Podcasts about NOI

The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25 per cent again. Does that make fixed or variable the better mortgage choice in 2026, and could the next move still be a rate hike? Daniel and Nick break down the fixed-versus-variable decision, the July 2026 Monetary Policy Report, inflation, growth, housing weakness, Government of Canada bond yields, and why CMHC MLI Select financing responds to more than the overnight rate. We also explain what investors should stress-test before buying, how lender spreads affect multi-unit debt, and why a rate forecast cannot rescue weak NOI or a bad purchase price. Sources include the Bank of Canada July rate decision, July 2026 MPR, official Government of Canada benchmark-yield data, and CMHC MLI Select materials. TORONTO MULTIPLEX EVENT Try it NordVPN risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Use our code "realestate" to get 4 extras months from a 2 years plan Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management LISTEN AD FREESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

È la domanda che, apparentemente, sembra legittima, rivolta dai farisei a Gesù. Con essa vogliono un segno che dimostri visibilmente che Gesù sia il Messia, quel Messia che il popolo d’Israele si aspettava per il proprio riscatto politico. Siamo ancora lontani dalla comprensione, da parte degli Ebrei, che Gesù è il Messia, il Figlio di Dio, venuto per redimere il peccato del mondo con la sua morte e risurrezione. Questa richiesta è la stessa che verrà poi rivolta a Gesù morente sulla croce. Forse si può credere a Gesù solo se lo si vede scendere dalla croce per restaurare il regno davidico? In questa richiesta, così come è posta, si nasconde una sfiducia nell’operato stesso del Signore. La condanna di Gesù si riferisce proprio alla chiusura del cuore dei suoi ascoltatori. Il Signore, per essere accolto, dovrebbe dimostrare la sua potenza con eventi spettacolari e incredibili. Noi, invece, siamo capaci di leggere nei segni dei tempi, nei miracoli quotidiani, l’operare di Gesù Messia, anche nelle piccole cose che ci sembrano poco importanti? Proviamoci…

For four decades, real estate investors built incredible wealth simply by holding assets as the 10-year Treasury yield plummeted from 15.68% in 1981 to near zero in 2020. This long-term interest rate tailwind artificially compressed cap rates and drove massive property appreciation, rewarding passive ownership over actual operational skill.That 40-year economic cheat code is officially over, and the market will no longer automatically generate wealth for passive landlords. To survive this new landscape, investors must pivot away from speculation and focus on active operation, forcing net operating income (NOI), and securing favorable debt structures to protect and grow their capital.KEY TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe historical impact of the 10-year Treasury on commercial real estate valuations.Why the 40-year buy and hold real estate wealth cycle has effectively ended.Commercial real estate cap rate compression and net operating income fundamentals.Transitioning your mindset from a passive landlord to a skilled real estate operator.Specific strategies for forcing appreciation and increasing property income streams.The severe danger of utilizing floating rate bridge debt in high-interest environments.Investing in necessity-based retail and demand-driven commercial real estate assets.KEY TAKEAWAYSAsset values over the last several decades were historically driven by falling interest rates, not operational genius.You must conservatively underwrite real estate deals for today's current interest rates, avoiding the trap of hoping for future rate cuts.Wealth is now generated by actively increasing Net Operating Income (NOI) through strategic property improvements, leasing, and expense reductions.Protect your capital by strictly buying assets at a basis that falls well below their current replacement cost.Avoid relying on financial engineering and instead invest in asset classes with strong, inherent consumer demand acting as a natural backstop.CONNECT & TAKE ACTIONImagos Income Fund: Text "INCOME" or "DEALS" to 844-447-1555 to learn more about Matty A's private debt fund targeting 10% fixed returns paid out monthly.

Dallo Stretto di Hormuz, dove la guerra tra Stati Uniti e Iran continua ad alimentare il rischio di una crisi globale, al Libano, dove si tenta di riaprire il dialogo mentre sul terreno proseguono bombardamenti e demolizioni.Poi Gaza, la Cisgiordania, Sudan, Ucraina, Venezuela, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Messico, El Salvador, Francia e molto altro. Il mondo cambia in fretta. Noi proviamo a raccontarlo, con il contesto che spesso manca. Benvenuti a Radio Bullets, le notizie che frantumano il silenzio. A cura di Barbara Schiavulli

«Soldi insufficienti». Il giudizio di Fim, Fiom e Uilm espresso al tavolo sull'auto convocato al ministero delle Imprese e del made in Italy è unanime. Va bene invece il pressing su Bruxelles per rivedere le regole: da quelle sulla transizione verso l'elettrico mantenendo le ibride vetture anche dopo il 2035 all'approvazione rapida della clausola "made in Europe" con l'Industrial acceleration act. Elementi che il ministro Adolfo Urso, da sempre contro il green deal, ritiene necessari e da realizzarsi nel 2026. Senza risorse, però, ribattono i sindacati, il confronto resta un «tavolo senza gambe». Anche perché, tra concorrenza cinese in crescita e pandemia, il mercato europeo ha perso 4,5 milioni di vetture dopo il 2019, secondo Emanuele Cappellano, capo dell'Europa allargata di Stellantis. Sull'argomento si è espressa anche l'ANFIA (Associazione Nazionale Filiera Industria Automobilistica), nella persona del presidente Roberto Vassori: "Abbiamo apprezzato il Dpcm (automotive), abbiamo chiesto a gran voce che i decreti attuativi siano pronti domani, perché altrimenti ancora una volta lasciamo passare del tempo in maniera inutile". Vavassori ha aggiunto: "L'Europa in questo momento è lentissima, fa ancora estrema fatica a lavorare. Noi come industria europea stiamo morendo. La vicenda Volkswagen è solo la punta dell'iceberg". Ne abbiamo parlatop con Marco Stella, vice presidente di ANFIA (Associazione Nazionale Filiera Industria Automobilistica) e Presidente del Gruppo Componenti di ANFIA.Lo Stato di New York blocca la costruzione di nuovi data center per l AINegli Stati Uniti, New York sarà il primo Stato a imporre una moratoria sui nuovi data center di tipo hyperscale , strutture di grandi dimensioni usate dalle big tech e ora dalle società di AI, nel momento in cui le amministrazioni locali di tutto il Paese cercano di capire come regolamentare la proliferazione di queste strutture ad alto consumo energetico. La governatrice democratica dello Stato di New York, Kathy Hochul, ha firmato martedì un ordine esecutivo che vieta per un periodo fino a un anno la costruzione di questi nuovi data center che hanno un fabbisogno energetico pari o superiore a 50 megawatt, impianti che richiedono ingenti quantità di energia, acqua e suolo per le proprie infrastrutture. L Empire State diventa così il primo Stato americano a imporre un simile divieto. L iniziativa di Hochul giunge in un momento in cui i singoli stati e il governo federale cercano di mantenere la competitività nel campo dell intelligenza artificiale e di creare posti di lavoro per le comunità, garantendo al contempo che i data center non esauriscano le risorse naturali o le capacità della rete elettrica, né gravino eccessivamente sulle tasche dei consumatori. Quello che è stato deciso nello Stato di New York si inserisce in una battaglia più ampia contro la proliferazione di data center negli Stati Uniti. Battaglia che ha il volto di nomi noti. Lo scorso marzo il senatore indipendente del Vermont Bernie Sanders e la deputata democratica di New York, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, quindi due figure di spicco dell opposizione americana di sinistra, hanno presentato, rispettivamente al Senato e alla Camera usa, l Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center Moratorium Act, un disegno di legge che mira a sospendere a livello nazionale la costruzione di nuovi data center fino a quando non saranno implementate adeguate misure di sicurezza. Ne parliamo con Luca Beltramino, Presidente di IDA - Italian Datacenter Association.

Philip Henry started with no capital, a student loan balance, and a newborn at home. His first investment was a rundown two-unit in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Today he owns nearly 100 residential and commercial doors generating over $2 million a year through Connect Investments. In this episode, Philip walks through every step of how he built that portfolio, the creative financing strategies he used to get into deals with little or no money down, and the commercial real estate fundamentals that turned a series of overlooked properties into a $20 million portfolio. About Philip Henry Philip Henry is a former chemical engineer from Canada who quit his six-figure W2 job in 2017 after his real estate cash flow exceeded his salary. He is the founder of Connect Investments, author of Real Estate: The Blueprint to Firing Your Boss, and creator of propanalyzerpro.ai, a deal analysis tool for real estate investors. He manages his portfolio in-house with a small team and hosts the American Legacy podcast. What We Cover in This Episode Why house hacking a two-unit is the best first move for any new real estate investor How Philip used FHA 3.5% down to buy a four-unit building with almost no money out of pocket What seller financing looks like in practice and how Philip acquired 11 units by walking away from closing with a check Why distressed and underpriced properties create more opportunity for creative financing The reality of hands-on investing: evictions, renovations after work, and tenants who test your commitment How Philip bought a 32-unit building in Bangor, Maine for $1.2 million with no money down using seller carry and a private lender at 12% interest Why that same 32-unit building is now worth $5 million How to identify hidden expense problems in commercial listings that other buyers overlook How Philip cut $115,000 in annual expenses from a $1.8 million commercial listing and bought it for $1.3 million The NOI formula and why every dollar of income increase or expense reduction multiplies the value of a commercial asset How Philip manages nearly 100 doors with two full-time employees and Buildium software Why Philip still controls leasing in-house and what that means for occupancy The FHA loan program: who qualifies, how it works, and why the younger generation should use it before buying a single family home How to raise private capital when you have no track record and no connections Real Estate: The Blueprint to Firing Your Boss and propanalyzerpro.ai: what they are and who they're for Key Insight Philip found a 35,000 square foot brick commercial building downtown listed at nearly $1.8 million that had been sitting on the market. Nobody wanted it. After going through the expense sheet line by line, he found two problems nobody else had bothered to look for: a $45,000 flood insurance policy he renegotiated down to $10,000, and an $80,000 full-time maintenance position that was redundant given his existing team. He eliminated $115,000 in annual expenses before he owned the building, bought it for $1.3 million with seller financing, and it is now worth approximately $3 million. Why This Episode Matters Every strategy Philip used — house hacking, FHA financing, seller carry, private capital at a fixed return, expense reduction in commercial assets — is available to any investor willing to learn the mechanics. None of it required inherited wealth or industry connections. This episode is a step-by-step account of how a chemical engineer with student loan debt and no real estate background built a $20 million portfolio by solving problems other investors walked away from. Find Out More Website: propanalyzerpro.ai Book: Real Estate: The Blueprint to Firing Your Boss — available on Amazon Podcast: American Legacy — available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Instagram: @philipmhenry Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

