o mașină în care pedala este pe accelerat la maxim și tot pompăm bani în economie pe care nu-i avem, îi împrumutăm. În momentul în care nu mai pompezi bani, se termină petrecerea, începe mahmureala”.Despre o eventuală majorare de taxe și impozite: ”Ideea că vor fi taxe pe lux, că o să taxăm numai bogații nu o să aducă decât o picătură la scara bugetului. Dacă vrei într-adevăr să-ți rezolvi problema bugetară prin creșteri de taxe, ceea ce eu cred că e o greșeală colosală pentru România, atunci o să acționeze pe taxele pe consum, pe TVA și pe taxele pe muncă, adică o să sărăcească fix pe cei mai săraci”.Claudiu Năsui mai vorbește în interviul acordat RFI despre varianta unui premier tehnocrat și despre soarta PNRR.
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L'Inter crolla in finale di Champions League e perde con un clamoroso 5-0 contro il PSG. Una notte da incubo per i Nerazzurri, chiamati ora a riprendersi da una partita che può lasciare il segno e incidere anche sul futuro, tra gli altri, di Simone Inzaghi. Noi ne parliamo con Matteo Barzaghi di Sky, ieri a bordocampo per seguire la sfida, ma anche con Walter Novellino e con Michele Dalai. E mentre per le strade di Parigi si festeggia, nella capitale francese si sta giocando anche il Roland Garros, dove ieri Jannik Sinner ha dato spettacolo. Sentiamo Vincenzo Martucci. Torniamo al calcio e con Guido Vaciago facciamo il punto su quanto sta accadendo in casa Juventus, con la Vecchia Signora che in una settimana ha dovuto incassare i rifiuti di Conte e Gasperini. A seguire Niccolò Ceccarini ci racconta cosa bolle nella pentola del calciomercato. Andiamo poi da Giorgio Terruzzi per un'analisi del Gran Premio di Formula 1 in Spagna: vince Oscar Piastri, terzo posto (sotto investigazione) per Leclerc. E infine il ciclismo: con Pier Augusto Stagi riviviamo le emozioni della tappa di ieri, tappa che ha portato al trionfo di Simon Yates nel Giro d'Italia.
What makes one investor's offer stand out over another's—even when the numbers look the same? In this episode, Angel hosts Fernando Arias and Anna Latysheva for a detailed walkthrough of how underwriting variables impact real estate valuations, investor returns, and bidding strategies. They examine the unseen levers—like DSCR, interest rates, amortization schedules, and capital expenditures—that can shift IRRs dramatically. With real-world scenarios and expert commentary, this episode provides valuable insights for both novice and seasoned investors navigating a tightening lending environment. [00:01 - 04:14] Why Debt Terms Change the Game The significance of DSCR in determining actual loan amounts—not just LTV assumptions How interest rates and loan terms affect down payments and investor returns The need to build strong banking relationships for accurate underwriting inputs [04:15 - 08:44] The Impact of Amortization on IRR What amortization periods reveal about monthly debt service and deal feasibility Why a higher down payment reduces IRR—even if the NOI stays constant The importance of recalculating purchase offers based on updated debt quotes [08:45 - 13:28] Expense Assumptions That Can Break a Deal How slight changes in operating expenses significantly affect valuation The importance of classifying capital expenditures below the line Why expense accuracy is essential in low-cap markets [13:29 - 18:00] Income Projections vs. Market Realities Why underwriting based on realistic rent comps boosts your competitiveness The significance of local PM data over online averages like Rentometer How fluctuating lending terms can lead to broken contracts [18:01 - 23:40] Cap Rates, Risk, and Investor Psychology Why understanding cap rate spreads is essential for valuation decisions The relationship between NOI, cap rate, and perceived asset risk How market psychology and alternative income streams influence investor behavior Connect with Anna: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibuybuildings/ Connect with Fernando: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandoapartments/ Key Quotes: “Just because your pro forma shows a 1.89 DSCR a year from now doesn't mean the bank will underwrite that way.” - Fernando Arias “Every $1,000 in NOI can mean a $20,000 swing in valuation in low-cap markets.” - Anna Latysheva Visit sponsorcloud.io/contact today and unlock $2,000 of free services exclusively for REI Rocks community members! Get automated syndication and investor relationship management tools to save time and money. Mention your part of the REI Rocks community for exclusive offers. Help make affordable, low-cost education summits possible. Check out Sponsor Cloud today!
