The multifamily real estate market seemed almost impenetrable over the past two years. Unless you had millions in dry powder, ready to overpay for a huge apartment complex, there was a low chance you’d be making any money in the multifamily industry. This gave the big buyers an unfair advantage, while smaller investors struggled to put almost anything under contract. The tables have started to turn as interest rates rise, repricing becomes the norm, and multifamily buyers start fleeing the closing table.It’s now your time to shine, small-scale investors. As large buyers begin to fear a housing market crash, you can swoop up the spoils that could benefit you for years to come. But, before you do so, you’ll need to understand how exactly multifamily investing works. Back again on the show are Andrew Cushman and Matt Faircloth, two multifamily masters in their own rights.They’ve become real estate veterans after over a decade worth of investing experience. Now, they’re here to share some beginner steps and tips on how you can get into the world of multifamily real estate, regardless of your experience, knowledge, or bank account size. These steps are simplistic at a high level, but doing them correctly could help you beat out the competition for years to come. The only question is, are you ready to start?In This Episode We Cover:Why today’s “fearful” multifamily market is a great opportunity for new investors Evaluating your goals, skillset, and advantages before you step into the multifamily marketThe biggest mistakes new investors make when choosing a real estate marketHow to get deals sent directly to you and build up a network of top-tier brokersBuilding your real estate dream team that’ll allow you to scale with far less headacheRaising private capital and using other people’s money to grow your real estate empire And So Much More!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets Youtube ChannelBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets Pro MembershipBiggerPockets BookstoreBiggerPockets BootcampsBiggerPockets PodcastGet Your Ticket for BPCon 2022Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One PlaceLearn About Real Estate, The Housing Market, and Money Management with The BiggerPockets PodcastsGet More Deals Done with The BiggerPockets Investing ToolsFind a BiggerPockets Real Estate Meetup in Your AreaDavid's BiggerPockets ProfileDavid's InstagramBiggerPockets Podcast 571BiggerPockets Podcast 586BiggerPockets Podcast 634BiggerPockets Podcast 279Harvard Joint Center for Housing StudiesCrexiLoopnetBerkadiaCushman and WakefieldCBREMarcus and MilichapColliersBooks Mentioned in the Show:Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David GreeneRaising Private Capital by Matt FairclothConnect with Matt & Andrew:Andrew's BiggerPockets ProfileMatt's BiggerPockets ProfileClick here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-661Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multifamily real estate investing was almost impossible to break into over the past few years. Even those that had been in the field for decades were finding it challenging to get offers accepted or deals underwritten. Investors were throwing in almost unbelievable amounts of non-refundable earnest money, going well over asking price and analyzing deals at lightning speed, which often led to mistakes, not more money. But the tables have turned, and now, thanks to high interest rates, the buyer is in the driving seat.And how could it be a multifamily episode without Andrew Cushman and Matt Faircloth? These two expert multifamily investors have been buying apartments for decades and helping others do the same! In this episode, Andrew and Matt break down what has gone on in the multifamily markets, why cap rates haven’t kept pace with interest rates, and what buyers can do now that sellers have lost most of their bargaining power. You’ll also get to hear their multifamily predictions for 2023, how far they expect prices to fall, and what you can do to start or scale your multifamily investing this year!Then, Andrew and Matt take questions from the BiggerPockets forums and live Q&As with new multifamily investors. These topics range from property classes explained to raising private capital from investors (who aren’t your mom) and the risks and rewards of investing in smaller markets. Whether you’re interested in duplexes, triplexes, or two-hundred-unit apartment complexes, Andrew and Matt have answers for you!In This Episode We Cover:The mortgage and cap rate battle and how the two are unbalanced in 2023The multifamily buyer’s market and why now is the time to aggressively chase deals2023 housing market predictions and what multifamily investors can expect How to start, or scale, your multifamily real estate portfolio this year Long-distance real estate investing and assessing a property market from afarHow to raise money from private investors and expanding your networkThe hidden dangers behind investing in a small, tertiary marketsAnd So Much More!Links from the ShowFind an Investor-Friendly Real Estate AgentBiggerPockets Youtube ChannelBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets Pro MembershipBiggerPockets BookstoreBiggerPockets BootcampsBiggerPockets PodcastBiggerPockets MerchListen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One PlaceLearn About Real Estate, The Housing Market, and Money Management with The BiggerPockets PodcastsGet More Deals Done with The BiggerPockets Investing ToolsFind a BiggerPockets Real Estate Meetup in Your AreaAndrew's BiggerPockets ProfileAndrew's LinkedInVantage Point AcquisitionsMatt's BiggerPockets ProfileMatt's InstagramDeRosa GroupPaul Moore’s Article on Interest Rates and Cap RatesBooks Mentioned in the Show:Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David GreeneRaising Private Capital by Matt FairclothThe Intention Journal by Brandon TurnerConnect with Philip & Daniel:Philip's BiggerPockets ProfilePhilip's InstagramPhilip's WebsiteDaniel's BiggerPockets ProfileDaniel's TwitterClick here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-711Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this discussion, multifamily real estate investor Matt Faircloth shares insights from nearly 20 years in the industry. He highlights the recent decline of once-hot markets like Austin and Boise, urging investors to seize current buying opportunities. Matt identifies future boomtowns that are being overlooked and shares a sneaky strategy to purchase properties at discounted rates. He emphasizes the importance of understanding market dynamics and the potential for economic spillover to guide savvy investment decisions.

Expert multifamily investors Brian Burke and Matt Faircloth discuss the current state of the multifamily market. They explore the challenges of finding profitable deals, the potential drop in prices, and the opportunities for investors to buy at a discount. They also share strategies for entering the market, investing in cash flowing assets, and their plans for 2024.

Multifamily real estate market facing challenges with high bid-ask spreads and declining prices. Brian sees a 'day of reckoning' with low-interest debt coming due, while Matt remains optimistic. They discuss navigating decreasing property values and offer advice for entering multifamily market. Also, they share company plans for 2024 and importance of managing downside risk.