WS1508: Keeping Yourself Informed Amid Inflationary Market | Craig Berger

The Covid-19 pandemic has shattered economies worldwide and it did not spare the U.S. Now, the Feds are raising interest rates to combat inflation. So, how does the current economic situation affect the real estate business, particularly the multifamily sector? And how can you keep yourself informed so that you can be prepared to face the challenges brought on by this economic situation?

Craig Berger of Avid Realty Partners is back on the show for the final episode of our three-part series with him. Craig tells us how many reserves you need to have in place, how are you going to withstand some knocks, and how the economy and the market have changed the way he has done underwriting. Click the play button now!

Key Points From This Episode: 

• Craig discusses the current economic situation and how it is affecting the real estate market.
• Why inflation isn’t just 8% but 30%?
• What to watch out for in the economy?
• Where does Craig watch and find information that is helpful to his business?
• How’s the current economic situation changed how Craig is looking at deals right now?
• Craig talks about debt being very different at the moment.
• How a possible recession may affect real estate?
• Craig shares his company’s risk management techniques.
• How does Craig calculate the amount of safety capital reserves that he has on hand per deal, and at the corporate level?
• Craig’s best source for meeting new investors.
• Craig’s advice to passive investors.
• The metrics that Craig has personally and professionally.
• The daily habits that have produced the highest returns for Craig.
• The number one thing that contributed to Craig’s success.
• How does Craig like to give back?

Tweetables:

“2022 is pretty much the first time in history that stocks and bonds have both dropped 20% or so.”

“Inflation is more or less on its way back down to more normal levels.”

“We obviously listen very closely to what the Fed says because Fed speak is critical right now. Don't fight the Fed. When the Fed says the raising the economy goes down, when the Fed gets dovish and more accommodative, the economy usually heats up and valuations go up. So we pay particular attention to the Fed.”

"Our underwriting is always changing. It's always in flux. There are some things that are always the same, but there are others other things that are alw

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