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Multifamily Real Estate Investing

314 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratings

Learn the keys to multifamily real estate investing success from our veteran asset managers and real estate experts. Join Pat each week and learn how to earn cash income and create wealth with a secure, stable multifamily real estate investment. Don’t forget to catch up on past seasons of Multifamily Real Estate Investing presented by Mara Poling. Check out The Learning Center at MaraPoling.com to register for live webinars taking a deeper dive into all these great subjects.

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Episodes

Buy a Business, Get a Building for Free presented by Mara Poling

July 09, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

When you invest in multifamily real estate yes you are buying a building, but really you are buying a business. Join Pat for a discussion of how this "business" mindset makes a difference in the acquisition, operations, and long term performance of your multifamily real estate investment.

Mid-Year Outlook - a Preview presented by Mara Poling

July 02, 2024 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

Join us July 25th for our annual mid-year outlook. Register at the Learning Center at MaraPoling.com - webinars. Today Pat will take us through a sneak peek at the session and tee up some of your questions for the webinar.

A Diversified Portfolio containing Multifamily Real Estate presented by Mara Poling

June 25, 2024 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

We've advocated for the addition of multifamily real estate to everyone's portfolio for many years. Join Pat for an updated look at the latest performance metrics from a broad range of investments including equities (stocks), fixed income (bonds, mortgages, annuities), commodities (gold), cash, and commercial real estate - specifically multifamily real estate. We think you will agree - a well diversified portfolio contains some of all of the above - including multifamily real estate. Watch ...

How We Use the Three Building Blocks presented by Mara Poling

June 18, 2024 14:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

We have the three building blocks for a successful multifamily real estate investment - now what? Join Pat for a discussion of the real world application of NRI, NOI, and Cash as used by Mara Poling every day in the management of their portfolio.

Cash is King presented by Mara Poling

June 11, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

The third building block to successful multifamily investing is cash. What do we mean by cash? Where does it come from? How do you calculate it? Join Pat as we answer all these questions and more about cash and multifamily real estate investing. 

Why a Podcast presented by Mara Poling

June 04, 2024 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Why do we do a podcast? Where did Multifamily Real Estate Investing presented by Mara Poling come from? Where does the content come from? Why no guests? When will it end? Join Pat for the answers to these and other questions about Multifamily Real Estate Investing presented by Mara Poling.

The Key to Multifamily Investing Success Net Operating Income presented by Mara Poling

May 28, 2024 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

NOI is the second of the three building blocks to successful multifamily investing. NOI is the driver of both cash and equity growth. Join Pat for a discussion of how NRI, Other Income, and Op Ex create this financial powerhouse.

Why Rent Control Doesn't Work presented by Mara Poling

May 21, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Rent control is a hot topic these days. Rents are out of control, tenants can't keep up, something has got to give - the answer Rent Control! Join Pat for a economics based discussion of rent control and why, in Mara Poling's opinion, it doesn't work - and what we think does work.

The Heart of a Multifamily Investment Net Rental Income presented by Mara Poling

May 14, 2024 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Net Operating Income is the Key to a successful multifamily real estate investment.....but what is the driver of NOI? Net Rental Income - NRI is the heart that powers every multifamily investment. Join Pat as we continue this series on the Three Building Blocks to success in multifamily investing.

The Three Building Blocks to Successful Returns

May 07, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

At times it can feel like there are a limitless number of ares to focus on to make your multifamily real estate investment a success. We believe there are just three areas that comprise the foundation of a successful investment. Join Pat for the start of a four part series on the three building blocks to successful returns.

Ten Ways to Hold Title presented by Mara Poling

April 30, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

When you invest with Mara Poling or another sponsor or in your own portfolio, you make a decision as to how you will hold title to that investment. Join Pat for a walk through 10 ways you can hold title, the similarities and differences between each, and who you can turn to in order to make the best decision for your investment portfolio.

Each Dollar is Not The Same as Every Other Dollar presented by Mara Poling

April 23, 2024 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Diversification in the investments in your portfolio is a key strategy to long term success. But what about the dollars that make up your capital for investment, are they all the same? Join Pat for a discussion of the differences in your capital and how that feeds into your asset allocation strategy.

