The Real Estate Espresso Podcast
The Real Estate Espresso Podcast offers a daily dose of real estate investing insights. Host Victor Menasce, an experienced investor and author, shares his market outlook in short, high-energy episodes. Weekday episodes provide quick, actionable content, while weekend editions feature interviews with notable figures like Robert Kiyosaki and Peter Schiff.
Episodes
What Is SpaceX Worth?
Today's topic is the IPO of SpaceX.Now before anyone sends me an email, let me be clear. This is not a commentary on SpaceX as a company. SpaceX is arguably one of the most remarkable businesses built in the past century. They have transformed the economics of space launch, built a dominant satellite communications network through Starlink, and have demonstrated a level of innovation that few
Collateral Value Versus Equity Value
Today we're talking about a topic that sits at the heart of every real estate transaction, yet it's often misunderstood by investors, borrowers, and even some professionals in the industry.We're talking about the difference between collateral value and equity value.At first glance, it might seem that a property has a single value. After all, if someone asks what a building is worth, we
Freddie Mac New Small Conventional Loan
Today’s show is sponsored by The Cost Segregation Guys. If you own investment real estate and haven’t looked seriously at cost segregation, you could be leaving significant tax savings on the table. If you click on the link you will be connected with them directly and qualify for a discount. -------------If you're a mid-size multifamily investor. You're not a mom-and-pop landlord with two
When Green Mountain Is In The Red
Today we're talking about a challenge that extends far beyond higher education. It's a problem that affects shopping malls, office parks, resorts, industrial facilities, and even entire master-planned developments.It's what happens when a property becomes disproportionate to the economy that surrounds it.A recent story out of Vermont highlights the issue perfectly. It’s been local news
Canadian National Housing Policy with Tony Irwin
Tony Irwin is the President of Rental Housing Canada. On today's show I'm in person with Tony at the Canadian Rental Housing Conference. We're talking about housing policy, perception of immigration putting pressure on housing demand, and the myth of affordable housing. You can connect with Tony at rentalhousingcanada.ca-----------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The R
Property Management Systems with Steve Hart
Steve Hart is based in Salt Lake City where he is the founder of Property Management Inc, a franchisor of property management systems for independent property managers across the US. On today's show we are talking about some of the dynamics in the industry. To connect with Steve, visit pmicorp.com-------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https:/
Turn Back The Clock On Interest Rates
Today we're talking about a financial instrument that most buyers have never heard of, most agents don't know how to use, and most lenders have very little incentive to promote.It's called an assumable mortgage — and in today's rate environment, it might be the most powerful tool sitting unused in the real estate market.Only FHA, VA, and USDA mortgages are assumable. Conventional a
Does This Feel Like 2008?
Today we're pulling back from the headlinesand putting today's multifamily stress in its proper historical context. The data coming in from every corner of the lending market is telling a very consistent story. The question is no longer whether there is stress in multifamily. The question is whether the current cycle is starting to rhyme with the last major credit cycle in 2008 to 2010.Let
Are Second Homes The New Shadow Inventory?
On June 4 I'm hosting the second in a monthly webinar series on the use of AI in real estate investing businesses. To register for the webinar, CLICK HERE. It's at 8PM Eastern. Even if you can't make it, register and we will send you the recording. ----------------There are 6.2 million second homes in the United States. Let that number sink in for a moment.According to NAHB estimates,
National Home Design Catalog
Today I want to talk about something that quietly landed in Canada earlier this year that I think deserves a lot more attention than it's been getting in real estate circles. CMHC — that's Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation — has released what they're calling the Housing Design Catalogue.And while it might sound like a government bureaucrat's PowerPoint project, I actually thi
BOM - Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
On the first day of each month we review the book of the month. The book is called Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara. And I'll say this upfront — it may be the most useful book I've read this year for anyone who is in the business of managing assets, attracting capital, or building long-term relationships with tenants, investors, or partners.So let me tell you a little about Guidara
Navigating the Market Cycle with Dr. Tom Burns
Dr. Tom Burns has been developing real estate for more than 15 years while practicing as an orthopaedic surgeon. He is based in Austin Texas and today we are talking about the dynamics in the Austin market. Tom is a true expert in multi-family apartment development. To connect with Tom and to learn more, visit richdoctor.com and get a copy of his book "Whey Doctors Don't Get Rich. If you
Fractional Ownership with Tyler Vinson
