A comedy drinking podcast hosted by Dylan Polniak @imdielawn. Tommy Bechtold joins as co-host November 2nd 2023 for the start of the new season! Follow us on social media @hadwm and check out our store shop.hadwm.com. Thanks for listening!
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Old Capital Real Estate Investing Podcast with Michael Becker & Paul Peebles
Michael Becker & Paul Peebles
The Old Capital Real Estate Investing Podcast is aimed at Multifamily Real Estate Investors both new and seasoned. Hosts Michael Becker and Paul Peebles deliver no-hype education from an experienced commercial banker’s perspective. You will gain valuable insights from in-depth interviews with real life investors who are actively acquiring and operating apartment complexes in today’s environment. You will discover how they are identifying, financing and operating multifamily properties, as we ...
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EPS 328 - "Inside the Multifamily Market: Navigating Distressed Assets, Smarter Underwriting & Investor Strategies with Paul Peebles and James Eng"
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39:07Paul Peebles and James Eng dive deep into the shifting landscape of multifamily real estate investing. From Old Capital’s educational bus tours across DFW submarkets to critical updates on distressed assets and stricter underwriting from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, this conversation is packed with insight for both seasoned operators and aspiring in…
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EPS 327 - "The Immigrant Hustle: How This Couple Turned Setbacks into a Multifamily Fortune.”
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50:49"The Immigrant Hustle: How This Couple Turned Setbacks into a Multifamily Fortune.” Vivek and Asha Kangralkar, originally from small villages in India, moved to the U.S. in 2010 with their two young daughters in search of a better future. After Vivek lost his job in 2012, they were left with just $1,500 in savings—but refused to give up. They launc…
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EPS 326 - "From Pittsburgh to Texas: Ryan Heddleston’s Strategic Growth in Multifamily Real Estate and His Battle Against Rising Property Taxes"
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46:08Ryan Heddleston's journey from small-scale real estate investments in Pittsburgh to managing large-scale multifamily properties in Texas is a great example of how strategic partnerships and expertise can lead to substantial growth. His decision to partner with experienced operators allowed him to scale quickly, which paid off—he acquired over 6,000…
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EPS 325 - "Jeff Adler with YARDI MATRIX, is a very smart - BIG PICTURE- apartment guy. You need to listen to him!"
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1:13:06Before becoming “DATA NERD IN CHARGE” at Yardi Matrix, Jeff Adler was Chief Property Operations Officer for AIMCO and managed a platform of over 160,000 units. At the Old Capital Speaker Series, James Eng with Old Capital dives into the current economic landscape, covering the U.S. growth forecast for 2025, persistent inflation, and a tight labor m…
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EPS 324 - "Greg Willett, Chief Economist at Leaselock, Discusses Texas Apartment Market Outlook: Economic Concerns, Regional Trends, and Investment Insights"
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34:19Greg Willett is Chief Economist for Leaselock. Greg has been an apartment data analyst and real estate observer for over 30 years. He discusses apartment investing trends and opportunities. Greg Willett expressed concerns about the economy, noting vulnerabilities in consumer confidence and rising credit card debt, which may affect renter demand for…
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EPS 323 - "From Anesthesiologist to Real Estate Mogul: Dr. Paul Pena's Journey to Financial Independence and Multifamily Success"
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45:02Dr. Paul Pena, who transitioned from being a full-time anesthesiologist to a full-time real estate investor. Dr. Pena shares his journey, starting with single-family homes in El Paso, Texas, and moving to multifamily properties. He discusses his first multifamily investment in Fresno, California, a 28-unit property, and the challenges and successes…
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EPS 322 - "Unlocking North Texas Investment Potential: Inside Rowan Multifamily Advisors and the Future of B & C Multifamily Sales"
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33:57Rowan Burch, Matt Waskow, and Coleton Burch of Rowan Multifamily Advisors share their expert insights into the current market, drawing from their experience in selling hundreds of large apartment buildings since 2010. They gave us market insights on the 1960’-1980’s apartments and the possible occupancy challenges and why buyers are being more sele…
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EPS 321 - What questions would YOU ask an operator of 30,000 units?