La presidente della Commissione europea Ursula von der Leyen, presentando le linee guida del panel di esperti per la tutela dei minori online, ha dichiarato: "Noi in Europa crediamo che siano i genitori a crescere i nostri figli, non algoritmi predatori".

Noi, la Judecata de Acum, considerăm că singurul mod prin care putem să readucem împreună societatea despărțită de „falia” cazului Pașca-Dumbrava este să aflăm cât mai multe informații în legătură cu această speță.În ideea asta am prezentat, în cea mai recentă ediție a podcastului nostru, un interviu cu o doamnă care a lucrat preț de cinci luni, în 2022, într-unul din centrele ilegale ale lui Viorel Pașca, și-anume cel de la Incești.Am considerat impresiile ei relevante tocmai pentru că nu descriu atmosfera de-acolo într-un alb imaculat sau într-un negru de mormânt, ci, în ciuda experienței personale mai degrabă nefericite, amintește și de lucrurile bune de-acolo.Rămâne, dincolo de detalii, o nouă confirmare clară a lipsei de îngrijire și tratament pentru acei oameni extrem de vulnerabili, în special adulții cu dizabilități mintale. Am rămas, deci, la aceeași concluzie: că lipsa autorizării nu este doar un „moft woke”, ci a însemnat privarea celor mai fragili dintre semenii noștri de dreptul la îngrijire conformă cu nevoile.În egală măsură, am discutat și despre importanța tragerii la răspundere, poate chiar și penală, a inconștienților care, ca reprezentanți ai statului, trimiteau acest gen de oameni vulnerabili „în locuința dlui Pașca Viorel”. Inconștienți cu nume și prenume, după cum veți auzi.Mulțumim tuturor pentru încredere și sprijin! Contează cu atât mai mult în vremuri în care the greater good pare din ce în ce mai greu de găsit. Pe joia viitoare!-----------Fiind un produs editorial al unor organizații de presă independentă - Dela0 și Centrul de Investigații Media (CIM) - Judecata de Acum se bazează pe suportul financiar al publicului. Ne puteți sprijini cu un abonament lunar prin patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/judecatadeacum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Mulțumim!

Most investors think market crashes are what destroy wealth. They're wrong. The fastest way to lose money in real estate is much simpler: • Underestimating your expenses. • Overestimating your rental income. • Buying without a clear exit strategy. In today's market, disciplined underwriting matters more than ever. Rising insurance costs, increasing property taxes, higher interest rates, and slowing rent growth have changed the rules of investing. If you're still using yesterday's assumptions, you could be setting yourself up for costly mistakes. In this episode, Gino Barbaro explains the three numbers every real estate investor should analyze before purchasing any investment property: ✅ Know your true operating expenses. ✅ Be realistic about income and occupancy. ✅ Always have a defined exit strategy. Whether you're investing in multifamily apartments, commercial real estate, or your first rental property, these principles can help you avoid expensive mistakes and build long-term wealth. If you're serious about becoming a better investor, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Maurizio Fantoni Minnella"Que viva Latinoamerica!"Gli anni in viaggio attraverso il continente 1985-2026Odoya www.odoya.itDal continente che fu di Simón Bolívar, José Martí e di Ernesto Che Guevara, un viaggio reale e insieme letterario che ha inizio nel lontano 1985 e che si conclude nel 2026. «Quarant'anni in viaggio attraverso il continente» come recita il sottotitolo del volume, un periplo di esperienze, riflessioni sulla cultura, incontri con scrittori, registi, musicisti e gente comune, dal Nicaragua sandinista al Messico zapatista passando attraverso il Venezuela chavista, il Cile dell'Estallido Social, la Bolivia degli altopiani, l'Ecuador di Oswaldo Guayasamín, e ancora, la Cuba del tardo castrismo, il Guatemala della cultura maya, l'Argentina di Atahualpa Yupanqui, e il Brasile di Salvador de Bahia e di Rio de Janeiro, mescolando felicemente il memoir con la narrazione di viaggio, il romanzo con il saggio, proiettati nel vasto mondo fantastico e tragico, immaginifico e quotidiano di “Nuestra América”.IL CORPO E L'ANIMA DELL'AMERICA LATINA DI SIMÓN BOLÍVAR.JOSÉ MARTÍ, ERNESTO CHE GUEVARA, GABRIEL GARCÍA MÁRQUEZ, TRA VITA QUOTIDIANA E POLITICA, POESIA, NARRAZIONE E MEMORIA, IN UN VIAGGIO LUNGO QUARANT'ANNIMaurizio Fantoni Minnella, scrittore, studioso di narrativa latinoamericana e di viaggio, pubblicista, saggista cinematografico e regista, ha al suo attivo la pubblicazione di alcune opere narrative – come L'era volgare; Il tempo di Rachid. Storie d'immigrati e Il viaggiatore delle catastrofi – e di molti saggi cinematografici, tra cui: Bad Boys. Dizionario critico del cinema della ribellione giovanile; Non riconciliati. Politica e società nel cinema italiano dal neorealismo a oggi; Paradise Now. Sulle barricate con la macchina da presa; Spezzare l'assedio. Il cinema del conflitto israelo-palestinese.Ha realizzato ventotto documentari, tra cui Caos totale. La marcia perduta di Gaza; Benvenuti nel ghetto; Libertà di Hevi. Una vita per il Kurdistan; Case che resistono; Gaza a cielo aperto; Noi. I Neri; Esilio. La passione secondo Lucano; Libri di sabbia;  Fantasmi cileni. Frammenti di un golpe lontano.Ha scritto reportage culturali e di viaggio per diverse testate nazionali e internazionali, saggi monografici per riviste specializzate di cinema come Cinecritica. Ha pubblicato, insieme a don Andrea Gallo, Io non mi arrendo. Un'autobiografia in parole e immagini. Con il film Benvenuti nel ghetto ha raccontato la comunità transgender di Genova.Ha tenuto conferenze in varie città europee ed extraeuropee sulla città di Genova, la sua cultura e la sua storia.Per Odoya ha inoltre pubblicato Film documentario d'autore. Una storia parallela.www.fantoniminnelladoc.org.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

In this episode, I sit down with Todd Nepola, President and Founder of Current Capital Group. As a fourth-generation real estate entrepreneur, Todd shares how his family's legacy shaped his career, the strategies he's used to build a successful commercial real estate portfolio across Florida, and what it takes to lead and scale a business in today's market. If you're interested in real estate, investing, or entrepreneurship, you won't want to miss this conversation.----⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS

Iniziamo la domenica sportiva con il tennis e con Wimbledon: Vincenzo Martucci ci racconta delle vittorie di Cobolli e Paolini, delle sconfitte di Berrettini e Sonego, ma soprattutto di uno Jannik Sinner tra poco in campo.Andiamo poi da Giorgio Rondelli per fare il punto sulle settimane dell’atletica italiana: bene Jacobs e Iapichino. Apriamo poi l’ampio capitolo mondiale: la Francia supera non senza difficoltà il Paraguay e raggiunge il Marocco ai quarti di finale. Stasera Brasile-Norvegia, nella notte Messico-Inghilterra. Noi ne parliamo con Paolo Tomaselli, inviato del Corriere negli Usa, e con Dario Marcolin di Dazn.Voliamo poi in Spagna: Pier Augusto Stagi ci spiega cosa è successo nella seconda tappa del Tour de France a Barcellona.In coda la Formula 1 con la gara di Silverstone: con Umberto Zapelloni commentiamo la vittoria di Leclerc. Hamilton superato nel finale da Russell.

