Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

This apartment investing panel discussion was recorded live at the 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference sponsored by the RPOA. Thanks for joining us today on this apartment investing panel discussion where we will be exploring the unique challenges and opportunities associated with multifamily and apartment investing. You’ll be hearing from three panelists who own, operate and asset manage apartments, and we’ll be offering practical insights on maximizing returns, managing risks, and scaling your portfolio effectively. Now, let’s meet our panel. Anthony Chara is a seasoned real estate investor with over 22 years of experience. He has owned or managed several successful multi-million dollar companies during that period, and owns and/or has syndicated approximately 1,600 apartment units around the country. He has also mentored several thousand aspiring real estate investors. Nick Wyma is the Director of Property Management with Wyma Properties and Lakeside Real Estate Services, which owns and manages over 250 doors. He’s been investing for 12 years in B-class apartment communities, single-family homes, and commercial buildings. Multifamily is hands-down his favorite asset class. Nick is also a 3rd generation RPOA member and the current RPOA President. Allison Koetsier is an Associate Broker with Compass Realty Services and has been a real estate owner and investor for over 20 years. She owns just under 100 B & C class units including single families, small multi's and smaller apartment complexes. Allison is also the #1 seller of multifamily properties as a realtor in greater Grand Rapids over the past 15 years.

There seems to be a lot of fear in the commercial real estate world about the amount of distress in commercial office buildings. In San Francisco, a Market Street tower that was purchased for $62 million in 2016 was recently sold for $6.6 million. That’s a 90% haircut! But where many see distress and ruin, my guest today sees opportunity. Scott Sherman of Torose Equities is actively acquiring office buildings and retail spaces at a time when many are hesitant to do so. Scott is here today to discuss his strategy for identifying, buying and financing distressed trophy assets in the office and retail space in high-entry barrier markets such as Miami, Tampa, and other US cities. Find out more: https://toroseequities.com/ Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Today we’re going to talk about real estate development and how you might benefit from this strategy. Darcy Marler is the author of “Land Development as a Profitable Investment” and he’s here today to share why he believes development is the NEXT BIG THING in real estate investing. Darcy is a seasoned professional with over 22 years of diverse real estate experience. He’s done everything including small to large land development projects, short- and long-term rentals, and successful fix-and-flip ventures. Find out more: www.darcymarler.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

One of the biggest expenses in owning rental property is the cost of utilities—electric, gas, water, sewer and trash. The better we understand these costs and how to control them, the greater our profit potential can be. Often, tenants are responsible for paying their own utilities, but many owners pay these costs on behalf of the tenants because of how the systems are split and billed by the various providers. Today, we discuss how owners can maximize ROI through submetering (the practice of installing individual meters for utilities (such as water, electricity, or gas) in rental units or properties) and utility billing with Kelly Koontz, President of Submeter Solutions. Find out more: submetersolutions.com/podcast sales@submetersolutions.com (425) 228-6831 Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My guest today was $75,000 in debt when he first used his credit card to purchase his first rental property. Today, he owns and manages hundreds of properties through his virtual management company. Steven Andrews just released his book “The New American Dream: A Simple Roadmap to Purchasing Investment Properties” and he’s here today to share his key steps to jumpstart your real estate business, scale your investments, and avoid common pitfalls. Today we discuss why TODAY is the right time to jumpstart your real estate business, as well as essential tips for overcoming challenges, fears, and self-doubt. Steven also shares the 6 questions you need to ask yourself before entering into real estate partnerships, the top 3 creative methods for financing your properties and your dreams, and the top 4 things you need to know about local ordinances, codes, and procedures before getting into the rental business. Steven also talks about his half-million-dollar giveaway and how you might be able to participate. Find out more: www.soarxconsulting.com Facebook Instagram Giveaway Link: https://shop.soarxconsulting.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My guest today got his start in real estate as a high school student attending foreclosure auctions at the courthouse steps in Memphis, TN. Since then, he’s completed over 1,000 real estate transactions worth over $250 million including wholesales, flips, new builds, custom homes, vacant land and just about anything else you can imagine. Brock Holliman is here today to discuss his career as well as his current “Build 2 Rent” strategy. Brock will share his strategy of building new homes both for retail buyers and renters. Find out more: Instagram: @follow.brock Facebook: @follow.brock https://www.mynewrental.com/invest https://www.brock1.com/ Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My guest today believes that mobile home communities are a vital part of the solution to today’s housing affordability crisis. Sam Hales is the Founder of Saratoga Group, which has over $300 million in assets under management. Saratoga Group was founded in 2011 and is exclusively focused on the purchase, revitalization, and operation of mobile home communities. Today, Sam discusses the benefits of investing in manufactured housing, and the steps he took to vertically integrate his growing company. Find out more: invest@saratogagroup.com www.saratogagroup.com sam@saratogagroup.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My guest today has figured out a way to generate double-digit returns through tax lien investing. She’s also had a lot of success with short-term notes and will be sharing her secrets with us today. Angela Duncan has been a force in the personal finance, banking, and real estate business for over 25 years. As an owner of a RE/MAX office, her team did over $2 billion in sales. Angela now hosts the top-rated “Empower HER Money Podcast” where she proves that it’s never too late to rewrite your financial story. Today Angela will be explaining the ins and outs of tax lien investing: where to find them, how to vet them, and why all other liens, including the mortgage, are subordinate to them. Find out more: https://linktr.ee/empowerhermoney Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Today we’re going to talk about some of the major trends that will affect real estate investing over the next decade. We all know there’s a housing shortage in the U.S., but how does this offer local investors a special advantage? Demographics play an important role, with Gen Z leading a youth movement that has created a visible shift in the market. With over 15 million vacant homes in this country, could those properties help solve the housing shortage? If so, how can investors get access to them? We’ll be discussing these topics and trends today with Kurt Carlton, the Co-Founder and President of New Western - the largest home buyer in the United States. Find out more: Kurt Carlton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtcarlton/ New Western: https://www.newwestern.com/ Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

My guest today is a real estate investor with over 700 closed deals under his belt. He primarily invests in single-family homes, and his superpower is being able to manage his entire real estate business and property management business by spending only one hour or less per day virtually. Sharad Mehta is the Founder and CEO at Max Properties and REsimpli. He owns over 50 free and clear rental properties, flips as many per year from out of state, owns a property management company, and is skilled at hiring team members to build a scalable real estate investing business. Today we’re going to find out how he does it. Find out more: https://resimpli.com https://instagram.com/resimpli https://facebook.com/resimpli Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com