Chris Long is the founder of Longyards, an industrial real estate investment company that acquires and develops adaptable and affordable industrial storage solutions tailored for contractors, small businesses, and large-scale operations. They currently have 10 locations throughout North America. Chris has been involved in the construction industry since he was 14 years old.

Learn More About Chris Here:

• Longyards - https://longyards.com/

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Are small town rentals a smart strategy—or a ticking time bomb?

In this episode of Strategy Saturday, Charles Carillo breaks down the real pros and cons of investing in small town rental properties. While lower purchase prices and less competition may offer higher cash flow, there are also hidden risks that could impact your long-term returns.

Charles shares a data-backed framework for evaluating small towns using long-term job growth, population trends, and crime data—plus how to identify warning signs like employer dependence, limited liquidity, and false gentrification signals.

You’ll learn:

• Why short-term market data often leads investors astray

• How to use the “20-Year Rule” to analyze population and crime trends

• What makes one small town a winner and another a long-term trap

• How to balance renovation decisions with realistic rent potential

• When small towns can outperform large cities—and when they won’t

Whether you're buying your first rental or expanding your multifamily portfolio, this episode will help you choose smarter, invest strategically, and avoid costly small-town mistakes.

🎧 Listen now and discover how to evaluate cash flow, risk, and long-term opportunity—without the hype.

Links Referenced in Episode:

• SS2: Choosing Target Markets When Investing in Multifamily Real Estate – 1 of 2 - https://youtu.be/001ACzPMMPw
• SS3: Choosing Target Markets When Investing in Multifamily Real Estate – 2 of 2 - https://youtu.be/d-Evg5uSCHM

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Can underperforming hotels be the solution to America’s affordable housing crisis?

In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, host Charles Carillo speaks with Ryan Sudeck, CEO of Sage Investment Group, a company that has successfully completed over 22 hotel-to-apartment conversion projects across U.S. growth markets.

Ryan explains how Sage identifies distressed hotel assets, secures change-of-use permits, manages complex renovations, and turns them into high-demand naturally affordable housing. From construction costs to lease-up strategies and financing structures, this episode is packed with real-world insights for real estate investors, syndicators, and developers.

Key Topics Covered:

• Hotel acquisition and underwriting criteria

• The economics of hotel-to-apartment conversions

• CapEx costs (~$37K–$45K per unit) and infrastructure upgrades

• City permitting and change-of-use strategies

• Why studio apartments with amenities attract long-term tenants

• How Sage structures debt and equity for each project

• The growing need for workforce housing in high-growth markets

If you're exploring multifamily investing, adaptive reuse strategies, or ways to create impact while building returns, this episode is for you.

Learn More About Ryan Here -

• Sage Investment Group: https://sageinvestment.com
• Connect with Ryan: Ryan@sageinvestment.group

Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners:

◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com

◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/ ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/