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Episode 139: Transforming Multifamily: From Distress to Success with Josh Appelman- Apartments Operators Podcast

Join Josh Appelman as he shares insights into revitalizing multifamily properties through strategic repositioning and hands-on management. Discover how his team targets distressed assets, implements extensive renovations, and achieves sustainable growth in competitive markets like Cincinnati and Dayton. From overcoming challenges with property management to enhancing tenant retention through superior service, Josh discusses the meticulous approach that propels his portfolio towards long-term success. 00:00 00:22 Introducing our guest: Josh Appelman 03:15 Self management or Third party management? 05:30 Finding the right people? 08:26 You've got to have competent people. 09:00  The importance of setting goals 11:21 Ways to increase income in multifamily 14:52 Pets, Pets, Pets! 16:19 It's crucial to constantly monitor your expenses! 23:43 It boils down to service 26:47 Confidence comes from competence 32:24 2025 Multifamily and economy Outlook 33:45 Taxes and Insurance - We're all hurting! 40:20 Advice to your younger self. Company: Appelman Capital Appelmancapital.com FB: Josh E. Appelman

Episode 138: Two full Cycles Perspective with Steven Weinstock - Apartments Operators Podcast

In this episode of the Apartments Operators Podcast, our hose, Joseph Gozlan, is joined by Steven Weinstock, a very experienced multifamily operator that brings a perspective of an investor/operator spanning across two full cycles! Steven owned anything from small 2-4 units properties to large apartment communities and shares his experience over the last couple of decades and his insights about where the market is going in 2024. 00:00 01:34 How Steven got started investing in real estate 02:50 Why Steven chose self manage 04:28 Setting up a Management Structure 07:12 Steven's approach to screening tenants 10:13 finding good people for your property 12:19 There's just no replacement for experience 16:36 Tenants Retention 32:40 2024 Market Outlook 35:36 Advice to my younger self 37:25 It's great to buy! 38:27 Real estate is better when you play a 15 years game!   Company: We Capital Website: https://www.wecapitalx.com/ [https://www.wecapitalx.com/] LinkedIn:  Steven M. Weinstock

Episode 137: Finding a Hybrid Approach to Property Management with Aaron Ford - Apartments Operators Podcast

Aaron Ford joins the Apartments Operators Podcast to share with host Joseph Gozlan his hybrid approach between in-house processes and 3rd party management companies.  Aaron owns about 250 units (with no partners!). All small properties under 50 units and managed to find an interesting balance between relying on a 3rd party management company and running all the management in-house.   00:00 00:48 Who is Aaron Ford? 03:59 Aaron's Hybrid Model Management 06:41 How the hybrid system works 11:28 What asset types Aaron prefers 16:24 Why only the top operators are going to survive the coming recession 17:03 It's a cycle 26:20 Why interest going down is not exactly the good sign everyone thinks it is 29:40 How to create a "community" for small properties 37:39 Advice to younger self 39:28 Advice to starters 41:13 Aaron's Contact information Website: securemultifamily.com [http://securemultifamily.com/]

Why Every Large Multifamily Operator We Interviewed Chose to Self-Manage (APTOPR Special Episode)

Thanks to travel delays I missed my flight to NC and thus didn't get to present this on the 2023 MFINCon so I recorded it and put it out here for everyone that wanted to participate in my session.  01:05 Introduction 01:51 Joseph Gozlan of EBG 04:07 Hear directly from our expert guests 05:44 The Decision 09:01 The Challenge 14:39 The Horror Stories 19:41 The Math 24:02 Self-Management 25:19 The Current Market 29:28 Quick Tips! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is an episode of The Apartments Operators Podcast where you can learn from experienced operators what it really means to be apartment operators. No fluff, no sugar coating, just the raw unfiltered truth of the ups and downs of operating multifamily communities. Our host, Joseph Gozlan, is an experienced owner/operator and a multifamily broker living in Texas. We gathered a phenomenal group of operators for you that share not only the upside of a multifamily operator but also the downside, the challenges, and the surprises this business keeps coming up with. ------------------------SUBSCRIBE ---------------------------------------------------------- on iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-apartments-operators-podcast/id1519907176 on Android: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2ViZy9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAcQrrcFahcKEwiI2_OFn7P8AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQCg ------------------------ LINKS ------------------------------------------------------------------ The Apartments Operators Podcast website: https://www.AptOpr.com All The Apartments Operators Podcast Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIZzxCrT_fY&list=PL5SEY4gVQHKJXfy70oeq7f5AGm_m5VOf1 Eureka Business Group: https://www.ebgtx.com EBG Creative:https://www.EBGCreative.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tags: #realestate, #realestateagent, #realestateadvice, #realestatepodcast, #realestatebrokerpodcast, #multifamily, #realestateinvestment  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please like, subscribe, and leave us a review!

Episode 136: From Educators to Multifamily Operators! with Ken and Rachel Wick - Apartments Operators Podcast

Ken and Rachel Wick join Joseph Gozlan, Host of the Apartments Operators Podcast, and share their journey from career educators to multifamily owners and operators! 00:00 00:39 The Wicks Background 03:49 How do you choose a third-party management company? 06:52  Treat your property management company as your quarterback 09:08 Thoughts about starting your own property management 17:17 How the Wick couple execute their value add plans 21:56 Introduce a residents benefits package 23:26 Knowing your property management skills and capabilities is another way to save costs 27:00 Resident Retention initiatives the Wicks like to embed in their communities 35:04 Advice to younger self Ken and Rachel Wick's details:  Website: www.higherpointinvesting.com Email: contact@higherpointinvesting.com