Best Victor Menasce Podcasts (2024)

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AMA - Damage Deposits In Residential Leases 4:54

3h ago4:54

4:54

This question also comes from Chris who is asking a follow-on question from last week’s question on apartment turnover. Last week Chris was asking about how long to budget for making a unit rent ready. So here is his question. “If the average apartment turn requiring cleaning and “light repair” is around $2,000 shouldn’t the tenant security deposit…

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BOM - The Signal And The Noise by Nate Silver 4:57

15m ago4:57

4:57

Nate Silver's The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail—But Some Don’t is a fascinating exploration of the art and science of prediction. In a world flooded with data and overwhelmed by uncertainty, Silver’s work sheds light on why so many forecasts go wrong and how we can improve our ability to make accurate predictions. -------------…

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Storage in Houston with Mark Livingston 11:09

2h ago11:09

11:09

Mark Livingston is based in Houston Texas. On today's show we are talking about storage in Houston and a collaboration between Mark and our development firm Y Street Capital. We will be hosting a webinar this coming Wednesday at 6PM CDT, 7PM EDT to share more details about this upcoming project. To register for the webinar, visit https://event.webi…

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AMA - How Long To Ready An Apartment For A New Tenant? 5:23

13m ago5:23

5:23

Today’s episode is another AMA episode. Today’s question comes from Chris who asks: What is an acceptable apartment-turn timeframe (how many days should it take to fix and be ready for next tenant) and how much should those make-ready costs look like between tenants? ----------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso P…

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Leasing Incentives That Don't Detract From Valuation 5:42

2h ago5:42

5:42

At Y Street Capital we bring in young professionals from time to time to work as interns on a part time basis to learn more about real estate investing and development. These unpaid internship positions foster a win-win relationship that can often accelerate the learning for a young adult. At Y Street Capital we are looking for a research assistant…

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The Evolution of Air Rights 5:52

34m ago5:52

5:52

On today’s show we are talking about air rights. Air rights refer to the legal ability to control, lease, or sell the space above a property. Traditionally, property rights included not only the land and any buildings on it but also the air above and the ground below. The concept of air rights date back centuries and are ingrained in common law. Th…

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Finding the Perfect Fit How to Choose Your Next Real Estate Team 28:29

4h ago28:29

28:29

In this episode of "Real Estate Success: The Whissel Way," hosts Kyle Whissel and Bryan Koci delve into the crucial topic of choosing the right real estate team. They discuss why starting on a team can be beneficial for new agents, highlight the importance of an established team with robust support systems, and explore key factors like leads, split…

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The Fed Pivot Is Here 5:48

3h ago5:48

5:48

For the past several months I’ve been predicting that the Fed will need to pivot on their interest rate policy. As recently as Thursday of last week I predicted that the Fed would have no choice but to drop interest rates based on labor market weakness. I also predicted that we would hear some meaningful update at the Jackson Hole conference in Cha…

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IRS Tax Liens with Hubert Johnson 11:24

1h ago11:24

11:24

Hubert Johnson is a tax lawyer with Guardian Tax Law based in Tucson Arizona. On today's show we are talking about resolving problems with properties that have tax liens filed against them. You can reach out to Hubert at 520-526-9850 or visit their website at guardiantaxlaw.com -------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Est…

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Perspective on the US Election with George Ross 19:07

5d ago19:07

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George Ross was executive vice president in the Trump Organization for many years. On today's show George shares his perspective on the current election. ---------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1) iTunes: [The Real Estate Es…

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Drilling For Oil In The Back Woods of Kentucky 7:36

3h ago7:36

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On today’s show we are talking oil and gas investing. I recently had an investor ask about investing in oil and gas. So on today’s show I’m going to tell you the story of my foray into the world of drilling oil wells in the back woods of Kentucky. ---------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https:/…

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Where Did The Jobs Go? 5:32

2h ago5:32

5:32

If you’re been listening to this show for a while, then you will know that I’ve been saying consistently that the jobs data being reported by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics in the United States cannot be correct. Now think about it, here is a real estate developer who happens to live in Canada stating pretty boldly that the US government is rep…

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Making Sense Of The New Zillow Rental Market Report 6:20

2h ago6:20

6:20

I'd like to invite you to be my guest for a sunset cruise in NYC on August 29 from 4PM to 8PM. We will depart from the East River and tour the Hudson River with stunning views of the NY skyline. There will be great conversation, fine cuisine, and a few presentations on alternative investments. If you're interested in learning more, send an email to…

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New IECC Energy Codes 6:39

2h ago6:39

6:39

I'd like to invite you to be my guest on board a tour of the Hudson River in NYC on Aug 29 from 4-8PM. We will depart from the East River in Lower Manhattan. This exclusive event is for accredited investors only. There will be great conversation, fine cuisine, an incredible view of the NY skyline and a few presentations on alternative investments. …