Looking for a Reason to Say No presented by Mara Poling

April 16, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

What is one of the best ways to buy the right multifamily asset? Join Pat as he walks us through Mara Poling's answer - find a reason to say no.

Acquisition Underwriting v Annual Underwriting presented by Mara Poling

April 09, 2024 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

All investors perform some sort of underwriting or forecasting when acquiring a new asset. We advocate performing an annual underwrite through the hold period. Why? Join Pat for a discussion of acquisition underwriting, annual underwriting, the differences, and why you need both.

Underwriting presented by Mara Poling

April 02, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Underwriting is the tool that enables smart investing decisions in any type of market, at any point in the economic cycle, and in any interest rate environment. Join Pat as he shares a bit of what Mara Poling has in store for its upcoming webinar - Underwriting presented by Mara Poling.

Interest Rate Update presented by Mara Poling

March 26, 2024 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

How do the Federal Funds rate, SOFR, and the 10 Year Treasury impact multifamily real estate investing? Join Pat for an update on interest rates and forecasts for the future and what that means for multifamily real estate.

The Cash Out Refinance alternative to 1031 presented by Mara Poling

March 19, 2024 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

If you have listened to our podcast for a period of time you know we like 1031s.  Is that the only way to free up lazy equity? Join Pat for a discussion of when a cash out refinance may make more sense, and what "1031 Prison" looks like.

Retirement Account Investing presented by Mara Poling

March 12, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.52 MB

Why would I want to invest in multifamily real estate using my retirement account? How do I do that? Are there any tax advantages? Join Pat as he previews the upcoming Mara Poling webinar on Retirement Account Investing for Multifamily real estate.

The Learning Center at MaraPoling.com presented by Mara Poling

March 05, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Education is the investment that provides the greatest return - hands down!  Welcome to the Learning Center by Mara Poling. Born of our commitment to share our knowledge through free educational sessions and materials in service of the whole investor community. Join Pat this week as he shares the 2024 webinar schedule.

Transaction Attorneys presented by Mara Poling

February 20, 2024 17:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Transaction attorneys are a critical member of the acquisition and disposition team. Why? Who are they? What do they do? How much does it cost? Join Pat for a discussion of the value of a transaction attorney and how Mara Poling optimizes that value.

How Everyone Benefits from Multifamily Real Estate Tax Treatment presented by Mara Poling

February 06, 2024 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Who actually pays property taxes in a rental arrangement?  Who benefits from the tax benefits multifamily real estate investors receive? Are tax loopholes really loopholes? Join Pat for a discussion of multifamily real estate tax treatment and how everyone benefits.

Tax Deferral or Avoidance presented by Mara Poling

January 30, 2024 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Few if any enjoy paying taxes. The tax benefits of real estate investing are one of the differentiators between our asset class and others like stocks and bonds. Join Pat for a discussion of tax deferral strategies available to multifamily real estate investors - and how some may qualify for tax avoidance.

The Trough presented by Mara Poling

January 23, 2024 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Long real estate investors own assets during down turns - and one of the more interesting phases is the trough. What is it? Where does it come from? Is it good or bad? Join Pat as he share three valuable reasons to embrace the trough.

Depreciation presented by Mara Poling

January 16, 2024 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MB

A major tax advantage when investing in real estate is depreciation. What is it? How does it benefit me? and what's the catch? Join Pat for the answers to these question and more as we explore depreciation in multifamily real estate investing.

Your K1 presented by Mara Poling

January 09, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

What is a K1? Do I have one? Do I need one? What do I do with it? How do I read it? Join Pat for the answers to these and more questions around the all important (for tax purposes) K1.

Tax Advantages of Multifamily Real Estate Investing presented by Mara Poling

January 02, 2024 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

What exactly are the tax advantages to investing in real estate, specifically multifamily real estate? Join Pat for the first in a 5 part series on taxes and multifamily real estate investing. Learn how taxes can add to your returns and why they are the least important element of the total return.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Mara Poling

December 26, 2023 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.19 MB

From all of us at Mara Poling to each of you, thank you for a wonderful 2023. We wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a safe, prosperous, and Happy New Year for 2024.

