The Real Estate Espresso Podcast

Today’s question comes from Evan who writes. I have 3 rental properties and a primary residence that we'd be looking to retain and rent. Like a lot of people we're looking for a bigger house and bigger yard out in a charming suburb. I don't really know how to think about it though. It's much easier to crunch numbers on rental properties than it is a primary residence. On the one hand you have to l...

On today’s show we’re going to look at what’s happening in monetary policy and how that will affect the stock market in the coming weeks and months, and how this could affect investment psychology and some of the factors that could even trigger a recession. ---------------- Host: Victor Menasce email: podcast@victorjm.com

Today is another AMA episode (ask Me Anything). Today’s question comes from Anna who asks, “Thank you so much for all of your production and insight into real estate investing. You are highly regarded in the real estate investing realm. I have been trying to get into real estate investing for the past 2 years and seeking to do exactly what you did (make a hard left turn from my current career to f...

We are continuing our series on the evolution of the internet with Web 3.0. Every Monday in the month of January we are covering a different aspect of the new distributed internet, which most people associate with crypto-currencies like Bitcoin. On today’s show we’re talking about virtual land on the internet. There are a number of startups that are creating virtual worlds. There is a big bet bein...

Yep, I'm going to be out of circulation for a few days. I've tested positive and am in an isolation area at a resort in Mexico. 

Dr. Neel Chadha is barely 30 years old, works full time in his medical practice and has developed his first senior housing facility as a side hustle. On today's show we're talking about his journey as a first time developer, and as a first time operator of a senior housing facility with several areas of specialty including assisted living and dementia care. This conversation is packed with powerfu...

Today’s show is a search of quality real estate news in the mainstream media. I suppose it’s also a critique of the Wall Street Journal. I’ve been reading the Wall Street Journal since I was a teenager. Yes, I know that sounds completely weird. As a teenager, I would go to the news stand and purchase the physical paper. Even if I was traveling in Europe as a kid, I would buy both the FT and the WS...

The 0Micron variant is not serious enough to bring the world to a halt. That is, except for one thing. Because this virus, barely more virulent than the common cold has been sequenced, it carries with it the dreaded Covid-19 brand name and therefore this is a disease that must be stopped at all costs. The problem is that it can’t be stopped. The World Health Organization came out publicly and stat...

On today’s show we’re talking about the importance of market segmentation. Because real estate is not easily moved, the supply and demand picture is hyper local. That means each real estate product has a radius where the demand is real. Outside of that radius and the demand could fall off significantly. In real estate we tend to segment the market according to asset class. We look at demand for re...

Today is another AMA episode (Ask Me Anything). Today's question comes from Kevin who writes: "Your podcast has been great. It has really challenged my thinking in a lot of ways. I particularly call back to (and continually share) the podcast you did talking about opening a restaurant and how much thought you put into the dishes. This way of thinking is a lifestyle and something so much more than...

On today’s show we are continuing our series on blockchain in real estate. There are dozens of articles on new blockchain startups to watch. Some are focused on crypto currency. A few are focused on real estate. Many of these companies seem to exist for the simple reason that they are a blockchain solution. When it comes to looking at any company, I always ask the same three questions. What proble...

Kent Ritter is based in Indianapolis, Indiana where he invests in medium sized multi-family apartment assets. This is a different take on value add investing where Kent is successfully bucking the conventional wisdom. To connect with Kent or to learn more, visit kentritter.com. ------------------ Host: Victor Menasce email: podcast@victorjm.com

On today’s show we’re taking a closer look at modular construction and we’re going to be live on location at a modular construction plant. Modular construction comes in two principal methods. The first is where the manufacturer complete entire modules of the buildings. These modules are fully finished. They are fully painted, with flooring, utilities, and even the appliance fully installed and str...

On today’s show we are looking in detail at the minutes of the latest Federal Reserve board of governors meeting to try and make sense of what the guidance means for us as real estate investors and developers. ---------------- Host: Victor Menasce email: info@victorjm.com

On today’s show I’m going to answer a question that I’ve received from several of our listeners in recent weeks. I’m not going to attribute the question to any one person. The basic gist of the question is “How do you do it?” How do you come up with so much highly varied content on a daily basis? A lot of the content has been clearly researched and was not just off the cuff verbal opinions. So the...

Today is another AMA episode (Ask Me Anything). Today’s question comes Karen. I have a property that has a proposed road allowance on the city plan. The city has not yet forced the road to be built, nor have they expropriated the land for the road. I want to consider subdividing my property for a small residential subdivision and to get the property rezoned for residential from agricultural. I’m c...

On today’s show I’m going out on a limb to give you information about the pandemic that is not making headlines. This will help you with your business planning for 2022. I want to be clear that I’m not a doctor and I’m not providing medical advice. I’m merely reporting the results of scientific studies that have been released for publication and are currently undergoing peer review. Once complete...

On today’s show we are talking about the next great innovations in internet applications. In fact every Monday in the month of January we will be talking about some aspect of these new technologies. There is a disproportionate amount of venture capital being focused on blockchain technology. This is not only in Silicon Valley, but in Singapore, London, New York, Berlin, China and India. When we th...

Bob Couture lives in Los Angeles and invests in the North East. Not a typical situation. This is a fascinating story of remote investing with a twist. There are some excellent lessons on the importance of team in today's conversation. To learn more or to connect with Bob, he can be found at cp-propertygroup.com -------------- Host: Victor Menasce email:podcast@victorjm.com

Our book this month is a paradigm shift in a way of thinking that is deeply engrained in our society.  --------------- Host: Victor Menasce email: podcast@victorjm.com

On today’s show we’re talking about a new trend in protectionism that has been brought about by scarce resources around the world. I predict new waves of political protectionism happening all over the world as scarce resources become more vital. In an effort to bring more control the a country’s economy, governments sometimes interfere with free markets. This can sometimes bring more security to a...

On today’s show we’re taking a retrospective look at this most unusual of years 2021. The purpose of a retrospective is to extract the lessons that these memories can bring us. If you’re a lifelong student, then everything that happens can be framed in the context of learning. Sometimes, we humans get stuck in a defensive loop. It’s hard to admit mistakes. It’s hard to truly take responsibility fo...

On today's show we're looking at the changes that have taken place in the past few months in rent growth, rental concessions, and interest rates. It's a bell-weather of changing market conditions. ------------------- Host: Victor Menasce email: podcast@victorjm.com

Today is another AMA episode (Ask Me Anything). This question comes from Stephen. He asks, I am looking to develop a small build to rent community of 30 townhouses on a leased property. I’m just getting started in development and wanted to start small. By leasing the property, I can reduce the amount of equity required to complete the project. The land is already zoned residential, and I should be...

Today is another AMA episode (Ask Me Anything).  Mark writes:  I plan to build 12 townhouses in two sets of six. I’m wondering if its worth looking into setting them up as condos with an association instead of just long term rentals. I have experience with long term rentals but have never set up anything like condos. The real estate market looks like it would support selling the condos....