Tyler Vinson is a pioneer in tokenized fractional commercial real estate ownership. He is the founder and CEO at RE Tokens USA Inc. On today's show we are talking about the SEC compliant aspects of any secondary securities market and the various elements required to maintain compliance. You can reach Tyler at https://retokens.com/ or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/realestateinvestm
When Renting Is Half The Monthly Cost of Buying
Today I want to talk about a powerful force that's shaping housing demand across North America, and it's not population growth, immigration, or even job creation.It's the growing gap between the cost of renting and the cost of homeownership.For years, we've heard that homeownership is part of the American dream. But at the end of the day, households make economic decisions. When th
Top 5 Underwriting Mistakes
Today we're talking about the five most common underwriting mistakes I see from newer investors.Now, underwriting is one of those topics where people often focus on spreadsheets, formulas, and software. But in my experience, underwriting mistakes are usually not math mistakes. They're assumption mistakes. They're judgment mistakes. They're failures to properly understand risk.And u
Using AI In Real Estate Underwriting
Cost Segregation is the key to unlocking accelerated depreciation and all of the tax benefits that come from that. https://costsegregationguys.com/estateespressopodcast/Visit the Cost Segregation Guys to see how they can save you a ton on your taxes. ---------------On today's show we are talking about where AI can be useful in underwriting. The process of building a professional underwriting m
Oil Has Been Weaponized Forever
On today show we are talking about the situation in the Persian Gulf. I’m here to tell you that the straight of Hormuz is going to be a weaponized flash point for years to come. Even if the Trump administration negotiates a deal with Iranian regime, there are too many third parties who would benefit from weaponizing transit through the channel. There are reports of independent parties already dema
Recession in Europe and North America
On today's show we are seeing empirical evidence that most Western economies are in recession. Data from Walmart, Lowes, Kroger and others are all pointing to the same thing. The consumer has hit their limit. ---------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1) iTunes: [The Real
Last Mile Logistics with Sean Dalfen
Sean Dalfen runs the largest privately held industrial company in the United States with over 65 million square feet in the portfolio. On today's show we are talking about the characteristics of the last mile property and what makes for a good location for an asset. Dalfen Industrial is clearly operating at a very high level. To learn more visit dalfen.com.---------------**Real Estate Espresso
Live - How To Raise Capital
Today's talk is from a stage appearance at The Expand conference earlier in May at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. I'm speaking about how to raise funds for any worthy venture. -----------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1) iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://p
Have You Mastered Skills In Real Estate?
Our sponsor is The Cost Segregation Guys. If you own investment real estate, you can improve cash flow and returns by accelerating depreciation. Cost Segregation is the first step. Learn more by connecting with them directly and get a discount because you came from the show. ------------On today’s show we are talking about how to make more effective use of artificial intelligence in your Real Esta
AMA - How To Overcome Bureaucratic Obstruction
Today’s question comes from Mark who writes:Even when the city says that they encourage development in specific zones, in our case an industrial corridor, but the bureaucrats who are responsible for the approvals can still erect significant roadblocks. When do you decide that the juice is not worth the squeeze? -------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podca
Wall Street Is Winning
On today’s show we are taking a look at the stock market. We don’t really know what the future will hold and whether the market will go up or down. But we can observe trends and see what those trends are telling us. So far the runup in the stock market is narrowly concentrated in a few companies. There is no secret and no surprise that companies are reducing headcount with the advent of AI. I’m he
AI In The Real Estate Work Flow
Today we’re talking about a significant shift taking place in artificial intelligence during the first half of 2026.For the last three years, most of the attention has been focused on foundation models. Which company has the most powerful language model? Which model scores highest on the benchmark? Which one can write code, pass exams, summarize documents, or generate images?That phase is not over
The Small Project Trap
Today’s show is sponsored by The Cost Segregation Guys. If you own investment real estate and haven’t looked seriously at cost segregation, you could be leaving significant tax savings on the table. The Cost Segregation Guys help investors accelerate depreciation, improve near-term cash flow, and make more efficient use of capital, all without changing the underlying asset. ------------On today’s
Luxury Properties with Howard Lorey
Howard Lorey is Executive Vice President & Brokerage Manager for Nourmand & Associates based in Beverly Hills. He and his firm specialize in luxury and celebrity properties in Los Angeles and the exclusive enclaves. On today's show we are talking about the criteria and how the market segments. There is a growing investor component to this segment. To connect with Howard, visit https://
