Real Investor Radio Podcast

The conversation revolves around the recent settlement between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several brokerages, which will result in more negotiation of commissions. This settlement will lower the cost of buying and selling a home for buyers and sellers but may drive some real estate agents out of business. The traditional model of listing agents setting a fixed commission in the...

Discover the benefits of Privy, a real estate investment platform, as CEO Scott Fahl discusses its features and aims. Explore its expansion for buy-and-hold investors, challenges in rental data gathering, user-friendly search setup, portfolio uploading benefits, buyer-finding capabilities, and future AI enhancements. Learn about Privy's pricing strategy, agent collaboration emphasis, and B2B partn...

In this episode, Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier are joined by Scott Fahl, the CEO of Privy. They discuss the features and benefits of Privy, a real estate investing software platform that provides access to MLS data and helps investors find and analyze deals. The conversation covers topics such as the genesis of Privy, the availability of the platform in different markets, and the value of Privy in ma...

In this episode, Eli Fisher from Audantic discusses the features of their product, including Buyer Sonar, which helps real estate investors identify better buyers. He emphasizes the importance of understanding who pays the most for a specific type of property and how that can give investors a competitive advantage. Eli also discusses the changes in the industry, such as the decline of texting as a...

In this episode, Craig Fuhr & Jack BeVier interviews Eli Fisher from Audantic about the importance of data and predictive modeling in real estate investing. They discuss the challenges of finding motivated sellers and the limitations of traditional data sources. Eli explains how Audantic uses predictive modeling to identify the individuals most likely to sell off-market to investors. He emphas...

In this episode, Craig Fuhr interviews Austin Carroll about scaling his businesses and pivoting to new ventures. They discuss the importance of discovering and nurturing one's gifts, as well as the challenges of steering children's career paths. The conversation also touches on simple models in self storage and the long road to success. Finally, they talk about finding profitable deals and wrap up...

In this episode, Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier interview Austin Carroll, a real estate investor and agent. They discuss Austin's background and how he developed a love for real estate. Austin shares his journey from buying his first house to building a real estate portfolio. He emphasizes the importance of being curious, asking questions, and constantly learning. Austin also teases upcoming topics, i...

In this episode of RIR, Craig and Jack are joined again by tax Attorney Douglas Stein with Stein Law. The conversation covers various changes and updates in tax laws and strategies for real estate investors. The topics include changes to bonus depreciation, the impact of cost segregation studies, modifications in captive insurance companies, changes in estate tax exemptions, transparency and discl...

In this episode, Jack BeVier and Craig Fuhr interview tax attorney Doug Stein about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its implications for real estate investors. The CTA requires the reporting of beneficial owners of LLCs and other entities, removing the anonymity that previously existed. The reporting requirements apply to both existing and new entities, and failure to comply can result in...

In episode 28 of "Real Investor Radio," hosts Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier continue their discussion on behavioral assessment tools like the Culture Index and Predictive Index for effective hiring and team management. Jack shares his experiences and insights on building efficient sales teams and the necessity of aligning team members' roles with their natural abilities. The episode also covers the c...

In this episode, Craig and Jack discuss various aspects of business growth, goal setting, and the importance of having the right team. They emphasize the importance of setting both quantitative and qualitative business goals, mentioning their shift from purely numerical targets to more value-driven goals that contribute to the overall enterprise value. They touch upon the concept of "visionaries"...

In this episode of Real Investor Radio, Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier discuss the current state of real estate and the broader economy, focusing on housing market trends, the Federal Reserve's rate decisions, and the health of the banking sector. They delve into the strategies homebuilders are adopting in response to challenging mortgage rates, debate the implications of the Fed's unexpected dovish s...

At the IMN Single Family Rental forum, hosts Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier interview Real Estate Investor Alex Hemani. Alex discusses his career journey from SFR investor to Founder of Ninety9 Capital, an investment fund that acquires SFR assets and has a mission of building generational wealth. Ninety9 Capital launched in May 2023 and enables smaller investors and families to participate in the Real...

After attending IMN's Single Family Rental West event in Scottsdale, AZ, Craig & Jack debrief on lessons learned. They discuss key take away from expert panels and one-on-one conversations with investors across the US.

In this episode of Real Investor Radio, Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier discuss their recent Real Investor Roundtable meeting and the insights they gained from top real estate operators. They also analyze surprising trends in the market, such as stable or increasing single-family rents in certain areas and the appreciation in unexpected cities like Milwaukee, Trenton, and Hartford. They talk about the...

In this podcast episode, Craig and Jack review a report from Wolf Research that presents both the bull and bear thesis for the housing market. The bull thesis argues that the housing market is healthy in the long term due to strong demographics and pent-up demand. On the other hand, the bear thesis suggests that housing is not healthy, citing issues with existing home sales, affordability, and pot...

In this episode of Real Investor Radio, Melody Wright, a veteran of the banking and financial services industry, joins hosts Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier to discuss the current state of the residential real estate market. The conversation covers topics such as overbuilding, demographic shifts, speculative practices, potential fraud, and the impact of work-from-home trends. Melody offers insights int...

In this episode, Craig & Jack are joined by Melody Wright, housing strategist and writer. They discuss Melody's concerns that US homebuilders are overbuilding and how this oversupply will impact the housing market. 

In this episode, Jack & Craig discuss the state of the short-term rental market. They review the history of the business model and what challenges STR operators are facing today. Who will be able to capitalize on the distress in this market segment? Learn where the hosts see the greatest opportunities for investors. 

In this episode, Craig & Jack discuss the current state of the real estate market and various economic and political factors influencing it. The conversation touches on topics like interest rates, housing prices, immigration, and the potential for distressed syndication deals. The hosts have differing opinions on the outlook for the real estate market, with Craig expressing more pessimism and...

In this episode, Craig & Jack are joined by Florida Real Estate Entrepreneur Franklin Cruz. They discuss Franklin's transition from real estate investor to real estate developer, and how he differentiated himself in the Lakeland, FL market. 

In this episode, Craig & Jack continue their conversation with Florida Real Estate Entrepreneur Franklin Cruz. 

In this podcast episode, Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier discuss their conversation with economist Logan Mohtashami from HousingWire.  They discuss the potential impact of the Federal Reserve's actions on interest rates and how this affects real estate investors. They also explore how different markets may experience varying levels of pain and opportunities, particularly in new construction and afforda...

This week Jack & Craig are joined by guest Logan Mohtashami, lead analyst for HousingWire. They dive in to the latest numbers on the housing market and discuss what we can expect for affordability and rates in the coming months.

Hosts Craig & Jack are joined by guest hosts Fred Lewis and Dennis Cisterna of Sentinel Net Lease. Sentinel is focused on acquiring commercial real estate investments that either produce monthly cash flow or possess significant profit potential through renovation and leasing. The group discusses distress in the industry, a shift they are seeing in the commercial leasing space, and how they are...