Jumpstart Philly Real Estate Radio Show

Keeping track of rental payments, tenant communication and work order processing are all crucial aspects of property management, and without the proper tools it can be way too much to handle all in your head. This week we'll be joined by Dave Spooner, co-founder of Innago, a completely free to use property management software for small to mid sized landlords, who will speak about the benefits that...

Making disciplined decisions is crucial when approaching any real estate investment. Identifying bigger trends from marketplace headlines is easy - but relating them to your own real estate goals and creating opportunity on an individual project basis can be much more difficult. Join us for this JUMPinar with President of Real Estate Strategies Inc. and RES Advisors Elizabeth M. Beckett CRE, where...

What does a home appraiser look for? Why is my property appraisal lower than I expected? How does an appraiser determine the value of a property? Find out the answers to these questions and more when we talk with Felix Aguirre, an ASA (American Society of Appraisers) Accredited Senior Appraiser who focuses on single-family up to 4-unit properties in Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia area....

Jordan Parisse-Ferrarini, founder of job skills training and entrepreneurial learning program Trades For A Difference, has been able to rapidly complete blight removal projects while ensuring consistent and reliable quality. Delaying progress on a project will cost you time, money and relationships and Jordan will share his tips on how to keep things moving! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

The only way to truly verify the quality and current condition of a blighted property is to complete an in-person home inspection. During this JUMPinar you will learn how to properly analyze a home and identify key areas for repair/improvement. Join us for our discussion with experienced home inspector and real estate developer (AND Jumpstart Germantown Mentor) Bob Warth for his valuable insight i...

The Philadelphia real estate market has continuously increased in value since the 2008-2010 recession. While this is very exciting for developers/investors, it has both positive impacts and negative repercussions for our City and its residents. This Monday, we will be joined by Kevin C. Gillen, Ph. D., an economist from the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation at Drexel University, to discuss hous...

Join us to learn how to turn your investment property into a smart home. Wayne Nembhard, founder and CEO of Digital Innovation, knows the latest technology available that can help Jumpstarters sell or rent their houses and apartments. From simple apps to built in systems, smart home features can increase security, reduce electric spending and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

In a city as old and beautiful as Philadelphia, we must always consider the historic aspects of a property when planning a renovation. This week, we will be joined by Patrick Grossi and Jennifer Robinson from Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, who will discuss the importance of maintaining the historic characteristics of a property and how to do it responsibly and effectively. Hosted...

With any business endeavor, one must take the proper steps to establish the legality, legitimacy and protection of your business entity. Whether this means setting up a basic small scale LLC or incorporating a large multi-level corporation, you'll need to know what structure and documentation is required to legally operate your business. This week, join Attorney Tarik Brooks to learn about the bas...

The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) subsidizes construction and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing for low- and moderate-income tenants. This week we'll be joined by Jacob Fisher, who will provide an overview of the program and provide some examples of projects that his firm, Pennrose, LLC, has developed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we are joined by Caron Nikole, owner of IMPACT Investment & Design Firm and overall real estate development powerhouse. With her extensive expertise in investment, design and construction she will go over best practices when selecting a contractor for your project. She'll also touch on how her stylish design strategies and staging techniques have boosted her success in Philadelphia...

Being a real estate developer is more than just a weekend hobby - it is a serious endeavor and can require a lot of time commitment. While it is everyone's dream to become a full time investor, most people start out while carrying on with a full time position. Jumpstart Germantown mentor Max Tanenbaum knows this life all too well, and will be joining us to share his tips on how to become a success...

Even the most experienced developers are susceptible to getting burned by a bad deal or misinformed decision, and it's important to know how to manage a project and reduce the risk of something taking a turn for the worst. We'll be joined this week by a returning guest, Jumpstart Graduate and experienced developer Ugo Opara to discuss how to manage your renovation and not get burned. Hosted on Aca...

With certain development projects, there is an opportunity for a multi-unit conversion of the property. This could mean higher profits and better chances in the current market - but how can you be sure? This session, architect Jeff Pastva will join us to discuss the process and implications of a multi-unit conversion, as well as how to conduct a feasibility study to determine its effectiveness. Ho...

Just starting out in real estate development and wondering how to move your bookkeeping from a shoebox to a spreadsheet? What do you need to know about tracking income and expenses so you can produce reports and make the best decisions possible? What apps or programs should you use? Join Philly Office Retail's CFO, Moriah Levin, for a session on bookkeeping best practices. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

This week join John Thain, Jumpstart Germantown mentor and a real estate developer for more than 40 years! John will share his experience using owner financing for many of his deals. With owner financing (also called seller financing) the seller of the income property agrees to take installment payments from the buyer until they've paid off the purchase price instead of paying fully in cash or tak...

Philly Office Retail's Director of Construction and Jumpstart Germantown Inspector will be talking about how a good scope of work helps keep your budget on track and draw inspections running smoothly. He will thoroughly review the construction loan draw process. From submitting the draw request, through to all draw inspections, he will help you prepare for all of your projects while helping you av...

Opportunity Zones are designed to spur economic development by providing tax incentives for investors who invest new capital in businesses operating in one or more qualifying OZs. In this session Jennifer Tintenfass and Leila Vaughan, attorneys for Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC, will discuss the benefits of OZ’s and how you qualify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You are aspiring developers, and also entrepreneurs. Learning the basics of banking and budgeting is a vital aspect to any business. This session will help you gain the knowledge and tools needed in order for you to you manage and grow your business and provide a basic overview of business finances, cash flow, borrowing solutions, insurance and employees. Join Steven McAlpine, Branch Leader of BB&...

The City's L+I Audits and Investigations Unit is responsible for enforcing the requirement that construction work in Philadelphia is only performed by Philadelphia licensed contractors and trade licensees, and that these trade licensees operate their business and job sites in a code compliant manner. Join Will Fernandez, Director of Audits and Investigations, to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Dan Greenspun, President of Penn Construction and Design, will cover The Penn Process, the timeline he uses with clients. Dan will touch on budgeting and how other important factors play into a timeline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brett Madsen is founder of Permit Philly, a full-service firm dedicated to helping property owners get their Philadelphia permits for building and zoning as quickly and simply as possible. Brett will talk the levels of construction, what types of permits exist, when they're needed, as well as the role of an expediter and how they can help save you time. In this interview Brett talks about how he c...

Have you heard of Philadelphia 2035? Philadelphia2035 is the comprehensive plan for managing growth and development in the City of Philadelphia. Did you know this and the District plan are important for developers? With these plans builders, developers and architects can identify areas that are suitable for new development and understand the City's development priorities. Additionally it can help...

Do you own rental property, or plan to? Then Property Management is key to your success. Finding and keeping great tenants depends on how well the properties are managed. Matt Wahl, Jumpstart Mentor and owner of 13 rental properties, discusses the pros & cons of managing yourself versus hiring a property management company. He'll also talk about making the switch from DIY to hiring a company....

Learn about the conservatorship process from identifying blighted properties to understanding the acquisition procedure under conservatorship. Richard Vanderslice, P.C. will review Act 135 conservatorships so you're more educated about this potential method of property sourcing & blight removal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.