What if the secret to better tenants wasn't luck—but process? In this episode, I sit down with Cory Friedman from Kompaspm.com to unpack the full “lead to lease” process—how top property managers turn interest into signed leases with less risk and more precision. Cory shares how centralization, tech, and team specialization help his firm screen tenants faster, smarter, and more thoroughly. We explore why incomplete applications cost you the best renters, how AI is starting to support front-end leasing, and how automation can cut weeks of admin down to minutes. Cory explains how human connection and digital tools must work together to protect your NOI and set the tone for the entire tenant relationship. Tune in to learn why lead-to-lease efficiency is the biggest unlock for modern landlords—and how you can use these systems to stay competitive and in control. — Tired of spreadsheets and admin headaches in your rental business? If you're a real estate investor looking to simplify operations and grow your portfolio, Kompas is your new best friend. This all-in-one property management and accounting software helps you automate the tedious stuff—like receivables, renewals, and leasing—so you can focus on creating value. Boost your cash flow, improve your NOI, cut down back-office work, and scale with confidence.
Nu este nicio limită pentru binecuvântările pe care avem privilegiul să le primim. Noi putem fi umpluți de „cunoștința voii Lui”. Duhul Sfânt nu l-ar fi inspirat niciodată pe Pavel să înalțe această rugăciune pentru frații lui, dacă nu ar fi fost posibil ca ei să primească răspuns de la Dumnezeu potrivit cu această cerere.Citește acest devoțional și multe alte meditații biblice pe https://devotionale.ro#devotionale #devotionaleaudio
Not only has commercial real estate been faced with escalating borrowing costs and lower rents, but it has also been challenged by rising expenses, especially taxes and insurance. In this environment, it's become essential for survival to aggressively manage these expenses. Matt Buchalski, Head of Sales for Ownwell, helps property owners lower these costly line items in order to protect and increase their NOI and valuations. Ownwell serves both commercial property owners across all asset classes plus hundreds of thousands of individual homeowners.
Key Takeaways Reduce maintenance costs and improve NOI by diagnosing issues remotely before dispatching technicians. Implement a remote triage system to avoid unnecessary truck rolls and accelerate response times. Focus virtual maintenance solutions on properties under 100 units that lack onsite staff. Allocate dedicated time slots for maintenance teams to conduct remote diagnostics efficiently. Don't ignore low-priority service tickets, they still drain time, money, and resources. Use trained virtual assistants with pre-built scripts and video tools to handle basic maintenance requests. Episode Timeline [0:00 – 3:00] Introduction to Guillermo Salazar and the IrisCX platform. [3:01 – 7:00] Guillermo's background in consulting and how he transitioned into real estate tech. [7:01 – 11:00] Identifying inefficiencies in maintenance workflows. [11:01 – 15:00] Remote diagnostics vs. traditional service methods. [15:01 – 19:00] Targeting properties that benefit most from virtual maintenance. [19:01 – 24:00] Real-life impact: IrisCX results from 5 properties and 315 units. [24:01 – 28:00] Redefining service expectations with virtual triage. [28:01 – 36:00] Final thoughts on the future of multifamily maintenance operations. Contact LinkedIn: Forrest Corral Company Website: LTL Investments
De îndată ce Îi prezentăm Domnului Isus și cauzei Sale natura noastră golită, El va umple vidul cu Duhul Său Sfânt. Apoi putem fi convinși că ne va încărca până la refuz cu plinătatea Sa. El nu dorește să ne pierdem. Noi nu vrem de la Dumnezeu mai mult și nici mai urgent decât vrea El ca tot ce avem noi să fie consacrat slujirii Sale.Citește acest devoțional și multe alte meditații biblice pe https://devotionale.ro#devotionale #devotionaleaudio
What if planning with your builder from day one could save you hundreds of thousands? In this episode, I sit down with Nick Roth, founder of Habikon, to break down what truly makes a real estate project succeed. From building high-end custom homes to multifamily developments, Nick shares how he turned his love for structure into a company that thrives on trust, collaboration, and detailed planning. We talk about why most projects go over budget, how to fix it with integrated project delivery (IPD), and the surprising tech stack powering his construction process. Nick explains how aligning expectations upfront, building in phases, and using cost simulation tools are helping clients build smarter—not just bigger. Tune in to hear why planning is the most underrated skill in real estate—and how choosing the right builder could be your biggest investment decision. — Tired of spreadsheets and admin headaches in your rental business? If you're a real estate investor looking to simplify operations and grow your portfolio, Kompas is your new best friend. This all-in-one property management and accounting software helps you automate the tedious stuff—like receivables, renewals, and leasing—so you can focus on creating value. Boost your cash flow, improve your NOI, cut down back-office work, and scale with confidence.
