Old Fashioned Real Estate Show
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThe show where bourbon old fashioneds meet real estate investing. Join hosts Brian Levredge and Jeffrey Holst as they share expert real estate investing advice over a bourbon cocktail.
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OFRE S42: Should You Invest in Real Estate?
August 16, 2020 14:16 - 14 minutes - 27.3 MBJeff and Brian talk about whether or not you the viewer/listener should be investing in real estate? The short answer is for most of you, yes but we also talk about who should not be investing. Is real estate passive? How much work does it take? What kind of returns can you expect? What are the effects of the market cycle? Should you be worried about Covid-19 "Buy whenever you buy, sell when its high" Should you move forward with real estate investments, now? We cover these topics a...
OFRE S41: What to do if a tenant stops paying (COVID 19 Update
August 03, 2020 02:02 - 16 minutes - 31 MBIts always difficult to figure out the next steps when a resident or tenant stops paying. Its even more difficult in when you are in the middle of a global pandemic with rent freezes, eviction moratoriums and much more upsetting the usual process. In this video Jeff and Brian talk about how to handle a difficult situation with in the bounds of the law. For more information about us be sure to check out http://www.oldfashionedrealestate.com or check us out on Facebook. For more information ab...
OFRE S40: How to get financed in a post COVID world and why you should do it now
July 19, 2020 15:20 - 13 minutes - 25.3 MBJeff and Brian share with viewers why its harder to get banks to lend since COVID 19 and how to think about financing your real estate deals in this new world. We talk about how PPP loans, falling rates, and market uncertainties are effecting the lending environment. We also talk about the BRRR strategy, cash out refinances, the importance of banking relationships, risk adjusted lending and much much more. For more information about getting bank financing he sure to see our previous epis...
OFRE S39: How to Build Confidence and Grow with Vinney "Smile" Chopra
June 29, 2020 16:43 - 37 minutes - 70.6 MBVinney Chopra shares how he went from $7 to a multifamily syndicator with more that 4000 units. One of the most amazing parts about him is that he has closed 100% of the deals in which he had an accepted LOI. This episode is full of amazing tips and insights into how to become a better investor, business person and even how to be better at life. He also talks about how he got the nickname "Smile" and why its important to give back. Vinney even shares where he things we should invest next (...
OFRE S38: Where to Invest with Harry Dent Jr.
June 07, 2020 20:11 - 46 minutes - 85.8 MBThe Contrarian’s Contrarian, Harry S Dent Jr. joined Jeffrey Holst and Brian Levredge for today's episode. Harry shares with us what we should be investing in and makes predictions about the future of the real estate market. We talk about what asset classes to invest in and in what areas. This is a episode that all real estate investors need to see. Harry studied economics in college in the ’70s, but found it vague and inconclusive. He became so disillusioned by the state of his chosen pro...
OFRE S37: Future of Real Estate with Dr. Ian Pearson
May 27, 2020 19:55 - 32 minutes - 60 MBIn this video world-renowned futurologist Dr. Ian Pearson joins us to discuss the future of real estate investing. He turns his incredibly brilliant mind to real estate investing. He shares with us how we should think about our investing over the next few months but more importantly how we should think about our investing over the next few decades. We talk about the long term trends that will define real estate investing for the rest of our lives and how we can profit from them. We also get ...
OFRE S36: Using Tech for Better Due Diligence
May 11, 2020 22:32 - 38 minutes - 70.7 MBDuring week one million of the COVID 19 lock down the guys from the Old Fashioned Real Estate interview Matthew Rose about how he uses technology to enhance his due diligence process. If you like tech you definitely want to check out this episode. Matt does show and tell for us. He shows us his Drones, His VR headset, and also his favorite GoPro Wander APP, Occulus Quest, Oculus - Go 64GB Stand-Alone Virtual Reality Headset, GOPro Max, and a couple different drones. For more info about the...