Urban Infill with Austin Tunnell
Austin Tunnell is based in Oklahoma City. On today's show we are talking about reviving those walkable neighborhoods that have been forgotten. This is an awesome strategy that many developers overlook. To connect with Austin, visit https://www.buildingculture.com/or message him on X.com at @AustinTunnell.-------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast]
Solving The Colorado River Crisis
The Wall Street Journal ran a major piece today warning that the Colorado River system is on the brink of disaster. The article points to a system under extreme stress: a river serving roughly 40 million people, more than five million acres of farmland, and hydroelectric power for millions. It also notes that Lakes Mead and Powell, the two largest reservoirs in the basin, have fallen dramatically
Toronto Has Hit Botton
Institutional capital has stepped in at a time when retail investors have largely disappeared from the market. A newly announced $1.3 billion acquisition fund backed in part by the Ontario government’s Building Ontario Fund plans to purchase large inventories of newly completed but vacant condominium units across the Greater Toronto Area. The strategy is straightforward. Buy unsold condo inventory
Data Center Community Opposition
Today we’re looking at a situation in northern Utah that has echoes of something very familiar to us in Colorado Springs.O’Leary Ventures is backing a massive hyperscale data center initiative in Box Elder County, Utah. The Stratos project area has been approved at the state level through MIDA, the Military Installation Development Authority, and the county commission has approved the interlocal a
AMA - Multi-generational Housing
Today’s question comes from Steve who asks “Will multi-generational living and caring for aging parents reduce demand for housing by causing previously separate households to re-combine?”----------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1) iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https:
A Recession By Any Other Name
Today’s show is sponsored by The Cost Segregation Guys. If you own investment real estate and haven’t looked seriously at cost segregation, you could be leaving significant tax savings on the table. The Cost Segregation Guys help investors accelerate depreciation, improve near-term cash flow, and make more efficient use of capital, all without changing the underlying asset. In a business where pre
Indigenous Land Claims With Patrick Francey
Patrick Francey is the CEO of the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN)., a Canada wide organization focused on educating real estate investors. On today's show we are talking about the Supreme Court ruling in British Columbia that has cast a cloud of uncertainty over property title. This is a major issue that is freezing property markets in major parts of Vancouver and threatens to spread acr
Small Bay Industrial with Cody Payne
Cody Payne is based in Dallas Texas where he invests in small bay industrial on a nation-wide basis. On today's show we are talking about the demand drivers for small bay and the shortage of supply. To connect with Cody, visit https://flexbusinessparks.com/----------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8
Rosy Pink Unicorn Employment Numbers
https://costsegregationguys.com/estateespressopodcast/Today’s show is sponsored by The Cost Segregation Guys. If you own investment real estate and haven’t looked seriously at cost segregation, you could be leaving significant tax savings on the table. The Cost Segregation Guys help investors accelerate depreciation, improve near-term cash flow, and make more efficient use of capital, all without
The Myth of Affordable Housing
Today we’re talking about affordable housing, and more specifically, whether the most viable path to creating new affordable housing might not be new construction at all.There is a very common statement in the housing conversation, and it sounds something like this: We need more affordable housing, the implication being that therefore we need to build more affordable housing.That sounds logical on
How Will Hormuz Hurt You?
On May 7, I'm hosting a webinar on Mind Blowing AI Use Cases. REGISTER HERE On today's show we are looking at the commodities shortages that are not getting headlines and the ripple effect through the global supply chain of a wide range of products. The impacts include aluminum, copper, plastics, adhesives, fertilizer, semiconductors, medical imaging to name just a few.-------------**Real
Which Apartments Are Getting Squeezed?
Today we’re looking at the Houston multifamily market, and in particular, the pressure that is building in the middle of the market. We are talking about Houston specifically. But you can take the lessons from Houston and apply them to other markets in the US and probably elsewhere.When people talk about apartment fundamentals, they often speak in broad averages. Occupancy is up. Rent is down. Abs
Will Inflation Metrics Change?
Today’s show is sponsored by The Cost Segregation Guys. If you own investment real estate and haven’t looked seriously at cost segregation, you could be leaving significant tax savings on the table. The Cost Segregation Guys help investors accelerate depreciation, improve near-term cash flow, and make more efficient use of capital, all without changing the underlying asset. In a business where pre
Live - How To Address Workforce Housing?