Greta Privitera racconta la cerimonia funebre per l'ayatollah che è stato per 37 anni la Guida suprema dell'Iran, ucciso il 28 febbraio in un raid aereo. Viviana Mazza parla delle fatiche alle quali si è sottoposto il popolo di Donald Trump per partecipare alle celebrazioni per i 250 anni dell'indipendenza Usa. Stefano Montefiori spiega perché al Mondiale ci sono così tanti giocatori nativi del Paese (e che giocano anche in molte altre Nazionali)L'addio a Khamenei tra dolore e propaganda: «Morte a Usa e Israele»Trump, il discorso dura meno di 40 minuti: «Noi più ricchi e forti che mai». E attacca: «Il comunismo è un cancro». Caldo e allerta meteo, l'odissea dei fanLa potenza di Haaland e la visione di Kane, ma è Mbappé l'attaccante perfetto: ecco perché

Il marketing è la lingua del nostro tempo. Chi trova la chiave giusta può trasformare la più noiosa formula chimica in un prodotto che fatturerà più del PIL del Piemonte in un mese. Noi non ne siamo estranee: vivere sui social e di social significa inevitabilmente raccontare abitudini, gusti e prodotti che diventeranno potenziali acquisti per chi guarda. E dato che viviamo di pane e sensi di colpa abbiamo voluto fare chiarezza e spiegare come, secondo noi, sia possibile fare marketing consapevole educando l'acquirente a uno shopping consapevole. Per farlo abbiamo arruolato Wiky di Spazio Garrarufa. Informatico, content creator, divulgatore di fatti di beauty reali e più recentemente partner in crime della nostra Vee Tridente. I prodotti del Lumina Trio - Li trovi qui**Seguici su IG :⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Il Podcast del Disagio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ e sul ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tubo del Disagio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Il podcast del disagio è condotto e ideato da ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vee Tridente ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Co-host e editing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Francesca Faralli ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sigla di ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mattia Ceci⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Justin Spillers talks about how to leverage NOI, the ultimate driver of property value by focusing equally on raising rents and slashing costs. Justin breaks down the precise tactics you can use, from heavy value-add renovations and innovative revenue streams like pet rents and Wi-Fi surcharges, to negotiating bulk vendor deals and minimizing repair expenses. He shares the exact math behind ROI-driven upgrades, showing how a $15,000 renovation can generate a $36,000 annual increase in revenue, boosting your property's valuation exponentially at refinance. Justin Spillers Partner & Manager of Real Estate Alpha Based in: Minster, Ohio Where to find them: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinspillers/ realestatealpha.io/ Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit https://malabarhillcapital.com/ for more info. Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with Nicolas Lares, founder and CEO of Insur3Tech, to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing real estate investors today: skyrocketing insurance costs. Nicolas shares how his experience building innovative insurance solutions for Amazon's logistics network led him to create a group captive insurance model that gives real estate investors—from single-family landlords to large multifamily operators—more control over one of their fastest-growing expenses. They discuss why insurance premiums continue to rise, how captive insurance works, and why this alternative model can reduce costs, improve coverage, and even generate profit distributions for policyholders. If you're looking for practical ways to protect your portfolio and improve cash flow, this episode offers a fresh perspective on an often-overlooked wealth-building strategy.Key TakeawaysTraditional Insurance Is Becoming a Major Threat to Cash FlowRising premiums, reduced coverage, and increasing claims costs are making insurance one of the biggest challenges for real estate investors today.Captive Insurance Gives Investors More ControlBy joining a group captive, investors become part owners of the insurance company, allowing them to potentially lower costs while sharing in the company's profits.Smaller Investors Can Now Access a Strategy Once Reserved for InstitutionsGroup captives make it possible for investors with just a few rental properties to benefit from a model that was traditionally only available to large portfolio owners.Lower Claims Lead to Lower Long-Term CostsCaptive insurance aligns incentives by rewarding responsible owners who actively manage risk instead of encouraging unnecessary claims.Strong Underwriting Protects the Entire GroupCareful member selection, property inspections, and ongoing risk management help create a healthier insurance pool and more predictable results.Creative Solutions Can Strengthen Your Investing BusinessExploring alternatives like captive insurance can help investors protect NOI, improve long-term profitability, and build more resilient real estate portfolios.Connect with our Deal Maker PartnersCheck out all Partners hereAttorney - Swafford Law LLC Mentor - Deal Maker MentoringResourcesConnect with Michael BlankTheFreedomPodcast.com Join the Deal Maker MastermindExplore Michael's Mentoring ProgramReview the Podcast on Apple PodcastsGet the Syndicated Deal AnalyzerGet the Book, Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing by Michael Blank For full episode show notes visit: https://themichaelblank.com/podcasts/session530/

Jared Sanders https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredtsanders/ joins Mike Brewer https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebrewer/ to explore managed Wi-Fi being leveraged as a powerful intelligence platform to enhance resident retention, operational efficiency, and asset value in multifamily properties. It's an interesting evolution of managed WiFi: moving beyond simply providing internet access to becoming a source of operational intelligence.Companies like CBX Connect are helping bring this concept to multifamily by turning existing WiFi infrastructure into actionable insights that can help operators improve resident satisfaction, make smarter capital decisions, and uncover opportunities to drive NOI.In this episode:- Managed Wi-Fi as an under-leveraged asset- Behavioral data and resident insights- Operational efficiency through real-time analytics- Data-driven property development and leasing- Privacy and anonymization in behavioral data- Market-specific Wi-Fi usage patterns- Future vision of a behavioral intelligence platformChapters00:00 Introduction and Context Setting03:03 The Under-Leveraged Asset of Managed Wi-Fi06:16 Operational Intelligence in Property Management08:56 Data Insights from Q1 Analysis12:02 Impact on Development and Leasing Strategies15:08 The Role of Privacy in Data Management17:52 Vision for the Future of CBX20:59 The Importance of Personalization in Marketing24:06 Conclusion and Call to ActionLearn more about CBX Connect: https://www.cbxconnect.com/

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In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Charles Carillo interviews Dan Rivers, founder of Synergy Stays, a short-term rental revenue management company helping investors and property managers maximize profitability. Dan shares how short-term rental investing has changed, why average Airbnb listings are struggling, and what today's successful STR operators are doing differently. He explains why short-term rentals should be treated as a real hospitality business, not just a real estate investment, and how better pricing, listing optimization, guest experience, amenities, and marketing can help owners increase bookings and revenue. Charles and Dan discuss Airbnb and Vrbo search rankings, revenue management, professional photography, listing titles, amenity optimization, guest avatars, cancellation policies, minimum-night stays, AI tools, five-star reviews, and how multifamily owners may be able to use short-term rentals to increase NOI. Learn More About Dan Here: SynergyStays - www.synergystayslocal.com 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/

Iniziamo il pomeriggio dai motori: prima Giorgio Terruzzi ci racconta cosa è successo nella gara di Formula 1 in Austria, poi insieme a Carlo Pernat analizziamo la corsa di MotoGP ad Assen vinta da Ogura.A seguire ampia parentesi sui Mondiali americani: vincono nella notte Inghilterra e Argentina, superano il turno, tra le altre, anche Croazia e Portogallo. Stasera al via i sedicesimi con Sudafrica-Canada. Noi ne parliamo con Fabio Bazzani di Dazn. Parliamo ancora di Mondiali con Gianni De Biasi per capire quali siano le sue favorite per la vittoria finale.Poi, insieme a Niccolò Ceccarini, entriamo nel cuore di un calciomercato che questa settimana ci ha regalato già diversi affari: Palestra al Chelsea, Nico Paz al Como, Goncalo Ramos al Milan.A seguire un’intervista a Luca Dotto per celebrare la sua carriera nel momento dell’addio al nuoto.In coda andiamo a Londra da Lorenzo Ercoli per farci spiegare che clima si respira a poche ore dall’inizio di Wimbledon. Sinner in campo domani alle 14,30.

What does it take for a minority community in the West to live with dignity?In this episode of Focal Point, Imam Tom Facchine examines the Nation of Islam within the broader history of state surveillance and the struggle for communal self-determination in America.The episode does not present the NOI as a model of orthodox Islam. Instead, it distinguishes its theological errors from the serious historical questions it raised: how communities build institutions, resist criminalization, protect dignity, and construct power on their own terms.

Dalla terra che trema in Giappone e Venezuela a un Medio Oriente che continua a vivere su un equilibrio sempre più fragile. Mentre Caracas scava tra le macerie e il Giappone si prepara a nuove scosse, a Gaza si continua a morire nonostante il cessate il fuoco e in Libano Israele ribadisce che non intende ritirarsi dal sud.Parliamo anche del nuovo equilibrio tra Stati Uniti e Iran, delle tensioni dentro la NATO, della repressione in Russia, dei processi contro gli uomini del regime di Assad in Siria, della nuova sinistra che cambia gli equilibri politici a New York e delle altre notizie dal mondo che meritano di essere raccontate.Il mondo non smette di muoversi. A volte lo fa sotto i nostri piedi, altre nelle stanze del potere. Noi continuiamo a seguirlo.

