Invest Florida - A Real Estate Podcast
272 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsLooking for an edge in the real estate investment market? Not sure which markets or market segments offer the best opportunities or which strategies to implement? You have come to the right place….Hosts Eric Odum and Steven Silverman blend decades of combined experience in the real estate investment market along with their expert guests covering topics in lending, investment strategies, property management and development…. giving you actionable investment ideas each and every episode you can use to learn and grow….all with a Florida twist.
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Ep. 271 Jim Lee: Leveraging Syndication to Do Larger Deals
December 18, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBLeveraging Syndication to Do Larger Deals Jim's family migrated from Taiwan. It's the classic immigrant story, building a great business from ground floor. Learn about his strategies to grow from tenants, toilets and trash to managing a successful syndication company. Key Discussion Points [01:07] Introduction by Eric & Steven [03:19] About our guest: Jim Lee [04:33] How did you end up doing Syndications? [07:33] Is the American dream still alive, even for immigrants? [...
Ep. 270 Matt Newton: Changes in Tally will Affect Availability of Residential Land for Development
November 22, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBMatt is a local attorney that practices real estate law. He has been on top of a law that recently opened non-residential properties up for residential development. The law came out of Tallahassee and is being dictated to the local municipalities. This could be a great opportunity for people looking to build to rent. Key Discussion Points [01:11] Introduction by Eric & Steven [11:15] About our guest: Matt Newton [12:43] Give us your background and why you got into real estate law...
Ep. 269 Joe Seagle: The Many Benefits of Land Trusts
October 03, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThe benefits of Land Trusts Joe Seagle is a is an attorney based in South Florida. He focuses on providing services that help real estate investors purchase, protect and pass on assets. He is going to discuss Land Trusts...how they are work...why they are better in many instances than LLCs and other forms of ownership of real estate. Key Discussion Points [01:22] Introduction by Eric & Steven [08:25] About our guest: Joe Seagle [12:47] Advantages of having a land trust vs a...
Ep. 268 Doug Faron: Overview of the Florida Market & Discussion of Build to Rent Investing
September 11, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBDoug is a seasoned real estate investor who KNOWS the State of Florida. Through his firm, Shoreham Capital, Doug engages in building residential properties to rent. He discusses how it is easier to reach critical mass with build to rent as opposed to sourcing one-off deals and spends a lot of time discussing the Florida market...where he likes and what he looks for. Key Discussion Points [01:20] Introduction by Eric & Steven [10:20] About our guest: Doug Faron [11:32] How did you...
Ep. 267 Adam Rosen: Using Cold Email Sequencing to Find Deals
August 28, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBEmail is NOT dead. With more rules coming out about cold texting, it might be time to revisit how investors source deals. Emailing is not only tried and true, it is also less invasive and professional when prospecting. Adam discusses how to set up...what are the strategies...how to find and clean data. Adam has a special deal for you: A.I. Cold Email Mastermind: https://msha.ke/eoc#mastermind Use code "FL50" for 50% off. Key Discussion Points [01:20] Introduction by ...
Ep. 266 Charlotte Dunford: Making it Big with Mobile Home Parks
August 07, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBMaking it Big with Mobile Home Parks Charlotte is an impressive person. The first thing you notice about her is her positive can-do energy. She migrated to the USA at 16 from China, searching for a better life. After graduating from Georgia Tech, a few short years later, she is the Managing Partner of John's Creek Capitol, which has purchased 28 parks under her leadership. Find out how she did it! Key Discussion Points [01:08] Introduction by Eric & Steven [06:03] About our g...
Ep. 265 Listen to this Before Investing in Florida Condos!
July 24, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBJohn Cadden from Condominium Advisory Group joins us today to discuss big changes that have occurred in the Florida condominium arena. The collapse of the Surfside condo 2 years ago led to significant rule changes. Find out what they are, along with a bevy of other changes that are affecting go-no-go decisions for investing in Florida condos. Key Discussion Points [01:11] Introduction by Eric & Steven [05:22] About our guest: John Cadden [07:23] Is there a lot of density of i...
Ep. 264 Calvin Roberts: Some Reasons Why Florida Property Insurance is Such a Mess
July 10, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBCalvin Roberts, besides being an insurance agent, likes to study issues in his industry for fun! Florida property owners are experiencing record insurance increases....the increases are starting to become crippling. We discuss the main issues. They might not be what you think they are....the main issues are actually very manageable. Find out what can be done. Key Discussion Points [01:10] Introduction by Eric & Steven [06:11] About our guest: Calvin Roberts [07:23] Is the res...
