The LSCRE Podcast interviews institutional investors to learn more about their strategies, sponsor and investment criteria, due diligence process, and asset management practices. New episodes every Monday at 9am EST.
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The 2 Things Multifamily Investors Keep Getting Wrong
In this video, I explain why I believe renewals and supply are two of the most undervalued factors in multifamily investing. I break down how stronger renewal rates can improve cash flow and reduce turnover costs, and why limited supply can be just as important as strong demand when evaluating an investment. Learn more about LSCRE at www.lscre.com
Owning more apartments doesn’t automatically create economies of scale. In this video, Rob Beardsley and Craig McGrouther explain why proximity matters, including the benefits of staff sharing, better vendor negotiations, expense reductions, and risk mitigation. Learn more about LSCRE at www.lscre.com
LSCRE X Tribevest Webinar: Why Tiburon Could Be One of Our Best Deals Yet
Building a capital raising business doesn't have to mean building everything from scratch. In this webinar, Craig McGrouther and Sam Morris are joined by Seth Bradley and Rohan Saxena from TribeVest to discuss compliant fund-of-funds structures, capital raising, and the infrastructure available to fund managers. They also break down Tiburon, a 320-unit Houston opportunity, and the factors that…
We Don’t Hire for Skills. We Hire for This with Brad Olivo
In this video, Director of Construction Brad Olivo and I discuss how LSCRE looks beyond resumes and certifications to find people who care, put in the work, and want to grow. We share how employees can build new skills, take on more responsibility, and grow alongside a growing company. Learn more about LSCRE at www.lscre.com
Multifamily may be closer to a turning point than most investors realize. In this video, Rob Beardsley and Craig McGrouther discuss why the gap between renting and buying has reached unusual levels, how declining new supply could drive future apartment demand, why property values may still be closer to the bottom than the top, and what investors should be looking for in today’s market. Learn more…
Why Cheap Apartment Deals Can Be the Most Dangerous
In this video, Rob Beardsley and Craig McGrouther explain why buying below peak pricing is no guarantee of success. They discuss why investors should look beyond the marketing, evaluate the fundamentals, and understand how supply can outweigh even the strongest demand story when assessing an investment opportunity. Learn more about LSCRE at www.lscre.com
The real work begins after the acquisition closes. In this video, I explain what happens during the property takeover process, from completing required repairs and enhancing curb appeal to executing the business plan and keeping investors informed through monthly distributions and regular reporting. Learn more about LSCRE at www.lscre.com
Why Apartment Rents Could Rise Faster Than Expected
Apartment rent growth may return sooner than many expect. In this video, Rob Beardsley and Craig McGrouther discuss why new apartment deliveries are projected to fall sharply, why interest and construction costs are simply too high for many new developments to pencil out, and why a decline in new supply could lead to a strong rebound in rents over the coming years. Learn more about LSCRE at…
In this video, I share how we evaluate acquisition opportunities at LSCRE, from focusing on the Texas multifamily market, to reviewing about 100 deals to acquire just one. I also explain how we focus on supply and demand, think through the downside, and perform rigorous due diligence before moving forward with an acquisition. Learn more about LSCRE at www.lscre.com
Everyone's talking about AI, but is it really changing commercial real estate? In this video, Rob Beardsley and Craig McGrouther discuss the real impact of AI on property management, why people still want to work with people, and why they don't see AI replacing the human side of multifamily anytime soon. Learn more about LSCRE at www.lscre.com