What if raising property value wasn't about square footage—but smarter service? In this episode, I sit down with Mathieu Laquerre, VP of Sales at WiFiPlex, to dive into how tech is changing real estate investing. Forget just adding a laundry room or parking space—Mattie explains how internet infrastructure, IPTV, smart intercoms, and leak detection are now essential tools to boost NOI and tenant experience. From retrofitting older buildings to designing new developments from the ground up, he reveals what today's renters really expect. We explore how a single internet line can serve a whole building, why tenants now value WiFi more than water, and how tech can not only prevent damage but save lives. It's not just about higher rent—it's about long-term impact, improved operations, and future-ready buildings. Tune in to learn why smart connectivity is becoming the backbone of modern real estate—and how you can use it to future-proof your investment. — Tired of spreadsheets and admin headaches in your rental business? If you're a real estate investor looking to simplify operations and grow your portfolio, Kompas is your new best friend. This all-in-one property management and accounting software helps you automate the tedious stuff—like receivables, renewals, and leasing—so you can focus on creating value. Boost your cash flow, improve your NOI, cut down back-office work, and scale with confidence.
In this episode of The Investor Impact: Power Talks, Vinney Chopra shares a powerful truth: Senior living isn't just profitable—it's purposeful. After stepping away from multifamily, Vinney saw his results skyrocket with boutique residential assisted living homes that deliver 2–3x higher NOI. And the best part? He's changing lives in the process. Vinney breaks down how 10-bedroom, single-family homes designed for senior care are meeting skyrocketing demand—and producing stable, inflation-resistant income for investors. With occupancy rates nearing 90%, premium rates of $5,000+ per resident, and monthly net income of $10K–$15K per home, this sector is booming.
In this powerful episode of The YM Show, I sit down with the incredible Roy Moed—a man whose journey is the definition of resilience and purpose. Growing up with dyslexia, enduring relentless bullying, and facing anti-Semitism, Roy could've given up. Instead, he hustled through 29 jobs between the ages of 19 and 24, learning, grinding, and evolving with every step.Eventually, Roy founded Pourshins, a company that grew from a one-man operation into a thriving business with 600 employees. But he didn't stop there. After selling the company, he went on to create Life Book Memoirs, a truly meaningful venture that helps people preserve and pass on their life stories—creating legacy books that enrich lives across generations.This episode is full of wisdom, grit, and inspiration. Roy's story will challenge you to push past obstacles and pursue something deeper than just success—legacy.Thanks for tuning into The YM Show.Make sure to listen, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it.Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and stay tuned for more impactful conversations.If this episode moved you or made you think, please share it with someone who might need to hear it.For questions, feedback, or guest recommendations, reach out anytime:yosefmanoucheri@gmail.comThis Episode is Sponsored by GBC Facility ServicesNeed dependable, top-tier commercial cleaning and maintenance? GBC Facility Services is your go-to partner. Whether it's offices, schools, medical buildings, or retail spaces — they'll do a better job than your last company, save you money, and help increase your property's NOI.Contact Them Today for a Free Quote:Phone: (833) 900-4653Email: info@gbcfs.comMake sure to tell them The YM Show sent you for a special discount.They're the best in the business — reliable, affordable, and results-driven.