Ep. 263 Hank Balevic: Importance of Background Checks on Tenants and Potential Investment Partners
June 26, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBImportance of Background Checks on Tenants and Potential Investment Partners Hank Balevic is a former FBI Special Agent and Director of Corporate Security. His lifetime experience deal with security gives him a unique perspective for his current company, running background checks and due diligence on tenants and potential investment partners. The arena is a landmine for investors and Hank walks through and discusses the potential issues all investors need to know to stay out of hot water. ...
Ep. 262 Dr. Chau Ong Talks Corporate Rentals
May 22, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBDr. Chau Ong joins the Invest Florida show to discuss corporate housing arbitrage. It's not long term rentals and it's not AirBnB. It's a combination of the 2 and his strategy allows you to ramp up cash flow fast, and you don't need the capital you think you do to get involved. Dr Chau is a Vietnamese immigrant and comes from humble beginnings. He has a fascinating story. Check it out! Key Discussion Points [01:03] Introduction by Eric & Steven [05:03] About our guest: Dr. Chau Ong [...
Ep. 261 Eric & Steven Return from an Involuntary Leave of Absence and Talk the Florida Market
May 08, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBEric & Steven Return from an Involuntary Leave of Absence and Talk the Florida Market Good to be back! Eric Odum and Steven Silverman took an involuntary break for a few weeks while Eric healed. They return to discuss what happened...and what is going on in the Florida market since they have been away. Key Discussion Points [01:11] Introduction by Eric & Steven (discussion about Eric's accident / why they've been away for 2 months) [04:00] Recap of what's been going on in the...
Ep. 260 Riley Oickle & James Svetec - Canadian Investors Talking the Vacation Rental Market
February 06, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBJames Svetec is a knowledgeable AirBnB operator. He got his start in the short-term rental market by managing properties in Downtown Toronto. Riley Oickle is a specialist and mentor in multi-family residential market. Both now assist vacation investors find success across North America. They check in with the show today to talk about what they are seeing in Florida and share some hacks on the vacation rental market. Key Discussion Points [01:06] Introduction by Eric & Steven [05:19...
Ep. 259 Land Flipping with Pete Reese
January 09, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBWe have been seeking someone to discuss land flipping with us. Land is a bit of an "outsider" asset class. Why? Because it is not typical cash flowing real estate. Finding investors to partner with or borrow from can be challenging. But that does not mean the asset class cannot be lucrative. Pete has been investing in the East Coast for over a decade and is now dipping his toe in the Florida market. Find out how he does it! Key Discussion Points [01:14] Introduction by Eric & Steven [07:0...
Ep.258 Note Investing with Fred Moskowitz
December 19, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBFinding deals that work in this market can be a real challenge. Rising interest rates have created a gap between CAP rates and borrowing rates. We are like any other investor, trying to find a way to make a return. Our guest, Fred Moskowitz, has been investing in alternative investments for over 15 years. He joins us to talk about opportunities in the private note market and how this asset class might be fit into your portfolio. Key Discussion Points [01:06] Introduction by Eric ...
Ep. 257 Beau Beery: Talking Multifamily in N Florida & How to Make Sure You Have Access to Deals
November 14, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBTalking Multifamily in N Florida Beau is a multifamily broker covering North Florida. He is one of the best known apartment advisors in the State. He gives us a rundown of the market and why investors don't see all the good deals. Key Discussion Points [01:15] Introduction by Eric & Steven [05:41] About our guest: Beau Beery [06:36] How did you get into the real estate business, and specifically in multifamily? [10:16] How can people find deals in the multifamily market? [1...
Ep. 256 Chris Kaiser: Economic Benefits of Green Technology & Clean Energy for Commercial Properties
October 31, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBChris Kaiser, Sona Energy, joins us today to talk about how to save costs at your commercial property by implementing green energy solutions. Key Discussion Points [01:03] Introduction by Eric & Steven [04:28] About our guest: Chris Kaiser [05:35] Give us an overview of the clean energy solutions you are involved in now [06:55] How did you get involved with Sona? (a clean energy solutions company) [11:17] What are the economic benefits of clean energy for commercial properties? ...
