The LSCRE Podcast

Join us as we explore the current real estate market, hiring strategies, and economic forecasts! In this episode, we’ll cover the Culture Index workshop and how matching personality traits to job roles can increase hiring success from 25% up to 90%. We’ll also discuss challenges of a major real estate sponsor, and the impact of foreclosures on the market. Tune in to understand how the inverted yie...

Join us in this episode of LSCRE podcast as we welcome Chris Collins, managing partner of Amity Cashflow! He shares his incredible journey from a Hollywood editor for shows like Shark Week and America's Next Top Model to a successful real estate investor. Learn how Chris transitioned from single-family homes to multifamily syndication, the importance of expert partnerships, and key investment...

Today I want to dive into the topic of occupancy and the nuances involved, along with some new strategies we're implementing! Occupancy is a key metric in property management, often used to gauge a property's performance. A stabilized property is typically seen as 90% occupied or above, while anything below is considered unstabilized. However, while occupancy rates provide a snapshot, th...

In this episode, Craig McGrouther and I discuss the recent chaos surrounding former President Donald Trump and the upcoming LSC Summit in September. We highlight the importance of networking in real estate, explain the summit's application process, and outline its agenda, including speed networking, debt and equity panels, small group discussions, my keynote speech, and a Shark Tank-style pit...

Welcome to another insightful LSCRE podcast episode! Today, I'm sitting down with Luke Hemenover, co-founder of Driftwood Equity Partners. With a background in real estate and construction, Luke shares his journey and insights into Texas's vibrant real estate market. From his parents' multifamily properties influence to his current focus on strategic investments, this episode is pac...

Steer clear of procrastination and last-minute budget crunches! In this episode, I discuss the challenges of budget season in the property management industry and uncover the key differences between underwriting and budgeting. How do you handle budget season? Learn more about LSCRE: www.lscre.com  

Tune in as we discuss the latest updates, covering Houston weather preparedness, a first-half-of-the-year recap, and company changes. We emphasize the importance of striving for excellence in accounting, underwriting, and overall operations, as well as the necessity of hiring top talent, especially community managers, and offering competitive salaries. This episode also provides insights on the cu...

Get ready for an insightful LSCRE episode as we sit down with Dwan Bent-Twyford! Hear Dwan's inspiring journey from being a single mom to becoming a successful investor, and how she stumbled upon real estate investing by accident. Learn about the challenges she faced in a male-dominated industry and her triumphs along the way, including her experience with infomercials and selling 500,000 pro...

As our portfolio grows, it is essential that our team grows with it. We are excited to share that we have recently welcomed two new asset managers to our team and anticipate adding more in the future!  In our hands-on approach, we ensure that asset managers have the bandwidth to handle their portfolios effectively. This tight-knit structure allows them to focus on quality, ensuring each property p...

Welcome to LSCRE! Join us as we explore the world of 1031 exchanges with Dave Foster, a seasoned expert in this topic. Dave shares how 1031 exchanges can help you defer taxes and build wealth. We'll cover the basics of these exchanges, the role of a qualified intermediary, and how to use tax deferral to grow your portfolio. Dave also shares his inspiring journey from a costly mistake to finan...

What makes quick, actionable feedback so valuable in real estate? Our philosophy of providing quick, reliable feedback and maintaining strong relationships with brokers has been instrumental in our acquisitions success. It has allowed us to build a reputation as a trusted and responsive partner. By balancing aggressiveness with patience, conducting thorough analysis, and leveraging our agility as...

In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, I share my experiences and insights on attending conferences, the dynamics of capital allocation, and my recent transition to COO. We discuss the challenges of high property taxes and insurance costs in states like Texas and Florida, and the importance of maintaining a balanced investment portfolio. We also highlight the benefits of the Culture Index we are do...

