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Join us on this exciting episode of the Passive Investing from Leftfield podcast as we dive deep into the world of multifamily investing with James Eng, the professor of Multifamily Financing. Discover the latest trends, strategies, and insights into the future of real estate investment. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you navigate the ever-evolving real estate market. Don’t miss out on expert advice and strategies for building wealth through smart investing. Tune in now!
About James Eng
James Eng has over 18 years of experience in commercial real estate lending, starting his career as an underwriter at GE Capital Real Estate prior to joining Old Capital in 2015 where he is currently the National Director.
He has worked with hundreds of investors to help them acquire over $1.5BN in multifamily properties totaling over 20,000 units nationwide. In addition to financing multifamily, he has invested in over 10,000 units as a limited partner in nearly 40 properties in Texas.
James combines his finance, risk, and investor background to find the best loan for clients and to be an indispensable advisor throughout the life cycle of a deal. Often called “The Professor” of Multifamily Financing, he has produced hundreds of hours of educational multifamily content on YouTube.
He received his finance degree from the University of Texas at Austin and resides in Dallas-Fort Worth with his wife and three boys.
Key Points From The Episode:
1. James Eng shares insights from his extensive experience in multifamily financing, emphasizing the importance of understanding market cycles for successful investment.
2. The discussion highlights the impact of interest rate changes on real estate investment strategies, particularly focusing on the shift from fixed-rate to floating-rate loans.
3. James offers advice on evaluating investment opportunities, including the significance of selecting the right debt structure and understanding sponsorship group liquidity.
4. The episode explores the potential for distressed deals in the market, with James advising on how investors can protect their portfolios against decreased cash flow.
Timestamps:
2:11 His real estate journey
6:27 Investing in one market
8:07 Multifamily financing today
15:00 Should you refi in 2024?
17:31 How interest rates will affect the rate caps
21:05 Deal advice for LPs
27:38 Tax implications of early sale on LPs’ depreciation
29:01 Q&A: preferred equity?
33:36 Q&A: distressed sellers in 2024
35:16 Will lenders be in trouble in 2024?
40:25 Outlook for LPs with recent floating rate debt investments
43:08 Will new apartments accelerate distressed deals in 2024?
44:52 Strategies to protect yourself against decreased cashflow in a market when you depend on it for income
48:20 Q&A: what he would have done differently in insight with distressed deals
52:22 Podcast recommendation
53:49 Contact James
54:35 Thanks for watching
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