On today's show I'm talking with Loe and Austin about the merits of purpose built townhouses for rent. This particular product offers some advantages and differentiation in the market when compared with large scale higher density multi-family complexes. Loe can be...

On today’s show we’re talking about the missing middle. Modern cities tend to get most new housing in either very low-density (usually suburban), or very high-density buildings. In many North American cities, most new units are either detached, semi-detached and...

On today’s show we’re talking about one vision for retirement that a number of people are actively doing. For some people, the vision of retirement is that they will take time and travel the world. There’s no better way to do that than aboard a cruise ship. From the...

On today’s show we’re talking about government over-reach which has been partially stopped in one instance. Municipal Governments all over North America are trying to implement rules to improve the quality of rental accommodations in their cities. One of the methods...

For better or worse, we are addicted to growth. Our financial system that is heavily based on rising debt, virtually requires perpetual growth. When businesses shrink, bad things happen. Not only do people lose their jobs, businesses face problems meeting their debt...

For better or worse, we are addicted to growth. Our financial system that is heavily based on rising debt, virtually requires perpetual growth. When businesses shrink, bad things happen. Not only do people lose their jobs, businesses face problems meeting their debt...

Dr. Kevin Hsu from NYC asks, “ I’m curious your opinion on something I heard Jeremy Roll and various other experts say on podcasts in 2019 - that the market is very hot in Multifamily in the past several years, cap rates getting compressed, and the best thing would be...

Dr. Kevin Hsu from NYC asks, “ I’m curious your opinion on something I heard Jeremy Roll and various other experts say on podcasts in 2019 - that the market is very hot in Multifamily in the past several years, cap rates getting compressed, and the best thing would be...

Sean Gray has a special message for those under 30, and in particular, those who are twenty-two without a clue. By getting in the right environment,  by hanging out with Robert Kiyosaki and Ken MacElroy, he's managed to develop skills that are unusual for someone so...

My good friend Robert Helms of The Real Estate Guys Radio Show has just completed the second full year of operation at Mahogany Bay Village, a Hilton Curio Collection Resort. This is an extraordinary property with features and experiences that are unique in the world....

On today’s show we’re talking about one of the latest ideas in community design. It’s the 15 minute neighborhood. The idea behind the 15 minute neighborhood is that everything you need to live your daily life should be within 15 minutes walking distance of your home....

A milestone date is just another day, or is it? As we enter 2020, the only thing that’s different is that we are a day older, either more tired, or better rested, depending on what you did in the past 24 hours. It’s part of the social dialog to set New Year...

Today’s book is in a completely different track from books we’ve reviewed in the past. Today’s book is called “The Body: A Guide For Occupants”. By Bill Bryson. Bill Bryson was born in Des Moines, Iowa. For twenty years he lived in England, where he worked for the...

Today is New Year’s Eve and it also marks the end of a decade. On today’s show, we’re taking a look at the decade in review. A decade ago we were in a post-911 world where many western countries were embroiled in conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. There was the...

On today’s show we are looking back on 2019. The year in retrospect. 2019 is notable as much for what happened as for what didn’t. For me personally, it was a year of mixed results. We completed construction on two projects. We completed the refinance on two apartment...

On today’s show we are looking back on 2019. The year in retrospect. 2019 is notable as much for what happened as for what didn’t. For me personally, it was a year of mixed results. We completed construction on two projects. We completed the refinance on two apartment...

On today’s show we are looking back on 2019. The year in retrospect. 2019 is notable as much for what happened as for what didn’t. For me personally, it was a year of mixed results. We completed construction on two projects. We completed the refinance on two apartment...

Steffany Boldrini entered the world of real estate investing from a technology background in Silicon Valley. She is also the host of the Commercial Real Estate Investing From A to Z Podcast. She can be reached at...

On today's show I'm asking George how to set expectations with myself and stakeholders when projects are running late and I'm carrying some of my 2019 goals into 2020. Love his practical no-nonsense approach.

