The Keeping it Real-Estate Podcast provides educational content for real estate investors, both new and experienced. Mike Roeder and Dan Brisse interview real estate professionals to gain valuable insights into multifamily investing.
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Hitchhikers & Appetizers is an improvised podcast based in, and expanding on, the world of Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. The podcast is created by Mike Gorgone and Bran Peacock and is part of the Improv in Action Network.
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EP186 Turning Vision Into Vacation Destinations
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52:07In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Mike Roeder sits down with Chris and Kelsey, the husband-and-wife duo behind Cuyuna Cove and Tofte Trails—two of Minnesota’s most unique boutique resorts. They share the story of how they went from flipping homes, living out of an RV, and working W-2 jobs to designing and building destination stays that bl…
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S7E26 - Why Are You Still Standing - with David Escobedo
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39:13Daddy Porksskins is from the planet Tenalp which is shaped like a chubby C because something (they don’t know what or really care) took a gigantic bite out of it. Also if you want to be something or someone’s “Daddy” this is the planet for you.By The Improv in Action Network
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EP185 A.I. and Real Estate: How Innovation is Reshaping Acquisitions, Management, and Leasing
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32:55In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Nick sits down with Ryan Elazari—Senior Director of Innovation and Strategy, professor, and co-host of CRE Unplugged. Ryan shares how AI is transforming acquisitions, underwriting, property management, and leasing, and why structured data is the foundation for success. From IoT sensors and predictive maint…
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S7E25 - Hexadecapus - Give Or Take A Few Tentacles - with Paul Vaillancourt
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35:51High Prefect Groth comes to Booth 42 bringing with him word of the squishy glory of the seven tentacled one Octoculan. He also leans into the religion’s seventh tentacle of knowledge…always be marketing.By The Improv in Action Network
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EP184 100% Bonus Depreciation is Back! (What Investors Need to Know)
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35:56CPA Tim Gertz explains what the return of 100% bonus depreciation means for real estate investors. Learn how to use it for larger first-year deductions, when it makes sense, and how real estate professionals and IRAs can benefit. Tim also shares why investment quality should come before tax benefits and gives his take on the current market and inte…
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S7E24 - A Hot Dish with Myrtle Lundquist - with Amy Roeder
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33:54Trellis and Horatio welcome a guest from an obscure backwater planet. She’s Myrte Lundquist and she was abducted from some place called Minnesota back in the planet’s mid-1900s.By The Improv in Action Network
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EP183: Real Estate Lessons: Why Your Toughest Deals Are Your Greatest Teachers
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23:25Dan Brisse discusses the importance of understanding your tenant profile when investing in multifamily real estate and the value of viewing failure as a gift. He emphasizes getting clear on tenant demographics and core values to help make better investment decisions. This episode highlights the importance of financial freedom through real estate in…
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S7E23 - A Mind For Meat - with Carson Seabolt
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34:21Graig comes from Gorlax where he runs his family’s intergalactic business which prides itself on innovations in sentient and consenting meat products.By The Improv in Action Network
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EP182 Is Longevity Really This Simple? (ft. Ella Davar)
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41:18Mike Roeder and Ella Davar discuss nutrition science, especially how high protein and plant-based diets both promise longevity. Ella is a globally recognized expert in nutrition science, gut brain health, and longevity lifestyle optimization. Welcome to another episode of Keeping It Real Estate! To get in touch with Ella, reach with these: Instagra…
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EP181 From Boutique Startup to Skincare Empire: Michele Henry’s Franchise Journey
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32:50On this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Michele Henry reveals how she transformed a personal skincare struggle into a booming national franchise. From humble beginnings helping with her family’s rental properties to launching her first boutique with zero marketing budget, Michele shares the gritty, behind-the-scenes moments that shaped her entre…
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S7E22 - Swiper No Swiping or Go Full Boar! but watch out for the tusks - with Debra Schifrin
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33:19Tinderella is a dating app from the planet Swipey where everyone is a dating app. Trellis tries to pitch a reality dating show, starring himself of course and Horatio has a dream date with a giant mouth.By The Improv in Action Network