Ep. 255 Cherif Medawar: Talking Hotels and AirBnB
October 17, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBTalking Hotels and AirBnB Cherif has a unique background. He started in hotel management and learned running hotels from one of the best in the business. While he has invested in many real estate asset classes, his forte is hotels. He operates and owns deals across the country and teaches investors how to earn double digit returns and navigate the waters of this asset class that few investors seem to understand. Key Discussion Points [01:11] Introduction by Eric & Steven [08:43] A...
Ep. 254 Tyler Cauble: Syndication in Commercial Real Estate
September 26, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBSyndication in Commercial Real Estate YouTube and Instagram influencer, Tyler Cauble, joins us to discuss how he invests in his local market, improves his community and makes his unique deals available to a broad investor base. Key Discussion Points [01:01] Introduction by Eric & Steven [04:16] About our guest: Tyler Cauble [07:54] What audience does your YouTube channel target? [08:56] Is you investing centered only in Nashville? Or also outside the Nashville area? [10:01]...
Ep. 253 David Atkinson: A New Idea for AirBNB in Remote Areas?
September 12, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBA New Idea for AirBNB in Remote Areas? It's so much more than this though. Z Sphere has a structure concept that could be anything from housing in disaster prone areas to self contained, medical care structures in remote areas. Key Discussion Points [01:03] Introduction by Eric & Steven [04:58] About our guest: David Atkinson [05:39] What's your background and how did you get to where you are now? [08:34] What is Z Sphere? [11:19] So your product is self-contained, off-grid...
Ep. 252 Laura Spaulding: Investing in Properties of Crime Scenes and the Deceased
August 01, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBInvesting in Properties of Crime Scenes and the Deceased Today we talk with Laura Spaulding, founder of Spaulding Decon, which is a full service restoration company for crime scenes, death, and accidents. Laura takes it a step further by investing in these properties. Key Discussion Points [01:03] Introduction by Eric & Steven [07:02] About our guest: Bob Henriquez [09:17] How are you using your crime/accident/death cleanup business to leverage buying the crime scene properties...
Ep. 251 Bob Henriquez, Hillsborough County Property Appraiser, Talks Valuations and Tax Process
July 18, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThe Hillsborough County Property Appraiser comes on the show to discuss the inner workings of valuation. While the discussion is specific to Hillsborough County, the laws are applied across the State in a similar fashion. We cover how assessors arrive at their valuations, some of the rights property owners have and what you can do to contest a valuation if you don't agree. Key Discussion Points [01:04] Introduction by Eric & Steven [04:19] About our guest: Bob Henriquez [06:32] G...
Ep. 250 Ember Erickson: Biproxi, Changing the Way Commercial Real Estate Is Marketed
July 04, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBEmber Erickson: Biproxi, Changing the Way Commercial Real Estate Is Marketed Ember joins us today to discuss a new platform to the CRE marketplace....it has been compared to Tinder for Commercial Real Estate Investors and Brokers. Find out how they might help make the acquisition and disposition of commercial assets more efficient (yes, that includes multifamily) Key Discussion Points [01:07] Introduction by Eric & Steven [06:18] About our guest: Ember Erickson [07:06] What...
Ep. 249 Avery Jordan: Update on the Tampa Multifamily Market
May 09, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBAvery Jordan: Update on the Tampa Multi-family Market Avery Jordan gives us an update on the apartment / multifamily market in Tampa and central Florida with discussions on how the Fed rate hikes will affect the market over the next couple of years and why he thinks the multifamily market and the market in general will continue to do well. Key Discussion Points [01:07] Introduction by Eric & Steven [04:32] About our guest: Avery Jordan [05:51] How did you get intro brokerage o...
Ep. 248 Adrian Smude: Updates Us on the Mobile Home Market
April 25, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBIt's always great to catch up with our friend Adrian. He has come a long way and we are proud of him. Since we last talked, he has written a book...started and investment program and travels the country talking about investing in mobile homes. We hope you take the time to listen to Adrian's update on the market...negotiating skills and marketing ideas. Key Discussion Points [01:02] Introduction by Eric & Steven [05:39] About our guest: Adrian Smude [08:00] How did you overcome your...