On today’s show we’re looking at the efforts to disrupt the traditional real estate markets. British company Purple Bricks announced earlier this year that they are pulling out of the US market. The company is one of several fixed fee brokerage companies that have...

Whitney from Phoenix asks. How many apartment units do you think I would need to retire comfortably if I’m just relying on the monthly cash flow. I’m finding it hard to project the cash flow into the future and properly model for inflation. Any thoughts on how I can...

Thank you to all the loyal listeners. Producing a show each day has turned into a labor of love for me. I truly appreciate the letters and emails that I receive from you. I’d like to read a message I received earlier this week from Dr. Kevin Hsu in NYC. He writes,...

On today’s show we’re talking about value engineering your finished product. It’s hard to believe that a little bit of software makes it possible to save a bunch of money in the communications infrastructure for your projects. Today’s property has so many connections....

On today’s show we’re talking about value engineering your finished product. It’s hard to believe that a little bit of software makes it possible to save a bunch of money in the communications infrastructure for your projects. Today’s property has so many connections....

On today’s show we are talking about a proposed change to the accredited investor definition by the SEC. The effect of the change would be to make more private investment options available to individual investors who have a level of financial education and...

Owen Barrett from San Diego is a specialist in energy management. On today's show we're talking about the economics of solar power for multi-family apartment and commercial real estate projects. He can be reached at valueaddsolar.com.  

I take several days each year to get clear on my goals and to set quarterly goals. This is such a vital exercise. On today's show I'm talking with my friend Rich Danby about goal setting in front of a live studio audience. 

This question comes from Kyle. I am considering a new construction MF project. My business partner is a home builder and general contractor. Through my research on MF syndication it sounds like the majority of these deals follow the same cycle: - Value Add Building -...

This question comes from Kyle. I am considering a new construction MF project. My business partner is a home builder and general contractor. Through my research on MF syndication it sounds like the majority of these deals follow the same cycle: - Value Add Building -...

I’m coming to you live on location from Key Biscayne Florida. One of the most beautiful places to visit in the US are the Florida Keys. The waterfront homes in the keys are a dream to me. Many of them are built up on stilts to protect them from the storm surge of the...

On today’s show we’re talking about what’s happening in France. I spend several months a year in France and I used to manage a team of 110 people in France for several years. I understand a little about French culture, and it’s very different than we’re accustomed to...

On today’s show we’re talking about the war on short term rentals. Communities around North America have been establishing new regulations designed to reduce the number and scope of short term rentals in their communities. Many communities are facing a shortage of...

On today’s show we’re talking about opinions. The nice part about opinions is that there is no shortage of them. The world is unlikely to run out of them any time soon. Last week we reported on the podcast that Fannie Mae had published their housing confidence metrics...

On today's show, I'm talking with George about how to maintain liquidity in your business. Having cash on hand is vital for dealing with the unexpected. I love George's practical wisdom and common sense approach. 

Josh McCallen is the CEO of Renault Winery and specializes in redevelopment of distressed resort properties. On today's show we talk about what it means to be a parent and integral to the family when the  business life of an entrepreneur can pull you in many other...

Today is another AMA episode, where Hayden from Atlanta asks: "I received a bad appraisal which in my opinion does not reflect an accurate picture of the property value. The comparable properties listed in the report include...

On today’s show we’re talking about home buyer sentiment. The folks at Fannie Mae have some of the best research in the country and last week they published their The Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI). It is a composite index designed to track consumers’...

Today’s episode comes to you thanks to Wayne in Austin Texas. His keen eye noticed that there might be some changes coming to the building code in Portland Oregon. In reference to the new initiative in Portland, Wayne asks, “Victor, will this kill commercial and...

On today’s show we’re talking about the office real estate market. And no, we’re not talking about WeWork. I had the opportunity to take over a co-working space that had been operated by an accountant. they had the master lease for about a 7,000 square foot office...