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EP180 One Decision Away: How Commitment and Obsession Create Breakthroughs
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25:44In this powerful solo episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse shares the life-altering moments that shaped his journey—from going all-in on snowboarding to building financial freedom through real estate. He dives into the critical decisions, the power of desperation, and the massive action required to create real change. With personal stories…
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S7E21 - So It Is Woven, So It Shall Be - with Vickie Eisenstein
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32:52Bradley is from Trunkonia where the more trunks you have the higher your status. She comes to Booth 42 expecting a speed dating experience, but she got a lot more… or at least twenty-five more minutes with Trellis and Horatio than she was expecting.By The Improv in Action Network
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S7E20 - Forever Hydrogeeeen - with guest Douglas Sarine
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35:18An amiable hydrogen particle named Hydrogeeeen floats around Booth 42 and we learn that he’s a bit of a celebrity.By The Improv in Action Network
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EP179 Unlocking Wealth with Self-Directed IRAs: Greg Herlean’s Playbook
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26:31In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse interviews Greg Herlean, founder of Horizon Trust and expert in self-directed IRAs. Greg shares his early journey into real estate, the challenges of raising capital without a track record, and how he eventually raised over a billion dollars for hard money lending. His frustration with slow cust…
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S7E19 - Investigate This - with Guest Harold Young
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30:22Trellis and Horatio are honored to welcome the planet Stankonia’s worst private investigator Haronius Flexador to Booth 42.By The Improv in Action Network
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S7E18 - Have Lab Coat Will Travel by Supertrain - with guest Aaron Garrett
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S7E17 - A Thirst for Powder - with guest Nate Brosy
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33:00Gogi is from the very very very dry planet Kuring where anything can and is turned into jerky. And that’s why it’s the jerky capital of the galaxyBy The Improv in Action Network
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EP178 Financial Education That Works: With Vince Shorb, CEO of the National Financial Educators Council
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34:09Join host Dan Brisse as he welcomes Vince Shorb, a leading financial literacy advocate, to Keeping It Real Estate. Vince shares his fascinating journey, from his early ventures into real estate investing in his teens to founding the National Financial Educators Council. Driven by a passion to empower individuals with essential financial knowledge, …
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S7E16 -B Believe It Or Not - with guest Mary Hynes
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33:52Gron and their archival robot take refuge in Booth 42 when their home planet of B-Believe and its immense irreplaceable archives are destroyed by the evil Klakor Collective.By The Improv in Action Network
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S7E15 - It's Rice to Meet You - with guest Mary Grace and Eric
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30:22Schlizz and Schlov are a father and son from the planet Souvenaire whose main industry is creating souvenirs to sell to the rest of the galaxy.By The Improv in Action Network
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EP177 Neal Bawa on Tariffs, Rates, and the Future of Multifamily Investing
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44:49In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Daniel Fink welcomes back Neal Bawa, the "Mad Scientist of Multifamily," for a timely deep dive into how tariffs, inflation, and shifting market cycles are impacting real estate today. Neal breaks down why 2027 could be a golden window for value-add investors, why Class A properties are unusually attractiv…
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S7E14 - Lets go Borgor-ing - with guest Marshall Mulkey
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33:41Gor Borgor is from a planet that orbits three suns, so it gets pretty hot there. How hot? So hot that they export their suntan lotion-like sweat.By The Improv in Action Network
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EP176 Smart Tax Moves for Real Estate Investors with Brandon Hall, CPA
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38:19In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan sits down with Brandon Hall, CPA and founder of Hall CPA PLLC, to break down some of the most powerful and often misunderstood tax strategies in real estate investing. Brandon shares his insights on everything from bonus depreciation to the real estate professional status designation, helping listeners…
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S7E13 - Run Walk or Frawl - with guest Rich Baker
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35:17Ambassador Frawl from the planet Chillaxon brings his culture’s philosophy of chill and relaxation to Booth 42. Trellis and Horatio do their best not to harsh his buzz.By The Improv in Action Network