Ep. 247 Jeremy Kloter: Update on the Tampa Bay Area Residential Market
April 11, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBJeremy Kloter, founder of Out Fast Property Management in Tampa, FL, gives us a window in to the Tampa Bay residential investment market. Key Discussion Points [01:01] Introduction by Eric & Steven [02:54] About our guest: Jeremy Kloter [04:46] How are you surviving in the market now, and what is your perspective? [06:49] How are people dealing with this hyper-active market? [16:33] What CAP rates are you seeing now? [23:29] How do you see the market evolving, and what should i...
EP. 246 Ian Brown: Circuitous Route to Investing in Jacksonville
March 28, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBCircuitous Route to Investing in Jacksonville Ian is an attorney, a broker, and investor in the Jacksonville market. He credits his success with his roots as a bartender who exited college with a mountain of debt and little hope to dig out of it. Listen to this story about how he worked his way in to a better place by leveraging the Jacksonville market. Key Discussion Points [00:56] Introduction by Eric & Steven [04:00] About our guest: Ian Brown [05:03] Guide us through your in...
Ep. 245 Ana Bozovic: Talking South Florida and Real Estate Trends
March 14, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBAna is a wealth of information about the South Florida market. We welcome her back on the show to discuss the big factors that are moving the South Florida market and why there is no reason to see much deviation from the recent trends in the near term. Key Discussion Points [03:11] About our guest: Ana Bozovic [05:00] Give us an overview of what you thought would happen in the market back in the beginning days of COVID vs what actually happened [08:02] Talk about how the effe...
Ep. 244 Gregg Cohen: Turnkey Single Family Investing
February 14, 2022 10:09 - 28 minutes - 33.7 MBGregg talks about the Jacksonville market and his firm's strategy to make investment acquisitions easy for investors looking for cash flowing deals. Key Discussion Points [03:33] About our guest: Gregg Cohen [04:35] How did you get started in real estate? And where are you originally from? [06:24] Tell us about your company, JWD Real Estate Capital. What differentiates your company? [10:11] What do the range of numbers look like for someone to invest in this turnkey investment ...
Ep. 243 John Roberts and Stephen Barber: Talking the Panhandle
January 20, 2022 22:31 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBJohn Roberts and Stephen Barber are a duo of multiple interests....law, real estate investment and development. There is no question that they are plugged into the Panhandle region of Florida. Listen to this update on what is happening in their neck of the woods! Key Discussion Points [01:11] About our guests: John Roberts & Stephen Barber [01:49] How did you both get into real estate in the Florida Panhandle? [08:50] What is driving the economy in the Florida Panhandle? [11:01]...
Ep. 242 Al Williamson: Finding Ways to Profit with Extended Stay Rentals
December 13, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBAl Williamson, an engineer by trade, has found a way to capitalize on the extended stay rental market. Somewhere, between AIRBNB and traditional long term rentals, extended stay lodging can be a terrific way to juice your returns. Florida is a hot spot for this type of need in housing and with the infrastructure bill targeting multiple industries in the State, the demand will only increase for potential tenants....military to road contractors to health care workers. Listen to how Al captures...
Ep. 241 Viktor Jiracek: Gainesville Investment Nuggets
November 29, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBViktor Jiracek followed his brother to Gainesville and turned that experience into a thriving real estate business (Fix and Flips, and long term holds). Viktor updates us on the market and leaves us some great tips on thriving in this most unusual market. Key Discussion Points [01:00] Opening remarks by Eric Odum & Steven Silverman [04:17] About our guest: Viktor Jiracek [05:12] How did you get started in real estate? [06:14] Why did you choose Gainesville, FL? [07:33] Give us...
Ep. 240 Martin Saenz: Investing in the Secondary Mortgage Market
November 15, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBMartin Saenz runs a fund that invests in distressed mortgages. He discusses the state of the mortgage market, returns and how he creates win-win deals for investors and homeowners. Key Discussion Points [01:04] Opening remarks by Eric Odum & Steven Silverman [05:04] About our guest: Martin Saenz [05:57] How did you get started in real estate? [08:10] What motivated you to move from Washington D.C. to Sarasota, FL? [09:12] What's your view of the Florida market for the brief ...
Ep. 239 Chris Coleman: Big Flood Insurance Changes
November 01, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBChris Coleman comes back on the show to explain the significant changes in flood insurance policies from FEMA. Key Discussion Points [01:07] Opening remarks by Eric Odum & Steven Silverman [04:33] About our guest: Chris Coleman [06:32] Give us an overview of the changes occuring right now with flood insurance [09:55] Is it fair to say those that don't have flood risk are subsidizing those that do have flood risk? [10:49] What are you seeing in terms of flood insurance rate incre...
