Episode 75 | SFR, Home Building, Asset Management, Operational Efficiency with Lafayette Real Estate
Episode Summary: In this conversation, Jack BeVier & Craig Fuhr speaks with Thibault Adrien and Liya Mo from Lafayette Real Estate about their experiences and strategies in the single-family rental (SFR) market. They discuss the evolution of SFR as an asset class, the importance of a long-term perspective in real estate investment, and the shift […]
3 Tips for Real Estate Investors Navigating a Mature Market
The housing market isn’t as easy to navigate as it was a decade ago. With rising interest rates, constrained inventory, and fierce competition, today’s real estate investors need to be sharper, faster, and more strategic than ever before. But here’s the good news—opportunities still exist for those willing to adapt. The Challenge: A Mature Market […]
Emerging Trends in Real Estate: The Rise of Midwest Build-to-Rent
When you think of the build-to-rent (BTR) market, your mind might wander to the sprawling suburbs of Texas, Florida, or Arizona—the Sunbelt havens where BTR has exploded in popularity. But the next big opportunity in single-family rentals might just be in an unexpected place: the Midwest. With its combination of affordability, strong demand, and a […]
Episode 74 | Inside Dominion Financial: Scaling Success in RTL and DSCR Lending, 2025 REI Predictions
Episode Summary: In this episode of Real Investor Radio, Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier dive into the current state of the real estate market, focusing on real estate investing predictions for 2025, the performance of Dominion Financial in 2024, and the evolving landscape of private lending. They explore the impact of DSCR products, bridge loans, […]
Fix and Flip Loans: Guide to Financing, ROI & Profit
Fix-and-flip investing can be one of the fastest ways to generate returns in real estate. But success is rarely about the property alone. It comes down to how well you analyze the deal, manage execution, and structure your financing. In today’s market, where competition is high and margins can tighten quickly, investors who approach flipping […]
Episode 73 | Future of Home Building, Build to Rent Opportunities, Expectations for 2025 with Tony McGill
Episode Summary: In this episode of Real Investor Radio, Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier engage in a comprehensive discussion with Tony McGill, Senior Managing Director at Zellman and Associates, about the current state of the housing market and its future outlook. They explore the dynamics affecting home builders, the impact of interest rates, supply constraints, […]
Understanding LTC in Real Estate Financing: What Every Investor Should Know
In real estate investing, Loan-to-Cost (LTC) is a ratio that defines a lender’s risk, or more specifically, the percentage of a project’s total costs that they will finance. The ratio can also reflect a real estate investor’s risk and profitability. For example, a high LTC — say 75 percent to 100 percent — allows an […]
Staying Liquid in a High-Interest Rate Environment: 3 Tips for Real Estate Investors
Navigating today’s real estate market feels a bit like walking a financial tightrope. With interest rates reaching heights not seen in decades, high-interest rate investing has become a pressing concern. Many real estate investors are asking the same question: how do you stay liquid and profitable when borrowing costs are sky-high? The challenges are real—higher […]
Episode | 72 Peter Linneman on Real Estate Trends and Economic Forecasts
Episode Summary: In this episode of Real Investor Radio, Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier engage in a comprehensive discussion with Dr. Peter Linneman, a prominent figure in real estate and economics. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the Federal Reserve’s recent actions, inflation trends, government spending, interest rates, and the current state […]
The Corporate Transparency Act Chaos Unpacked
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has seen a whirlwind of legal developments in recent weeks, leaving real estate investors and small-business owners grappling with uncertainty. Just days after the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a federal court injunction, the same court vacated its own reversal. As of December 27, 2024, businesses impacted by the […]
