Building Passive Income
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Episode 75 – Multifamily Value-Add Strategies: Interior, Exterior, and Operational Improvements
Episode 74 – Loss to Lease and Economic Vacancy in Multifamily
Episode 73 – Multifamily Rent Comps: How to Determine Market Rent
Episode 72 – Multifamily Operating Expenses: What to Expect and How to Budget
Episode 71 – Multifamily Income Analysis: Rent Rolls, Concessions, and Other Income
Episode 70 – Multifamily Market Fundamentals: Supply, Demand, and Rent Growth
Episode 69 – Class A vs. Class B vs. Class C Multifamily: Where Should You Invest?
Episode 68 – Multifamily Unit Mix Strategy: Studios, 1BR, 2BR, 3BR
Episode 67 – Multifamily Property Types: Garden Style, Mid-Rise, High-Rise, and Wrap
Episode 66 – Why Multifamily? The Case for Apartment Investing
Episode 65: Due Diligence for Different Asset Classes – Multifamily Focus
Episode 64: Renegotiating Based on Due Diligence Findings
Episode 63: The Go/No-Go Decision – When to Proceed and When to Walk
Episode 62: Third-Party Reports – Your Due Diligence Toolkit
Episode 61: Legal Red Flags and Deal-Breakers
Episode 60: Zoning, Permits, and Compliance Issues
Episode 59: Estoppel Certificates – Why They Matter
Episode 58: Lease Abstracts and Tenant Analysis
Episode 57: Title Commitments and Surveys – What You Need to Know
Episode 56: Phase II Environmental Assessments
Episode 55: Roof, HVAC, and Major Systems
Episode 54: Deferred Maintenance – The Hidden Deal Killer
Episode 53: Understanding Phase I Environmental Reports
Episode 52: Property Condition Assessments (PCA)
Episode 51: Financial Red Flags That Should Make You Walk Away
Episode 50: Pro Forma vs. Reality
Episode 49: Analyzing Historical Performance and Trends
Episode 48: Understanding Operating Statements and T-12s
Episode 47: Reading Rent Rolls Like a Pro
Episode 46: The LOI to Closing Process
Episode 45: Building Your Due Diligence Team
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Collin Due diligence is not a solo process. It requiresthe right team.Read More
Episode 44: The Due Diligence Timeline: 30-60-90 Days Explained
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Collin Due diligence is not something you can wing. You need a clear plan.Read More
Episode 43: The Complete Due Diligence Overview
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Collin Welcome to April and the Due Diligence Deep Dive.Read More
Episode 42: From Market Selection to Deal Evaluation – The Next Step
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Collin You’ve picked your market and found a deal—but how do you evaluate a real estate deal and know if it’sRead More
Episode 40: How Top Sponsors Evaluate Markets – Behind the Scenes
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Collin Ever wonder how institutional sponsors and experienced syndicators actually evaluate markets? In this episode, CREI Collin pulls back the curtain on the real due diligence process that happens behind the scenes—the systematic, disciplined approach that top sponsors use to identify opportunities and avoid mistakes. This is the process that separates consistently successful sponsors from everyone else.Read More
Episode 39: Tax Advantages in Texas, Alabama, and Louisiana
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Collin Tax advantages can significantly boost your investment returns. In this episode, CREI Collin breaks down the specific tax benefits of investing in Texas, Alabama, and Louisiana—three states with compelling advantages for commercial real estate investors. Learn about state income taxes, property taxes, economic development incentives, and federal tax strategies that apply across all three states.Read More
Episode 38: The 6 Key Factors for Evaluating Any Market
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Collin How do you evaluate whether a market is a good place to invest? In this episode, CREI Collin shares his comprehensive framework for analyzing commercial real estate markets—six critical factors that combine quantitative data with qualitative judgment. Whether you’re looking at primary, secondary, or tertiary markets, this framework will help you make smarter investment decisions.Read More
Episode 37: Understanding Market Cycles
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Collin Real estate markets move in cycles, and understanding where a market is in its cycle can be the difference between making great returns and losing your shirt. In this episode, CREI Collin breaks down the four phases of real estate market cycles, the key indicators to watch at each phase, and how to adjust your investment strategy to capitalize on cycle awareness.Read More
Episode 36: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Markets Explained
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Collin Not all markets are created equal. In this episode, CREI Collin breaks down the fundamental differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary real estate markets. Learn what defines each market tier, the advantages and risks of investing in each, and how to match market selection to your investment goals and risk tolerance.Read More
Episode 35: Understanding Accredited VS. Sophisticated Investor Status