This talk was live at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier on the Missing Foundation in many communities. The acute shortage of workforce housing. -----------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1) iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate
Senior Housing Demographics with Jerry Vinci
Jerry Vinci is based in Salt Lake City where he provides services for due diligence of senior housing including independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. To connect with Jerry, visit https://ccrgrowth.com/ or https://nordonadvisory.com/-------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8
BOM - The Private Equity Playbook
Our book this month is The Private Equity Playbook by Adam CoffeyAt first glance, this might look like a corporate finance book. Something meant for Wall Street dealmakers. But that would be the wrong conclusion.Because at its core, private equity is about something very familiar: buying assets, improving them, and exiting at a profit.That’s real estate.And what this book does exceptionally well i
Vertical Integration Is Back
For the past several decades, the dominant playbook was globalization and specialization. Companies outsourced components to the lowest-cost producer, often halfway around the world. Supply chains became long, complex, and highly optimized for cost.On paper, it made perfect sense. If a supplier could produce a component cheaper and sell it to multiple competitors in the same industry, everyone ben
My December Fed Prediction Came True
Today’s show is sponsored by The Cost Segregation Guys. If you own investment real estate and haven’t looked seriously at cost segregation, you could be leaving significant tax savings on the table. The Cost Segregation Guys help investors accelerate depreciation, improve near-term cash flow, and make more efficient use of capital, all without changing the underlying asset. In a business where pre
Why Is Energy Being Ignored?
Today, we’re going to talk about something that is not getting nearly the attention it deserves, and that is the economic impact of the war in the Persian Gulf. Sure there is lots being shared in the media. But I think the mainstream media are either dramatizing the war, or downplaying the economic impact. Markets, broadly speaking, are treating this as a contained geopolitical event. Maybe a temp
What Does The Purchase of Remax Mean?
Today’s show is sponsored by The Cost Segregation Guys. If you own investment real estate and haven’t looked seriously at cost segregation, you could be leaving significant tax savings on the table. The Cost Segregation Guys help investors accelerate depreciation, improve near-term cash flow, and make more efficient use of capital, all without changing the underlying asset. In a business where pre
Industrial Storage with David Miller
David Miller is based in Northern California where he is a principal at Peninsula Real Estate. He specializes in industrial storage in markets across the US. On today's show we are talking about what market conditions are conducive to industrial storage projects. To connect with David, visit https://www.peninsulare.net/ or a Centum Capital at https://centumcap.com/-----------**Real Estate Espr
Evolution of Self Storage with Fernando Angelucci
Fernando Angelucci is based in Chicago where he invests nation wide in self storage. On today's show we are talking about the demand drivers in the business and how you read the market.To connect with Fernando visit https://ssse.com/ or you can call him directly at 630-408-8090.--------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/
The Productivity Rocket Ship
On today’s show we are talking about yet another transformative innovation in the world of artificial intelligence. I realize that this is a real estate podcast and not an AI podcast. But any business that builds its business systems around AI will experience transformation. So on today’s show I’m going to showcase two different innovations that have launched in the past week. Spoiler alert, not a
A Weak Investment Thesis
Today’s show is focused on an investment thesis that sounds good on the surface. It comes from a listener question. The idea is that a logistics hub like Houston is a growing market which continues to experience population growth. The need continues for more apartments, for more industrial warehouses, for more commercial, and for more industrial storage. Specifically, the argument was that there i
Austin Is The Canary In The Coal Mine
Today’s show is sponsored by The Cost Segregation Guys. If you own investment real estate and haven’t looked seriously at cost segregation, you could be leaving significant tax savings on the table. The Cost Segregation Guys help investors accelerate depreciation, improve near-term cash flow, and make more efficient use of capital, all without changing the underlying asset. In a business where pre
Did You Know Your Website is Broken?
