What if the best real estate deal you ever make is the one you walk away from? In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo explains when multifamily real estate investors should stop trying to make a deal work and walk away instead. A bad deal doesn’t become a good deal just because you’ve already invested time, money, and energy into it. And when a property only works under perfect assumptions, small changes in expenses, financing, vacancies, or repairs can quickly destroy your projected returns. In this episode, Charles covers the major warning signs investors should watch for during underwriting and due diligence, including: • When the numbers simply don’t work• Why tight cash-on-cash margins leave little room for mistakes• Debt service coverage ratio concerns• Overreliance on aggressive rent growth• Inconsistencies between financial statements and bank records• Missing management fees, reserves, or vacancy assumptions• Hidden deferred maintenance and major repair costs• Problem tenants and property-level issues• Why investors should verify information before submitting an offer• When best-case underwriting assumptions are a signal to walk away Successful real estate investing isn’t just about knowing which properties to buy. It’s also about developing the discipline to recognize when the risk no longer justifies the potential return.Links Referenced in Episode: - SS134: What is Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) - https://youtu.be/W6eB7NjThiY 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/

Immigration attorney Lauren Cohen explains how foreign investors can use real estate, business, and smart planning to invest and move to the US.

Buying below market value doesn’t always mean you’re getting a great deal. In this episode, Charles explains how permanent property issues can create discounts when you buy, lower income while you own, and another discount when you eventually sell.

What makes small bay industrial and retail real estate attractive to investors, and where can the biggest opportunities for value creation be found? In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Charles Carillo sits down with Nick Jones to explore investing in small bay industrial and retail properties and the strategies investors can use to uncover opportunities in these often-overlooked commercial real estate sectors. Nick shares his perspective on finding value, evaluating opportunities, and understanding the characteristics that make small bay industrial and retail properties unique compared with other commercial real estate asset classes. Whether you’re an experienced commercial real estate investor or looking to expand beyond traditional multifamily investing, this conversation offers valuable insight into how investors can approach industrial and retail real estate investing. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Small bay industrial real estate investing Retail real estate opportunities Finding hidden value in commercial properties Value-add commercial real estate strategies Evaluating industrial and retail investment opportunities Building value in overlooked commercial real estate assets

Learn how to build a multifamily investment team with the right brokers, lenders, attorneys, property managers, contractors, and support staff.

Learn how tax lien investing works, including redemption periods, tax deeds, foreclosure risks, and investor returns with title attorney Stephen Morel.

Turning around a distressed multifamily asset requires a blend of aggressive operational auditing and strategic capital improvements. In this episode, Charles discusses the best practices for successfully repositioning a multifamily property.

Discover how C-PACE financing is reshaping commercial real estate and the capital stack as Sal Tarsia explains this powerful CRE financing tool.

Learn what passive investors look for in apartment deals, from sponsor track record and downside risk to market strength and realistic returns.

Dan Rivers shares how short-term rental owners can increase Airbnb revenue with smarter pricing, listing optimization, amenities, and guest experience.