OFRE S35: Networking Your Way to 40+ Mulitfamily Units with Jamie Gruber
May 05, 2020 20:01 - 23 minutes - 44.4 MBJamie Gruber teaches us how he networked his way to more than 40 multifamily units in a period of just three years. He talks about how to get a brokers attention, how to develop criteria and how he started his vibrant online community Multifamily & More. You can find out more about Jamie and about his groups at http://www.multifamilyandmore.com They have groups popping up all over the country. Be sure to check out our website
OFRE S:34 How to Get Money for your First Real Estate Investment
May 05, 2020 19:57 - 14 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this episode we discuss how you can get money for your first deal. There are many options for you to consider. Watch this super hilarious and informative episode to learn more. Learn your options and learn what you can and can not do. FHA loans, House Hacking, Short term rental Arbitrage, saving cash, forming partnerships, borrowing from family and so much more Be sure to check out our website
OFRE S:33 COVID 19 and Real Estate Investing
May 05, 2020 19:49 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn this video we invite Travis Bronik of Coast to Coast Holdings LLC to join us for a panel discussion about what we are currently doing to prepare for and respond to the Coronavirus crisis. What should you be doing now? So many topics covered you definitely want to check this one out.
OFRE S32: How we got in to Real Estate Investing
May 05, 2020 19:35 - 16 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode we talk about how we got started in Real Estate investing. Learn about our whys and what we love about being real estate investors. If you are thinking about investing in real estate this is the perfect episode for you. Learn what we did specifically and how you can do it too. Be sure to check out our website Check out the video
OFRE S31: More Viewer Questions
May 05, 2020 19:29 - 13 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode we answer some more viewer/listener questions Coty asks if can recommend any new apps or tech stuff that can be used for analyzing real estate deals. Travis asks How are properties graded, A B C etc? Andrea asks a series of topics, how to build a strong investment team? What would you do with 10K to get started in Real estate investing Feel free to send us questions for a future episode
OFRE S30: Why You Should Not Invest In Real Estate
May 05, 2020 19:25 - 17 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode we talk about all the things that can go wrong and why its possible that you shouldn't be investing in real estate. The main point is that real estate has risk and that if you are not willing to put in the work and arent willing to make mistakes you defintely should not be investing in real estate So much can go wrong! 1) Difficult Sellers 2) Difficult Tenants 3) Difficult Property Managers 4) Difficult Properties 5) Difficult Buyers Check out the Video Be sure...
OFRE S29: Ten Things You Need to Understand Before Investing in Real Estate
May 05, 2020 19:19 - 20 minutes - 37.9 MBTen Things You Need to Know Before Investing in Real Estate Four Sources of Real Estate Returns (Show 5) Cash flow from Operations Tax Advantages Appreciation Amortization Selecting the Right Asset Class (Show 4) How Passive is your investment? (Show 6) Should You manage your own properties? (Show 7) How to properly use leverage (Show 9) Owning or controlling real estate with little or no money OPM (show 10) Investing in other people's deals (Show 11) Understanding Market Cyc...
OFRE S28: Viewer Questions Answered
May 05, 2020 19:12 - 14 minutes - 27.6 MBWe fielded and answered questions from Remy, Coty and Ed. Ed asks us about apps and tools we use for our real estate business. Coty asks us about our goals for the next year and the next decade and Remy asks us about how to analyze a package deal. Be sure to check out our website You can also download our free report on how to turbocharge your real estate returns by going to our website We have a bunch of fun Old Fashioned Real Estate Show swag now available on our website by clicking t...
OFRE S27: Equity Multiple vs. Internal Rate of Return
April 19, 2020 21:38 - 13 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode we cover the difference between two often misunderstood common terms. Equity Multiple Ratio used to determine total cash return over the life of the investment (Total Profit + Equity Invested) / Equity Invested Internal Rate of Return Discount rate such that the Net Present Value of All cash flows equals zero Need to use excel (google it and watch it on YouTube) What it means in English is it is a measure of expected returns annualized over time. Think of this as the rate of ...
OFRE S26: Its an Old Fashioned Christmas (and New Year)
April 19, 2020 21:27 - 22 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode we celebrate Christmas and New Year by looking back at some of our favorite Old Fashioned moments from 2019. Its chocked full of bloopers and fun moments from the last year. We hope you enjoyed and are enjoying the show as much as we are.