Tony Castronovo is a Simple CFO fractional CFO who has worked with nearly 50 clients across real estate investing and small business ownership. In this second appearance on the show, Tony joins host Christina Gutierrez to walk through a string of five-star client reviews and unpack the real stories behind them — the financial messes, the predatory debt, the overleveraged portfolios, and the moments when a third-party lens changed everything for a business owner.This episode is a case study deep dive. From a three-pronged real estate and hard money operation that needed entity restructuring to a fiber construction company bleeding $7,000 a week to MCA lenders to a multifamily investor with a highly leveraged portfolio that needed property-by-property triage, Tony breaks down exactly how Simple CFO approaches each situation, why the CFO relationship only works when clients show up ready to collaborate, and what separates a bookkeeper from a financial partner who actually moves your business forward.Timeline Highlights[0:23] Tony Castronovo returns for his second episode — Christina introduces the format: unpacking real client reviews and the stories behind them[2:13] Tony's philosophy on celebrating wins, big and small, and why good news is worth sharing[3:34] Client one: Mike and Bill — a three-pronged business (traditional rentals, storage facilities, and hard money lending) all running through one entity when they arrived[5:26] The core pain when they came in: no cash flow clarity, no visibility into which business was making money and why[6:11] How Simple CFO handled pass-through revenue differently across three business models, and why the hard money business requires a completely different financial lens than storage or rentals[7:35] Entity restructuring with a CPA partner: separating the businesses for tax advantages, asset protection, and anonymity[8:01] Getting strategic once the basics are in place: the infinite banking play Tony introduced to help Mike and Bill finance storage unit purchases from their own policy instead of a lender[9:35] Why Simple CFO always starts with an expense analysis — and why every cut has to have an action attached to it, not just a number on a spreadsheet[11:11] The gym analogy: why Profit First implementation feels uncomfortable at first, gets routine, and then needs to be deliberately scaled up — just like adding weight once the reps get easy[13:52] Client two: Harley and Alex — came in effectively in crisis mode, overwhelmed by high-interest debt from predatory MCA lenders[15:30] The fiber construction business model: laying lines for carriers, owning and leasing equipment, and multiple revenue streams — plus multiple ways to spend money[17:07] How Simple CFO brought in a specialist with templated MCA negotiation scripts, saving Harley and Alex $7,000 per week in interest — roughly $30,000 a month[18:43] The snowball effect in reverse: freeing up capital, auditing the equipment inventory for bad debt, and building a path toward traditional financing[21:55] Deep dive on Alex's wife Claudia's equipment leasing business: reverse engineering the margins to find the keep number and identify exactly where gross profit was leaking[24:33] The Simple CFO network advantage: how Tony made a connection between a traditional flipper transitioning into cloudy title deals and an existing client already operating in that space[27:14] Business credit profiles: why most owners know their personal credit score but have no idea what their business credit profile looks like — and why it matters for accessing cheaper debt[28:49] Client three: Brett Long — London Living, a multifamily operator with a highly leveraged portfolio who came in recognizing that hope is not a strategy[30:52] Going property by property: analyzing gross potential rent, expense base, NOI, and debt service to identify dogs that need to be pruned from the portfolio[34:25] A live example from a flipping client the day before: stacking properties side by side to find the gross margin spread, identify holding cost problems, and fix the underwriting going forward[37:01] Why bookkeeping is the foundation of all of this — and the key difference between a bookkeeper recording transactions and a CFO using those records to make strategic decisions[39:27] Tony on what drives him: taking the financial stress off business owners so they can focus on the business they actually wanted to build[41:13] Christina's closing pitch: what to do if you hear these stories and recognize yourself in any of themKey TakeawaysClarity before implementation. Most clients arrive feeling like they're making money but not seeing it in their bank accounts. Simple CFO always starts with financial clarity — knowing the numbers — before designing any Profit First structure. You can't set allocations if you don't know what you're actually spending.Expense analysis is not academic. Every line item reduction needs a real action attached to it, and a CFO's job is to hold clients accountable to those actions between meetings. The results come from follow-through, not from a clean spreadsheet.A CFO relationship is a collaboration, not a fix-it service. Clients who come in wanting to be fixed don't get the same results as clients who come in ready to take action. The best outcomes happen when both sides hold each other accountable and trust flows in both directions.When predatory debt is bleeding the business, fix that first. Implementing Profit First while MCA lenders are taking weekly draws is adding structure to a system that can't sustain it. Tony's sequencing — stop the bleed, then build the foundation — is a deliberate order of operations, not a delay.The biggest portfolio is not the best portfolio. The most profitable portfolio is. Tony walks multifamily clients through a property-by-property NOI and debt service analysis to find underperformers that need to be pruned. Holding a cash-sucking asset because you're emotionally attached to it is a decision a third-party lens can fix.Your business credit profile matters more than you think. Most owners know their personal FICO score and nothing about their business credit profile. Improving that profile is what unlocks access to traditional, cheaper financing — and it often only takes a specialist and a plan to get started.Hope is not a strategy, and data is. Whether it's running a postmortem on every flip to analyze gross margins by property or building an underwriting template that tells you the max acquisition price before you ever talk to a seller, the CFO role is to replace optimism with actual numbers.Links & ResourcesSimple CFO (discovery call and reviews) — https://www.simplecfo.comProfit First for Real Estate Investors (free copy) — https://www.profitrei.comClosingIf any of the stories in this episode sounded familiar — the single-entity tangle, the MCA spiral, the overleveraged portfolio, the bank account that doesn't match what you think you're making — that's exactly who Simple CFO was built for. Tony and the rest of the CFO team run the same process, the same roadmap, and the same accountability system with every client. To read the reviews yourself or book a free financial discovery call, visit profitrei.com.

A $30,000 insurance issue almost turned into a $500,000 hit to a multifamily deal. That experience pushed Guffy Wright to rethink how insurance should work for real estate investors. Instead of treating insurance like a boring expense, he helps operators use it to protect NOI, improve asset value, and avoid costly lender mistakes. In this conversation, Guffy shares how his lender waiver process helps owners negotiate unnecessary insurance requirements out of their loan terms. He also explains why many multifamily operators are overpaying for coverage simply because they use generalist brokers or renew policies at different times throughout the year. You will also hear why property insurance rates are finally starting to soften in 2026 and how larger operators are using landlord liability programs to lower costs and create additional revenue. Key Topics and Takeaways How insurance savings directly affect property value Why lender insurance requirements often create unnecessary costs The lender waiver process explained Why all insurance policies should renew on the same date The risk of working with generalist insurance brokers Why property insurance rates are dropping in 2026 How landlord liability programs can reduce claims costs Guest Information Guffy Wright specializes in insurance strategy for multifamily real estate operators with large portfolios and growth plans. Connect with Guffy Wright on LinkedIn Call to Action Reach out to Guffy Wright on LinkedIn and send him your renewal date so he can contact you at the right time before your next insurance renewal.

In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with Dwight Dunton, founder of Bonaventure and a multifamily veteran with more than 25 years of experience managing nearly $3 billion in assets. From buying his first 378-unit apartment complex at age 25 to navigating the Great Financial Crisis, COVID, and today's interest rate environment, Dwight shares the strategies that have helped him not only survive market downturns but thrive through them. The conversation explores why supply—not interest rates—is the biggest factor driving multifamily performance, how to structure debt and equity to withstand market volatility, and why “boring” markets often deliver the best long-term results. Dwight also breaks down creative tax strategies, including the lesser-known 721 exchange, and explains why preserving capital is the foundation of achieving financial freedom.Key TakeawaysFocus on Protecting Downside Risk First Long-term success in real estate isn't about maximizing returns—it's about avoiding catastrophic losses and staying in the game through every market cycle.Supply Matters More Than Interest Rates While rising rates grab headlines, oversupply is often the real driver of declining rents and compressed NOI in multifamily markets.Match Your Debt Strategy to Your Business Plan Aligning asset type, financing structure, investor expectations, and hold periods reduces risk and creates more resilient investments."Boring" Markets Often Produce Better Returns Markets with limited new supply and steady demand can outperform high-growth markets that attract excessive development.Value-Add Creates Growth You Can Control Investing in properties where you can improve operations and increase cash flow provides more stability than relying solely on market appreciation.Tax Strategy Can Significantly Increase Wealth Creation Tools like 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), and 721 exchanges can help investors defer taxes, diversify holdings, and transition from active ownership to passive investing.Connect with MichaelFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokResourcesTheFreedomPodcast.com Access the #1 FREE Apartment Investing Course (Apartments 101)Schedule a Free Strategy Session with Michael's Team of AdvisorsExplore Michael's Mentoring ProgramJoin the Nighthawk Equity Investor ClubReview the Podcast on Apple PodcastsSyndicated Deal AnalyzerGet the Book, Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing by Michael BlankFor full episode show notes visit: https://themichaelblank.com/podcasts/session529/

What makes a multifamily property truly profitable in the Montreal real estate market? In this episode, we explore the key financial metrics and strategies that investors, and property owners use to evaluate apartment buildings and maximize returns.We discuss how to analyze rental income, operating expenses, net operating income (NOI), capitalization rates (cap rates), cash flow, financing considerations. Whether you're considering your first apartment building investment or looking to grow your real estate portfolio, this conversation provides practical insights into assessing profitability and making informed investment decisions.Christian PomerleauMortgage division | Principal PartnerMortgage Brokerpmml.caMy Men Richard/Richard Lesperance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠richard.lesperance@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linkedin.com/in/richardlesperance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@mymenrichard

Linus pronto a partire per Riccione, ce la farà? Abbiamo visto il film Michael e vi diciamo se ci è piaciuto. Guido Meda sul moto Gp in Repubblica Ceca. Viola Marconi ci consiglia 3 libri: Tormenta di Russell Banks, Atto di Famiglia di Alessandra Carati e Noi bei pezzi di carne di Colwill Brown.

