Keeping It Real-Estate Show

Multifamily loan delinquencies in the CMBS market just crossed 8%. Does that mean apartments are falling apart? In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse explains why that headline is about apartment owners struggling with their mortgages, not residents failing to pay rent. Cheap money from 2020 to 2022, floating-rate bridge debt and aggressive rent growth assumptions left many owners...

Dan Brisse breaks down the 10 most costly mistakes he and the Granite Towers Equity Group team have made—and continues to see investors make—in multifamily real estate. From relying on short-term bridge debt and aggressive rent growth to buying unfamiliar markets, blindly trusting broker pro formas, forcing deals to work, and investing with inexperienced operators, these mistakes can become extrem...

Looking back at the current real estate cycle, Dan Brisse breaks down why uncertainty—not certainty—can create some of the best opportunities for disciplined investors. With a weakening labor market, elevated inflation, high interest rates, refinancing pressure, and reduced construction, the market is creating a unique setup for investors who have liquidity, conservative leverage, and the patience...

What happens when money suddenly becomes harder to get—and real estate investors aren't prepared? In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down why a potential liquidity crunch could create significant challenges for overleveraged real estate investors, while simultaneously creating some of the best buying opportunities in years. When banks tighten lending, owners struggle to...

The multifamily market is entering a major transition—and disciplined investors may be positioned to benefit. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down the emerging 2026–2029 multifamily runway, as the historic wave of new apartment supply begins to get absorbed while new construction pipelines continue to shrink. With renter demand remaining resilient and fewer new units c...

The multifamily market is working through one of the largest apartment supply waves in decades—but the story may be shifting. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down what's happening across the multifamily market, with a closer look at Dallas-Fort Worth and Nashville. While record deliveries have pushed vacancy higher and kept rent growth under pressure, new construction...

The multifamily market is sitting on one of the largest apartment supply waves since the 1980s—but the story may be starting to change. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down the current multifamily market and explains what the historic supply wave means for investors. He looks at Dallas-Fort Worth and Nashville, where elevated vacancy and concessions are beginning to g...

Looking back at one of our earlier conversations, we're revisiting an episode that remains just as relevant today. In this classic episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse shares why some of the greatest lessons in real estate come from the toughest deals. He discusses the importance of understanding your tenant profile, identifying the core values that drive successful multifamily investmen...

Everyone is talking about the latest jobs report—but the real story may be hiding beneath the headlines. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse explains why the biggest economic trend isn't the number of jobs being created, but the shrinking number of workers participating in the labor force. He explores how retirements, slowing immigration, and technological change are reshaping t...

Selling an investment property is only half the battle. What you do next could have a much bigger impact on your long-term wealth. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down how a 1031 Exchange works, why so many investors make costly decisions under tight IRS deadlines, and how experienced investors use the strategy to preserve capital, defer taxes, and build long-term pas...

Everyone is focused on the latest jobs report—but the bigger economic story may be the shrinking number of workers in America. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down why hundreds of thousands of people leaving the labor force could signal a much larger demographic shift. He explores how retiring baby boomers, slowing immigration, and the rise of AI and automation are res...

Commercial real estate may be entering one of its most important buying windows in years. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse explains why falling commercial property prices are creating new opportunities for disciplined investors. Using recent market data, he breaks down how higher interest rates are forcing sellers to adjust their expectations—and why that's beginning to creat...

Higher interest rates have changed the rules of commercial real estate—and hoping for rate cuts is no longer a strategy. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down why the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance is forcing investors to rethink their approach. He explains why low-leverage, fixed-rate debt has become one of the most important tools for protecting capital, avoiding c...

Commercial real estate prices are finally adjusting—and for disciplined investors, that could create one of the best buying opportunities we've seen in years. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down why higher interest rates are forcing commercial property values to reset and how the gap between buyers and sellers is finally beginning to close. He explains why today's ma...

Looking back at one of our earlier episodes, Dan Brisse breaks down how periods of economic uncertainty can create some of the greatest opportunities in multifamily real estate. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan discusses how rising interest rates, tighter lending conditions, and market volatility expose weak debt structures while creating opportunities for disciplined investors. He e...

Energy prices affect far more than the cost of gas—they influence inflation, interest rates, construction costs, and ultimately real estate values. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down the recent Middle East ceasefire framework and why investors should be paying attention to its impact on energy markets. He explains how oil prices ripple through the economy, affecting...

When markets become uncertain, most investors retreat. The smartest investors start paying attention. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse explains why economic chaos often creates the best opportunities in multifamily real estate. He breaks down how rising interest rates, tighter lending conditions, distressed sellers, and market volatility are reshaping the investment landscape—...

When markets get uncomfortable, most investors panic—but experienced investors start paying closer attention. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down why periods of economic uncertainty often create the greatest opportunities in multifamily real estate. While many investors are focused on rising interest rates, inflation, and market volatility, institutional capital is q...

The real estate market is shifting and with it comes one of the most unique buying opportunities in years. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse shares a full breakdown of today's market and why 2026 may represent one of the most opportunistic windows for investors. Drawing from years of experience and hundreds of millions in assets under management, he explains what's really happe...

While many investors are sitting on the sidelines, institutional money is preparing to move. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down the concept of the "institutional floor" and why major firms are holding billions in dry powder, waiting for the right moment to deploy into commercial real estate. He explains how distressed assets—often caused by poor debt structures, not...

Inflation isn't temporary—and it's changing the financial game for everyone. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down why rising inflation is eroding the purchasing power of W-2 earners and why saving money alone may no longer be enough. He explains how the gap between income growth and inflation is quietly squeezing lifestyles over time. Dan also shares how inflation imp...

A major shift is forming in the multifamily market, and it could drive the next wave of rent growth. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down the 2026 supply cliff and how the construction slowdown in 2023 and 2024 is leading to a sharp drop in new apartment deliveries. He explains how this lack of new supply—combined with strong population and job growth in key markets—c...

Owning real estate is one thing managing it effectively is what drives real returns. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down Asset Management 101 and what investors should be tracking on a weekly basis to maximize performance. From leasing data and marketing sources to key financial metrics and KPIs, he explains how to stay on top of your property and make data-driven de...

A major shift is hitting the multifamily market in 2026, and it's creating one of the biggest buying opportunities investors have seen in years. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down the $162 billion multifamily debt maturity wall and how rising interest rates are forcing owners with short-term bridge loans to sell. He explains why many of these properties aren't faili...

Timing the real estate market isn't about guessing it's about understanding the data. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Dan Brisse breaks down how supply and demand drive rent prices, property values, and investment opportunities. He explains how the wave of new construction from 2020 and 2021 created oversupply in recent years, and why that has pressured rents and forced many sellers to...