Fair Market Value presented by Mara Poling

December 19, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

It's that time of year again. How do you determine the fair market value of a multifamily real estate investment as required for your SD-IRA or Solo 401K account? Join Pat as he walks you through the Mara Poling FMV process. If you have questions about this week's episode or would like to learn more about investing using your retirement accounts, email Pat at [email protected]

Income to Rent presented by Mara Poling

December 12, 2023 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Many factors are involved in qualifying a prospective tenant. Rental history, credit, and income. How much income should a tenant have in order to qualify? Join Pat for a discussion on how Mara Poling manages income to rent ratios and what it can mean for the success of your multifamily investment.

2024 Multifamily Outlook presented by Mara Poling

December 05, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

What does 2024 have in store for multifamily real estate? Join Pat for a sneak peak at Mara Poling's annual multifamily outlook (available for registration at The Learning Center at MaraPoliong.com) * Occupancy & Rent Growth * Economic factors * Interest rates * NOI values (cap rates) * The Tenant marketplace * Investment strategies to take advantage of 2024

The Basics of Multifamily Investing Success presented by Mara Poling

November 28, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Multifamily real estate is not hard, it is not complicated, it is not rocket science. Understanding the basics of multifamily investing can aid you in improving your investment decisions and sleeping better at night. Join Pat as he shares some of the multifamily basics that drive Mara Poling's investments.

So Thankful presented by Mara Poling

November 21, 2023 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.03 MB

This time of year we all take a moment to recognize those in our lives to whom we are grateful. Take a few minutes with Pat as he shares a few thoughts on multifamily investing and thankfulness.

Hot 1031 Money presented by Mara Poling

November 14, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Do you have hot 1031 money? What is hot 1031 money? Join Pat to learn more about the 1031 process, how to manage hot 1031 money, and how Mara Poling can help you place your 1031 funds. Sign up for weekly updates, sneak peaks at future episodes (and handouts), and regular live sessions with Pat and the team.  The Learning Center at MaraPoling.com.

Six Questions for Pat presented by Mara Poling

November 08, 2023 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

We get lots of questions from our wonderful listeners.  Join Pat this week as he answers  of the most common questions asked in the last 30 days. Sign up for weekly updates, sneak peaks at future episodes (and handouts), and regular live sessions with Pat and the team.  The Learning Center at MaraPoling.com.

Syndication v Fund presented by Mara Poling

October 31, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

What is the difference between investing in an individual asset syndication as compared to investing in a multifamily fund? Each have benefits that may be a better fit for your current investment needs than the other.  Join Pat as he compares Mara Poling's syndications and funds and why one might be a better fit for you than the other. Check out all the great content at MaraPoling.com. Register for upcoming webinars, watch recordings of past sessions, and explore other content at The Learni...

The Owen Offering presented by Mara Poling

October 26, 2023 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.43 MB

The Owen is an asset in the Mara Poling acquisition process that we have been sharing with you through this podcast.  Many of you have had questions about The Owen and this quick episode hopes to answer them. Learn more at MaraPoling.com - Offerings. Download the information kits. Register for the upcoming webinars. Schedule a one on one to explore how you could participate in The Owen. You can email Pat at [email protected]

The Owen Acquisition Underwrite presented by Mara Poling

October 24, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

How do you decide what a property is worth? Join Pat for a walk through the acquisition underwrite for The Owen and the three steps to determining the target and not to exceed values for an acquisition. If you would like to learn more about The Owen, or register for weekly "sneak peaks" at upcoming episodes, email Pat at [email protected].

The Owen Selection presented by Mara Poling

October 17, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

How do we select the properties we invest in? Join Pat as he reviews 9 boxes to be checked when selecting a multifamily real estate investment. If you would like a copy of the handout for this episode, or want to register for weekly "sneak peaks" at upcoming episodes, email Pat at [email protected].

Ignore It All presented by Mara Poling

October 10, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Interest rates, recession, soft-landing, national elections - so much to be concerned about. Join Pat for a discussion of these factors that swirl around the multifamily investing space, and why you may want to ignore them, or at least worry less. We'll be back next week with another episode of The Owen acquisition. If you have questions or would like to register for weekly updates, just email Pat at [email protected].