Key TakeawaysThe biggest value-add opportunity in self-storage isn't always raising rents—it's adding units. Expanding a facility can create significantly more value than operational improvements alone.Look for excess land when buying self-storage. Vacant land, truck parking, RV storage, or underutilized areas can often be converted into additional storage units.Modular storage containers allow you to expand in phases. Instead of investing heavily upfront, operators can add units as demand grows, reducing risk and vacancy.Simple site designs often outperform maximized layouts. Customer experience, ease of access, safety, and traffic flow can be more valuable than squeezing in a few extra units.Small business customers are often the best tenants. Contractors, HVAC companies, home stagers, and other service businesses tend to stay longer and expand into additional units over time.Unit mix matters. Offering a combination of different sizes can help attract a broader customer base and maximize occupancy.Appearance affects leasing. New, well-maintained units create a better customer experience and can command stronger demand than older, worn containers.Run the numbers before expanding. In Tyler's example, a relatively small capital investment in additional units had the potential to create hundreds of thousands of dollars in additional property value.Think beyond cash flow. Every dollar of NOI created through expansion can dramatically increase a property's value through cap rate compression and future refinancing opportunities.The best self-storage deals often have hidden expansion potential. What looks like excess parking, RV storage, or unused land today may become the highest-return portion of the investment tomorrow

În episodul acesta din Thinking Made Visible am invitat-o din nou pe Ioana Moga ca să vorbim despre Cum folosești Coloanele Destinului în Business și despre felul în care un instrument de autocunoaștere poate deveni, în anumite momente, un sprijin foarte concret în deciziile pe care le iei ca antreprenor, profesionist sau om aflat într-o perioadă de schimbare.“Coloanele Destinului” - instrumentul chinezesc care aduce claritate ce te surprinde, mai ales când îl folosești ca să iei decizii pentru cariera, activitatea sau afacerea ta, nu este ceva nou. Ioana îl folosește și aplică deja de peste 10 ani, la noi în țară, cu Antreprenori și afaceri de aici. Ce simt că e un pic mai “nou” este deschiderea antreprenorilor spre a accepta impactul pe care îl au ei în succesul afacerii. Nu mă refer la CE FACE un Antreprenor în sau pentru afacerea sa. Mă refer la CINE și CUM ESTE Antreprenorul, din punct de vedere energetic. Asta e ceea ce vede Ioana când folosește Coloanele Destinului ca să înțeleagă ce creează blocaje în afacerile clienților săi. Dacă-i dai câteva informații despre tine în două ore îți trasează o hartă atât de amplă că te sperii de câte detalii știe, fără să te fi cunoscut personal. Crede-mă, am testat acum cinci ani! :) Iar când ia ceea ce vede în harta ta și conectează de activitatea ta, de produsele și serviciile tale, de prețurile pe care le practici azi, de sistemele pe care le folosești ca să vinzi… primești sugestii clare pe care nu-ți rămâne decât să le implementezi și să observi: Cum se simte în tine, ca om, să lucrezi după aceste principii; Ce rezultate apar în afacerea ta, când lucrezi după recomandările Coloanelor; Cum se schimbă felul în care iei decizii - în business, și-n viața ta personală, când ai informațiile din Coloane la îndemână; E o conversație care a curs, între două femei care lucrează zi de zi cu afaceri mici și medii care își caută claritatea și soluțiile constant. Și ne-am decis să o facem acum TOCMAI pentru că atât de mulți dintre clienții noștri trec prin incertitudine, rescriere de planuri, strategii, și poate chiar procese de reinventare. Am vorbit despre: Antreprenorii care simt că „nimic nu mai merge ca înainte”, Oamenii care spun că piața nu mai cumpără, Oamenii care au prea multe idei și nu mai știu ce să aleagă, Oboseala care apare atunci când încerci să construiești un business într-o direcție care nu mai este suficient de aliniată cu tine.Fă-ți timp azi să dai play episodului! Tare cred că o să-ți placă, mai ales dacă ești Antreprenorul care face de toate, multe și în perioada asta epuizarea mentală te cam chinuie. Ascultă cu răbdare. Și cu mintea deschisă. :)Audiție plăcută!P.S. Îți las aici și link-ul promis către workshop.Cum găsești claritate în perioade de incertitudine (00:00)Cine este Ioana Moga și cum lucrează cu antreprenoarele (04:12)Cele 3 blocaje care apar cel mai des în business (08:15)De ce atât de multe antreprenoare se simt blocate în această perioadă (12:40)„Nimic nu mai merge ca înainte” – cum privești schimbarea diferit (17:05)Pericolul de a copia ce fac ceilalți antreprenori (22:10)„Lumea nu mai cumpără” – adevăr sau credință limitativă? (26:45)Cum îți găsești unicitatea într-o piață aglomerată (31:20)Sunt copleșită și nu știu pe ce să pun mâna – ce fac? (35:55)Cum alegi ce să păstrezi și la ce să renunți în business (41:30)Știu ce am de făcut, dar nu mai am energie să fac (46:10)Cum te ajută Coloanele Destinului să prioritizezi și să monetizezi (51:15)De ce oamenii nu mai au încredere în specialiști și mentori (56:40)Cum alegi ghidul potrivit pentru etapa în care te afli (01:00:40)Concluzii și invitație finală (01:03:00)

Nella nuova puntata di Mentalità, il podcast condotto da Gabriele Colombo che parla di tutto quello che è il lato mentale della pallacanestro, come funziona e come va interpretato. Oggi prendiamo spunto dalla finale in Grecia tra Panathinaikos e Olympiacos che ha ricoperto di polemiche quasi due settimane di basket. Continue lamentele, continue accuse, continue polemiche a tal punto che il basket è passato in secondo piano. Noi andiamo ad analizzarlo dal punto di vista mentale capendo quanto inutile sia e quante energie mentali faccia sprecare. Ma anche voi quante volte avete dato la colpa all'arbitro?Mentalità è anche un'app, creata proprio da Gabriele per aiutare chiunqua voglia essere seguito, inziare un percorso o anche solo provare a capire qualcosa di più dell'aspetto mentale applicato allo sport e al basket. Chi volesse provarla può andare su: gabrielecolombo.coach e con il codice BACKDOOR, chi scarica l'app e lo inserisce ha un mese gratis di pacchetto Mentorship e il 40% di sconto sul rinnovo del mese successivo. Un ottimo modo per capire meglio il mondo dello sport e capirsi meglio per avere migliori performance, nell'attività sportiva e nella vita.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/backdoor-podcast--4175169/support.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - Week 24   #NightOfImpact was 15 Days ago! Photos: https://jeaniehorton.pixieset.com/curesyngap1nightofimpact2026/ Impact: $800k+, of which $300 was our match.  Industry: Multiple Academics & Clinicians: Stanford, Berkeley & UCSF.  Cross-pollination is always good. Speakers: Ash, John, Kathryn, Helen Willsey & Me.  Only got a video of John, which was a mistake. If you took one, please share.  Here is John: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/graglia_still-reflecting-on-our-inaugural-cure-syngap1-ugcPost-7467439971294048256-cUf9/    Dr. Willsey Rocks. Willsey Press Release https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1130924 (both were at NoI). A few other points on HRW, as we call her.  Simons: https://curesyngap1.org/blog/future-research-for-syngap1-how-helen-willsey-broke-new-ground-frogs-in-hand/ Willsey in Neuron 2021: https://www.cell.com/neuron/pdf/S0896-6273(21)00002-7.pdf (Frogs) Birtele in Nature Neuroscience 2023: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-023-01477-3 (Confirms) McCluskey in Nature Communications 2025: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-57342-3 (GI) Kostyanovskaya in BioRxiv 2025: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39677731 (cilium)   5TH SCRAMBLE FOR SYNGAP, SC – 114 days Classic case of a small event becoming an institution! cureSYNGAP1.org/Scramble26   CURE SYNGAP1 CONFERENCE - 175 days cureSYNGAP1.org/Pre    USA: use your ICD-10, F78.A1: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/epi.70142   PUBMED Pubmed 2026 is at 35. +11 vs the week. (61 last year was +9) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=syngap1&filter=years.2026-2026&sort=date   SOCIAL MATTERS 5,045 LinkedIn.  https://www.linkedin.com/company/curesyngap1 1.58k YouTube.  https://www.youtube.com/@CureSYNGAP1 11.1k Twitter https://twitter.com/cureSYNGAP1 45k Insta https://www.instagram.com/curesyngap1   $CAMP closed at $4.34 today. https://www.google.com/finance/beta/quote/CAMP:NASDAQ   Like and subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen. https://curesyngap1.org/podcasts/syngap10 Episode 209 of #Syngap10 #SYNGAP1 #CureSYNGAP1 #Podcast #PatientAdvocacy

Gal Shmukler moved from Tel Aviv to Austin, Texas with his back against the wall, working as a personal trainer. Fast forward five years, and he has evolved from grinding out cold calls to owning a staggering 1,000 rental units! In this episode, Brent Daniels and Gal break down his incredible journey from landing his first $20,000 assignment fee to acquiring massive 90+ unit apartment complexes. Discover how Gal utilized the BRRR method to build his initial portfolio, the secret to raising over $20 million from an overseas fund, and why mastering single-family wholesaling is the ultimate foundation for dominating commercial real estate. If you want to know how to scale from your first deal to a multi-million dollar empire, this episode is a must-listen. Be a part of the TTP training program now.---------Show notes:(0:00) Beginning of today's episode(0:46) Introducing Gal Shmukler, from personal trainer to owning 1,000 rental units in five years(2:31) Moving from Israel to Texas and doing his first deal in Jacksonville, Florida(5:13) Transitioning from 70 wholesale deals to building a portfolio using the BRRR strategy(6:55) Breaking down a 64-unit multifamily deal bought for $2.7M and sold for $4.75M(10:10) How Gal used his wholesaling cash flow to fund and hold his early rental properties(13:51) How the foundational skills of cold calling transferred to taking down massive multifamily deals(15:24) Leveraging his success to teach real estate in Israel and raising $20 million from a fund(22:06) Breaking down a probate relationship that netted an easy $200,000 profit(25:26) Acquiring a 96-unit foreclosure deal at auction for $1.6M with a $10M+ ARV(27:11) Improving the NOI on a 93-unit property to refinance it at an $8M valuation(32:12) The secret to scaling, by partnering with people who have completely different skill sets(33:15) Why starting with single-family wholesaling is the best foundation for commercial real estate----------Resources:The ONE Thing by Gary KellerBiggerPocketsPropStreamBatch LeadsGrant CardoneInstagram: @galshmuklerInstagram: @realbrentdanielsTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community  are endless, what are you waiting for?

