Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate

In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Charles Carillo sits down with Andy Weiner, President of RockStep Capital, to explore how shopping center investments can outperform multifamily in today’s high-interest environment.

Andy shares his journey from operating 159 retail stores to building over 10 million sq ft of shopping centers across 11 states. You’ll learn how grocery-anchored assets, enclosed mall redevelopments, an...

Raising rents can feel risky but not raising them could be even worse.

In this episode of Strategy Saturday, Charles Carillo shares a proven strategy for increasing rents without losing your best tenants. Whether you’ve just bought a property with under market rent, are dealing with inflationary pressures, or want to boost your cash flow without causing turnover, this episode will walk you through exactly what to do and what to avo...

Morgan Keim joins Charles Carillo to share how he transitioned from raising over $500 million in venture capital for food-tech startups to building long-term wealth through real estate investing. In this episode, Morgan breaks down his strategy behind launching a 75-unit affordable housing fund, investing in over 50 multifamily syndications, and using creative structures like subject-to and seller financing.

You’ll learn how Morg...

Not all property upgrades are worth the price. In this episode of Strategy Saturday, Charles Carillo uncovers six common rental property renovations that don’t increase rent, resale value, or return on investment—and in some cases, they can actually lower your NOI. From unpermitted work to luxury appliances and layout changes that backfire, Charles shares real examples and lessons learned from years of hands-on real estate investin...

How does a mechanical engineer go from aerospace to full-time real estate investing?

In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Charles Carillo sits down with Christopher Lento, founder of EM Capital, who shares his journey from corporate defense work to building a portfolio of value-add multifamily properties across the Southeast U.S., including markets like Atlanta, Charlotte, and Raleigh.

You’ll learn:

• How to start i...

Bad debt is one of the most overlooked threats to your rental property’s performance—and it can silently eat away at your NOI. In this episode, Charles Carillo breaks down the concept of bad debt in real estate, how to calculate your bad debt ratio, and—most importantly—how to reduce it.

From poor tenant screening to inefficient rent collection, Charles shares real-world strategies for eliminating delinquencies and protecting your ...

Joey Muré, a former mortgage branch manager turned entrepreneur, joins Charles Carillo to share how he broke free from the traditional financial system. In this episode, Joey explains how he transitioned from trading time for money to building over $50,000/month in passive income through the Infinite Banking Concept and personalized investment strategies.

He reveals how his Passive Income Operating System empowers everyday professi...

Most real estate investors rely on cap rates. That’s a mistake.

In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo introduces a powerful underwriting tool that experienced investors use to avoid bad deals: Yield on Cost.

You'll learn:

• What Yield on Cost (YOC) actually is

• How it's different from cap rate

• When and how to use it in your underwriting

• What makes a “good” YOC spread

• How YOC helps you evaluate risk and make ...

Ed Mathews is a seasoned real estate investor and the founder of Clark Street Capital. A real estate investment company with a focus on multifamily properties. Ed has over 25 years of Silicon Valley experience, culminating in his transition to full-time real estate investing in 2018. Today, his firm aims to empower professionals toward financial freedom through passive investments.

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Getting denied for real estate loans again and again? It may not be your income, credit, or even the deal itself—it might be your lender strategy.

In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo reveals why using the same lender across multiple real estate deals can unlock better terms, faster approvals, and support when the market turns against you.

You'll learn: – Why lender trust beats rate shopping – How strong banking rel...

In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Charles Carillo interviews Joseph McCabe, a U.S. Army veteran, serial entrepreneur, and the founder of The Surefire Group.

Joseph shares how he built a vertically integrated real estate business by helping brokerages and builders set up compliant joint ventures for mortgage, title, and insurance services. His strategy—modeled after top national brokerages like Keller Williams—allows ...

Should you manage your rental property yourself or hire a property manager? In this episode of Strategy Saturday, Charles Carillo shares key insights from his 6 years of self-management experience and explains when it’s time to delegate property operations. Discover the pros and cons of each approach, the true cost of control, and a third “hybrid model” that gives you the best of both worlds.

You’ll learn: • What property manager...

What does it take to scale from buying single-family homes to managing over 1,500 multifamily units?

In this episode, Charles Carillo speaks with Gary Jonas, founder of The HOW Group—a Philadelphia-based real estate firm focused on urban revitalization and value-add development. Gary shares how he transitioned from the mortgage industry into full-time real estate, the pivotal moment Rich Dad Poor Dad changed his mindset, and how he...

Morgan Ehrenzeller joins Charles Carillo to share how he built a 339-unit real estate portfolio using creative financing—without relying on traditional banks. From his first duplex at age 17 (with just $5,000 down) to acquiring apartment complexes with 0% interest seller financing, Morgan reveals exactly how he structures win-win deals.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to buy real estate with little to no money down

• The p...

Most investors focus on how to buy real estate—but what truly separates amateurs from professionals is how they plan to exit.

In this episode of Strategy Saturday, Charles Carillo breaks down the critical role of exit strategies in real estate investing. From Buy & Hold to Refinance & Hold, 1031 Exchanges, and creative seller-financed deals, you’ll discover how exit planning drives returns, mitigates risk, and boosts invest...

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://long...

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 gro...

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 reno...