Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate

In this episode, Charles Carillo interviews Joe Downs, co-founder of Belrose Group, about his journey from financial advisor to owning over 20 self-storage facilities.

Joe shares how he went from losing it all in a failed bar venture to building a successful storage investment company. We cover:

• The power of self-storage as a value-add investment

• The difference between Pro Storage and Small Bay Flex

• Why 80% of storage is ...

Is your tenant falling behind on rent — again? One missed payment turns into three, and suddenly you're stuck with a non-paying tenant, lost income, and a costly eviction.

In this episode, Charles Carillo breaks down the exact steps he uses to reduce rent delinquencies fast. From smarter tenant screening to payment systems and eviction strategies, this guide is designed to protect your rental income and preserve your NOI.

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Can you build true passive income without owning rental property?

In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Charles Carillo sits down with Jamie Bateman — Army veteran, ex-DOD civilian, and founder of Labrador Lending — to unpack the business of mortgage note investing.

Jamie shares how he transitioned from a W2 career to a portfolio of first-lien, re-performing mortgage notes in the Midwest and Southeast. He breaks down his...

In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo reveals how to analyze rental demand like a professional real estate investor—before you ever buy a property. This deep dive covers everything you need to understand your local rental market: population growth, job trends, affordability gaps, income levels, vacancy rates, supply absorption, and long-term crime trends.

Charles also explains how to properly compare rental comps, vali...

In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Charles Carillo interviews Dave Codrea, the co-founder of Greenleaf Capital. With over 20 years of real estate experience, Dave shares how he transformed underutilized properties—particularly vacant call centers and suburban office buildings—into high-performing assets across the Southeast.

They dive into topics like adaptive reuse, tenant demand, the pitfalls of office-to-residentia...

Is your rental unit sitting vacant longer than expected?

In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo dives into the hidden costs of vacancy and shares the key strategies he uses to reduce downtime, increase lease renewals, and keep units filled. Whether you're managing a duplex, multifamily, or turnkey rental, you’ll learn how to avoid common marketing mistakes, improve tenant retention, and ultimately boost your NOI.

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In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Charles Carillo talks with capital-raising expert Dave Dubeau. Dave reveals how he completed 18 real estate deals in 18 months using creative financing — and how he’s helped investors raise over $325 million in private capital. You'll learn how podcasting can become your most powerful tool to attract accredited investors, and how to start raising money from your own warm network usin...

Tenant turnover can quietly destroy your cash flow if you're not paying attention to the hidden costs. In this episode, Charles Carillo breaks down the real cost of tenant turnover—why it's more than just lost rent—and how smart landlords reduce it without overspending.

You'll learn the difference between vacancy and turnover, how to calculate your actual turnover rate, and the strategies you can apply today to keep good tenants, m...

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 ...