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The Art and Science of Real Estate Valuation 20:34

11h ago20:34

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In this episode of "Real Estate Success: The Whissel Way," hosts Kyle Whissel and Bryan Koci delve into the crucial aspects of real estate valuation. They discuss the importance of setting the right price for homes, understanding market conditions, and effectively communicating these factors to sellers. The episode covers key strategies for assessi…

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How To Select A Property For Development 5:19

1d ago5:19

5:19

Today’s show is another in our beginner series. On today’s show we are talking about what makes a site suitable for development. A location might seem perfect in terms of proximity to amenities, demand for housing in the area, good schools, When I look at a site I’m considering the density that would be desirable in that location and the density al…

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Industrial Opportunities with Nic DeAngelo 19:24

1h ago19:24

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Nic DeAngelo is based in Southern California where he invests in multiple asset classes. On today's show we are focused on his favorite segment - Industrial. To connect with Nic and to get access to their studies, visit https://saintinvestment.com/resources/ ------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast]…

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1031 Exchange Pitfalls with Brandon Burns 13:20

14d ago13:20

13:20

Brandon Burns has completed more than 4000 Section 1031 transactions so far in his career. On today's show we are talking about some of the pitfalls associated with the 1031 as well as techniques to build additional safety into 1031 transactions. To connect with Brandon you can call the office directly at 858-331-0131 or email him at brandon@vangua…

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What The New NAR Rules Mean For Residential Real Estate 5:43

12d ago5:43

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On today’s show we are looking at the new NAR rules that take effect on August 17 as a result of the class action lawsuit affecting real estate brokerages in the US. ------------ **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1) iTunes: [The Real E…

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What Does CPI Infer About Interest Rates? 5:34

3h ago5:34

5:34

On today’s show, we are taking a look at the latest consumer price index reading for the month of July in the United States. July was the fourth straight month of declines in the consumer price index with a month over month increase of 0.2% an annual rate of 2.9%. As real estate investors, we pay attention to this because of the influence it might …

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A New Warning About Spray Foam Insulation 5:13

17m ago5:13

5:13

Today’s show is covering a story that is coming out of the UK. It’s a warning to all real estate investors. While the story has not hit the US or Canada yet, I personally think it is only a matter of time. I’ve done a bit of research on the technology. Promoters of the technology rave about the high insulation value, the excellent performance with …

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AMA - Tax Efficient Investing 5:29

1h ago5:29

5:29

This question comes from Michael who writes: One that I struggle with is as follows. Since my non qualified investments are mostly in index funds and mutual funds, my ability to deploy them for investing is limited. I can of course sell for liquidity, but incur an enormous capital gain tax (Remember for those of us in high tax states like NJ- and e…

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Prospecting Mastery: 15 Essential Tips for Real Estate Agents with Rachel Choo 22:18

8h ago22:18

22:18

In this episode of "Real Estate Success: The Whissel Way," Bryan Koci shares a snippet from a live event featuring Rachel Choo, Whissel Realty's Director of Sales. Rachel delivers 15 invaluable tips for real estate agents to master prospecting, emphasizing authentic communication, building rapport, and effective follow-up strategies. From handling …

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Why Is GDP Rising? Are They Lying? 5:34

20h ago5:34

5:34

On today’s show we are looking at something that is happening in the world of global commerce that is not making headlines and explains a lot of what we are seeing in economic reports. We have rising unemployment, and falling corporate revenues and earnings. But at the same time GDP looks to be incredibly robust, almost unbelievably robust. Are the…

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Lending To The Legal Profession with Patrick Grimes 19:06

22d ago19:06

19:06

Patrick Grimes is based in Hawaii. On today's show we are talking about an alternative investment which consists of funding lawsuits. This is a fascinating investment instrument which I had not heard of before. As always, perform your own due diligence. To learn more, visit passiveinvestingmastery.com and also get a copy of the compilation book in …

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Using AI for Real Estate Loans with Michael Vandi 14:21

23d ago14:21

14:21

Michael Vandi is based in San Francisco where he is a principal at fintech startup Addy. On today's show we are talking about how to use AI tools to accelerate the loan qualification process. To learn more or to connect with Michael visit addy.so ---------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://…

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AMA - Saying No To Deals 4:31

24d ago4:31

4:31

Today is another AMA episode (Ask Me Anything). Today’s question comes from Chris who asks: “I found myself having a hard time saying no to a project that is in a great location and the seller was offering very attractive terms to the purchase. The way the purchase was being structured by the seller, they would be assuming most of the risk. However…

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Beginner Series - Land Assemblies 6:21

26d ago6:21

6:21

On today’s show we are talking about land assemblies. There are basically two ways to make money with land. You can talk raw land and carve it up into smaller pieces. Or you can take subdivided land and put it back together. The value of a parcel of land is linked to what you can do with it. If you have an acre of land that is agricultural or rural…