OFRE S25: How to Increase the Net Operating Income of Apartment Buildings
April 19, 2020 21:20 - 19 minutes - 37 MBNet Operating Income or NOI is the lynch-pin of commercial real estate investing. Cap rates and value add discussion See our Cap Rate show for more info Income 1) Rent increase 2) Increase fees ie late fees, application fees, 3) RUBS or utility reimbursement 4) Pet rent 5) Laundry income (coin operated or add machines, charge for machines etc) 6) Onsite storage 7) Premium Upgrades—higher end finishes 8) Preferred Parking, covered parking etc 9) Short term rental 10) Misc stuff ie billboard...
OFRE S24: Multifamily Investing with Matt Faircloth and Justin Fraser
April 19, 2020 21:10 - 30 minutes - 56.8 MBOn this episode we are joined by Author Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group and Justin Fraser of 88 Real Estate Capital. Justin and Matt partner to buy multifamily real estate in various states through out the United States. Matt is also the author of Raising Private Capital which was published by BiggerPockets publishing. Note this is an affiliate link so we might get a small kick back from amazon). We cover topics like land lording horror stories, Matt's First YouTube Video We have our firs...
OFRE S23: How to (Legally) Raise Money for Your Real Estate Deals with Jillian Sidoti
April 19, 2020 21:01 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MBJillian Sidoti is one of the country’s leading experts on Regulation A+. Since 2008, Jillian has submitted multiple Regulation A Offering Circulars to the Securities Exchange Commission for approval making her one of the few attorneys familiar with the law prior to the changes under the JOBS Act. Since the JOBS Act, Jillian has assisted multiple companies and entrepreneurs realize their fundraising goals through Crowdfunding, 506©, and Regulation A. Jillian also continues to specialize in tr...
OFRE S22: Why every Real Estate Investor should have Partners and Partnerships
April 19, 2020 20:57 - 16 minutes - 30.7 MBPartnerships 1) Why are they important? a) Deal access b) Deal size c) Expertise d) Better Returns e) Infinite returns? 2) Structure. Key here is that you can do whatever makes sense a) Classic Joint Venture ie 50/50 or 1/3 each etc b) 75%/25% etc –perhaps because of effort or cash contributions c) Limited Partnership---need to watch out for passive investor rules. SEC rules etc –this is syndication etc d) Creative structures—this can be just about anything you want. Ie 45/45/10 deal with on...
OFRE S21: How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing
April 19, 2020 20:39 - 16 minutes - 30.7 MBHow to get started in Real estate? Start first with thinking about your goals Something to ponder before getting started Return is a function a) Risk b) Effort c) Knowledge 1) Do you need money? Short answer yes 2) Does it have to be your money? Not necessarily 3) How can you get the money to do deals yourself? Flipping, saving, partnerships, hard money, 4) Experience. How do you get it? etc Partnerships 1) Why are they important? a) Deal access b) Deal size c) Expertise d) Better Returns ...
OFRE S20: Return on Investment (ROI) and Return on Equity (ROE) Explained
April 19, 2020 20:33 - 12 minutes - 23.4 MBWhats the difference between Return on Investment and Return on Equity? Why does it matter? These are some of the issues we address as we take a dive into two common but often misunderstood metrics used my real estate investors to determine their returns. 1) Simple def. Return on Investment vs Return on Equity 2) Calculate Return on Investment 3) Calculate Cash on Cash Return Cash on Cash 4) Calculate ROE –cash on cash return 5) Also important to consider leverage 6) As equi...
OFRE S19: Capitalization Rates Explained
April 19, 2020 20:27 - 16 minutes - 31.4 MBUnderstanding the Direct Capitalization Method of valuing property is essential to maximizing long term returns. Different ways to value properties 1) Replacement costs 2) Comparable sales 3) Income approach a) Gross rent multiplier (asking price/gross rent) Pro: Allows for efficient sorting of multiple properties quickly Con: Doesn’t account for operating expenses b) Cap Rate/direct capitalization method Commercial properties are typically calculated via cap rates. You will some time see th...
OFRE S18: How to Get Bank Financing
April 19, 2020 20:23 - 13 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this episode we talk about the how you can build relationships with bankers and how to increase your chances of being able to borrow. What do banks look for? How can you make yourself more attractive to banks? What questions should you ask? When Working with Banks its important to Set up meetings and dress the part. When you come to the meetings its important that you come prepared Have a plan – What are you wanting to accomplish? Put together a PFS, and have previous tax returns ready Id...
