Old Capital Real Estate Investing Podcast with Michael Becker & Paul Peebles

'Fightin' Freddie Mac versus Fannie 'The Legend' Mae. These two lenders are fighting for your business. We compare and contrast the two non-recourse, apartment lenders- Fannie and Freddie. Underwriters Fritz and John explain what borrowers should know about both programs.�

Will Crozier is very inspiring. He buys large value-added apartments and turns them around and also co-owns a successful materials company that imports fixtures from China and sells them to apartment owners. Will just sold a 444 unit and then bought a 500 unit building. Listen to how he transforms properties.

Meredith & Brian Sifford began investing in real estate about 3 years ago. This husband and wife team started with two single family homes and then transitioned into apartments. 18 months ago they found the perfect 38 unit "starter" apartment property. Recently, they purchased a 60 unit "value added" property in the same submarket. Listen to how they found and structured these transactions.

Pradeep Mistry transitioned from HI TECH to LOW TECH. After 30+ years in the high technology business, Pradeep now owns and self manages Class "C" apartment buildings around the Austin, Texas market. Listen to how Pradeep is building a LOW TECH business by providing great housing for his tenants and great returns for his investors.

Talk about stress. You found the right deal, you're under contract with $100,000 nonrefundable earnest money to the seller and you just raised over a million dollars from investors….but unfortunately your loan was just denied. Uh-oh….What do you do? Listen to James Greene and Brad Perry discuss the hurdles and opportunities they encountered on a recent apartment acquisition.

Dante Andrade just purchased his first apartment building in Arlington, Texas. He explains his journey from initially being a limited partner and equity investor in someone else's deal, to now running his own deal. He is now the "captain" of his own team of investors on a class "C" apartment building. Dante purchased an "off market" transaction but it was filled with several challenges. Listen to how he overcame those challenges.

Hiring the right property manger can make you or break you. Brett Zaitoon owns a third-party property management company in Texas. He manages hundreds of apartment units for owners. Listen to why you need a property management company to help in your pre-purchase analysis (proforma, review of asset condition, and creating a rehab budget). Brett gives you some inside into property management challenges. Good interview.

Meet John the Community Banker. What is a Community Bank? It is a locally based Bank that lends almost entirely into its regional area that wants a "relationship" with you. Community banks can help you get into your first transaction. Listen to what the difference is between a local lender, a national lender, and Fannie Mae and how it can benefit you

Apartment owner, Tom Lafferty's full time job is a Captain in the fire department. On the podcast, Tom discusses how he originally got into the apartment business and what it takes to buy a 78 unit value added property.

JC Castillo lives in San Jose, California and buys apartments in the Dallas area. He started his acquisition journey in 2007 by purchasing a 24 unit and a 50 unit building; now he only looks to buy at least 125 units and above. Listen to how he builds great relationships with brokers, lenders and employees when he lives a thousand miles a way. Good Interview.

Rowan Properties sell apartments in Texas. Mike Burch and his team have been advising apartment buyers and sellers since 1985. We wanted to know how the last apartment buying cycle is different from this one and what were the signs before it ended. We also discuss their success strategy for buyers to be awarded a deal.

Justin Martinez, who lives in Dallas, now owns two apartment buildings in Oklahoma. Three years ago, he caught the apartment ownership 'bug.' Initially, he invested as a limited partner in someone else's apartment transaction and then transitioned into buying his own opportunity. He shares his journey of buying, financing and operating properties hours away from his home.

Supriya Sriraman purchased a small (50+ unit) VALUE-ADDED multifamily property in Texas. Previously, she was a limited partner on several apartment transactions and now it was time for her to lead her own team of investors. Listen to how she did it.

"What's driving apartment values? A Peek Behind the Appraisers Curtain" Aimee Morgan, with the CBRE Commercial Appraisal Group in Dallas, helps us understand how apartments are valued. Also, learn what type of amenities apartment owners can add that will create the greatest return on investment. Good interview.

R2R Mentor Investing in multifamily properties is a team sport. A good team needs a good coach. In multifamily ownership it all starts with a good mentor. A mentor is an educator. Brad Sumrok talks about building your business with "transfer of creditability by bringing in the right team members." Building your creditability quickly helps to compress the timeframe for your success.

Chris Faulkner and Trent Wood have a 'secret sauce' when they buy Class A properties. Listen to how they created a dynamic corporate culture to benefit their investors, employees and tenants. They initially laid out a vision and then executed the plan to purchase and manage over 5400 units within 7 years. Now, they share their knowledge.

John Darrow is a specialist in the Freddie Mac Small Balance loan program. Loan amounts between $1,000,000- $5,000,000. Listen to him explain the differences between Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and regional Bank loan programs. Great information!

Bryan Amos is a 'physical needs' engineer. He helps you recognize what potential mechanical, electrical, plumbing problems you will be faced with before you buy a new apartment building. His assessment helps investors understand the physical deficiencies of their new asset during due diligence. What's working; what's not. He overseas a team of experts to determine what level of rehab budget you will need. A must listen interview.

Old Capital loan officers answer listeners questions. Hans Box, Ricardo Hinojosa and James Eng explain loan structure on apartments, office, and self storage. This roundtable discussion focuses on what is important on putting together successful financing for your project.

