Today, in the podcast we feature JP CONKLIN with Pensford. JP walked through the future direction of interest rates after the .25-basis point hike last week. When will it end? We recorded his discussion with over 300 apartment investors at the Old Capital Speaker Series in Dallas on March 22. Again, the Speaker Series is an educational & networking event. We bring in top speakers in the apartment industry. JP is an expert in the direction of current and future interest rates and what effect it has on apartment financing and investors’ risk. You want to listen to him. We appreciate JP who f ..read more

Brazilian Immigrant… purchased over 2100 apartment units. How did he do it? Dante Andrade came to Texas with a huge talent- he is an expert piano player. He sharpened his skills at the internationally famous University of North Texas Jazz Band. He graduated and played in small clubs, big churches, and then taught students how to play. He loved playing music but also had the desire to get wealthy. He knew that playing the piano 24 hours a day…for 7 days a week… wouldn’t get him there. He had to find a better way. He discovered an apartment mentoring group, and they accelerated his learning. Lis ..read more

International investors want to invest in the US. US investors want to invest in Texas. Texas investors want to invest in Austin. Today, Matt Pohl with Walker & Dunlop gives you the apartment update from the Capitol of Texas, Austin. Austin ranks second on the list of fastest-growing economies in the US. With a 2020 population of 2,283,371- the Austin MSA is no longer a sleepy little college town. Should you consider Austin for your investable dollars? To contact Matt Pohl: MPohl@walkerdunlop.com Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit  ..read more

Today, Keith and Shannon Knight own and operate multifamily properties in North Texas. Prior to getting into apartment investing they purchased and operated a few single family vacation rentals in Orlando. It was a very profitable business but lacked the scalability. Luckily they found an education and mentoring group and became hooked on investing in apartments. They started in 2019 with the acquisition of a stabilized two property portfolio- of 40 units. In 2020, they purchased a 60 unit, heavy value add property. They spent over $28,000 a unit in rehab. Wow! Listen to the Knights share thei ..read more

Did you ever listen to a guy that KNEW what he was talking about? I mean really knew the subject. The February Speaker Series features THAT guy. Greg Willett is with Marcus & Millichap- Institutional Property Advisors Group. He is the apartment economist that big institutional apartment buyers listen to, senior bankers listen to, he is quoted in numerous newspapers and financial articles, and now we want you to listen to him. Greg chats about what is currently on the horizon for apartment rental growth, cap rates, and what local markets are the best. Great conversation in front of 300 apar ..read more

Did you ever listen to a guy that KNEW what he was talking about? I mean really knew the subject. The February Speaker Series features THAT guy. Greg Willett is with Marcus & Millichap- Institutional Property Advisors Group. He is the apartment economist that big institutional apartment buyers listen to, senior bankers listen to, he is quoted in numerous newspapers and financial articles, and now we want you to listen to him. Greg chats about what is currently on the horizon for apartment rental growth, cap rates, and what local markets are the best. Great conversation in front of 300 apar ..read more

Higher Interest rates and lower debt sizing is what ALL apartment syndicators are anxious about today. What is your defensive strategy? Michael gives you INSIDE INFORMATION on how he is structuring his transactions in this environment. Survive until ’25. Listen to the guy that has acquired over 14,000 apartment units. Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn more about Michael Becker’s Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory LLC. If you enjoyed this discussion…. Please leave us a 5 STAR RATING on ..read more

Mention HUD financing to apartment syndicators a couple years ago…they would laugh at you. Today, many syndicators are not laughing. Those adjustable-rate loans need additional capital (like a fish needs water) from their limited partner investors to purchase expensive interest rate caps; so numerous syndicators are exploring different refinancing options. Fannie & Freddie are good options, but many syndicators are “changing the narrative” to hold the property longer until the market improves. A HUD loan could be a better option with a 35-year fixed term and lower debt service coverage to ..read more

If you are going to be a syndicator for the next decade or two; you must protect and communicate to your limited partners. We are in turbulent times in multifamily. Many promised distributions have not been made to investors, interest rates have skyrocketed after the loan documents were signed, interest rate caps have gone up in cost over 40 times, and rental growth is stagnant. What is the general partner to do? We discuss three challenges that Lane Beene and his team at Pilot Legacy Group are faced with. Listen to how they protected their limited partner investors when REAL DOLLARS are at ri ..read more

Over 10,000 real estate professionals came to Las Vegas last week. This is the BIG CONFERENCE for apartment buyers & sellers, lenders, equity providers, new apartment builders, commercial Realtors and lots of other folks that support the apartment industry. This meeting is not for the brand-new syndicators, this is the next level of apartment investors. We spoke with the major players in this dynamic industry. You want to know what they shared and how it WILL adjust your investing for 2023 and beyond. Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit ..read more