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S7E12 - EeeeKa The Godess of Small Irritations - with guest Ali Davis
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32:18Eeeeka, the goddess of small irritations, finds that the seeds of her work are growing much fruit in Booth 42. Trellis and Horatio have been accidentally worshipping her by naturally irritating other beings for years.By The Improv in Action Network
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EP175 Future Foundations: Michael Beckerman on Innovating Real Estate Through Technology
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38:19In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, we welcome Michael Beckerman, CEO of CREtech, to discuss the dynamic intersection of technology and real estate. Michael recounts his transformative journey from a career in public relations to spearheading innovation at the helm of the largest conference company in the real estate tech and sustainability …
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S7E11 - Three Guests In One - with guest Breeze Geier
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32:12Glorp, Pasco, and Jim are three alternating and distinct personalities sharing the same body and that’s perfectly natural on their home planet of Trisket.By The Improv in Action Network
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S7E10 - Talkin Trash with Steve - with guest Mark Kendall
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28:38Steve is the lead sanitation engineer around, but when he travels the galaxy, he’s not just searching for trash, he’s seeking out treasure.By The Improv in Action Network
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EP174 Decoding Market Dynamics with Dr. Peter Linneman
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53:00Join us for a profound discussion with Dr. Peter Linneman, whose 45-year career blends scholarly rigor and practical business insight, garnering accolades like the PREA's prestigious Graaskamp Award and inclusion in "100 Most Powerful People in New York Real Estate." His experience, underpinned by academic distinction at the University of Chicago a…
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S7E9 - We will Mohave Another - with guest Jake Jake Friedman-Hurvitz
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31:45Mohave Cashew is from the moon Renato where the inhabitants subsist mainly on snails consumed using ensnailers. Also his funnel shaped mouth also functions as an arm.By The Improv in Action Network
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EP173 Mastering the Mall: Beth Azor’s Rise in Retail Real Estate
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38:31Join us in this enlightening episode as Beth Azor, a titan of the commercial real estate industry, shares her innovative strategies for revitalizing shopping centers. With extensive experience in Florida's competitive market, Beth reveals how her hands-on approach has transformed the retail real estate landscape. In the second part of the discussio…
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S7E8 - As Busy as a Buck - with guest Madeline Evans
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33:27Buck the Beaver, son of Buckees of the galactically popular fuel-replenishing stations, drops by our booth to gnaw on the table legs and do some market research.By The Improv in Action Network
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EP172 Building Greatness: Leadership Lessons from Good to Great
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9:38Join Dan Brisse as he dives deep into Jim Collins' influential book, 'Good to Great,' unraveling the secrets that transform good companies into great ones. In this episode, Dan explores the crucial role of Level 5 leadership, emphasizing the impact of leaders who attribute success to their teams and take personal responsibility for setbacks. Discov…
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S7E7 - The Zocratic Method - with guest Mark Linsenmayer
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31:17Zocrates shows us that if meaning doesn’t come from his home planet of Minong, it doesn’t have meaning at all.By The Improv in Action Network
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EP171 Unlocking Success: The Four Vs of Visualizing Victory
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8:32In this transformative episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse delves into the powerful 'Four Vs'—Visualize, Vocalize, Vote, and Vicinity. These guiding principles have transitioned him from being a high school dreamer to a professional athlete and a successful real estate investor. Dan shares how adjusting your identity according to these pr…
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S7E6 - In Search of the Big Rock Candy Planet - with guest Jeff Milchalski
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27:51The Big Hoboswki, space hobo extraordinaire, takes a break from the space roads to rest his bindle in Booth 42 and tell us his tales from the hyperspace road.By The Improv in Action Network
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EP170 Peak Performance: From Competitive Skiing to Luxury Real Estate
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41:31Join us on this exciting episode of Keeping It Real Estate, where Dan Brisse dives into the dynamic world of real estate with Athena Brownson, a former competitive skier turned top Denver realtor. Discover Athena's journey from the ski slopes to luxury real estate, highlighting her expertise in creating balanced living spaces and her unique approac…