Shari & Steve Gould just bought a 184 unit apartment building in Irving, Texas. They started off buying single family homes and now they are buying one large apartment building every year. They own and self manage several hundred units. Can you do that?

Kelli Lovelace has over 25 years in closing commercial real estate transactions. Kelli explains what a title policy covers and the process of signing loan documents. Listen to an expert tell you what you need to know.

Kim Stallings, an apartment insurance broker in Texas, educates us on mitigating the risk when you buy an apartment building. Listen to her explain what's important in attaining insurance coverage on your asset. A great interview. What's Important in Apartment Insurance

David Shippy owns over 1400 units in Austin and Corpus Christi. He was a “famous” engineer for 30 years and then transitioned to become a “legend” in the apartment business. Listen to why he inspires and mentors new apartment investors in Texas.

Susan & Terry Matheny own several apartment buildings in central Texas. Listen to how they acquired and now manage apartments in Austin and Bryan, Texas. In 2011, they won the Austin Apartment Association Independent Owners of the Year Award for the 54 unit Retama Trace Apartments. This year they are finalists for that same award on their 192 unit building. Good Job!

Darwin German and his partners own thousands of apartment units in Dallas, Texas. He has been investing in apartments for over 25 years. Darwin discusses his ‘Five R’s’ - Recapitalize, Rehab, Reposition, Refinance, Repeat.

The Marcus & Millichap’s Dallas office has a unique group that only focuses on apartment buildings with less than 75 units. Listen to how Nick Fluellen, Evan Burke & Scott Ogilvie advise their clients on the smaller properties in north Texas. Great interview!

Bonnie and Kerry recently purchased a 106 unit apartment building. Now they own over 1000 units. Right after the podcast, she quit her job of 30 years...to focus on acquiring apartments. Good job, Bonnie!

Stephen Shulholm, and his team of investors, purchased a 164 unit apartment building in South Dallas. He shares with us his “road map” on how he did it.

Multifamily Investing can be a team sport. Listen to how Tom & Brenda and Bhuvan & Pratima came together to purchase three apartment buildings. Also, we talk about challenges in getting their loan closed when Fannie Mae tells us “NO” at the last minute. Uh-oh!

Skip Bird owns over 4000 units in the DFW area. He draws out a road map on his success that you can follow. Listen how he acquires, rehabs and stabilizes B & C properties. Great interview!

The Transwestern Dallas office sold more than 15000 units in the last 24 months. Yes….15000 units….Wow! Listen to the nations top apartment brokers- Taylor, Philip & James explain how they do it and why you need to know them.

Ken & Wind Yue explain how they went from owning 70 single family homes to now owning and managing 3 large apartment buildings. Listen to how these immigrants achieved the american dream.

Lane Beene just purchased a 22 unit property in Fort Worth, Texas. He is rehabbing a "C-" property into a "B+" property. Listen to how this full time AIR FORCE F-16 pilot got into the multifamily business. Can you do what Lane is doing?

Ryan Wehner manages almost 8000 apartment units. Listen to what is important before your buy an apartment building... physical due diligence, rental survey, rehab budget & proforma.

Katie Anderson explains why water conservation methods will give your bottom line a large boost.

Listen to underwriter Fritz, with a National Fannie Mae DUS lender, discuss what's important in getting a NON RECOURSE Fannie Mae loan. If you are thinking of doing a future apartment syndication, you want to listen and take notes.

Listen to Jacob and Arlene Garza on how they went from ZERO to owning hundreds of apartment units in Texas. They transitioned from working for someone else to working for themselves and their investing partners.

Dick shares his insight on commercial real estate contracts and what buyers and sellers must know. Make sure you take notes.

What? Yes...it is possible. Listen to Jonathan, the underwriter with one of our large regional banks, explain how to qualify for a Non-Recourse Bridge Loan. Great Interview.

Sven and Angel are partners on 38 unit Hacienda Serena. Listen how co-ownership and self management works for them. Their loan also had 3 years interest only. Wow!

James Eng with Old Capital will explain how a CMBS loan works. Listen to his 12 years of underwriting experience on this NON RECOURSE permanent loan option for apartments, office & retail. Fascinating information.

Ryan Heddleston & Cathy Finn are experienced 3rd party property managers, share what it takes to manage a multifamily property.

John Mix is a passive investor in several apartment syndications. John shares what he looks for when he's investing in an apartment deal.

Michael Ochstein, a season Apartment owner operator, shares his story on how he's owned as many as 7,500 units at one time over his 28 year career.

Charles Ho shares how he's acquired both Car Washes and Apartments Complexes

Cornell and Vivian Williams share their experiences in acquiring and self managing apartment complexes.

Will Crozier share his tremendous success in the multifamily business over the past four years.

Joe Joy shares how he purchased a 74 unit apartment complex on his first deal

An interview with Tony, a Fannie Mae Underwriter with 30 years of experience. In this interview, you will hear an insider's view on what it takes to get a Fannie Mae loan approved.

In this interview you will hear from two experienced Multifamily brokers who discuss the current state of the market.