#315: Answering Listener Questions! Detailing Our Asset Management Process, How We Find Deals, and How To Estimate Construction Costs

In this solo Q&A episode, Axel answers listener-submitted questions covering three core pillars of successful multifamily investing: asset management execution, deal sourcing, and construction cost estimation.

Axel breaks down how his team actually operates day-to-day: what gets reviewed on asset management calls, how CapEx decisions are prioritized post-close, and how renovation budgets are underwritten quickly and consistently across deals.

This episode is designed for investors who want repeatable processes, not theory. Whether you’re self-managing a small portfolio or overseeing third-party managers on larger assets, the frameworks shared here are immediately applicable.

Join us as we dive into:

• How Axel structures weekly and bi-weekly asset management calls
• Why the first 30–90 days after closing matter more than most investors realize
• How front-loading CapEx impacts tenant retention and long-term NOI
• When it makes sense not to renovate common areas
• How often financials should be reviewed and what to look for
• A simple framework for estimating renovation costs by square foot
• Typical light, medium, and heavy value-add renovation ranges
• How property managers help validate construction budgets
• The acquisition channels Axel is actively using today
• Why being “easy to work with” still matters when sourcing deals

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