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews apartment syndicator Shane Thomas, who shares his acquisition of the 290-Unit Avaya Steeplechase in Houston, Texas. He talks about getting this property through a cash-in refinance in 2021, when the interest rates were at an all-time low. Shane looks back on how he utilized a value-add business plan backed by a floating-rate bridge loan to renovate units and increase NOI. He also explains the consequences of not convincing every investor to contribute to the capital, as well as the right way to communicate with them about your real estate strategies.

Asher Motew and Quinn Keenan of Essex Capital Markets break down keys to their early career success in the Chicago Commercial Lending Market! Asher and Keenan start by explaining their background coming from real estate families and how they've been able to pave their own path in commercial lending. They share their service offerings including creative solutions they bring that traditional lenders may not have. The duo talks about some successful deals and how those were put together while also explaining why their partnership has worked so well. They get tactical on underwriting expenses and NOI on deals to achieve desired lending outcomes. Through the show, Asher and Quinn showcase that being hungry and grinding has been the key to tremendous growth early on in their careers. If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guests: Asher Motew and Quinn Keenan, Essex Capital Markets Link: Essex Capital Market's Instagram (@EssexCapitalMarkets) Link: Matt Feo (Essex Realty Group) Link: Asher Motew's Instagram (@AMo2.Cre) Link: Asher Motew's LinkedIn Link: Quinn Keenan's LinkedIn Guest Questions:  02:59 Housing Provider Tip - Understand and leverage cost segregation studies.  04:44 Intro to our guests, Asher Motew and Quinn Keenan! 13:20 Jumping into commercial mortgage brokerage. 21:20 The value offered by commercial debt brokers. 31:04 Breaking down a successful deal! 39:56 Asher and Quinn's complimentary partnership! 46:09 Biggest financing hurdles on deals! 50:54 Essex Capital Markets' role in the lending process. 61:10 Tactical tips on underwriting expenses and income. 66:36 What's next for Asher and Quinn. 69:18 What is your competitive advantage? 69:35 One piece of advice for new investors. 69:43 What do you do for fun? 69:52 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  70:04 Local Network Recommendation?  71:27 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

În întâlnirea online “Q&A cu Mădălina” ce are loc periodic pentru oamenii din lista mea de Contacte au rămas multe întrebări nerăspunse. Iar la final de webinar am promis celor prezenți că voi lua întrebările respective și fac un episod #ThinkingMadeVisible cu răspunsurile mele. Acesta-i episodul, 173. Și e disponibil în Youtube, Spotify și Apple Podcast. Unde vrei tu și unde e comod pentru tine să-l asculți. Am răspuns ad-hoc, fără script și pregătire în avans la douăsprezece întrebări venite de la Antreprenori, Marketeri, Specialiști diverși.Am împărtășit din ce știu, experiența mea și lecțiile pe care le-am integrat până acum despre: Strategia de Marketing și ce o face să fie, de fapt, folosibilă (nu știu dacă există acest cuvânt); Cum începi, când pare că începi Marketingul de la zero; Ce greșeli văd că fac oamenii când gândesc și implementează Campanii de Marketing; Care-i mentalitatea antreprenorului care face lucrurile ca la carte, când e vorba de Marketing și dezvoltare de Business; Ce lipsește, când faci multe și totuși nu se vede creșterea; Care-i treaba cu Avatarul de Client Ideal și de ce, după șapte ani de când am lansat primul eBook despre acest concept, pare că-i mai actual ca oricând. Și alte idei, împletite cu glume, exemple și niște zâmbete. Musai vreau să zic asta: ce am împărtășit aici, în episodul 173, NU este adevăr absolut. Nu e bătut în cuie. Nu e testat pe TOATE afacerile din țara asta. Nu e o promisiune că dacă faci cum zic eu te îmbogățești peste noapte. Nu e extraordinar. Este real.

Amanda Cruise talks to Brent Neely as he shares the details behind his strategic acquisitions of office properties leased to state agencies and the federal government, including how he secured seller financing with zero personal guarantees, low interest rates, and long-term fixed terms during a volatile market. You'll discover how Brent identified these unique opportunities, managed risks during the COVID pandemic, and significantly increased NOI through lease renewals and strategic repositioning all while maintaining near-absent vacancy risk in small markets. Brent Neely Current role: Founder and Principle of Neely Property Investments Based in: Enterprise, Oregon Where to find them: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-neely/ https://dealdebrief.com Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit https://malabarhillcapital.com/ for more info. Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Made in the USA Investing? In this video, Darin R. Garman explains why serious investors may want to look past hype-driven opportunities and focus on real U.S. assets, tenant demand, cash flow, and conservative multifamily fundamentals. You'll learn: 00:00 Why Made in USA Investing Matters 00:45 What Made in USA Investing Means 02:20 Why Investors Chase the Wrong Things 04:10 The Case for U.S. Multifamily 06:30 Why the Heartland Still Matters 09:00 Cash Flow, NOI, and Tenant Demand 11:40 The Risks Investors Must Underwrite 14:20 Who This Strategy Is For 16:30 Final Thoughts and Next Steps This is not financial advice; do your own due diligence. Subscribe for no-BS multifamily investing. Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedaringarman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedaringarman Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedaringarman

No matter how much you underwrite, budget, plan, and strategize, nothing ever goes exactly to plan. On our biggest mobile home park investment yet (700+ lots), we thought we had accounted for every obstacle that could have been thrown our way—boy, were we wrong. But with the right team, tactics, and pivots, we turned what many would have given up on into a property with close to $3M in annual NOI—and even more room to grow. Welcome back to another case study episode, where I'm sharing real deals we've taken down at Sunrise Capital Investors, giving you an under-the-hood look at what went wrong, what went right, the real returns, and the money we spent.  This time, we're in Fort Wayne, Indiana, taking a look at Ridgebrook Hills mobile home park, a community of over 700 lots, hundreds of residents, and huge infrastructure. What was supposed to be a homerun from the start turned into a steady stream of challenges for multiple years, but ended up being a rock-solid property we're proud to own with huge upside.  I'm sharing all the challenges, budgets, and real return numbers in this episode so you can dodge some of the headwinds we hit along the journey.  Insights from today's episode: How we landed a massive mobile home park by being disciplined when others were on buying sprees The real NOI numbers from this hugely improved mobile home park investment  The upside and value-add potential you can unlock with mismanaged mobile home parks  The staffing disaster that almost brought this deal to a halt (on day three!) An expense many investors overlook (we did!) that can cost you six-figures per year  The one thing that saved this deal (every investor or investment team needs this) — Full Ridgebrook Hills MHP Case Study  Real Deals: A $10M Win by Taking on This “Complex” Parking Garage Deal | Ep. 985 Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cash Flow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high-net-worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team.  Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com.  Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.