On today’s show we are talking about elementary school arithmetic. It seems to me that elected officials should be able to perform third or fourth grade arithmetic. Multiplication and division would be a bonus, but we will settle for addition and subtraction. Amazon...

Kathy Fettke is the host of the Real Wealth Podcast, and co-CEO of The Real Wealth Network. On today's show we're talking about market dynamics and how to position the portfolio for the current and next economic cycle.

Dr. Jeff Anzalone specializes in helping doctors and dentists navigate the complex world of main street investments. In this episode we discuss some of the challenges unique to these investors making good investment decisions. 

On today’s show we’re talking about the complexity of agreements with contradictory language. One of the realities of the real estate investment business is the need to pay close attention to all of your contracts. There are construction contracts, lending contracts,...

On today’s show we are talking about a specific case study of a property that has been on the market for nearly 5 years. This story is a cautionary tale of what can happen if you choose a property in the wrong location. This property is a gorgeous 7,000 square foot...

We just spent 3 intensive days on the beach in Mexico working on goal setting for 2020. It was not exactly on the beach. We set up our conference table inside a straw hut called a palapa that was situated at the end of a pier out over the water. The pier was...

Kevin from California asks, I currently live in California and would like to know which other states are good for investments within the next 5-10 years and why? Kevin, This is a great question. The first thing to remember is that real estate is hyper local. We will...

On today’s show we’re looking at why prices for real estate in Australia fell by 8.4% in the past two years and we’re answering the question as to whether what happened in Australia could happen elsewhere in the near future. Australia’s median house price dropped 8.4%...

Welcome to December. This is the last month in the current decade. Hard to believe that the 2010’s are almost over. Today is the book of the month episode. On the first day of each month we review the book of the month. In order to be considered for a book of the...

Logan Freeman is based in Kansas City where he helps out of town investors with their portfolios large and small. 

Today's show is part 2 of a question from yesterday's show.  Anthony and Julia from Brooklyn ask. Hi Victor. I’ve been listening to your podcast for about a year now and appreciate what you’re doing!  I have my wife, who is an architect, listening in now too! We want...

This question is from Anthony and Julia in Brooklyn. Hi Victor. I’ve been listening to your podcast for about a year now and appreciate what you’re doing!  I have my wife, who is an architect, listening in now too! We want to invest in other real estate but with two...

On today’s show we’re talking about one of the latest disruptions to come into the retail industry. This is from the guy who brought us Uber, Travis Kalanick. His latest venture is called Cloudkitchens. The company is currently live in 3 markets, Los Angeles, San...

Today’s show is a continuation on the topic of demographics. Yesterday, we talked about the reduction in mobility that has taken place over the past decade. The least mobile group of people are those above 65 years of age. The move less frequently than any other...

On today’s show we’re talking about where your future tenants are going to come from. Last week the US Census Bureau published new data on migration across the US. It shows some new trends that are quite frankly a reversal of some long term historic trends. If you...

Debbie Bloyd is based in Dallas Texas where she specializes in reverse mortgages for those seeking to utilize the equity in their homes to fund their retirement. She demystifies the process of reverse mortgages and how they can be a useful tool for those later in...

Gary Boomershine is CEO of RealEstateInvestor.com. He is also host of the Real Estate Investor Huddle podcast. He lives in Danville California.  

The question of the legal treatment of short term rentals has been contested in multiple communities around North America. Earlier this week, a legal challenge that had been underway for the past two years has finally come to a conclusion. The City of Toronto enacted...

Vishal from Ottawa asks, “I listened to your interview with Aaron Chapman on the weekend. You were both talking about how inflation can benefit investors, and I didn’t quite follow how that works. Can you explain it in a little more detail, maybe with an example?”...

On today’s show we’re running what seems like an almost annual episode. The pain in retail real estate continues with little signs of slowing down. According to a new report in Business Insider this week, Retailers closed a record 102 million square feet of store...