The Pulse of the Debt Markets — with Orest Mandzy, CRE Direct Capital market confidence is cautiously returning, but undercurrents of risk remain. In my wide-ranging conversation with Orest Mandzy, Managing Editor of Commercial Real Estate Direct, we discuss what recent CMBS issuance tells us about liquidity, why delinquency headlines may be misleading, and how sponsors can position themselves amid policy shocks and structural market shifts. Liquidity Is Back — But Driven by Giants CMBS issuance jumped 110% in Q1 2025, totaling nearly $37 billion. While that headline suggests a resurgence of confidence, Orest clarifies that most of that growth comes from SASB (Single Asset, Single Borrower) deals – large trophy assets being financed and securitized by institutional players. These are not indicative of broad-based confidence in middle-market real estate. To gauge true liquidity, he says, focus on conduit deals – pools of smaller $10M–$25M loans originated by banks and institutional lenders and repackaged into +/- $1B bond offerings. Robust conduit activity reflects a healthier market for everyday sponsors. “If you've got solid conduit issuance,” says Orest, “that tells you there's liquidity in the market – not just for trophy deals.” Rising Delinquencies: Real or a Red Herring? Recent headlines warned that CMBS delinquency rates exceeded 7%, the highest since 2021. But Orest has looked deeper into the data and sees it is far from being systemic. A handful of large, troubled multifamily loans, such as the $1.5B Park Merced in San Francisco and a floating-rate New York portfolio, together make up nearly 60% of those delinquencies. The common thread? These loans were made pre-COVID or in 2021 with floating-rate debt and now can't refinance in today's rate environment. But they're outliers, not bellwethers. Fannie and Freddie multifamily delinquencies remain under 1%, and even in CMBS, the average LTVs have been conservative. “Multifamily looks worse than it is. Strip out the outliers and the market's still performing.” CLOs, Banks, and the Competitive Landscape CMBS is just one lane in the broader lending freeway. Orest distinguishes it from CLOs, which are floating-rate, short-term loans used by debt funds for leverage, and from agencies like Fannie and Freddie, which underwrite more conservatively. In 2024: Agencies originated ~$60B each CMBS did ~$40B CLOs only ~$8B – down sharply from peak years Debt funds relying on CLOs are now facing stiff competition from banks, which are back in the market after a cautious 2023. With banks accounting for 40% of CRE loan volume annually, this shift matters. For sponsors, it means a broader set of options but also a new underwriting reality. Orest notes that while leverage is available, it's on tighter terms: LTVs in the low 60s and debt service coverage ratios near 2.0x are now standard for institutional-quality debt. The Tariff Shock and Bond Market Jitters One of the most important takeaways: macro events like tariffs are now exerting real-time pressure on the capital stack. In early April, CMBS bond spreads spiked from 80bps to 108bps over Treasuries as the market braced for a new round of tariffs. That spread spike pushed borrowing costs up and froze CMBS issuance for nearly 10 days – a signal of how fragile the system remains to policy volatility. Although bond spreads have since tightened, Orest warns that risk repricing is now a function of policy headlines, not just economic fundamentals. “Uncertainty is risk. And when investors sense more of it, they demand more yield. That makes loans more expensive and deal volume drops.” Positive Leverage or No Leverage: Sponsor Guidance Asked what CRE sponsors and investors should be doing in the next 3–12 months, Orest's answer is clear: Seek positive leverage from Day One – don't rely on NOI lifts growth to bail you out. Consider no leverage at all if you're sitting on cash and don't want to risk default. Underwrite conservatively and turn over every rock. The deal you don't do may save you. “If you buy with positive leverage, great. If not, maybe don't borrow at all.” Special Servicing > Delinquencies For investors and borrowers watching for cracks in the market, Orest recommends a lesser-known but more reliable signal: the special servicing rate in CMBS. Loans enter special servicing before they go delinquent, usually triggered by pending lease expirations, tenant loss, or anticipated refinance trouble. This metric has been rising and, unlike delinquencies, tends to stay elevated longer. Sponsors should watch this closely. Local Policy Risk: The Property Tax Squeeze Orest flags an emerging risk with local governments under fiscal stress. Cities like San