Episode 46 | Institutional Ownership: Impact on Housing Affordability and Legislative Challenges

Episode Summary: Legislatures in various states are considering laws to impose restrictions on institutional investors, limiting their ownership of single-family homes. The National Rental Home Council (NRHC), a trade organization advocating for single-family rental operators, is focused on combating negative perceptions of institutional ownership and its impact on housing affordability. However, there is debate on […]
Episode 45 | Protecting Property Rights: Addressing Squatter Issues and Eviction Updates in Maryland

Episode Summary: The conversation focuses on issues with squatters and new laws to support homeowners’ property rights. It also highlights Maryland’s new rule adding extra fees for landlords dealing with late rent cases, making it more costly to manage late payments. The hosts discuss challenges landlords face with squatters and late-paying tenants, exploring how these […]
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 […]
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. Riparian Capital Partners conduct detailed file audits and have a plan in place for screening tenants and managing […]
Episode 42 | Joakim Mortensen – Evolution of Real Estate Investor Lending: Insights From CoreVest

April 19, 2024 Episode Summary: In this episode, Joakim Mortensen from CoreVest discusses the Evolution of Real Estate Investor Lending and the changes in investor lending in real estate over the past decade. Above all, he highlights CoreVest’s unique non-recourse financing, noting the underwriting process, property valuation, and the importance of market experience. Additionally, Joakim […]
Episode 41 | Kris Garin – Building a Rental Portfolio: Insights from Riparian Capital Partners CEO

Episode Summary: The episode features guest Kris Garin, CEO of Riparian Capital Partners, who shares insights into their approach to building a rental portfolio and the challenges of portfolio acquisitions. In this conversation, Kris Garin discusses his experience in the single-family rental (SFR) industry and the challenges and opportunities it presents. He shares insights on […]
Episode 40 | Josh DeShong – Trelly Wholesaling Platform, Industry Optimism, & Securitization Trends

Episode Summary: In this conversation, the hosts discuss securitization in capital markets, specifically the rated securitization of RTL loans. They explore the impact of regulatory issues and credit spreads on the cost of capital. The hosts also share their experiences at the National Association of Home Builders Conference and highlight the optimism in the industry. […]
Episode 39 | Josh DeShong – Navigating Real Estate Business Growth

Episode Summary: In this episode, Craig and Jack discuss real estate business growth by covering the Corporate Transparency Act and PCE inflation report. Guest Josh DeShong shares his journey in real estate, detailing how he built a thriving wholesale business and overcame team recruitment challenges. He introduces Trelly, his tech platform for wholesalers. Jack provides […]
Bonus Content | NAR Settlement Unpacked

Episode Summary: The conversation revolves around the recent settlement between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several brokerages, which will result in more negotiation of commissions. This settlement will lower the cost of buying and selling a home for buyers and sellers but may drive some real estate agents out of business. The traditional […]
Episode 38 | Sean Mulhall- From a W2 Job to 150+ Properties

Episode Summary: In this episode, Sean Mulhall from SMD Capital Group shares his journey from W2 employment to amassing over 150 properties in Maryland through effective real estate investment strategies. Additionally, he discusses challenges in building a construction business, tapping into real estate teams for income, and managing property effectively. Above all, Sean highlights the […]