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S7E5 - This is the Gornay Way - with David Rabinowitz
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31:19Twelve is an organic lifeform from the planet Gornay where they do things the corporate way.By The Improv in Action Network
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S7E4 - Sweetrocks for Solo - with guest Nnamdi Ngwe
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30:41Our illustrious guest is a big deal pop star from the planet Breakout who goes by the name Solo. He lets us hear three notes from his next big hit and Trellis tries to get added to his rider.By The Improv in Action Network
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S7E3 - Take a Chance on Chance - with guest Jon Mangum
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31:42Life coach, part-time entrepreneur, and unregistered nurse Chance Squadron surprises Trellis and Horatio with an impromptu counseling session that puts Trellis through the basement, but that doesn’t trouble Horatio very much.By The Improv in Action Network
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S7E2 - Silas Spitoon and the Tasteful Medium Distance with guest Rick Andrews
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33:08Silas Spitoon is from the planet Flax where racketeering and racquetball are very similar. He’s on a quest to document bathrooms across the galaxy, but not in a pervy way. We recommend listening to this episode from a medium, tasteful distance.By The Improv in Action Network
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S7E1 - Clean Up Clean Up Everybody Everywhere - with guest Louis Kornfeld
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34:50Bixby LaFleur hails from the planet Ramshackle Jr. which is one third smaller than Ramshackle Sr. If you’re having a party and don’t want to clean up make sure Bixby and his friends are “guest” list.By The Improv in Action Network
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EP169 Unveiling Multifamily Market Insights from NMHC 2025
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18:15Join Mike Roeder in this episode of "Keeping It Real Estate" as he shares key insights from the NMHC Annual Conference. He dives into the latest trends and investment strategies for the multifamily industry in 2025, exploring shifts in the debt market and rental dynamics. Mike offers practical advice on navigating the evolving market landscape, hig…
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EP168 - 2025 Multifamily Outlook: Mastering Market Changes
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27:03Join Mike Roeder on 'Keeping It Real Estate' as we dive into the multifamily market outlook for 2025. In this episode, Mike explores the critical shifts in vacancy rates, rent growth, and the impact of fluctuating supply and demand across the market. Discover actionable insights on where the multifamily sector is headed and how investors can effect…
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EP167 Best of 2024: Insights from Top Minds in Commercial Real Estate - Part 2
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27:20In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, we continue our 'Best of 2024' series with a look back at some of the most impactful discussions of the year. Tune in to hear from industry leaders like Eric Decker, a former NFL player turned real estate investor, who shares how his sports career has shaped his investment strategies. We also revisit our c…
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EP166 Best of 2024: Insights from Top Minds in Commercial Real Estate - Part 1
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26:19In this episode of "Keeping It Real Estate," we kick off our 'Best of 2024' series with a look back at the most influential discussions of the year. Tune in to hear from industry leaders like Nick Fluellen, who detailed the intricacies of the DFW multifamily market, and Neal Bawa, known as the 'Mad Scientist of Multifamily,' who provided a data-dri…
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EP165 Preventing Fraud in Real Estate Investments in 2025
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8:19In this crucial episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse uncovers the escalating issues of fraud within real estate investments, focusing on both leasing and investment scams. He discusses the latest trends and common tactics fraudsters use, such as falsifying documents and rushing lease approvals, and provides actionable advice on how to prot…
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EP164 The Power of Secret Shopping in Multifamily Investing
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14:29In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Mike Roeder explores the essential technique of secret shopping in multifamily investing. He explains how to select the right comps, evaluate property upgrades, and the importance of assessing both competitors and your own properties to optimize business strategies. Dive into practical examples and expert …
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EP163 Underwriting Today: How Our Assumptions Have Changed
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17:27In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Mike Roeder delves into the critical changes in multifamily underwriting strategies due to evolving economic conditions. He explains the necessity for increased CapEx budgets and the strategic shift towards fixed-rate debt to mitigate volatility in interest rates. Further, Mike emphasizes the importance of…
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