Ep. 238 Lauren Hardy: Getting Creative in Tight Markets with Virtual Wholesaling
October 18, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBLauren is in California and her market is very similar to many markets in Florida, very tight and deals tough to come by. She figures out ways to carve out revenue by wholesaling virtually. Find out how! Key Discussion Points [01:06] Opening remarks by Eric Odum [03:12] About our guest: Lauren Hardy [04:04] How and why did you get into real estate investing? [07:08] What exactly is real estate wholesaling? [09:01] How can a virtual real estate investment model benefit investors i...
Ep. 237 Scott Maurer: Proposed Bill in DC Might Affect Real Estate Investments in Your Self Directed IRA
October 04, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIn This episode, Scott Maurer from Advanta IRA discusses proposed changes to self directed IRA's in the new infrastructure bill. Find out if this has any affect on you! Key Discussion Points [01:06] Opening remarks by Eric Odum & Steven Silverman [04:32] About our guest: Scott Maurer [05:21 Tell us how proposed $3.5T infastructure companion bill will prohibit self-directed IRAs / 401k accounts from investing in private placements [10:30] How will the proposed $3.5T companion provis...
Ep. 236 Lindsay Davis: Alabama Real Estate Investing
September 20, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIt can be difficult to get a decent rate of return in the current Florida market, and more and more investors are looking outside Florida to find deals in other states. Today we talk with Lindsay Davis, CEO of Spartan Invest", about investment opportunities in Alabama. Lindsay's investment services allow investors who live outside Alabama to purchase single family homes in Alabama, get the benefit of the low property taxes, and get a great overall rate of return on their investment. We...
Ep. 235 Sam Bates: Multifamily Syndication
September 06, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBOn today's podcast we talk with Sam Bates (CEO of Bates Capital Group) about his success in multifamily syndication. Sam left Corporate America and started his real estate journey in 2009. He walks us through how he first got into real estate, and the path and strategies he employed to get to where he is today. He also gives advice to investors interested in multifamily syndication. Sam's mission is to help busy professionals like himself gain their freedom back through investing in ...
Ep. 234 Ken Avalos: Alternate Lending for Multifamily Investors
August 23, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBToday we talk with Ken Avalos, VP of Electra Capital, about alternative lending with a focus on multifamily financing solutions. Alternative lending is a great option when traditional lenders are unable to meet an investor's needs. The benefit of an alternate loan is more leverage (which means you put in less capital), speed, and the flexibility and creativity to work around odd structures and difficult issues. Depending on your situation, this can potentially allow you a greater rate of ret...
Ep. 233 Vehano Joseph: Multifamily Investing
August 09, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 41.4 MBThe multifamily market is hot everywhere, but especially in Florida, and it can be difficult to find good deals with the current cap rate situation and fierce competition. Today we talk with Vehano Joseph about his strategies to finding good multifamily deals in Florida. Key Discussion Points [00:58] Opening remarks by Eric Odum & Steven Silverman [03:38] About our guest: Vehano Joseph [05:40] What's your background and how did you get into real estate? [10:26] What do you look ...
Ep. 232 Al Nicoletti: Probate Real Estate Investing
July 26, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 41 MBMost real estate investors look for conventional opportunities, but there are some great deals to be had within the world of probate. Today we talk with Al Nicoletti, Attorney and probate specialist, about the ins and outs of probate and how it can be advantageous for real estate investors. What exactly is probate? If there is no appointed heir when the owner passes away, the property is turned over to the courts and then appointed to the closest relative as the executor to sell the pro...
Ep. 231 Michael Brady: Biden's Proposal to Eliminate 1031 Exchanges & It's Impact on Real Estate
July 10, 2021 19:10 - 25 minutes - 28.8 MBToday we discuss 1031 exchanges with Michael Brady, and the Biden Administration's proposal to possibly eliminate them, as well as the potential impact this will have (and is having) on real estate. As an overview, a 1031 exchange allows you to sell one investment or business property and buy another without incurring capital gains taxes. It also has a multiplier affect in that 1031 exchanges help to generate revenue, jobs, and economic development. So why is the current White House administ...
