The Real Estate Espresso Podcast

Anthony asks Real Estate is a game of big numbers. Amassing enough capital can be challenging and time consuming. If you only had $100,000 to invest, how would you do it? Anthony, This is a great question. Rather than answer the question directly, I’m going to give you some things to think about. I’m going to raise more questions that I’m going to answer. Before we even talk about what to buy, you...

On today’s show we’re talking about how rising real estate prices can kill a rental market, but create an opportunity for new products in the market that might defy conventional wisdom. There’s no question that many different folks are struggling with the changes that have taken place in the market in the past year. Some have lost their employment. The incredibly low inventory of single family hom...

On today's show we’re talking about when an approval is not really an approval. You think that once you’ve got your zoning approval, or a development agreement with the city for a particular property, you’re good to go. The vast majority of the time, that’s the case. But in the rarest of instances, you can experience a reversal of that approval. I’m increasingly of the opinion, that these occurren...

Billy Brown is based in Nashville. On today's show we're talking about taking chips off the table to ensure you have a strong cash position going into the next economic cycle. To connect with Billy, visit https://theinvestorscapitalgroup.com. 

Kevin Brenner is based in Washington DC where he is still on active Air Force duty. He's launching his first real estate investment fund and on today's show we talk about the merits of the fund model versus the individual investment. To learn more, reach out to Kevin at risewithnimbus.com.

Tom asks, First of all, thank you for your dedication to provide as much value as you do on such a remarkably consistent basis. I own a portfolio of multi family properties with about 2/3 debt and 1/3 equity. Almost all of my net worth is in my real estate holdings. The way I see it, I am long economic growth and inflation. I’d like to buy a hedge so that if we get hit with a contraction or deflat...

On today’s show we’re talking about a disease that is rampant throughout the world of real estate investing. This disease is everywhere and it is the source of millions of dollars in lost revenue and increased expenses. There is no vaccine against it. There is no outright cure. But with good process it is possible to be immune from this disease. The disease I’m referring to is called versionitis....

On today’s show we’re taking a look at how job creation is going to drive migration and ultimately affect local real estate markets. The US recorded the lowest number of jobless claims in the pandemic in the second last week of May. This is a further sign that economic recovery is taking hold. The number of people vaccinated rose quickly in the first quarter and is slowing. Still, the number of in...

Our book this month is called “Atomic Habits: An easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones” by James Clear. I was introduced to this book by Kelli Calabrese, one of the members of a mastermind that I’m part of. I have to say that the book has been impactful for me as I’ve been examining my own daily habits in the areas I’m seeking to redefine. Habits are the compound interest of...

I have listened to every one of your podcasts since Dec 2018 and because of your influence in my growth as a real estate professional I'm now working with an experienced developer and we currently have 83 acres under contract. I’ve attached the details to this email. I personally would like to develop a community designed for resilience. What are your thoughts? John, This is a great question...

Glen Sutherland is a Canadian investor who has gone into lower priced US submarkets in search of greater value. On today's show we're talking about how he has decided where to invest. Glen is also the host of "A Canadian Investing in the US" podcast. 

Megan Lamke made the leap from home owner to investor to multi-family investor to syndicator. Today she runs a portfolio of properties across multiple markets. There are some innovative ideas in today's discussion that every multi-family investor should pay attention to. To reach out to Megan and to learn more, visit meganlamke.com. You can download a copy of her free book at https://meganlamke.co...

On today’s show we’re talking about J-walking. J-walking is when you take a small risk and cross the street where you don’t have a traffic light for pedestrians. We’ve all done it. It’s breaking some rules, but as individuals we take some calculated risks. The idea of J walking brings me to discussing building extra apartments into a property. In the city of Chicago there are many 50 foot wide 3-s...

On today’s show we’re taking a look at a front page article in the Wall Street Journal. I’m not one to rant very often about articles in the mainstream media. You could build a career out that endeavor. But this prominent article in such a widely read newspaper was particularly offensive. The article was entitled: "Investors Buying Real Estate to Beat Inflation May Find Tactic Backfires" I was a m...

On today’s show we’re talking about the seller who knows very little about their own property. It makes sense, the seller of a property had no reason to know about the development potential of their property. They’re an owner. All they do is live in a house on a property. This week I was involved in a dialog with a seller who was offering their property at a good price. The purchase made sense. Th...

On today’s show we’re looking at a potential backlash to the work form anywhere wave that we’ve experienced as a result of the pandemic. There are several factors that have been largely ignored in the narrative over the past year. There are numerous businesses predicting a massive reduction in business travel, and traditional office co-location. I’ve been reflecting on the majority of my career, i...

 On today’s show we’re talking about something we take for granted. Water is ubiquitous. There is so much abundant water that it only becomes conspicuous by its absence. Right now, drought is afflicting 88% of the American West, up from 40% a year ago, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. In California, the mountain snowpack is at 58% of normal, largely as the result of one of the lowe...

Tony Javier is a specialist in using TV to market his real estate investment business. On today's show we're talking about the nuances of using this non-traditional marketing channel to generate interest with clients. You can connect with Tony at TonyJavier.com or at RealEstateMastersTV.com. 

On today's show we're talking with a true expert in managing a portfolio of short term rentals. There are a lot of systems and some nuance to managing a portfolio of short term rentals. This is not a game for amateurs. You can reach out to Boris and learn more at buildyourbnb.com.

On today’s show we’re taking a step back and taking a fresh look at what it means to be an investor. But before we do, we need to clarify what we mean by investor. The English language fortunately has a rich vocabulary which makes it easier to make distinctions. These different words have different meanings. But sometimes in casual conversation it has become increasingly common to stretch the mean...

On today’s show we’re talking about what can happen when politicians monkey around with taxation structures. Tax structures are designed to raise revenue to provide services for the citizens. Unlike the Federal government which has the latitude to print money, states and cities eventually have to balance their books. Cities and towns are not officially recognized entities in the constitution of th...

On today’s show we are taking a look at a failure that has attempted to ignore what the underlying market data has been showing for years. The world of business follows the laws of supply and demand. But sometimes you see large companies making large investments hoping that large investments will somehow overwhelm the market and change the course of history. Imagine for a moment if you went out an...

On today’s show we are talking about the trade-off of unbundling. When you undertake a project, it’s tempting to have a one stop shop take the full responsibility for managing a project from start to finish. After all, the detailed steps along the way are not that complicated. How much more will you end up paying by bundling a few tasks together. You would expect the small steps along the way to b...

Mike from NJ asks: With the rapid increase in prices, I’m finding the environment so much more competitive and it is getting harder to find deals. Do you have any advice for someone who is looking to find deals in today’s environment? Mike, this is a great question.  First of all, while the market has become more competitive, I’m finding that deals are still out there. But before we can find...

Alicia Jarrett is a repeat guest, all the way from Melbourne Australia. On today's show we're talking about two very different approaches to marketing. You can learn more about some direct marketing strategies from Alicia at superchargedoffers.com.