Short sale or foreclosure — which one offers better opportunities for real estate investors in 2025?

In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo breaks down the key differences between short sales and foreclosures, how each process works, and why understanding them can save investors thousands in the current real estate market. You’ll learn how lenders, homeowners, and investors navigate these situations, and how short sales can actually open doors for smart investors during market downturns.

By the end of this video, you’ll know which option impacts credit less, which one moves faster, and how to find real estate investing opportunities in distressed properties in 2025.

• Short sales are homeowner-initiated; foreclosures are lender-driven

• Short sales cause less credit damage and often mean better property condition

• Investors can find strong deals if they understand how to navigate the process

• 2025’s shifting market could make distressed properties a prime opportunity

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In this episode, host Charles Carillo sits down with real estate investor, broker, and attorney Michael Margarella, founder of Next Play Investments. Michael reveals how he scaled from small BRRRR projects and fix-and-flips to owning and operating over 540 multifamily apartment units across the Midwest.

He explains why he left residential investing behind, how to build a sustainable multifamily investing strategy, and why he believes the Midwest is the perfect place for predictable commercial real estate cash flow.

If you’ve ever wondered how to transition from residential to commercial real estate investing, this episode breaks down every step—from finding great property managers for 50-150 unit apartment buildings, to building broker relationships that actually lead to deals.

Learn More About Michael Here:

• Next Play Investments: https://www.nextplayinvestments.com/

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A Lis Pendens is one of the most misunderstood legal terms in real estate but it can make or break your next deal. In this episode of Strategy Saturday, Charles Carillo explains what a Lis Pendens really is, how it can cloud a property’s title, and why it often signals both risk and opportunity for investors.

Learn what happens when a Lis Pendens is filed, how it affects buying, selling, and refinancing, and what steps you should take before moving forward with a property under legal dispute.

If you’ve ever seen “Lis Pendens” appear on a title report, this episode will help you understand exactly what it means — and how to navigate it with confidence.

🎧 Listen now to gain a deeper understanding of this critical real estate term and protect your next investment.

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/