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41:50What questions would YOU ask an operator of 30,000 units? Obviously, we had lots of questions. Since 2008, Charlie Young and his partners at Madera Residential have acquired over 120 large apartment buildings, again that’s “120 buildings- NOT just units. Billions of dollars of total asset value across many states. Today, they’re navigating a recapi…
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ASK MIKE MONDAYS: "Michael, Given the Impact of Stricter Immigration Policies, How Are Landlords in Class B & C Apartments Responding to Occupancy Challenges in Workforce Housing?"
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30:34Some landlords of Class B and C apartments were not concerned with tenants' immigration status, and many rented to undocumented individuals over the last few years. Today, stricter immigration policies have notably impacted occupancy rates in workforce housing, especially in areas with a high concentration of older apartment buildings. Are you read…
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EPS 320 - "Maximizing Value: Chris Pearson, Top Investment Sales Broker at Marcus & Millichap- Dallas, Shares Insights on Small Apartment Deals Under 75 Units”
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41:00Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just dipping your toes into the world of small apartment buildings, Chris Pearson and Nick Fluellen are here to give you the inside scoop on the latest trends, market shifts, and all things commercial real estate. Key Points: Upcoming Events: Old Capital's bus tour at the end of March. Virtual Speaker series wi…
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EPS 319 - Are Apartment Investors Finding "DEALS" in San Antonio & Houston? Top Colliers Sales Brokers Weigh In.
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41:14In this episode, we sit down with two of Colliers International’s leading sales brokers—Bob Heard and Zar Haro—to explore the current landscape of apartment investments in San Antonio and Houston. With years of experience uncovering hidden opportunities, Bob and Zar offer expert insights on whether now is the right time for apartment investors to d…
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EPS 318 – Takeaways from NMHC's Annual Meeting in Las Vegas and Navigating 2025.
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43:50Did you go? If not…these were the themes, of the 3-day event, between apartment operators, investors, investment sales brokers and lenders. This nationwide conference had optimism in multifamily for the long term…but continued challenges (higher interest rates, higher cap rates, and the lack of distressed assets coming to the market) for the shorte…
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ASK MIKE MONDAYS: “Michael, what do you expect in 2025 for apartment investors?”
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30:021. 2024 Performance: Michael was disappointed with the acquisition activity due to fluctuating interest rates and low transaction volumes. 2. Market Conditions: The fundamentals were soft in 2024 with flat to down rents, especially in Central Texas. Occupancy stabilized at around 93% portfolio-wide by January 2025. Michael anticipates a recovery in…
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EPS 317 - Meet the Dynamic Duo Behind the Apartment Investment Revolution: Corey & Candice Muldrow
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38:58Have you ever heard the saying, “Slow and steady wins the race?” For Corey and Candice Muldrow, this timeless principle is the foundation of their success in apartment investing. The Muldrows began their journey in 2017 with the purchase of an 18-unit multifamily building, all while juggling full-time W2 careers. With a keen eye for value, they reh…
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EPS 316 - DFW is one of the top 1-2 institutional markets in the nation. Why are THESE buyers flocking to North Texas?
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42:18You’re familiar with B & C workforce housing, right? Many investors focus on that. But have you ever wondered what’s next in apartment investing? What’s the next level? It’s the high-end market— These institutional buyers typically target high-value, well-located, and professionally managed apartment properties, often with luxury amenities or newer…
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EPS 315 - "Real-Time Insights from a Manager of 35,000+ Apartment Units!"
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49:37Get real-time insights from Mr. X, who manages over 35,000 apartment units across the Southwest! He leads a large third-party property management firm specializing in A, B, and C properties. Mr. X shares key trends impacting the industry, including the widespread use of concessions in the B and C segments, rising bad debt, and the growing challenge…
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EPS 314 - "What to Do When Your Lender Delays Closing: Can You Still Recover?"
