From Financing Real Estate to Syndicating with Michael Becker
Release Date: 08/03/2020
Episode 225: Elijah Brown Discusses Real Estate Investing and Fund-to-Funds Model
The Real Estate Takeoff
Follow Mike and Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode, Elijah Brown joins host Mike Tighe to discuss his journey in real estate investing and his transition to the fund-to-funds model. He shares his experiences as an active operator, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned along the way. Elijah explains the benefits of partnering with experienced sponsors and the importance of focusing on what you're best at in order to scale your portfolio. He also discusses his investment strategy, which involves targeting value-add multifamily properties...
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Host Edition: Why We're Internalizing Property Management for Our Multifamily Portfolio
The Real Estate Takeoff
Follow Mike and Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode of the Real Estate Takeoff Podcast, hosts Shawn DiMartile and Mike Tighe discuss their decision to internalize property management for their multifamily portfolio in San Diego. They explore the challenges they have faced with third-party property management companies and the inefficiencies they have observed in the leasing process. Shawn and Mike highlight the importance of control and the ability to optimize the leasing process to attract and retain tenants. They also emphasize the cost savings and...
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Episode 224: Short-Term Rental Expert Bill Faeth Discusses Investing Strategies and Market Selection
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Follow Mike and Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode, Shawn DiMartile interviews Bill Faeth, a successful short-term rental operator and real estate investor. Bill shares his journey from long-term rentals to short-term rentals and explains why he believes short-term rentals are the number one asset class today. He discusses the benefits of short-term rentals, including cash flow and tax advantages, and shares his strategies for finding and investing in profitable properties. Bill emphasizes the importance of market research, underwriting, and...
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Host Edition: DEBATE: Where will interest rates be at the end of the year?
The Real Estate Takeoff
Follow Mike and Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode of the Real Estate Takeoff Podcast, hosts Mike Tighe and Shawn DiMartile engage in a lively discussion about the future of interest rates. They present contrasting viewpoints on whether interest rates will decrease, remain the same, or increase in the coming years. Shawn argues that interest rates will come down due to factors such as the Federal Reserve's intention to cut rates, the impact of high interest rates on the national debt, and the need to address the shortage of housing. On the other...
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Episode 223: Navigating Challenges in the Multifamily Market: Lessons Learned from Mark Kenney
The Real Estate Takeoff
Follow Mike and Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode, host Shawn DiMartile interviews Mark Kenney, co-founder of Think Multifamily, about his experiences and lessons learned in the multifamily real estate industry. Mark shares insights from his 30-year career, discussing the challenges he has faced, particularly in the past year. He highlights the impact of rising interest rates, increasing insurance costs, and eviction delays on multifamily investments. Mark also provides valuable advice for aspiring investors, emphasizing the importance of...
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Host Edition: Squatters' Rights: A Growing Concern in Real Estate
The Real Estate Takeoff
Follow Mike and Shawn on Instagram! Mike: @miketighe_ Shawn: @shawn_dimartile In this episode of the Real Estate Takeoff Podcast, hosts Mike Tighe and Shawn DiMartile discuss the topic of squatters' rights. They delve into the legal and practical implications of squatters occupying properties without permission and the challenges faced by property owners in dealing with this issue. The conversation covers real-life examples of squatters' rights cases, the history of adverse possession laws, and the impact of current legislation on landlords. Listeners gain valuable insights into the...
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Episode 222: Underwriting Multifamily Deals in the Current Market
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Follow Mike and Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode, our host Shawn DiMartile interviews Rob Beardsley, co-founder of Lone Star Capital, about the current state of the multifamily industry and how to underwrite deals in today's market. Rob shares insights on the changing landscape of rent increases, the impact of the supply pipeline on rent growth, and the importance of being strategic with capital expenditures. He also discusses the shift in cap rates and the opportunities for investing in higher-quality assets. Rob emphasizes the importance of...
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Host Edition: Am I "Throwing Money Away On Rent" Renting vs Home Ownership Analysis
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Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode of the Real Estate Takeoff Podcast, hosts Mike Tighe and Shawn DiMartile discuss the common belief that renting is "throwing money away" and explore the financial realities of home ownership. They provide insights into the costs associated with buying a house, including mortgage payments, interest rates, and capital expenditures. The hosts also compare the affordability of home ownership in different markets, such as high-priced areas like San Diego and...
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Episode 221: Challenges and Opportunities In The Real Estate Industry
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Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ Today's guest is Joshua Cadillac. In this episode, Josh shares his journey in real estate, from losing everything in 2008 to building a successful portfolio and investment fund. He discusses the importance of education and continuous learning in the industry. Joshua also highlights the need for real estate agents to understand the products they are selling and the value they bring to clients. He emphasizes the significance of knowing the numbers and conducting thorough...
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Host Edition: Marcus & Millichap's Top Multifamily Markets for 2024 Revealed
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Follow Mike & Shawn on Instagram! Shawn: @shawn_dimartile Mike: @miketighe_ In this episode of the Real Estate Takeoff podcast, hosts Shawn DiMartile and Mike Tighe review the Marcus and Millichap 2024 Investment Outlook report. They examine the top multifamily markets nationwide and dissect the factors influencing their standings. The hosts investigate the balance between housing affordability and rental rates and its implications on various rental markets. San Diego's market dynamics are spotlighted, offering insights into its notable ranking. The...
info_outlineToday's guest is Michael Becker. Michael serves as a Senior Director for Old Capital. Mr. Becker is actively involved in financing commercial real estate, developing new client relationships, and assisting clients with expanding their professional network. Mr. Becker has extensive experience in all aspects of the transaction process, including underwriting and marketing, financial analysis, due diligence, and preparation of marketing materials as well as processing and closing. He has closed multifamily, office, industrial, medical, raw loan, hospitality, and shopping center transactions throughout the southwest. Before joining Old Capital, Mr. Becker was the top loan producer for 3 consecutive years in his division at Wells Fargo and has extensive prior experience in the community banking space. To date, Michael has syndicated over 10,000 apartment units.