The Owen presented by Mara Poling

October 03, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

How does all this work? Join Pat in this series on Mara Poling's latest acquisition - The Owen. In the coming weeks Pat will take you through the entire process, from acquisition, financing, planning, closing, and transition.  A great opportunity to learn - and, a great opportunity to participate in this asset. Email Pat at [email protected] to learn more about The Owen and receive the information kit.

How Many Lawyers Does It Take presented by Mara Poling

September 26, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Not a lawyer joke,  we promise. Serioulsy, how many lawyers does it take to make a multifamily real estate investment? Join Pat as he walks through the talented team of legal experts that make investing with Mara Poling possible. Sign up for weekly updates, sneak peaks at future episodes (and handouts), and regular live sessions with Pat and the team.  The Learning Center at MaraPoling.com.

Where to Start? presented by Mara Poling

September 19, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

How can I take advantage of the strategies in the Mara Poling Investment Thesis? Join Pat and learn how you can work with Mara Poling to achieve your financial goals. Sign up for weekly updates, sneak peaks at future episodes (and handouts), and regular live sessions with Pat and the team.  The Learning Center at MaraPoling.com.

You Voted - These Are the Winners presented by Mara Poling

September 12, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Over the past 7 seasons, you our listeners have voted with your ears for the winning topics in multifamily real estate investing.  Join Pat as he walks through the top episodes - and shares some updates on each. Sign up for weekly updates, sneak peaks at future episodes (and handouts), and regular live sessions with Pat and the team.  The Learning Center at MaraPoling.com.

1031 Chains presented by Mara Poling

September 05, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

The eighth and final step in Mara Poling's Investment Thesis leverages real estate's unique tax advantages with the long-term success of multifamily - the 1031 chain. Join Pat and learn how Mara Poling employs 1031's to optimize returns from a portfolio of conservative multifamily assets. Sign up for weekly updates, sneak peaks at future episodes (and handouts), and regular live sessions with Pat and the team.  The Learning Center at MaraPoling.com.

Doctors and Fitness presented by Mara Poling

August 29, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Is passive investing a fit for some of the funds in your investment portfolio? and why do doctors find multifamily real estate investing such great fit? Join Pat as he explores 4 factors that drive the decision to invest with an asset manager, like Mara Poling. Sign up for weekly updates, sneak peaks at future episodes (and handouts), and regular live sessions with Pat and the team.  The Learning Center at MaraPoling.com.

Working the Cycle presented by Mara Poling

August 22, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Ever hear someone say "You make money when you buy," - well we think you make money throughout the entire cycle of real estate ownership.  Join Pat for a look at the seventh step in Mara Poling's Investment Thesis - the Cycle, and learn how Mara Poling profits throughout the entirety of the real estate cycle. Sign up for weekly updates, sneak peaks at future episodes (and handouts), and regular live sessions with Pat and the team.  The Learning Center at MaraPoling.com.

$50K a Year for Life presented by Mara Poling

August 15, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

How can multifamily real estate fund my retirement? Join Pat as he shares a strategy developed by one of Mara Poling's investors that generates $50K in annual income for life, on a single $100K investment. Sign up for weekly updates, sneak peaks at future episodes (and handouts), and regular live sessions with Pat and the team.  The Learning Center at MaraPoling.com.

Value-Add (the secret sauce) presented by Mara Poling

August 08, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

If there is a secret sauce to successful multifamily investing, its the sixth step in Mara Poling's Investment Thesis - Value-Add. Join Pat for a deep dive on  value-add investing and the math that makes it work. Sign up for weekly updates, sneak peaks at future episodes (and handouts), and regular live sessions with Pat and the team.  The Learning Center at MaraPoling.com.

Total Return Fund II presented by Mara Poling

August 01, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

What is a total return? Join Pat as he takes us through the 5 elements of the total return - and how Mara Poling's Total Return Fund II achieves those results. Sign up for weekly updates, sneak peaks at future episodes (and handouts), and regular live sessions with Pat and the team.  The Learning Center at MaraPoling.com.

Why Performing Assets? presented by Mara Poling

July 25, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

What is a performing asset and why is that the fifth step in Mara Poling's Investment Thesis? Join Pat for a look at the range of asset performance for sale in the market and the reason behind investing in performing assets. Sign up for weekly updates, sneak peaks at future episodes (and handouts), and regular live sessions with Pat and the team.  The Learning Center at MaraPoling.com.