In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo welcomes back Dan Wentzel with a major announcement: after months of grinding through deals, cold calls, and follow-ups, Dan is officially under contract on a $2.625 million self-storage facility that has 234 units and 28,000 square feet in a growing market with strong demographics.   What makes this milestone so powerful isn't just the deal itself — it's the journey that led to it. Dan cold called this owner four years ago, followed up for over a year, sent somewhere between six and twelve offers, and refused to quit even when the seller went to a broker and the deal almost died twice. This is a masterclass in what persistence actually looks like in the real world of self-storage investing.   The conversation dives deep into how a single phone call to a local bank, uncovering better lending terms than anything previously available, completely changed what Dan could offer and finally got the deal done. It's a reminder that creative problem-solving and consistent action can unlock opportunities that feel out of reach.   Alex and Dan also work through the deal's financials in real time, breaking down back-of-napkin underwriting: starting with $275,000 in current revenue, applying a 35% expense ratio to arrive at a $178,750 NOI, and exploring what a conservative 20% rent increase could do (pushing projected NOI to over $217,000). With rates sitting 30–40% below market and only two competitors in the area (one of which appears to be at capacity), the upside is real. The episode closes with a cliffhanger. The numbers are promising, but the next episode will tackle how to structure the capital stack: debt vs. equity, investor returns, and whether this deal can fully support itself.   This is one of the most honest and instructive episodes in the series, proof that the deal of your life can be the one you almost walked away from. ⸻ You'll Learn How To: Push through analysis paralysis and doubt by staying in motion even when results aren't showing yet  Follow up with sellers over months and years without burning the relationship  Use simple back-of-napkin math to quickly evaluate any self-storage deal  Apply an expense ratio to calculate NOI and interpret cap rates in context • Identify value-add opportunities from below-market rents and unsophisticated operations  Use bank financing creatively to increase your offer and structure a better deal  Recognize what makes a market worth pursuing: population growth, median income, and limited competition  Build a simple, sustainable follow-up system that doesn't require an expensive CRM ⸻ What You'll Learn in This Episode: [0:00] Dan announces he's under contract on a $2.625 million storage facility [1:00] Alex reflects on Dan's journey — from stuck and overwhelmed to under contract [3:16] What the mindset shift actually looked like: keeping your head down and taking the next step [4:08] Was quitting ever a real thought? Dan's honest answer [5:38] Why Alex's mentor told him to "love the journey" — and what that actually means [6:35] The confidence that comes from persisting when others would have quit [7:40] Deal overview: how did Dan even find this opportunity? [8:43] Cold called the owner four years ago — couldn't get through [9:12] A VA finally made contact: seller wanted $3 million — the follow-up began [10:03] How finding better bank financing changed everything and unlocked the deal [10:41] The numbers: 28,000 sq ft, 234 units, plus 24 containers with upside potential [11:32] How many offers did Dan send this seller? "Somewhere between six and twelve" [12:07] Why seller financing was difficult: the seller wanted 40% down [13:03] What made this deal worth the persistence: unsophisticated owner, strong market [13:28] No Google Maps presence, no online rentals, no rate management — maximum upside [14:22] Dan's follow-up system: a Google spreadsheet and phone reminders [15:14] Why the best CRM is the one you actually use [15:55] Market demographics: 3% annual population growth, $90K median household income [16:22] Seller's motivation: retirement [17:06] Purchase price per square foot: $94 — high, but not the full picture [17:31] Current annual revenue: $275,000 at 95% occupancy [18:01] Walking through back-of-napkin math with Dan live on the show [19:47] NOI calculation: $275K × 65% = $178,750 — what that means as a 7 cap [21:07] Why cap rates alone don't tell the full story [22:22] How much can revenue grow? Rates are 30–40% below market [23:48] Analyzing worst case, likely, and best case revenue scenarios [25:11] Only two competitors — one appears to be at full capacity [26:40] How to review the P&L month by month to project ramp-up revenue [27:17] Conservative scenario: 20% rate increase = $60K in additional top-line revenue [27:41] New projected NOI: $217,750 — now buying at an 8 cap [28:29] What comes next: layering debt and equity onto the deal [30:29] The cliffhanger: tune in to the next episode for full capital stack breakdown ⸻ Who This Episode Is For: Investors who have been grinding without results and are questioning whether to keep going  Anyone trying to source their first off-market self-storage deal through cold calling  Listeners who want to understand how to underwrite a deal from scratch  Entrepreneurs learning how to structure persistent, respectful follow-up with sellers  Investors exploring how bank financing can improve deal terms  Anyone building a value-add self-storage investment thesis  People who need a reminder that the breakthrough is usually just on the other side of the next rep ⸻ Why You Should Listen: Most people give up long before the deal gets done.   Dan Wentzel cold called this seller four years ago, got nowhere, followed up for over a year, sent over half a dozen offers, watched it almost go to other buyers twice — and then found one bank with better terms that changed everything.   This episode is a real-time case study in what persistence, creative financing, and consistent action actually look like in the self-storage business. If you've been putting in the work and not yet seeing the results, this conversation will remind you why you can't afford to stop now. ⸻ Follow Alex Pardo here: Website: https://alexpardo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpardo25 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexPardo Storage Wins Website: https://storagewins.com/ ⸻ Have conversations with at least three storage owners, brokers, private lenders, or equity partners inside the Storage Wins Facebook Group. Join for free here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/322064908446514/

The predictions that looked a lot more like reality on the show floor.Everyone arrives at ICSC with predictions. The real question is which ones survive contact with 25,000 people on the show floor.Chris Ressa and CBRE's Karly Iacono weren't just attending ICSC Las Vegas. They were in the middle of it. Between meetings, deal discussions, and serving as panelists at the inaugural ICSC+PROPTech event, they had a front-row seat to the conversations shaping retail real estate in 2026.One of the biggest takeaways? The relationship between cap rates and interest rates is no longer as straightforward as many expected. Despite elevated borrowing costs, strong demand for retail assets continues to support pricing. With more capital chasing a limited supply of quality opportunities, retail fundamentals are increasingly driving investment decisions.That reality reinforces another trend both hosts have been watching closely: the rise of the operator. Rather than relying on financial engineering, investors are focused on creating value through leasing, rent growth, and hands-on asset management. In today's market, execution matters.The conversation also turns to AI, which surfaced in meeting after meeting throughout the week. Surprisingly, the most interesting discussions weren't about corporate technology initiatives. They were about how people are using AI in their daily lives to improve productivity, make better decisions, and create more balance between work and life.Karly also highlights the growing influence of healthcare tenants in retail real estate, comparing today's medical and wellness concepts to the rapid expansion of quick-service restaurants a decade ago. Above all, ICSC 2026 underscored the enduring value of being together in person. With more than 25,000 attendees, packed events, and nonstop networking, the energy was impossible to ignore. In an increasingly digital world, the appetite for real-world connection may be one of the strongest signals yet for the future of brick-and-mortar retail.What You'll HearWhy the mood at ICSC felt fundamentally different this yearWhat 25,000 people in Vegas signaled about retail real estateWhy retailers are doubling down on physical storesHow the return of the operator is reshaping the marketWhy AI moved from buzzword to business conversationWhat the demand for in-person experiences means for retail's futureChapters00:00 — The energy coming out of ICSC VegasWhy this year's conference felt bigger, busier, and more optimistic than expected.02:40 — Did we get our predictions right?Chris and Karly revisit their pre-ICSC outlook and compare it to what actually happened on the ground.03:50 — Retailers are spending againThe surprising scale of capital flowing back into physical stores and what it signals about retailer confidence.05:40 — Why store investment matters nowHow retailers are shifting resources away from infrastructure and back into the customer experience.06:45 — The net effective rent storyWhy tenant investment is becoming one of the biggest drivers of value creation for landlords.09:35 — A landlord and broker debate underwritingChris and Karly challenge each other's views on NOI, value creation, and long-term ownership economics.14:40 — The return of conviction in retailWhat retailer spending says about the future of physical stores and why confidence appears to be growing.15:25 — Cap rates, operators, and a changing investment landscapeWhy execution matters more than ever and how investors are evaluating retail assets differently.25:25 — AI enters the mainstream conversationHow artificial intelligence moved from buzzword to everyday discussion across the conference.28:40 — Healthcare's growing role in retail real estateWhy medical and wellness users are becoming increasingly important retail tenants.33:25 — What 25,000 people tell us about physical retailThe broader takeaway from ICSC and why in-person experiences remain a powerful force in the market.

This Episode Gary Lipsky joins the show for a real operator's view of what it's actually like to run B-class multifamily in Tucson right now; flat-to-negative rent growth, higher concessions, elevated delinquency, and the daily “whack-a-mole” of competing comps dropping rents to protect occupancy. Chris and Gary unpack how the Tucson market is absorbing new supply, what demand drivers still matter (job diversity, cost of living, defense/healthcare tailwinds), and where operational wins are being found when traditional rent growth isn't available, renewal strategy, new income lines, and keeping property teams motivated when KPIs are harder to hit. Gary also breaks down a recent 300-unit acquisition: why the basis made sense, how the business plan leans more “operational optimization” than heavy renovation, and how the capital stack was structured in today's rate environment (CMBS debt, paid-down rate, plus a pref layer). They close with a practical discussion on AI; where it's already improving leasing and collections workflows, what tenant application fraud looks like today, and why Gary sees tech as a tool to sharpen operations rather than an existential threat to housing demand. Key Takeaways What Tucson's multifamily “pain cycle” looks like on the ground: rent softness, concessions, delinquency, and occupancy pressure Why renewals matter more than ever and how operators are finding NOI growth through small, repeatable income levers Inside a recent 300-unit Tucson deal: location thesis, light value-add plan, and addressing aging systems (pipes/boilers) cost-effectively How rate volatility impacts execution: CMBS structure, buying down the rate, and layering pref to make the cash flow work How operators are using AI today (leasing, renewals, collections) and the emerging tenant fraud problem in applications Disclaimer The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. All host and participant opinions are their own. Investment in any asset, real estate included, involves risk, so use your best judgment and consult with qualified advisors before investing. You should only risk capital you can afford to lose. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This podcast may contain paid advertisements or other promotional materials for real estate investment advisers, investment funds, and investment opportunities, which should not be interpreted as a recommendation, endorsement, or testimonial by PassivePockets, LLC or any of its affiliates. Viewers must conduct their own due diligence and consider their own financial situations before engaging with any advertised offerings, products, or services. PassivePockets, LLC disclaims all liability for direct, indirect, consequential, or other damages arising out of reliance on information and advertisements presented in this podcast.