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Collin Do you need to be an accredited investor to invest in syndications? It depends on the deal. In this episode, CREI Collin breaks down the difference between accredited and sophisticated investor status. You’ll learn what each term means, how you qualify, why the distinction matters, what to do if you don’t yet meet the accredited investor thresholds, and how to verify your status when required. Whether you’re just starting out or evaluating your next deal, this episode will help you understand which investmentsyou’re eligible for.Read More
Episode 34: Subscription Agreements & Investor Questionnaires – What You’re Actually Signing
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Collin You’ve reviewed the deal, read the PPM, and now the sponsor sends you the subscription agreement and investor questionnaire. But what exactly are you signing? In this episode, CREI Collin breaks down the final legal documents you sign before investing in a syndication. You’ll learn what a subscription agreement is, what an investor questionnaire is, what representations and warranties you’re making, how accredited investor status is verified, and what red flags to watch for before you sign. This is your step-by-step guide to understanding what you’re committing to.Read More
Episode 33: The Operating Agreement Decoded – Your Rights As A Limited Partner
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Collin Most passive investorsnever read the operating agreement—and that’sRead More
Episode 32: Reading The PPM – What Every Investor Must Know Before Signing
Episode Description: Most investors sign the subscription agreement without ever reading the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM). In this episode, CREI Collin walks you through the PPM step-by-step, breaking down the seven key sections every investor must review. You’ll learn what a PPM is, what to look for, what red flags to watch for, and how to approach this critical document with confidence. If you’re putting $50,000, $100,000, or more into a deal, this episode is essential.Read More
Episode 31: LLC VS. LP – How Syndications Are Legally Structured
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Collin Confused about the difference between an LLC and an LP? In this episode, CREI Collin breaks down the two most common legal structures for real estate syndications. You’ll learn what each entity type is, how they differ, why sponsors choose one over the other, and what it means for you as a passive investor. Whether you’re reviewing your first deal or your tenth, understanding the legal structure isa critical part of due diligence.Read More
Episode 30: Distributions 101 – When & How You Get Paid
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Collin When do I actually get paid? In this episode, CREI Collin breaks down distributions—the two types (cash flow and proceeds), how distribution frequency works, what affects distribution amounts, how proceeds distributions work at a sale or refinance, and how to evaluate whether a deal’sRead More
Episode 29: Capital Calls & Reserve Funds – What Happens When A Deal Needs More Money?
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Collin What happens if the deal runs out of money? In this episode, CREI Collin breaks down capital calls and reserve funds—what they are, why they happen, how sponsors should handle them, and what your rights and options are as a limited partner. Learn how to reduce capital call risk by investing with sponsors who prioritize conservative underwriting and adequate reserves.Read More
Episode 28: Sponsor Compensation Explained – Fees, Promotes, & Alignment
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Partners Is the sponsor making too much money on this deal? In this episode, CREI Collin breaks down sponsor compensation—what fees are standard, what fees should raise questions, how promotes work, and how to evaluate whether a sponsor’sRead More
Episode 27: GP VS. LP Economics – Who Gets Paid What & When
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Collin If the LP puts up 95% of the money, why does the GP get 20-30% of the profits? In this episode, CREI Collin breaks down GP versus LP economics, explaining what each party contributes, how compensation is structured, and how to evaluate whether a deal’sRead More
Episode 26: Understanding Equity Waterfalls – How Profits Are Split
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Collin Confused about how profits are split in a real estate syndication? In this episode, CREI Collin breaks down equity waterfalls—the formula that determines who gets paid, when, and how much. Learn what a waterfall is, the most common structures, cumulative vs. non-cumulative preferred returns, and how to evaluate whether a waterfall is fair and investor-friendly.Read More
Episode 25: Cash Flow vs. Appreciation – Understanding Return Profiles with Tax Pro Tina
Welcome to Building Passive Income with CREI Collin and Tax Pro Tina Cash flow or appreciation—which is better? CREI Collin and Tax Pro Tina break down the two components of syndication returns, how they’re taxed differently, and how to build a portfolio that balances both strategies. Learn when to prioritize cash flow, when to focus on appreciation, and how to match your investments to your life stage and tax situation.Read More