The Real Estate Espresso Podcast

Prices are so high today that you might conclude there are no good markets. Some markets like Seattle are overbuilt. Are there any good opportunities left? We think so. But it requires a very structured thought process to select a market that meets investment criteria.

Today there are 8 million vacant homes in Japan. How did this happen? Who should be held accountable for such a major mistake? Could it have been predicted?

Its estimated that only one in thirteen businesses owned by baby boomers will sell when the owner retires. The rest will shut down. 72% of business owners have no succession plan even though they plan to retire. This has to be the opportunity of the century for enterprising millennials who can buy a revenue stream under very favorable terms.

We're continuing our look at demographics as a predictor of real estate markets. On today's show, we examine the fortunes of Harley Davidson and what it can tell us about the future of the housing market.

On today’s show we will be focusing on demographics as a predictor of the housing market demand. Baby Boomers inhabit 32 million owner-occupied homes in the US, accounting for two out of five homeowners in the United States. These folks are due to retire and will exit home ownership faster than any generation in history. Will this create a glut of old, badly maintained homes on the market?

David and Gina Fabry invest in recreational camp grounds. This is a different take on investing, and one that you probably have not heard about before. Enjoy this conversation and learn about a new asset class.

On today's show I'm talking with George Ross about making sense of the conflicting market data that is out there. Supply surplus in some areas, and major shortages across the nation. George sets me straight.

A lot about the economy can be predicted by human behavior. Demographics predicts behavior. Yet few economists look at this. They look to government as the driver for the economy. In truth, they're missing one of the biggest sources of economic activity.

On today's show we do a deep dive on a strategy for getting site plan approval. We examine a specific case study whereby we got a zoning variance with a separate variance application instead of requesting the variance up front. as part of the initial site plan application.

On today's show we're examining the impact of the currency and financial crisis in Turkey. It has the potential to create a ripple effect through-out the European banking system. Eventually, the impact could be felt here in North America.

Today's show is a rare rant about the insanity I'm seeing in the stock market. Bubbles are formed when expectations deviate too far from the fundamentals of making money. Our case study is one of my favourite companies, Tesla.

Folks, I’m here to report that the next real estate downturn is already upon us. It’s not 18 months away or 24 months away like many have predicted. It’s here now. I’m going to show this conclusively with the example of Seattle.

A few days ago I took a tour with Robert Helms, one of the developers of Mahogany Bay Village and host of the Real Estate Guys Radio Show. This ambitious project is impressive in its own right. Even more impressive is how it was built in an environment of virtually no infrastructure.

On today's show I'm speaking with special guest Russ Gray, co-host of The Real Estate Guys radio show. We're talking about the market cycle and how we prepare.

Market analysis should examine all the potential choices a new resident could make. They could buy or rent, and they could consider more than one type of property. A complete market analysis should show you clearly all sources of competition. Otherwise you risk making flawed investment decisions based on incomplete information.

David from Pittsburg asks, Since you came from tech background, how did you decide to go into real estate development instead of other options?

Today a listener from Pittsburg asks how we can establish a rule of thumb to guide investment decisions. It's a great question. Check it out.

On today's show we're examining a recent report from Colliers International on different asset classes across several Canadian cities. We are seeing significantly high prices. I can't seem to make sense of how investors are willing to pay these high prices. They make no sense to me.

On today's episode, a listener in Raleigh North Carolina ask about developing a small residential subdivision. There are a number of considerations that need to be deeply examined to determine if the project is viable.

How resilient are your projects to increases in interest rates, or construction costs, or perhaps changes in international exchange rates? There are so many variables that have increased in volatility this year that planning has become much more difficult. Performing sensitivity analysis to each of these variables is of paramount importance.

Kevin Day is one of the most distinguished and knowledgeable asset protection attorney's in the world today. You will learn a great deal from Kevin as I have from just spending time with him and hearing him teach the principles and tactics of asset protection.

Hilton Group of Hotels were recently sold from the Blackstone Group through an IPO process. They booked a $14.5 billion dollar profit on the sale.

Having a separate deed for each room in a hotel is the latest twist on the condo concept. The question is, does the model make sense? We dive into that in today's episode.

There are more changes coming in the hotel industry as providers become more specialized in their product offers to target the specific needs of clients. There are a number of new entrants in the hotel market with a new class of product offer, specifically addressing the need for medium term stays with fully equipped kitchens. This is a new segment worth paying attention to.

Most people know that if you don't pay your taxes, the city will put a lien on your property. But there are 4 ways the city can extract money from property owners that may surprise you. Buckle up.... Here we go.