Episode 18: Low Appraisal Pivot, Flip no Flipping, & More!

#23 In n out of contract, do it yourself, & time to DSCR?

Ben shares detailed updates on his real estate portfolio, including recent deals, challenges, and strategic plans for refinancing and property management. Key Topics * Portfolio updates and recent deals * Challenges with property renovations and tenant turnovers * Refinancing strategies for rental properties * Market insights and deal analysis * Lessons learned from property inspections Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 02:40 Acquisitions and Project Updates 05:28 Challenges with Financing and Appraisals 08:15 Walkthrough Insights and Deal Negotiations 10:52 Turnover Challenges and Rental Strategies 13:39 Refinancing Options and Portfolio Management

Episode 22: Sell The Flip & Another Duplex

Ben shares insights on real estate investing, including property flips, rental strategies, and market opportunities, emphasizing quick action and flexible financing. Chapters 00:00 Market scarcity and high demand for Knicks tickets 00:52 The impact of scarcity on ticket prices and demand 01:48 Ben’s property flip update and lessons learned 02:45 Adjusting strategy: from flip to rental 03:37 Progress on the five-plex acquisition and plans 05:31 A surprise deal in a hot market: quick action needed 06:28 Making offers without full financing details 08:16 Inspecting properties and understanding tenant situations 09:09 The importance of acting fast in real estate deals 10:03 Financing options and deal structuring insights 11:14 Next steps: closing deals and pushing vacancies

Episode 21: Another BRRRR & 5plex?!

Ben shares his latest real estate investments, renovation strategies, and personal updates, offering valuable insights into property acquisition, financing, and management. Check out what a new buy, rehab, rent, & refinance numbers look like in 2026 & also a 5plex deal for "0 down" at closing!

Episode 20: Ice Hockey & Real Estate, Under Contract!

Ben shares his recent experiences with ice hockey and real estate investing, highlighting lessons on resilience, taking action, and seizing opportunities. Discover how embracing new challenges can inspire growth in both sports and property portfolios.

Episode 19: May Updates

Ben shares his recent experiences balancing teaching, property management, and real estate investing, including vacancy management, deal negotiations, and market insights.