Brendan from Pennsylvania asks: I bought my first commercial rental a few months back using seller finance and it was a breeze since the property was off market and I could talk to the seller directly. The seller and I haggled it all out based on their retirement...

On today’s show we’re talking about environmentally sustainable buildings. These are part of a growing trend of buildings globally and in North America as well. A new report published by CBRE details what’s happening in the multi-family asset class. The buildings that...

All the way from Mesa Arizona, Aaron Chapman specializes in helping investors finance properties. He won't finance a residential condo for an owner occupant. On today's show there are some powerful nuggets that could really impact the way you look at business. 

Mark Owens has been a fixture in real estate investing in the Baltimore area. He knows the local market and has figured out a niche that is solid and repeatable. He's not after home run deals, but lots of consistent growth using simple proven strategies. 

The City of San Francisco continues to be one of the most sought after places to live in the nation, and also boasts some of the least affordable places to live. San Francisco is a notoriously difficult place to have any project approved. The process allows for...

On today’s show we’re talking about one of the most important questions when evaluating a potential project. You’ve received the executive summary. The glossy pictures are great. The pro forma looks enticing. If the project is so amazing, then why would the seller be...

On today’s show we’re talking about another aspect of short term rentals. I’m in the short term rental business. My partners and I operate our units legally and at a very high level. The consistent 5-star reviews are not an accident. They’re the result of hard work by...

On today’s show we have an update on a story that we’ve been following for some time. The topic is short term rentals. The staff at the City of Ottawa completed their public consultations on the short term rentals and have issued their recommendations to a committee...

On today show we are talking about conversations with potential funding partners. If you are in the marketplace for capital, you will invariably meet new people and develop relationships that a long way down the road could become a source of capital for your future...

Sterling White is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. He grew up in a tough part of town without the advantages of connections or capital. Sterling's story is highly inspirational.  You can reach out to Sterling at sterlingwhiteofficial.com.

On today's show I'm talking with Billy Keels from Barcelona about the specifics of the Buy on The Line, Move The Line Strategy. 

On today’s show we’re talking about the predicted extinction of realtors and mortgage brokers. It used to be the case that in the old days, knowledge was power. In many ways it was perceived that in order to complete a real estate transaction, or a real estate...

On today’s show we are talking about the meaning of investing versus speculating. In 2017 the global value of all bitcoin in existence soared from $20B to about $320. Bitcoin was making headlines all over the world and it seemed like crypto currency had transitioned...

Conclusions based on flawed assumptions are ultimately flawed conclusions. That makes sense. But when governments are involved, they don’t seem to adhere to that basic law of nature. Real estate developers will soon have to create or fund social and affordable housing...

On today’s show we’re going to be doing some math. That’s right. The real purpose of today’s show is talk about the importance of financial education. Some people, notably lawyers, mathematicians, accountants, engineers and statisticians will find this math fairly...

Alexandra asks: “I’m considering investing in the Toronto market that has an extremely low rental vacancy rate. Since the demand is so high and Toronto is a growing city, do you think this is a good idea?” Alexandra, this is a great question. It is true that vacancy...

George Ross is my guest again today and we're talking about the opportunity that may exist in the aftermath of the disaster at WeWork. 

Adam Taggart is one of the founders and principals at Peak Prosperity, an organization dedicated to helping people build a sustainable life. The headwinds and dislocations facing us as a society are numerous. On today's show, Adam gives a first hand account of what it...

The book this month is Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity by David Allen. This is not a new book. It was first published in 2001, with numerous revisions. The most recent edition is 2015. Since technology and tools are moving so quickly, the most...

On today’s show we’re talking about interest rates again. Yesterday, the Federal Reserve announced another 0.25% drop in the benchmark lending rate. A number of listeners are wondering what the Fed rate has to do with every day lending rates. Some consumer credit card...

On today’s show we are answering a question that I receive frequently. The question is how I spend my time. What is an average day? So today I’m going to do a deep dive on what I did yesterday. My day started at 6:15. First thing, my wife and I spend about 20 minutes...