OFRE S17: David Ricardo and How Rents are Determined
April 19, 2020 20:19 - 14 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this show we talk about David Ricardo's law of rents. And we examine how rent prices are set. Have you ever heard a business owner blame a price increase for their goods or services on increases in the cost of rent? Did you ever wonder if the price of a movie ticket went up because the theater’s rent went up? Or do you think perhaps the rent when up in response to rises in the price of movie tickets? Which one is it? Is it possible to know? It turns out there is an answer and it was disco...
OFRE S16: What are Brian Levredge and Jeffrey Holst doing now?
April 19, 2020 20:09 - 11 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode of the Old Fashioned Real Estate Show Brian and Jeff talk about the investments they are currently working on. Find out what they think is worth their time now. Brian talks about his new construction houses, and a recent duplex he purchased on one of Jeff's streets. Jeff talks about multifamily investing and about the apartments he has recently purchased. Then we talk about a couple of deals that we are currently looking at or have recently acquired including a strip mall, so...
OFRE S15: Retire Early. Flip or Hold? Viewer Questions- Part 2
April 19, 2020 20:02 - 13 minutes - 25 MBIn this episode of the Old Fashioned Real Estate Show Hosts Brian Levredge and Jeffrey Holst do something they have only done once before (Part One) before, they take questions from all over the country. Listen and learns as Coty asks what to think about before you quit your full time job, Paul asks us how to decide to between long and short term rentals and how to decide if you should be flipping versus buying for the long term, and then John asks about Dave Ramsey and living debt free. Le...
OFRE S14: Something We Have Never Done: Viewer Questions (Part 1)
April 19, 2020 19:56 - 12 minutes - 22.5 MBIn this episode of the Old Fashioned Real Estate Show Hosts Brian Levredge and Jeffrey Holst do something they have never done before, they take questions from all over the country. Listen and learns as Emily asks how to find deals, Jason asks about real estate investment trusts and syndication, and as Coty asks about commercial real estate and land leases. We plan to do more of these videos in the future so be sure to reach out with your questions. We can be found on facebook at or our webs...
OFRE S13: How to Predict the Next Real Estate Crash
April 17, 2020 19:12 - 14 minutes - 26.4 MBHow long do real estate market cycles last? Where are we in the cycle? How do we know? When will the next recession arrive? What should we do to prepare? See the video The market cycle tends to be 18 years. If that's true it may still be awhile until the next peak. The last nationwide peak was in 2006. So does that mean we have until 2024? Fred Foldvary Depression of 2008 http://www.foldvary.net/works/dep08.pdf further reading https://www.progress.org/articles/the-depression-of-2026...
OFRE S12 How to Properly Screen your Tenants so You Make More Money without Breaking the Law
April 17, 2020 19:08 - 14 minutes - 26.4 MBIts really important to screen your tenants in a legal manner. You need to have fair and uniformly applied criteria. You absolutely need to comply with fair housing laws. You also should be looking at credit reports, past tenant land lord relationships, prior evictions, criminal backgrounds. You also need to look at income and debt. You need to come up with consistent and fair standards as to what you are looking for and stick to those standards. See the Video
OFRE S11 How to Invest in Big Real Estate Deals Without being Rich
April 17, 2020 16:51 - 14 minutes - 17.1 MBHow to Invest in Big Real Estate Deals without Being Rich by investing in other peoples deals and getting a small part of a much bigger pie. We promise "We're not the Mafia!" In this episode we talk about the often misunderstood topic of real estate syndication. We talk about how to invest in other peoples deals and how ordinary investors can own larger apartment complexes and other large commercial projects. We talk about the different ways to invest in other peoples deals, through lending,...
OFRE S10: Purchase and Control Real Estate with Little or No Money
April 17, 2020 16:49 - 14 minutes - 16.6 MBEver want to buy real estate with little or no money? Or with bad credit? Or with out a great job? In this episode we discuss a few methods to do just that. Real Estate allows for an almost infinite variety of business structures. Is it possible to buy with no money at all. It sure can be but it might not be the best idea. In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of a couple of methods to get creative with your real estate purchasing. Master lease options, owner financing, brrrr etc Se...
