Baltimore RE full circle

Baltimore’s Eviction Process: A Conversation with the City Sheriff’s Office

In this episode of Baltimore RE Full Circle, Yaakov sits down with Baltimore City Sheriff Sam Cogen and Assistant Sheriff Nicholas Blendy for an inside look at how evictions and property enforcement actually work in Baltimore. They break down the full eviction process—from court orders to on-the-ground execution—while addressing common misconceptions landlords and tenants have about timelines, responsibilities, and legal constraints. The conversation also explores the operational realities the Sheriff’s Office faces, including coordination with property owners, safety considerations, and the challenges of enforcing the law in a complex housing environment. Whether you’re a landlord, property manager, or investor, this episode offers a clear, practical understanding of what happens beyond the paperwork and how to better navigate the realities of Baltimore’s enforcement process.

The Power of Leverage in Real Estate: Tenny Tolofari on Building XSITE Capital

In this episode of Baltimore RE Full Circle, Yaakov sits down with Tenny Tolofari, co-founder of XSITE Capital, to discuss how he went from a tech career to building a multifamily investment platform with over $240M in assets under management. Tenny shares how a $97 real estate course sparked his journey, the lessons learned scaling into large multifamily deals, and how leveraging partnerships helped his team complete their first acquisition. The conversation dives into the realities of property management, market selection, and why demand fundamentals—jobs, population growth, and income—matter more than anything else. Tenny also discusses mistakes along the way, including challenges with property management and investing in the wrong markets, while outlining his team’s ambitious goal of reaching $10B in assets under management in the coming years.

Discipline, Risk & Real Estate Cycles with Yonah Zahler

In this episode of Baltimore RE Full Circle, Yaakov sits down with Yonah Zahler for a candid conversation on what it really takes to build and sustain a multifamily portfolio in today’s market. From disciplined acquisitions and hands-on management to navigating market cycles in Baltimore, Yonah shares practical lessons learned from years in the trenches. They discuss why patience often outperforms speed, how smart operators evaluate risk beyond the numbers, and what separates long-term builders from short-term speculators. Whether you’re scaling your portfolio or refining your strategy, this episode offers grounded insight on growing the right way, not just the fast way.

Inside Agency Lending: Market Cycles, Risk & Smarter Debt with Avrom Forman

In this episode of Baltimore RE Full Circle, Yaakov sits down with Avrom Forman of Greystone, for a candid conversation on agency lending, market cycles, and how investors should be thinking about debt in today’s environment. Avrom draws on decades of experience as an owner, operator, and lender to explain how Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae underwriting really works, where borrowers commonly go wrong, and why many issues stem from misaligned incentives rather than bad intent. They discuss lessons from past cycles, the realities of third-party property management, scattered-site portfolios, and how lenders evaluate risk beyond the spreadsheet. Whether you’re refinancing, acquiring, or reassessing your capital stack, this episode delivers practical insight into structuring smarter debt, avoiding common pitfalls, and navigating a more disciplined lending landscape.

There’s No Such Thing as Passive Real Estate | Market Reality Check with Aeron Alberti

In this episode of Baltimore RE Full Circle, Yaakov sits down with Aeron Alberti, investor-friendly contractor and real estate operator, for an unfiltered look at what’s really happening on the ground in today’s market. Aeron breaks down why “passive income” is mostly a myth, how the DSCR bubble quietly popped, and why disciplined buyers are finding opportunity while others are stuck holding the bag. From managing hundreds of contractors to spotting market slowdowns months before the headlines, this conversation dives into what data misses, how investor mistakes compound, and why showing up every day still matters. If you’re investing, flipping, holding rentals, or trying to navigate a slowing market with clarity instead of hype, this episode delivers real-world insight you won’t get from gurus or spreadsheets.