James from British Columbia asks: I have been scouring a lot of Canadian town and cities and have not come across any properties that rent at 1% of houses value let alone 2%. What do you recommend for Canadian’s and am I focusing my search in the wrong areas? I live...

On today’s show we are talking about cyber security. October is the annual cyber security awareness month. As more and more of our lives seem to have an online connection, there is a tug of war between convenience and security. Our mobile devices are always listening....

Tamera comes all the way from Stockton California where she has mastered the art of remote lifestyle investing. 

Anne Amagrande hails all the way from Pasadena California. She can be reached on LinkedIn or on her website at Amagrande.com.

On today’s show we are talking about how to speak to bureaucrats. This past week I attended a public consultation meeting with city officials. They are trying to gather community input on the question of housing quality, availability and affordability. Tenant advocacy...

Entrepreneurship is a hot topic these days. The story of the startup founder turning a great idea into a thriving business is the raw material of modern urban legend. Then there’s the dark side. There’s the stories of greed, of jealousy, and of insecurity. These are...

On today’s show we’re going to run a small experiment. Let’s imagine that you went into the casino in Vegas wearing a baseball cap that says Federal Reserve. You sit down at one of the card tables and start playing. But one player, the one with the baseball cap has...

Yesterday was the Federal Election in Canada. The incumbent Liberal Party under Justin Trudeau had a majority prior to the election with 177 out of the total 338 seats in Parliament. At total of 170 seats are required to form a majority. There were 6 parties vying for...

Today’s show is a case study of a specific project which my wife and I visited this weekend. It seemingly has all of the right elements. The location is one of the best in the city. It’s directly across from the Rideau Canal one of the most historic and picturesque...

Hayden Crabtree is based in Atlanta Georgia and he owns and operates storage facilities in multiple states. On today's show we do a deep dive on a specific case study that I think you'll find fascinating.

Our guest today is the host of the Thought Leader Revolution Podcast. Nicky specializes in working with business leaders, olympic athletes, and authorities who are looking to establish themselves as thought leaders. You can reach Nicky at http://ecircleacademy.com. He...

On today’s show we’re going to do a deep dive into a city consultation process as they grapple with the question of how to manage what is perceived as a problem with affordable housing in our city. To that end, they’re holding a number of public consultations...

In the good old days you went to the big box store and purchased a software application in a large cardboard box. The software as contained on a CD and you installed the software on your computer. These days, software is rarely a product any more. It’s increasingly...

On today’s show we’re talking about the race to the bottom. You have to admit, it’s hard to compete with “free”. There are numerous examples of products and services that used to cost money, that all of a sudden are “free”. If you were in business relying upon service...

Pam in New Orleans asks: Harry Dent recently published a view that says “The Biggest Stock Market Bubble In History Set To Crash.” What are your thoughts on what Harry has to say? Pam, this is a great question. Harry Dent is an economist who specializes in using...

On today’s show we’re coming to you live from Annapolis Maryland. Annapolis is the capital of the state of Maryland. It’s also the home of the US Naval Academy. This is where the US Navy trains its officers. It’s also home to the world’s largest in the water boat...

Joe Quirk is President of the SeaSteading Institute. On today's show we're getting an update on the advancement of the technology of life on the high seas. Listen to this fascinating conversation.

Peter Conti is the author of "Commercial Real Estate For Dummies" and lives with his family in Annapolis Maryland. Six years ago, he survived a devastating motorcycle injury. As part of his rehabilitation, he walked the entire Appalachian trail from Georgia to Maine....

On today’s show we’re talking about another of the many distortions that exist in our world. I’ve been to Greece many times. I love the food. I love the weather. I love the islands, and the rich ancient history. My father was born on the island of Rhodes and he was...

The idea behind today's episode came to me from one of our listeners. Hayden in Atlanta share some details on the topic of today's show. So thank you to Hayden for keeping your eyes open to what's happening in the marketplace. The latest of these is a new company...