Francisco, where office values have cratered, still rely on CRE for a large share of tax revenue. If values fall but municipalities resist cutting spending, expect tax rates to rise, eroding asset value further. “Where do cities go when they need money? To the deep pockets. And that's commercial real estate.” Industrial and Insurance: Still in the Crosshairs While multifamily has absorbed most of the press, Orest highlights risk building in other sectors: Industrial may face headwinds from tariffs disrupting trade flows and warehouse demand. Insurance costs, especially in hurricane-prone areas, continue to rise, sometimes outpacing rent growth. In one example, he cited an apartment property in Tampa where gross revenue rose 50% in five years, but expenses outpaced it, limiting refinance options. Geopolitics, De-Dollarization, and Exorbitant Privilege One of my concerns is about broader macro risks – de-dollarization, loss of U.S. financial credibility, and capital flight from Treasuries. Orest acknowledged these as tail risks but noted they're not front of mind for most market participants… yet. Still, if foreign buyers ever pull back on U.S. Treasuries, that could cause a spike in long-term rates, forcing CRE valuations down and capital costs up. It's not imminent, but it's worth tracking. “If China and Japan stop buying Treasuries, we've got a real problem. All bets are off.” Final Thought The key insight from this episode: the market is functioning but only just. Liquidity is back, but it's conditional. Optimism exists, but it's fragile. And sponsors must walk a tightrope between opportunity and overextension. Orest's advice? Borrow smart. Underwrite for today's risks – not yesterday's assumptions. 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A due giornate dalla fine del campionato è ancora lotta serratissima per centrare il quarto posto che vale l’accesso alla Champions League. Dopo la sconfitta del Bologna e il pareggio tra Lazio e Juve, potrà approfittarne la Roma, impegnata domani sera contro l’Atalanta. Noi ne parliamo con mister Stefano Colantuono. Spazio poi alla corsa Scudetto: Franco Vanni ci racconta le ultime da Torino, dove l’Inter tra pochi minuti scenderà in campo contro il Toro. Con Max Gallo invece facciamo il punto su ciò che succede in casa Napoli, con la squadra di Conte che attende stasera il Genoa per fare un altro passo verso il titolo. Con Guido Vaciago riavvolgiamo il nastro e ci soffermiamo sul pareggio della Juventus di ieri, pareggio che frena appunto la rincorsa al quarto posto. Vincenzo Martucci ci porta a Roma e analizza il ritorno in campo vincente di Jannik Sinner, al termine della squalifica inflitta al numero uno del mondo. Con Carlo Pernat invece voliamo in Francia per un resoconto sulla pazza gara di Motogp di Le Mans, conclusasi con la vittoria di Zarco. Infine il ciclismo, con Pier Augusto Stagi che ci illustra quanto accaduto nella terza tappa del Giro d’Italia.
Your best new tenant might be sitting right above your head. On this episode of Retail Retold, Chris Ressa is joined by Bill Fitzgerald of Radial Power to reveal a game-changing secret for retail landlords: your rooftop is prime real estate. Backed by industry heavyweights like Starwood and Related, Radial Power is turning unused roof space into pure NOI with zero CapEx. Forget about just cutting costs—solar is adding revenue streams, hitting ESG goals, and future-proofing properties.Bill breaks down how Radial operates as a tenant, not just a service, paying you for your roof space and handling everything from installation to energy sales. This is rooftop leasing redefined, and it's supercharging the balance sheets of forward-thinking landlords.Ready to make your roof work for you? Tune in now.TakeawaysBill Fitzgerald has been in solar for about seven years.Radial Power helps drive sustainability through rooftop solar.Solar can drive value add and increase net operating income (NOI).There are two main ways to operate solar on properties: ownership or leasing.Radial Power operates as a rooftop tenant, managing all costs and risks.Monetization of solar includes selling electricity and environmental credits.Regulatory environments significantly impact solar operations and pricing.Solar energy is geographically sensitive due to varying regulations.Solar providers like Radial Power are often misunderstood as sellers of solar systems.Solar installations can create additional NOI without upfront capital expenditures.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Solar and Retail Real Estate02:45 Understanding Radial Power's Mission04:56 Exploring Solar Ownership Models08:47 Monetizing Solar Assets13:39 Regulatory Challenges in Solar Energy