Ep. 230 Natalia Ouellette: Due Diligence in Real Estate
June 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBOn today's podcast we talk about the importance of due diligence on both the buyer and tenant side with Natalia Ouellette, founding partner at LCO Law LLC. Natalie offers a wealth of information as we cover numerous aspects of due diligence, from engineering and structural aspects to making sure the survey and title is accurate, and we spend a good deal of time covering some common lease terms that may trip up a buyer. Key Discussion Points [01:10] Opening remarks by Eric Odum [04:3...
Ep. 229 Ben Pleat: Building Community While Increasing Retention in Multifamily Residential
June 14, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBToday we talk with Ben Pleat, CEO and founder of Cobu, which is a fully moderated community software app that helps build sense of community among residents of large apartment complexes while also helping to increase resident satisfaction and thus increase retention and renewals. Living in apartment buildings can be an isolating experience. The way Cobu helps to build community is by connecting residents based on shared affinities -- for example, a mom's group, parent group, foodie gr...
EP. 228 Alan Fruitman: Single Tenant Triple Net (NNN) Properties
May 31, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBOn this week's podcast we talk with Alan Fruitman about single tenant triple net (NNN) leased properties. A NNN lease helps minimize the responsibilities for the investor since the tenant agrees to pay all the expenses of the property including the real estate taxes, building insurance, and maintenance. A very interesting discussion that emerged from this episode is the current administration's proposal to cut 1031 exchanges, which would be a tremendous blow to real estate. If Capitol ...
EP. 227 Eric Odum: Lawfare - Mortgage Satisfaction
May 17, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MBEric Odum tells the real life ongoing story about a borrower and a private lender, and the importance of ensuring that when a loan is paid off, that the mortgage satisfaction has actually been recorded. In this case, the borrower wanted to sell his property. However, although the borrower had paid off the mortgage to a private lender 16 years ago, and the lender supplied a satisfaction of mortgage to the borrower, it was never filed. The borrower did find the mortgage satisfaction document, ...
EP. 226 Eloy Retana: Florida Mobile Home Park Market
April 26, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBDuring this COVID19 epidemic, mobile home parks have outperformed other real estate asset classes. Today we talk with Eloy Retana about the Mobile Home Park Market in Florida and how he considers them a safer asset for investment as we enter a period of economic uncertainty. Eloy and his partner have done quite well in this market as housing affordability has become more of a problem. Since it is more difficult for a mobile home tenant to move, Eloy enjoys the stability and longevity o...
EP. 225 Alicia Jarrett: Florida Land Investing
April 05, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBWhile many Florida investors focus on multifamily investments, Alicia Jarrett and her team are focused on land investments - and they are doing quite well. And did we mention Alicia is based in Australia? Alicia discovered that the turn-around time with land is actually quicker (just a few days) than any other physical asset like multifamily or single family. Surprisingly, there are a lot of people that own land that don't want it, so there are a lot of Florida land investment opportu...
EP. 224 San Eng: Central Florida Multifamily Market
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBIt's no secret that the Florida real estate market is red hot. But how long can it last? And how will the $1.9T stimulus affect the market over the next 6 months - 2 years? Today we are joined by San Eng, CEO of Skytian Capital, who gives us his perspective on the central Florida multifamily market, with a focus on B and C class properties. San Eng is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today best-selling author of "The Ten Commandments of Investing", which is a collection of guiding principl...
EP. 223 Casey Siggins: Florida Debt Market Update
March 08, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 29.3 MBOver the last year there have been a lot of changes in the Florida debt market due to the COVID pandemic, and the distress in the market is having a real affect. Today we talk with Casey Siggins who gives an overview of the various asset classes and what the debt market is doing in each of these. Key Discussion Points [01:10] Opening remarks by Eric Odum and Steven Silverman [04:42] About our guest: Casey Siggins [06:27] Give us a high level view of the markets right now and th...
EP. 222 Jeff Rosenfeld: Multifamily Construction Update
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 30.6 MBToday we get an update on Florida multifamily construction from our guest, Jeff Rosenfeld, Executive Vice President of Adivo Construction. Florida has had a lot of disruption in the last couple years with things such as tariffs and COVID. Recently, Florida has seen a mass influx of new residents looking for multifamily housing, but there is currently a shortage of skilled construction labor. We talk about how this is affecting multifamily construction costs and discuss how some investors are...