Episode 21 | Part 2 with Melody Wright – Overbuilding, Shifting Demographics

Episode Summary: In a recent episode of Real Investor Radio, Melody Wright, a veteran of the banking and financial services industry, joins hosts Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier to discuss the current state of the residential real estate market. The conversation covers topics such as overbuilding, demographic shifts, speculative practices, potential fraud, and the impact […]
Episode 20 | Melody Wright – Are US Builders Overbuilding?

Episode Summary: In this episode, Craig & Jack are joined by Melody Wright, housing strategist and writer. They discuss Melody’s concerns that US homebuilders are overbuilding and how this oversupply will impact the housing market. Stream Now https://youtu.be/bveLmy5ACMU Overview of Episode 20 Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier discuss the current state of the real estate […]
Episode 19 | The State of the Short-Term Rental Market

Episode Summary: In this episode, Jack & Craig discuss the state of the short-term rental market. They review the history of the business model and what challenges STR operators are facing today. Who will be able to capitalize on the distress in this market segment? Learn where the hosts see the greatest opportunities for investors. […]
Episode 18 | What does the future look like for investors?

Episode Summary: In this episode, Craig & Jack discuss the current state of the real estate market and explore short-term rental investment trends alongside various economic and political factors influencing it. The conversation touches on topics like interest rates, housing prices, immigration, and the potential for distressed syndication deals. The hosts have differing opinions on […]
Episode 17 | Developer Case Study: Franklin Cruz Part 2

Episode Summary: In this episode, Craig & Jack continue their conversation with Florida Real Estate Entrepreneur Franklin Cruz. They discuss affordable housing development strategies and the unique home product he has been building in FL. Stream Now https://youtu.be/h6RStRLrKl8 Overview of Episode 17 Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier interview Franklin Cruz, a real estate developer in […]
Episode 16 | Developer Case Study: Franklin Cruz Part 1

Episode Summary: In this episode, Craig & Jack are joined by Florida Real Estate Entrepreneur Franklin Cruz. They discuss Franklin’s transition from real estate investor to developer, his focus on affordable housing in Florida, and how he differentiated himself in the Lakeland, FL market. Stream Now https://youtu.be/WBUDGk0Lgb0 Overview of Episode 16 Franklin Cruz joins Craig […]
Episode 15 | Housing Stats – Unpacking Episode 14

Episode Summary: In this podcast episode, Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier discuss their conversation with economist Logan Mohtashami from HousingWire. They delve into real estate investment strategies, examining the potential impact of the Federal Reserve’s actions on interest rates and their implications for real estate investors. They also explore how different markets may experience varying […]
Episode 14 | Latest Housing Stats with Logan Mohtashami

Episode Summary: This week, Jack BeVier and Craig Fuhr are joined by Logan Mohtashami, the lead analyst for HousingWire. Logan, renowned for his data-driven approach, shares his expert insights into housing market trends and their implications for affordability and interest rates. His analysis frequently highlights key economic factors shaping today’s housing market. Not only does […]
Episode 13 | Commercial Leases with Sentinel Net Lease

Episode Summary: Hosts Craig & Jack are joined by guest hosts Fred Lewis and Dennis Cisterna of Sentinel Net Lease. Sentinel is focused on acquiring commercial real estate investments that either produce monthly cash flow or possess significant profit potential through renovation and leasing. The group discusses distress in the industry, a shift they are seeing […]
Episode 12 | Build to Rent

Episode Summary: Hosts Jack & Craig discuss the Build To Rent Space with guests Fred Lewis of the Dominion Group and Dennis Cisterna of Guardian and Sentinel Net Lease. Is the BTR business model still viable today? The hosts discuss the challenges to BTR in 2023 and how some investors are still making it work. […]