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56:46Jeremy Thomason and Stephen Quisenberry have acquired several apartment buildings in Texas and Georgia. In their discussion, they share their strategies for purchasing properties, emphasizing smaller deals in less competitive markets. They also detailed the challenges encountered during the acquisition of a 64-unit property, particularly with Fredd…
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EPS 313 - “Maximize Your Returns: Why Investing in a 12- Unit Apartment Building Can Boost Your Real Estate Portfolio!”
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36:42Before Matt and Melissa Mettry purchased a 12-unit apartment building in Dallas, they had already gained valuable experience as passive investors in several multifamily syndications. Through these investments, they learned just how crucial the role of the general partner (GP) is to the success of a project. To them, the general partner was like the…
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S1E1 - X-Men Movie Timeline w/ Tom Flyyn
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1:18:35Have a Drink with Dylan Polniak and Tom Flynn. Follow them on a drunken journey as they attempt to discuss movies, television, and things they love.For more Have A Drink With Me - haveadrinkwithme.comBy Dylan Polniak / Tom Flynn
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ASK MIKE MONDAYS: “What do you mean a GENERATIONAL BUYING OPPORTUNITY?”
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19:06You may have heard this phrase before…from an apartment sponsor…” This is a generational buying opportunity!” Really? Not all properties are great investments, but have the syndicator explain in detail…WHY they think this is a GREAT opportunity for you to invest in. Listen to their reasoning and read their business plan. See if it makes sense…BEFOR…
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EPS 312 - Meet the “SUPERHEROS” of COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LENDING: RECA.
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45:51It’s a loan officer roundtable with the top producing commercial real estate bankers with RECA. The Real Estate Capital Alliance (RECA) was formed by a group of boutique real estate capital advisory firms with offices in major metropolitan markets and clients across the U.S. Collectively, the group consisting of 18 member firms and more than 85 ori…
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EPS 311 - The ZERO to ONE Challenge. Buying your first large apartment building. Can YOU do this?
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47:00Anita Wong, and her husband William Liu just bought their first, large apartment building in Texas. Their journey began 24 months ago when they decided to scale up. They had owned a few single-family, short-term rental properties scattered in different places, but now they wanted to buy a larger apartment building that could employ an onsite manage…
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EPS 310 - YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO JACK COHEN. Period.
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37:14Jack Cohen is a legend in commercial real estate. He is the DARK KNIGHT in commercial real estate. He was the former CEO of Cohen Financial for 25 years. Cohen Financial was one of the largest commercial real estate lenders in the nation. Jack chats about his 40+ year history in commercial real estate investing and lending. He brings interesting qu…
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EPS 309 - Top Apartment Owner/Sponsor Mike Ochstein: 40 years of knowledge explained.
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36:05Mike Ochstein has been buying/owning/managing apartments for 40 years. He has purchased thousands of units and currently owns 5500 units. Ochstein gives a great perspective on how you should invest; not for the short term…but the long term. He owns in Dallas, Austin and Houston. He has never had an investor lose money. Ochstein “retired” a few year…
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EPS 308 - Where do you make money at these days? War Fighter and Top Apartment Broker; Mark Allen chats about the North Texas market.
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31:40Mark Allen- Executive Managing Director of GREA- has sold over 150 apartment buildings in North Texas. YOU want to know Mark...IF YOU WANT TO BUY APARTMENTS. Mark discusses the number of transactions that have closed in North Texas. It also chats about the limited inventory that’s available today for apartment buyers…and where he sees the investing…
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ASK MIKE MONDAYS: “Will the ½ point FED cut… going to help apartment investors?”
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25:03Just last week the Federal Reserve lowered their short-term rates by 50 basis points. Michael discusses what investors can now expect. It’s been 420 days since the last hike. Over the last few months…many general partners have been waking up in a sweat at 3am and reliving a bad nightmare of higher debt payments on their bridge loans. Today, with th…
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