Here's a question for you. When was the last time you actually checked — really checked — whether your website was working? Not just glanced at it on your phone, but actually verified that every link works, every form submits, every automated response fires the way it's supposed to? If you're like most real estate operators, the honest answer is: not recently. Here's the reality of
When Staff Have No Place To Live
Today’s show is sponsored by The Cost Segregation Guys. If you own investment real estate and haven’t looked seriously at cost segregation, you could be leaving significant tax savings on the table. The Cost Segregation Guys help investors accelerate depreciation, improve near-term cash flow, and make more efficient use of capital, all without changing the underlying asset. In a business where pre
Industrial Manufacturing with Drew Wahlgren
Drew Wahlgren is with Mag Capital Partners based in Dallas. His company specializes in sale lease-back transactions for industrial space, primarily in manufacturing. On today's show we are taking about how the business has evolved from there to expand into two new vertical segments while maintaining primary focus on single tenant industrial. To connect with Drew, visit magcp.com or email him d
Cost Segregation with Nathan Resnick
Nathan Resnick is based in Park City Utah where he is with the Cost Segregation Guys, the number one cost segregation firm in the US. On today's show we are talking about how cost segregation can be used with bonus depreciation to improve the cash flow of your property significantly. To connect with Nathan you can email him at n@costsegregationguys.com or visit: https://costsegregationguys.co
The Real Counter Party Risk
Most people think of counterparty risk as a banking concept. Will the other party perform? Will they pay? Will they deliver? But in a supply chain, counterparty risk is much broader. It includes whether your supplier can obtain raw materials, whether their supplier can get feedstock, whether the shipper can secure insurance, whether the vessel will even sail, whether the port will accept cargo, wh
Global Data Center Locations
Today’s show is sponsored by The Cost Segregation Guys. If you own investment real estate and haven’t looked seriously at cost segregation, you could be leaving significant tax savings on the table. The Cost Segregation Guys help investors accelerate depreciation, improve near-term cash flow, and make more efficient use of capital, all without changing the underlying asset. In a business where pre
Prices Have Jumped. Pay Attention!
Today we’re talking about the immediate impact of price escalation on construction projects. Not next quarter. Not next year. Right now.In the past few weeks, we’ve seen a growing list of U.S. building-product manufacturers announce price increases across roofing, insulation, siding, waterproofing, gypsum, and steel-related accessory products. This is not a theoretical inflation story. It’s not an
Leasing In An Oversupplied Market
Today’s show is sponsored by The Cost Segregation Guys. If you own investment real estate and haven’t looked seriously at cost segregation, you could be leaving significant tax savings on the table. The Cost Segregation Guys help investors accelerate depreciation, improve near-term cash flow, and make more efficient use of capital, all without changing the underlying asset. In a business where pre
What Is Data Center Demand?
Today we’re asking a question that sounds simple, but it is actually the wrong question. People ask, how many data centers will be required over the next decade? The research says the better question is, how much compute, power, cooling, and land will be required? Because one 15 megawatt enterprise facility is not the same thing as one 100 megawatt AI campus. Counting buildings without counting po
Pivoting During A Drought with Chad Zdenek
Chad Zdenek is based in Southlake Texas where he is working with PassiveInvesting.com. On today's show we are talking about pivoting during periods of difficult market conditions. To connect with Chad, visit https://www.passiveinvesting.com/Chad also has an engineering background in space and aviation. He was the host of the show "Inside Mighty Machines" on the Smithsonian Channel. Y
Helping Land Owners with Max Hansen
Max Hansen is a lawyer and Managing Director at Accruit. He is an industry veteran when it comes to sheltering tax using Section 1031 and Delaware Statutory Trusts. On today's show we are talking about the family farmers and ranchers that are going to be divesting in the coming decade and how to create income passive streams for them while preventing a huge tax bite at retirement. Max can be r
How Robo Taxis Will Change Real Estate Design
Today’s show is sponsored by The Cost Segregation Guys. If you own investment real estate and haven’t looked seriously at cost segregation, you could be leaving significant tax savings on the table. The Cost Segregation Guys help investors accelerate depreciation, improve near-term cash flow, and make more efficient use of capital, all without changing the underlying asset. In a business where pre
Saving Thousands on Engineering
Today I want to talk about a very practical use of artificial intelligence, from a real world use case. I’m talking about using a well-written AI prompt to eliminate unnecessary engineering cost by finding existing tested assemblies that already solve the problem.This came up recently in the context of a wood framed floor assembly. The plans examiner at the city rejected the proposed assembly as n
Hospitality Held Hostage
Our sponsor is The Cost Segregation Guys. If you own investment real estate and haven’t looked seriously at cost segregation, you could be leaving significant tax savings on the table. The Cost Segregation Guys help investors accelerate depreciation, improve near-term cash flow, and make more efficient use of capital, all without changing the underlying asset. In a business where preserving cash m
Gain Control Over AI In Your Business
