4 Expert Tips for Low Tenant Delinquency Rates
Dominion Management, a property management company based in the Baltimore area that oversees roughly 800 single-family homes, has an exceptionally low delinquency rate – under 5% – compared to the average tenant delinquency of 11%, according to the Census Bureau’s Pulse Survey. They also maintain a long tenancy term of 5-6 years rather than the […]
Rising Risk: The Future of Real Estate Insurance
Insurance costs have been increasing significantly, with an astounding 23% increase in average homeowners insurance premiums between January 2023 and February 2024. This sharp uptick raises some critical questions for real estate investors: Will insurance costs continue to rise? If so, by how much? How will this impact real estate investors and their bottom line? […]
Rate Cut Uncertainty: Assessing the Likelihood of Interest Rate Changes
https://youtu.be/nsmZ7VVgPEg When it comes to real estate investing, few topics evoke as much debate and speculation as interest rates. At the heart of this discourse lies a common theme: uncertainty. This palpable feeling of unpredictability leaves individuals and investors alike on the fence about the trajectory of interest rates and its implications for the broader […]
5 Tips for Commercial Real Estate Investing in 2024
https://youtu.be/Nx58rvTbUyo In a recent Real Investor Radio podcast episode, Dominion Financial Services’s Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier sat down with Sentinel Net Lease founders Dennis Cisterna III and Fred Lewis to discuss commercial real estate investing in the current market. With mortgage rates hovering around 7% to 8% and inflation holding steady, many commercial real […]
Episode 46 | Institutional Ownership: Impact on Housing Affordability and Legislative Challenges
Episode Summary: Legislatures in various states are considering laws to restrict large institutional investors from owning a significant number of homes. The National Rental Home Council (NRHC) is a trade organization that advocates for single-family rental operators. The NRHC is focused on combating the negative perception of institutional ownership and the impact it has on […]
The Great Debate: Are Institutional Buyers a Burden or Boon to Housing Affordability?
https://youtu.be/U_jyN8iTnrM?si=LcSpXIzmRd0Gy5Z0 You’ve no doubt heard the conversation sweeping the nation about whether institutional buyers are bad for housing affordability. Some states are even considering legislation, like California’s Assembly Bill 2584, that would block institutional buyers from acquiring homes over a certain number. This is in response to the belief that entry-level homebuyers are being priced […]
Episode 45 | Protecting Property Rights: Addressing Squatter Issues and Eviction Updates in Maryland
Episode Summary: The conversation discusses the issue of squatters and the legislative efforts to protect homeowners against them. It also highlights a new eviction update in Maryland that imposes an additional surcharge for failure to pay rent actions. The conversation explores the challenges faced by landlords dealing with squatters and late-paying tenants, and the potential […]
Episode 44 | Dennis Cisterna – Commercial Real Estate, Undervalued Opportunities, Investment Strategy
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Real Investor Radio podcast, Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier are joined by Dennis Cisterna III and Fred Lewis from Sentinel Net Lease. They discuss the current state of the office market and the opportunities in net lease investments. Sentinel focuses on office, retail, and industrial properties, with an […]
The Rise of Non-Bank Construction Lenders in Today’s Market
https://youtu.be/7DKPcrjT6Uo?si=XjCrGVzzsfG_kBuM The world of construction loans is changing. Traditionally, when investors and developers needed money, they relied on banks, attracted by lower interest rates and established business relationships. But things are shifting. With interest rates going up and more stringent loan conditions, especially in the risky construction sector, getting that bank financing has become significantly […]
Episode 43 | Kris Garin – Tenant Relationships, Portfolio Acquisitions, UPREIT Structure
Episode Summary: Kris Garin from Riparian Capital Partners discusses their approach to managing tenant issues in post-industrial cities like Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Detroit. They focus on building relationships with tenants and positioning themselves as the ideal counterparty. They conduct detailed file audits and have a plan in place for screening tenants and managing turnover. They […]
