Cap rates are one of the most commonly used metrics in real estate investing but also one of the most misunderstood.

In this episode of Strategy Saturday, Charles Carillo breaks down: • What cap rates actually measure • Why cap rates ignore financing, growth, and risk • The biggest mistakes investors make when relying on cap rates • What smart investors use instead of cap rates • How to properly analyze real estate deals beyond a single metric

Whether you invest in multifamily, commercial real estate, or passive syndications, this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and make better investment decisions.

Links Referenced in Episode:

• SS76: What is a Cap Rate and What is a Reversion Cap Rate? - https://youtu.be/_IVjR8mckiY

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/

In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Manish Pushye shares how investing in small retail plazas became a core part of his long-term wealth strategy. From using real estate as an insurance policy against business risk to explaining why triple-net strip centers offer stable cash flow and flexibility, this conversation breaks down the mindset, structures, and lessons entrepreneurs need to build durable, diversified portfolios.

We go deep into: • Why diversification is survival, not theory • How creative financing and seller carry replace cash scarcity • Why small strip centers often outperform large anchor-tenant retail • How triple-net leases externalize risk and stabilize cash flow • Why operating businesses should service debt, not real estate • The immigrant mindset of capital discipline, resourcefulness, and repetition • How investor trust is built by under-promising and protecting principal

Learn More About Manish Here:

• Awesome ROI - https://awesomeroi.us/

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/

Most real estate investors focus on rent increases, but the hidden metric that drives apartment profits is tenant renewal rate.

In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo breaks down what tenant renewal rate is, how to calculate it, and why tenant retention often matters more than raising rents. With the average U.S. apartment renewal rate sitting around 54%, tenant turnover is quietly costing owners thousands per unit each year.

You’ll learn:

• What tenant renewal rate means in multifamily investing

• How tenant retention directly increases NOI

• Why tenant turnover often costs more than $5,000 per unit

• How renewal rates signal asset health to buyers and investors

• The key factors that influence whether tenants stay or leave

Understanding your property’s renewal rate and improving it year over year, is one of the most effective ways to create long-term value in multifamily real estate.

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/

Mortgage note investing is becoming one of the most powerful alternatives to rental properties in today’s inflationary market. In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Eddie Speed explains why being the bank can be more profitable than being a landlord.

With rising interest rates, shrinking rental cash flow, and negative leverage hitting real estate investors, traditional rental strategies no longer work the way they used to. Eddie breaks down how seller financing and mortgage note investing allow investors to earn consistent returns without dealing with tenants, maintenance, or rising expenses.

In this episode, you’ll learn: – Why rental properties stopped cash flowing after 2022 – What negative leverage means and why it destroys returns – How mortgage note investing works for beginners – Why seller financing is growing as banks tighten lending – How professional note investors measure risk before buying

This conversation is ideal for real estate investors, passive investors, and anyone looking for alternatives to rental properties in an inflationary environment.

Learn More About Eddie Here:

• Colonial Funding Group - https://colonialfundinggroup.com/
• Webinar - https://noteschool.com/global

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/

What is a surety bond in real estate, and why is it NOT insurance? Most people misunderstand how surety bonds actually work and that confusion can lead to costly mistakes in real estate deals.

In this video, we break down surety bonds in real estate in simple terms. You’ll learn how surety bonds work, who they protect, and why they’re required for real estate developers, property managers, and licensed professionals. We also explain the key difference between surety bonds vs insurance, a distinction most people get wrong.

If you’ve ever wondered how property owners stay protected when a developer walks away from a project or why states require surety bonds for real estate licensing, this video will give you clarity.

• What a surety bond is in real estate

• Why surety bonds are not insurance

• The 3 parties in a surety bond (principal, obligee, surety)

• How surety bonds protect property owners and government agencies

• Common real estate surety bonds (performance, licensing, property management)

• What happens when a surety bond is claimed

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/

In GI339 of the Global Investors Podcast, host Charles Carillo sits down with Nic DeAngelo, CEO of Saint Investment Group, to break down mortgage note investing, non-performing loans (NPLs), and how investors can generate consistent passive income through real estate debt.

In this episode, you’ll learn: • What mortgage note investing is and how it works • Why non-performing loans offer unique downside protection • How low loan-to-value (LTV) reduces risk • Why owning mortgage debt can be more scalable than owning rental properties • How sophisticated investors use real estate debt for portfolio stability

Learn More About Nic Here:

• Saint Investment Group - https://saintinvestment.com/

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/

In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo breaks down the 5-step value add multifamily process used to increase apartment NOI and transform underperforming apartment complexes into higher-value assets.

Value add apartment investing is not just about renovating units and raising rents. True value is created by improving operations, fixing deferred maintenance, stabilizing tenant relationships, and executing renovations in the right sequence. In this video, Charles explains how professional multifamily investors execute a value add apartment business plan after a property goes under contract.

You’ll learn how to: • Identify property issues before closing • Prioritize deferred maintenance and curb appeal before rent increases • Build tenant goodwill during renovations • Renovate units strategically to maximize rent growth • Optimize multifamily operations using KPIs like occupancy, income, and turnover

This episode is designed for multifamily real estate investors, apartment syndicators, and operators who want to understand how to increase apartment NOI without raising rents too early.

Links Referenced in Episode:

- SS219: Transforming Properties: The Untold Value of Minor Renovations - https://youtu.be/fN7h6xCTlJc

- SS235: SS235: Renovations That Don't Add Value - https://youtu.be/wgofSQT5ITM

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/

In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, host Charles Carillo speaks with Luke Leins, SVP of Business Development at ResProp Management, about what truly drives success—or failure—in apartment property management.

Drawing from experience managing over 23,000 multifamily units, Luke explains why property management is one of the most overlooked yet most critical drivers of NOI. The discussion covers multifamily property management strategy, third-party management, and how real estate operations directly impact investor returns.

Luke breaks down common mistakes investors make, including unrealistic pro formas, payroll misrepresentation, and involving property managers too late in the acquisition process. He also shares practical guidance on property management due diligence, staffing and culture, and how to choose the right third-party property manager.

This episode offers a clear, operator-level look at how apartment property management shapes long-term real estate performance.

Learn More About Luke Here:

• ResProp - https://www.respropmanagement.com/

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/