Welcome to LSCRE! In this episode, we feature Randy Langenderfer, President of InvestArk Properties, who shares his transformative journey from a corporate executive to a full-time real estate investor. Randy discusses his shift from single-family flips to multifamily investments and offers valuable lessons on how to vet deals and sponsors effectively. He delves into current market trends and expl...

How do 1031 exchanges work within real estate syndications? One of the biggest misconceptions about 1031 exchanges is that they cannot be used with syndication investments. Many believe that since syndications are structured as partnerships, and investors do not directly own real estate, a 1031 exchange is not possible. However, this is not entirely true. The entire partnership can execute a 1031...

In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, we welcome Brad Oliver, the Director of Acquisitions at LSCRE. Together, we explore the intricacies of our Grand Riviera acquisition, a prime property in Irving, Dallas. Brad shares his insights on the property's location, market dynamics, and the value-add opportunities that make this a standout deal. The conversation delves into the challenges and strat...

Join us for another LSCRE episode featuring Taylor Oliver, Principal at Cervin. Cervin is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on building lasting enterprise-technology companies. The firm's partners actively collaborate with founders and product visionaries to create and launch disruptive technologies that aim to change the world. Taylor discusses how he finds and evaluates compa...

Welcome to the LSCRE Podcast! In this episode, hosts Craig McGrouther and Rob Beardsley explore innovations in property management at LSCRE. Rob shares his recent move to Houston and his hands-on approach to operational challenges. They discuss the transformative vision of having over 75% of onsite teams live at the properties we manage, enhancing care and commitment. You'll learn about indus...

In today's episode, Craig McGrouther sit down with Jonathan Cattani, founder of Cattani Capital Group and the voice behind The Cashflow Chronicles. Jonathan shares his background and journey into finance and real estate investing. Join us as he delves into investing in mobile home parks and parking structures, addressing common misconceptions and providing valuable insights on these asset cla...

LSCRE Communities is undergoing a major transformation in Houston! We've recognized the need for change and are taking bold steps to revamp our operations. From reassessing our processes to refining our organizational values, each decision is focused on improving our operations and better serving our communities and investors.  Learn more about LSCRE: www.lscre.com  

In this episode, Craig and I discuss our upcoming Summit event and the importance of networking and relationship building. We also talk about our content strategy and the potential of running ads to fuel growth. Our conversation then shifts to the phenomenon of groupthink in the real estate investing space, where capital raisers form groups to share deal flow and due diligence. I highlight the cha...

Welcome to episode 29 of LSCRE! We are joined by Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson, co-founder of H Squared Capital and an active-duty Marine with over 20 years of service. Hutch uses his military background to raise capital for multifamily real estate investments. He targets veteran investors, particularly retired veterans who are accredited and own small businesses, and focuses on educating ve...

Preserve at Copperleaf formerly known as Cortland Copperleaf, a 240-unit apartment complex in Houston, is now part of our portfolio! This acquisition was unique as we bought it through a private Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). It took some legal expertise and a month-long negotiation, but we're thrilled with the outcome. We closed the deal smoothly and left a positive impression on the s...

In this episode, I'm excited to announce that I'll be taking on the role of COO at LSCRE. This position is crucial for driving operations and ensuring our firm's growth and success. Craig and I discuss the current market challenges, the need to adapt, and the benefits of reinvesting in the company. We emphasize that everyone at the firm must take on more responsibility as we grow. W...

Don't miss today's episode of LSCRE! Hear Brian Briscoe, founder and principal of Streamlined Capital Group shares his journey from the military to real estate investing. Brian spent 20 years in the military before transitioning into real estate. Inspired by a book on apartment investing, he dove into the world of real estate in 2016, eventually closing deals on three apartment complexes...

With recent rate volatility, we’ve pivoted to a creative financing strategy to keep things flexible and cost-effective. Instead of a bridge loan, we’re now combining a lower leverage senior loan with a preferred equity tranche. This means we get the same amount of debt but with a more attractive, fixed interest rate. This new debt structure is less risky with the 5-year term and also improves the...