OFRE S9: How Using Leverage Can Dramatically Increase Your Returns
April 17, 2020 16:45 - 12 minutes - 13.9 MBProper use of financial leverage is essential for real estate investors. We love using it and see it as a great wealth accelerator but its use is not with out some risk and its important that you use debt and equity wisely. Leverage is a two sided sword. Proper use of it allows you to slash through ordinary investment returns and achieve amazing results but improper use of it will cut you deep and can result is some very nasty outcomes. In this episode we discuss the advantages and disadvant...
OFRE S8: 1031 Exchanges Explained
April 17, 2020 16:42 - 13 minutes - 15.7 MB1031 Exchanges explained in a clear and concise manner. Learn how to use this advanced strategy to defer capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes. We cover the classic delayed exchanges, construction exchanges, reverse exchanges, and simultaneous exchanges. Learn the rules about how exchanges work and why its important to follow them closely. We also cover the potential pit falls and the down sides of doing exchanges See the Video
OFRE S7: Should Investors Manage their own Real Estate
April 17, 2020 16:39 - 13 minutes - 15.6 MBHow do you know if you should hire a property manager? Should you self manage? These are just a few of the questions we answer in this episode of the old fashioned real estate show. In episode 7 of the Old Fashioned Real Estate show we discuss whether or not an investor should self manage their real estate holdings. We cover when it might make sense and when it doesn't make sense. We also cover what questions to ask and what things to look for if you decide to hire a professional property ma...
OFRE S6: Passive Real Estate Investing Clarified
April 17, 2020 16:36 - 11 minutes - 12.9 MBHow passive are your real estate investments? Are they really passive? Is it even possible to invest passively in real estate? These are just a few of the questions we answer. In this video we introduce the passivity scale a measure of how passive a particular investment actually is. Recognizing that it is the goal of most investors to get "Mailbox" money we talk in length about the feasibility of such a plan.
OFRE S5: The Four Sources of Real Estate Returns
April 17, 2020 16:29 - 14 minutes - 16.9 MBThe Four Sources of Real Estate Returns In this episode we talk about the four sources of returns that one can get from real estate investing. You will learn about the myriad advantages of investing in real estate including the following four sources of returns. 1)Cash flows from operations i. Broken in to two categories base line cash flows and increases in cash flows over time ii. Income expenses go up proportionally after stabilization 2) Tax Advantages i. Depreciation, cost segregation i...
OFRE S4: Which Real Estate Asset Class is Right for You?
April 17, 2020 16:25 - 15 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this episode (while drinking old fashioned cocktails) we discuss the Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Real Estate Asset Classes including Single Family Residential, Multi-family Residential (duplex, triplex, quad), Apartments (5+ units), Commercial (Office, Retail, Industrial) Some of the highlights we cover include. Single Family Residential Pros : Low cost of entry, Generally lowest risk due to cost (market dependent), Appreciation is not tied to rental income, Typically lower ...
OFRE S3: The Jeff Holst Episode!
April 17, 2020 16:09 - 10 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode Brian interviews Co-host Jeff and we learn about his background as a lawyer, investor and traveler. We also learn how he prefers his old fashioneds. The Old Fashioned Real Estate Show is all about real estate and is designed to be enjoyed with a bourbon. The hosts Jeffrey Holst and Brian Levredge share their years of real estate experience in a fun but educational way. If you are interested in real estate investing or learning the perfect old fashioned recipe subscribe now. ...
OFRE S2: The Brian Levredge Episode (Enterprising Entrepreneurship)
April 17, 2020 16:05 - 11 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode Jeff interviews Co-host Brian and we learn about his background as a builder and investor. We also learn how he prefers his old fashioneds. The Old Fashioned Real Estate Show is all about real estate and is designed to be enjoyed with a bourbon. The hosts Jeffrey Holst and Brian Levredge share their years of real estate experience in a fun but educational way. If you are interested in real estate investing or learning the perfect old fashioned recipe subscribe now.
OFRE S1: Introduction and Welcome
April 17, 2020 16:00 - 5 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this short first episode we talkabout the new show. The Old Fashioned Real Estate Show is all about real estate and is designed to be enjoyed with a bourbon. The hosts Jeffrey Holst and Brian Levredge share their years of real estate experience in a fun but educational way. If you are interested in real estate investing or learning the perfect old fashioned recipe subscribe now.