The Real Estate Espresso Podcast

Allen Texas is one of the fastest growing communities in the North Dallas market. The Monarch City development consists of 240 acres and will span nearly 8 million square feet of new construction when completed. Nearly 4 million square feet of office space will form part of the project. What does this mean for you as a real estate investor and developer?

Today's episode is a story about two of our new projects that were approved last night at the zoning board. These types of wins aren't accidental. They're the result of months of hard work by many members of the team. In particular, designing a project that is embraced by the local community requires a design sensibility that is in keeping with the local architecture, and feels inviting to local r...

I'd like you to think of the credit cycle as a leading indicator of the economic cycle. In fact, some would say that we actually have a credit cycle and not and economic cycle at all. What is the cause of the credit cycle, and what does it mean for the overall economy, and for real estate in particular?

I caught up with Kathy Fettke and her husband Rick on the Investor Summit at Sea. Our conversation over breakfast was wide ranging and focused on financial education, the stock market, running a startup company, and how the Fed is giving us a signal that more are choosing to ignore. Check it out.

Inaky is a very impressive young man. I really wanted you to meet him to get a sense for what can be accomplished with no resources, and only a bit of ambition and a positive attitude. Check it out.

Today we're tackling rooming houses. Philadelphia's Licenses and Inspections Commissioner is proposing an overhaul to the zoning code that would bring legal rooming houses into residential neighborhoods. This controversial idea has both pros and cons. Listen to today's episode to find out about why rooming houses might be desirable in your city.

On today's episode, we're talking about a real world scenario where two separate neighbors tried to block us from building a fully permitted project. How did they do it? Have a listen.

I missed an opportunity to complete a land assembly located less than 4 blocks from my house. It's hard to fathom that I wan't paying attention. In today's episode we discuss why that project would have made so much sense.

You don't need molten lava to experience natural disasters. Many municipal governments are becoming much more savvy when it comes to handling zoning rules to protect properties from disasters in higher risk areas. In some cases, areas that were previously built are no longer permitted for habitation. Having insurance isn't enough to protect you in those cases.

In today's episode we cover all the different ways you can put your rental property in front of potential tenants. Lots of creative off the wall ideas that most people don't think of.

Brad has been investing in multi-family apartments and educating others on how to invest for several years. He's active in 14 markets and his students are active in over 30 markets. This wide ranging conversation on apartment investing is packed with value bombs. Check it out.

Short term rentals are the rage now, and platforms like AirBnB and VRBO have made it easier than ever to maximize your income through a higher nightly rate compared with long term rentals. But it's not that easy. Shanna is the President of the Momentum Property Group and Founder of the Edmonton Short Term Rentals Association. In today's episode she shares some of the secrets to running a successfu...

The biggest concern with a new building is how long it will take to get it fully leased. What strategies should you employ to get it leased quickly and only attract quality tenants? Today's episode give several strategies that we've used effectively in our business.

I've recently seen an operating budget that used averages per apartment. The problem is that there is no average apartment. It's a dangerous way to create a budget. In today's episode, I recommend a method for creating a repair and maintenance budget that is much more accurate. Check it out.

In today's episode we compare three land sales that vary in price by a factor of 17. How much is too much to pay? How do you even determine how much you can afford to pay for land? All is revealed in today's episode.

This week, Subway announced it was closing 500 locations after closing 800 locations in 2017. We have numerous stores closing including locations at Sams Club, Toys R Us, Walgreens, Kmart, Best Buy, Sears, just to name a few. What does this mean as a real estate investor? Listen to find out.

The shared collaboration office model is a growing trend that complements the home office environment. This translates into higher rents for shared space, but falling demand for office space overall. What does this mean for you if you own office space?

George is a mentor and I cherish the relationship that's been formed over the past several years. We have a regular phone call where we talk about a wide range of subjects from leadership, to real estate, to negotiation, and philanthropy. George is a frequent guest on the show, because frankly there is nobody else quite like him. Enjoy...

Ed Griffin is the author of the seminal book, "The Creature From Jekyll Island". The book is a detailed history of the creation of the Federal Reserve system. It explains how our system of money that makes up the world reserve currency was created and is hidden from public view. Join me for this wonderful conversation with Ed Griffin.

Case-Shiller announced their latest housing index numbers for 20 cities across the United States. They're reporting that numbers are reaching peak levels not seen since 2006. However, the numbers paint an picture that is accurate but irrelevant. Listen to find out why.

Newly updated from original April 12 publication date to fix a file corruption issue for some listeners. I hear from many investors that they're uncomfortable asking for money. It feels like begging. Of course, begging for money doesn't seem very attractive. So how is it that some people appear to be able to raise money almost effortlessly? Listen to find out.

We've seen a significant slowdown in real estate sales in NYC in Q1. The hardest impacted segment is the luxury segment. We're seeing signs that Class A properties are overbuilt in several markets. What does this mean, and how does this happen?

Last year the City of Vancouver imposed a vacancy tax as a way of addressing the extreme shortage of housing in the city. It was designed to discourage people from buying properties and keeping them vacant. After one year, the results are in, and they've very surprising. Have a listen.

Yesterday the Ontario Government announced new rules governing the installation for electric vehicle charging stations in condominiums. These new rules make it easier for force the installation of charging stations without the vote of condominium owners. It's anticipated that since most don't own electric vehicles, most would object to the additional monthly cost. The new rules are effective May 1...

Retail design galleries can charge upwards of $40,000 or more for a kitchen renovation. On today's episode we provide a detailed budget breakdown of how to completely remodel a kitchen for under $15,000 without cutting any corners. In fact, it can easily be done for even less.