Landlord insurance has slowly become a major cost for many operators. After 2020, insurance prices began to rise rapidly, and making a claim became even harder when disaster struck. For many operators, it feels like throwing tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars, into the furnace every year, for a benefit you'll rarely use. And who stands to profit from it? Insurance companies. But an overlooked insurance structure is becoming increasingly common among operators, saving them 20% on their premium costs and sometimes even making them a profit on insuring their properties.  Nicolas Lares, CEO of Insur3Tech, worked as an insurance agent for years before ever hearing of "captive insurance” or “risk pooling.” When the small businesses he was tasked with insuring were being priced out so badly they could barely operate, he began building alternative structures, all federally backstopped, but without the middlemen.  Now, Nicolas's clients are profiting from their insurance investment, getting premiums on average 20% lower, and getting claims paid out in a matter of days, not weeks.  How would your NOI improve if one of your greatest costs became a profit driver? Insights from today's episode: The “risk pooling” insurance model that drops your insurance cost significantly  How to get paid to pay your premium (the insurance company actually pays Nicolas's clients) Who can (and should) opt for "captive insurance” instead of the traditional route   The real reason why your landlord insurance premium is so high (it's making insurance companies billions) How do these alternative providers make money without baking in a profit margin?  — Connect with Nicolas on LinkedIn Insur3Tech Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cash Flow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high-net-worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team.  Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com.  Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast. 00:00 Insurance Is Broken in 2026 03:40 They're Making Billions off of Us 06:19 Cutting Out the Middlemen 11:58 The Insurance "Pool" Structure 16:23 Getting Paid to Insure Your Property 19:33 Who Can (and Should) Do This? 26:28 How Do THESE Providers Make Money? 31:15 Work with Nicolas!

Ultima di campionato e notte della verità. Con l'Inter scudettata ormai da settimane, tutte le attenzioni vanno alla corsa Champions e alla lotta salvezza. Noi facciamo il punto con mister Gianni De Biasi.Più nel dettaglio, il Milan di Max Allegri ha bisogno di tre punti contro il Cagliari per blindare l'Europa che conta. Vediamo cosa ne pensa Carlo Pellegatti.Situazione analoga per la Roma, impegnata sul campo del Verona. Con una vittoria Gasperini potrebbe festeggiare il ritorno in Champions League del club capitolino dopo sette anni di assenza. Sentiamo le ultime in casa Giallorossa con Massimo Caputi.Situazione opposta in casa Juventus: dopo la rovinosa sconfitta casalinga contro la Fiorentina, i Bianconeri devono solo battere il Torino e sperare in buone notizie dagli altri campi. L'impresa è ancora possibile? Lo chiediamo a Guido Vaciago.Spazio poi agli altri sport. Cominciamo con il ciclismo e con Pier Augusto Stagi che ci racconta cosa è successo nella tappa numero quindici del Giro d'Italia.

A proper Manifesto roller coaster ride, from R&B to hardcore and destinations in between. We had new stuff from Taste Testors, the Strains, Bad Idea, Backroad Burners, Iris Paralysis, Miscalculations, Ultrabomb, the Sleeveens, NOi!se, Brigata Vendetta, Total Massacre, MK Ultras and more.

Core ConceptYou don't always need a new dealChris realized he could get ~80% of the cash-flow upside of a new acquisition by further improving an existing property, with less time, less capital, and less risk.Micro-suites = outsized value from small spacesConverting an old car wash/warehouse into 6 micro suites created strong demand (120+ inquiries) and stable, high NOI with no vacancies for ~2.5 years.Phase 2: More tenants, more stabilityReworking an extra 1,500 SF bay from 1 tenant into 4 micro units bumps NOI from ~$76k to ~$102–103k, while reducing lease-up risk via more, smaller tenants.Leverage LOIs + equity creativelyPlan: gather LOIs for new suites → use them to secure a line of credit → fund renovation → then use new equity to springboard into the next deal.Purpose-driven investing plays well with the marketFocus on “making space for small business” (micro spaces / small-bay flex) aligns with current demand and supports local operators squeezed by rising rents and costs.

This Episode Chris sits down with Dwight Dunton, Founder of Bonaventure (launched in 1999), to talk market cycles, risk resilience, and the real-world tax playbook that helps active landlords transition into passive investing without writing a giant check to the IRS on the way out. Dwight shares the origin story: how a family “mailbox money” apartment investment turned into Bonaventure, and how a 25-year-old with no formal real estate background convinced Fannie Mae to finance a $16M buyout and kickstart a vertically integrated multifamily platform. Today, Bonaventure manages roughly $3B in assets, focused entirely on multifamily (with a meaningful senior housing sleeve). Dwight breaks down we he refuses to anchor to a single market forecast, how Bonaventure evaluates “lift-off” in overheated Sunbelt markets, and why B/C assets in strong submarkets can outperform when rent growth is muted because you can create NOI instead of waiting for the market to hand it to you. If you're sitting on a low-basis portfolio and want to go more passive without detonating your tax bill, this one is packed with frameworks and decision points. Disclaimer The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. All host and participant opinions are their own. Investment in any asset, real estate included, involves risk, so use your best judgment and consult with qualified advisors before investing. You should only risk capital you can afford to lose. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This podcast may contain paid advertisements or other promotional materials for real estate investment advisers, investment funds, and investment opportunities, which should not be interpreted as a recommendation, endorsement, or testimonial by PassivePockets, LLC or any of its affiliates. Viewers must conduct their own due diligence and consider their own financial situations before engaging with any advertised offerings, products, or services. PassivePockets, LLC disclaims all liability for direct, indirect, consequential, or other damages arising out of reliance on information and advertisements presented in this podcast.

Stop checkbook managing your real estate business. Fractional CFO Alex Lopez breaks down the KPIs, projections, and tax strategies that scale investors.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Alex Lopez, fractional CFO and tax strategist at alexlopescpa.com, to unpack the financial blind spots that hold real estate investors back from scaling past seven figures.Most investors nail the CEO role but completely ignore the CFO role. Alex explains why that gap is costing investors money, deals, and growth, and how to fix it without hiring a full-time finance team.Topics covered in this episode:What a fractional CFO actually does and why it's different from a bookkeeper or tax preparerThe "checkbook management" trap that kills businesses at the $800K to $1M revenue markHow to set up KPIs that actually define success or failure in your investing businessWhy projecting at least one quarter ahead is the single habit that separates scaling businesses from stagnant onesA real example of an investor who built a multi-million dollar portfolio in his 20s by architecting the finances firstHow to use NOI, cap rates, and LTV to back into your portfolio target before you buyWhy conversion rate is one of the most overlooked KPIs and what doubled Alex's own conversionThe ROI on fractional CFO services and why it typically pays for itself several times overHow AI fits into financial operations today (and where it still falls short)Why building SOPs before you need them saves years of stress down the roadThis episode is for real estate investors approaching or past the million-dollar mark who are still managing finances reactively rather than strategically.

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The biggest risk in your deal isn't the market—it's the person you trust.Most investors spend their time underwriting deals… but overlook the one variable that can wipe everything out.In this conversation, we unpack what happens when experience isn't enough—and how one bad operator can undo years of disciplined investing.If you're serious about avoiding costly mistakes and accelerating your path in multifamily, this is exactly the kind of conversation we continue inside the Tribe of Titans—where investors break down real deals, pressure-test decisions, and learn directly from operators in the field.

Owen Barrett is the founder of a solar company that has generated over $50 million in revenue in just three years. Before building his solar empire, Owen spent a decade in the energy efficiency space, eventually discovering a massive gap in the multifamily real estate market: operators were ignoring solar as a value-add strategy. After trying and failing to convince syndicators to adopt solar, Owen bought his own apartment buildings, proved the model worked, built proprietary software to eliminate complexity, and then sold the solution back to the industry. On this episode we talk about: Owen's journey from failed businesses (recycling, nonprofit soccer equipment) to building a multi-million dollar lighting company How he identified a major blind spot in multifamily real estate investing: solar as an untapped value-add strategy Why decreasing operating expenses by $100K can increase property value by $2 million in multifamily The technical challenge of installing and monitoring 300 individual solar systems on a single apartment building Building proprietary software to automate billing, monitoring, and maintenance for tenant-meter solar installations Top 3 Takeaways Find problems you've experienced firsthand and solve them. Owen's most successful businesses came from identifying inefficiencies he encountered personally—whether it was wasted soccer equipment in college, unused grant money in California schools, or ignored energy costs in multifamily real estate. For every dollar you increase net operating income (NOI) in multifamily, you increase property value by roughly $20. Solar installations can slash operating expenses by $100K+, creating $2M+ in instant equity without the headache of traditional unit renovations. If you can't convince people, prove it yourself first. When multifamily operators wouldn't listen to Owen's solar pitch, he partnered with a real estate company, bought 650 units worth $75M, installed solar himself, and showed the industry it worked—then built software to scale the solution. Notable Quotes "I noticed nobody was going after the smaller school districts or charter schools where they still had like $500K, a million dollars, $2 million... so we just set out on this campaign to get in touch with as many small school districts and charter schools as humanly possible." "If you're in that 1% where you feel like you're a change agent and you can get shit done, it's kind of selfish to not do anything." "You guys are pulling out your hair renovating units, dealing with subcontractors, like all this stuff that just annoys everyone. And meanwhile, you're leaving probably the easiest value-add strategy on the table." Connect with Owen Barrett: LinkedIn: Owen Barrett Shine: https://www.getshine.com/about A Word from our Sponsor:Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices