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Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate

Charles Carillo

The Global Investors Podcast focuses on helping both active and passive investors generate income and generational wealth by investing in U.S. real estate. Listen to interviews with investors, syndicators, lenders, attorneys, property managers, and other industry professionals who have successfully built their businesses while working alongside real estate investors. Host Charles Carillo (of HarborsidePartners.com) began investing in apartments in 2006 with a 3-family house and has since invested

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SS277: How Expense Ratios Kill (or Save) Deals?

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2026/04/26

One of the biggest mistakes in real estate investing is underestimating expenses—and it can quietly destroy your property’s value. In this video, we break down how expense ratios work, why they matter in multifamily underwriting, and how small expense errors can wipe out hundreds of thousands in value.If you want to analyze real estate deals like a pro, understanding expense ratios is non-negotiable. This video will show you how to identify hidden costs, avoid bad deals, and uncover real

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33:00

GI354: Why Smart Real Estate Investors are Switching...

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2026/04/18

In today’s market, many real estate investors are rethinking their strategy — especially in multifamily. Rising operating costs, tighter margins, and increased competition are forcing investors to look for more stable, cash-flowing opportunities. In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Irwin Boris shares why more investors are shifting toward small-bay industrial real estate — a less talked about asset class that offers strong tenant demand, lower volatility, and consistent cash flow. Irwin

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4:48

SS276: When to Renovate Units—and When Not To

Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate ·

2026/04/12

Most investors overpay for apartment renovations—and it quietly destroys their returns. In this episode, we break down a smarter renovation strategy used by experienced multifamily investors to maximize ROI and avoid costly mistakes. You’ll learn how to apply the 36-month payback rule, how to analyze rent comps correctly, and why simple upgrades often outperform full renovations. If you’re investing in rental properties or multifamily real estate, this framework will help you increase NOI, improve

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44:40

GI353: From $500 to a $12M Real Estate Portfolio with...

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2026/04/02

He came to the U.S. with just $500… and turned it into a $12M real estate portfolio. In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Andres Bernal breaks down exactly how he built his portfolio from the ground up — from his first deal to scaling flips, rentals, and a team that runs the operation. This is not theory. It’s a tactical breakdown of what actually works in real estate today.You’ll learn: How Andres went from working 50–60 hours a week to building financial freedom The exact strategy

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SS275: How to Spot Over-Optimistic Rent Growth

Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate ·

2026/03/29

If you’re underwriting a multifamily deal and relying on rent growth… you might already be making a costly mistake.Over-optimistic rent projections are one of the biggest reasons apartment deals look great on paper—but fail in real life. In this video, we break down how to spot unrealistic rent growth, how to analyze true market rent vs current rent, and how to avoid overpaying for a deal. Whether you're an active investor or a passive investor reviewing deals, understanding this one assumption can

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41:44

GI352: Real Estate vs. Small Business: Diversifying...

Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate ·

2026/03/26

If you think real estate is the best way to build passive income… you might be missing a huge piece of the puzzle. In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Dr. Jason Balara breaks down the real difference between investing in multifamily real estate and acquiring small businesses — and why combining both could be the smarter strategy for long-term wealth. We go beyond the typical “passive income” narrative and talk about what actually happens when markets shift, cash flow slows down, and

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SS274: How Long-Term Debt Protects Your Returns

Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate ·

2026/03/22

If you think interest rates are the most important part of a real estate deal… you might be making a costly mistake.In this episode, we break down why loan term matters more than interest rate and how short-term debt has destroyed deals—especially in volatile markets like 2022–2023. Most investors focus on getting the lowest rate possible. But the real risk isn’t the rate… it’s the structure of your debt. You’ll learn how long-term debt: Protects your downside during market shifts Reduces

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41:34

GI351: How Zero-Deposit Leasing Is Changing...

Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate ·

2026/03/19

Why investors are killing security deposits and what’s replacing them in multifamily real estate. In this episode, Andrew Bowen breaks down how zero-deposit leasing is changing NOI, reducing bad debt, and reshaping leasing strategy across the industry. Security deposits have quietly collapsed over the last decade but most investors don’t realize the hidden risk this creates.In this conversation, we dive into: Why traditional security deposits are becoming obsolete The difference between

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SS273: Multifamily Expense Ratio

Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate ·

2026/03/15

Understanding the multifamily operating expense ratio is critical for analyzing apartment building investments. Two properties may generate the same income, but their operating expenses can be dramatically different — and that difference can make or break your investment returns.In this episode of Strategy Saturday, Charles Carillo explains how the operating expense ratio in real estate works, how to calculate it, and how investors use it to evaluate multifamily deals. You’ll learn what expenses

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24:21

GI350: From W-2 to 550 Units: Scaling a Multifamily...

Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate ·

2026/03/12

Andrew Freed went from a W-2 employee to owning over 550 rental units in just a few years — all while working his job. In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Andrew shares the strategies he used to scale his multifamily real estate portfolio, including house hacking, creative financing, value-add investing, and building relationships with local banks and mentors. If you're a W-2 professional who wants to start investing in real estate, this episode breaks down the exact steps Andrew used

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SS272: How to Increase NOI Without Raising Rents

Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate ·

2026/03/08

Most real estate investors think the only way to increase net operating income (NOI) is by raising rents or renovating units. But what if you could increase your rental property cash flow without raising rent at all?In this video, we break down the hidden cashflow strategies real estate investors use to increase NOI — even in slow markets where rent growth disappears. These operational strategies can help multifamily investors improve property performance, reduce vacancy, control expenses, and

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34:09

GI349: Building Long-Term Wealth Through Workforce...

Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate ·

2026/03/05

Many real estate investors start with single-family rentals or small multifamily properties—but very few ever scale beyond a handful of units.In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Ashley Garner shares how he scaled from small rentals to 196-unit multifamily deals and why small landlords often get “mathematically eliminated” from building real wealth. Ashley explains the key shift every real estate investor must make: moving from operator to system builder. If you're interested in

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SS271: Strategic Concessions: When They Help and When...

Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate ·

2026/03/01

Are rent concessions helping your property or quietly destroying your NOI?In competitive multifamily markets, free rent, waived fees, and move-in specials are everywhere. But what looks like a small concession on one unit can scale into serious cash flow erosion across an entire apartment complex. In this episode of Strategy Saturday, we break down: How rent concessions impact multifamily cash flow The difference between asking rent and effective rent When concessions help during lease-up and

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32:57

GI348: From Marinas to 1,400 Units: Multifamily...

Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate ·

2026/02/26

How do you go from buying a $7,500 lot at 17 years old to owning over 1,400 apartment units? In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Paul Montelongo shares how he transitioned from single-family flips and a marina resort to building a large multifamily portfolio across multiple markets — and why mastering capital raising changed everything. Paul breaks down: • How he scaled from residential flips to 1,400+ units • Why workforce housing outperforms in uncertain markets • The biggest mistake

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SS270: Resident Referral Incentives That Actually Work

Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate ·

2026/02/22

Most landlords underestimate the power of a resident referral program — and that mistake costs them occupancy, leads, and cash flow.In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo breaks down how to structure tenant referral bonuses the right way — legally, strategically, and effectively. You’ll learn: How resident referral programs actually increase apartment occupancy The difference between cash bonuses vs rent credits Why most landlords structure referral incentives incorrectly Legal

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GI347: From X Games to Apartment Investing with Dan...

Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate ·

2026/02/19

Former X Games medalist Dan Brisse didn’t just win medals — he built a $500M multifamily real estate portfolio.In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Dan shares how he transitioned from professional snowboarding to apartment investing, why most pro athletes go broke, and the three financial principles that changed his life. We break down: • How Dan survived 8 years of setbacks before his breakthrough • Why high income alone doesn’t create wealth • The shift from earned income to passive

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SS269: 5 Ways to Increase NOI in the First 90 Days...

Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate ·

2026/02/15

Many new investors immediately raise rents after buying an apartment building. That’s a mistake. In this Strategy Saturday episode, we break down 5 practical ways to increase NOI in the first 90 days after buying a multifamily property, without aggressively raising rent.If you’ve just acquired an apartment complex, your first priority should be cash flow stabilization, not rent hikes that damage occupancy. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why raising rent too early can hurt your occupancy How

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GI346: Trading Heavy Rehabs for Build-to-Rent...

Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate ·

2026/02/12

In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Chase Calhoun shares why he pivoted from messy value-add rehabs to scalable ground-up build-to-rent development and how that shift helped him grow to 75+ residential units in Central Arkansas. We discuss: • Why heavy rehabs can destroy your returns • The biggest construction budgeting mistakes investors make • How build-to-rent creates cleaner scalability • Why vertical integration gives operators a serious edge • The future of the American renter

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SS268: What is Gross Rent Multiplier

Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate ·

2026/02/08

Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM) is one of the most commonly used metrics in real estate investing but it’s also one of the most misunderstood.In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo breaks down what the Gross Rent Multiplier is, how investors actually use it, and why most investors misuse it when analyzing rental properties. GRM is a fast, back-of-the-napkin screening tool that can help you evaluate dozens of deals quickly but relying on it alone can lead to bad investment decisions. This

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37:34

GI345: From $1B in Bank Loans to 5,300 Apartments...

Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate ·

2026/02/04

In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, host Charles Carillo sits down with Sam Morris, Partner at Lone Star Capital, to break down what it actually takes to operate large-scale multifamily investments.Sam shares how he went from underwriting over $1B in bank loans to overseeing a 5,300+ unit apartment portfolio, including the hard lessons learned from disasters, insurance claims, property taxes, preferred equity, and vertical integration. This conversation goes far beyond surface-level

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