Today I want to talk about artificial intelligence, not from the standpoint of hype, but from the standpoint of using it in your real business.There’s no question AI is powerful. It can summarize documents, draft communications, analyze markets, answer customer questions, and automate tasks that used to consume hours of staff time. But there’s a dangerous mistake I see many businesses making right
Why Rates Will Fall
If you want to save a ton in taxes, visit The Cost Segregations Guys and learn how cost segregation can improve your tax situation.--------------On today’s show, we’re talking about weakness in the labor market, and why the headline unemployment rate is telling a much more optimistic story than what many people are feeling on the ground. Moreover, the surge in energy prices is causing some people
Slow and Steady with John Casmon
John Casmon is based in Cincinnati where he invests in multi-family apartments. On today's show we are talking about how their investment thesis has shifted to meet market conditions. To connect with John, visit https://casmoncapital.com/, check out their podcast at Multifamily Insights on all of the major podcast platforms. Also download their 7 Questions Guide for investing in multi-family a
California Infill with Jared Jones
Jared Jones is based in Riverside California where he leads Middle Housing Partners. On today's how we are talking about how the zoning rules have changed and what is working in today's environment. To connect with Jared, visit https://middlehousingpartners.com/ or connect with him on LinkedIn. ---------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](htt
Healthcare Could Drive Your Investment Thesis
On today’s show, we’re talking about a real estate thesis that I believe deserves a lot more attention, and that is investing within a radius of major healthcare institutions.When I say healthcare institutions, I’m talking about hospitals, regional medical centers, specialty clinics, research hospitals, cancer treatment centers, rehabilitation campuses, and large outpatient networks. These are not
Not Breaking News - Social Security Is Insolvent
On March 25, 2026, the Senate Budget Committee held a hearing called, “Social Security: A Discussion on the Facts and the Path Forward.”According to the testimony presented to the committee, the combined Social Security trust funds are projected to be depleted in 2034, and the retirement fund itself is projected to be depleted in 2033. At that point, absent changes in law, scheduled benefits would
BOM - The EOS Life by Gino Wickman
We have a new sponsor on the show. The Cost Segregation Guys are the leading service provider in the US and they have helped tens of thousands of owners improve the tax efficiency of their assets. To learn more, visit The Cost Segregation Guys.------------The EOS Life by Gino Wickman asks a simple question: What would your life look like if your business actually served your life, instead of consu
What Can AI Help You Stop Doing?
On today’s show, we’re talking about the flurry of new capabilities being released in Claude, and more specifically, how these new tools can take real work off your plate as a real estate investor.There’s a big difference between a technology that is interesting and a technology that is useful. For a long time, artificial intelligence sat in that interesting category. It could summarize an article
The Deflationary Economy
Today we’re talking about the deflationary impact of an oil shock.Now that might sound counterintuitive at first. After all, if oil prices spike, and if shortages appear in oil, aluminum, fertilizer, natural gas, and other key industrial inputs, most people’s first instinct is to call that inflationary. And at the consumer level, it certainly feels inflationary. You see it at the pump. You see it
Distressed Debt with Chris Seveney
Chris Seveney is based in Northern Virginia. He invests in distressed residential debt across the US. But not everywhere. There are some jurisdictions that heavily favor the borrower and make it difficult for a lender to protect their rights. To connect with Chris, visit 7einvestments.com-------------*Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.
Deep Due Diligence with Shane Pogue
Shane Pogue is based in Dallas Texas where he uses his investigative skills to help investors with due diligence. To connect with Shane, he can be found on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-pogue-6b900a11a/
AMA - Expensive Connection Fees
Today is another AMA episode, (Ask Me Anything). Our question comes from Tracy in Washington State who writes:I’m working on a 144-unit apartment project in an older jurisdiction where the city is charging about $7,000 per unit for water and sewer—so roughly a $1M fee. At the same time, we’re bringing the main to the site, installing all laterals, and handling all on-site infrastructure.Based on p
Difficult Office Conversions
On today's show we are analyzing an office to residential conversion project in Washington DC that was reported in the Wall Street Journal. The developer bought it at a great price of $25.53 per square foot, far below replacement cost. But the geometry of the building is not ideal. The usable area is far below the total unless major modifications are made to the building's interior. The bi
What Does Cape Coral Teach Us?
We have a new sponsor on the Real Estate Espresso podcast. If you’ve been listening to the show for a while, you’ll know that we have rarely had any sponsored content at all. That’s intentional. We’ve had plenty of offers to sponsor the show. Our sponsor is The Cost Seg Guys. If you own investment real estate and haven’t looked seriously at cost segregation, you could be leaving significant tax sa
The Lasting Impact of the Persian Gulf War
On today’s show, we’re talking about the lasting impact of war in the Persian Gulf on oil prices, and more importantly, the cascading effects on real estate here in the United States.When conflict broke out in the Persian Gulf, the first reaction in financial markets was almost automatic. Traders bid up the price of oil. That response is understandable. A large portion of the world’s seaborne crud
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