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How Do Cities Finance Projects? 5:53

27d ago5:53

5:53

On today’s show we are looking at how cities finance projects. We tend to think of funding decisions as being political. The truth is that cities do face real constraints on how they can spend money. This puts a real constraint on growth of a city as well. There are many different types of financing that are possible at the municipal level. Certain…

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China is Leading This Energy Technology Transition 5:34

27d ago5:34

5:34

On today’s show we are talking about some of the changes underway in energy that could have major impacts on global energy consumption and global demand for certain types of fuel. We tend to think that the US is the world leader in technology. In many areas it is. The conventional wisdom has been that the West has the great ideas, and countries in …

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Five Key Tips for Getting Your Offers Accepted 19:56

7d ago19:56

19:56

In this episode of "Real Estate Success: The Whissel Way," hosts Kyle Whissel and Bryan Koci dive into effective strategies for real estate agents to stand out in a competitive market. They discuss practical tips for winning multiple offers, including the importance of communication, minimizing contingencies, and the strategic use of seller rent ba…

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Olympic Real Estate 5:18

28d ago5:18

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On today’s show we are taking a look at the way in which France changed the real estate component of the Paris Olympics. Over the past 50 years, and arguably even longer, hosting the Olympic Games meant constructing permanent structures that quite frankly are going to be used for only a month for the Olympics and the Paralympics which follow immedi…

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Navigating The Market with Gino Barbaro 13:09

30d ago13:09

13:09

Gino Barbaro is based in St. Augustine Florida where he forms half of the Jake and Gino pairing. On today's show we are talking about the current market conditions and what to look out for. To connect with Gino, visit JakeandGino.com and listen to the Jake and Gino podcast. -------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate …

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Building Science Labs with Jon Howard 16:36

1M ago16:36

16:36

Jon Howard heads up the science lab specialty at the architecture firm of HED. He is based in Chicago, but designs these buildings nationwide. This is an interesting segment that is less dependent on economic cycles. To connect with Jon, visit hed.design ------------ **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http…

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How Big Will Rate Cuts Be? 4:27

1M ago4:27

4:27

On today’s show we are taking another look at interest rates. We’re taking a walk through history. In Wednesday’s Federal Reserve press conference, Chair Jerome Powell suggested that there could be a quarter point cut in interest rates in September if conditions warrant. He said that rate decisions would be data dependent and taken on a meeting by …

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The Fed Has Spoken. Is Anyone Listening? 5:15

1M ago5:15

5:15

On today’s show we’re dissecting the latest Fed rate announcement. While the power of the Fed is often overstated, they do still influence market sentiment in ways that are difficult to fully dissect. Chair Powell said in his opening remarks that the Fed was making excellent progress against their dual mandate of maximizing employment and maintaini…

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Industrial Market is Overheated 5:57

1M ago5:57

5:57

On today’s show we are looking at the industrial segment. Warehouses and manufacturing space were the darlings of commercial real estate over the past couple of years. This segment is also showing signs of being overheated. We have nearly 4 times the amount of new product hitting the market as we have space being absorbed. ------------ **Real Estat…

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Is Contamination A Deal Killer? 5:11

1M ago5:11

5:11

Today’s show is a case study in due diligence. Last week our company put a property under contract for an industrial storage facility in Jacksonville Florida. We asked the seller for the usual list of due diligence deliverables. But the seller said they were only willing to send the due diligence items after the property was put under contract. The…

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A Deep Dive into Passive Investing: Syndications & Funds with Victor Menasce 40:24

1M ago40:24

40:24

In this episode of "Real Estate Success: The Whissel Way," hosts Kyle Whissel and guest Victor Menasce from Y Street Capital delve into the world of passive real estate investing. They discuss the concepts of syndication and funds, offering insights into how these vehicles can allow investors to participate in large-scale projects like apartment bu…

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What Does The Auto Industry Say About The Economy? 5:16

1M ago5:16

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On today’s show we are taking a look at an economic indicator. This indicator is suggesting that it’s time for the Fed to recognize the economic weakness and start cutting rates. While rate cuts are positive for real estate investors, we have to remember that a rate cut is a sign of economic bad news. All of this despite this week’s unexpectedly hi…

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Developing Real Estate Brands with Mark Natale 14:09

1M ago14:09

14:09

Mark Natale is based in Atlanta where he helps real estate developers create a brand for their properties on a nationwide basis. This was a great conversation and Mark is clearly an expert in this domain. ---------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8j…

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Luxury Properties with Howard Lorey 13:26

1M ago13:26

13:26

Howard Lorey is based in Beverly Hills where he is the Executive Vice President and Brokerage Manager for the Beverly Hills office at Nourmand and Associates. On today's show we are talking about the changing face of brokerage and how it's impacting the luxury segment. To connect with Howard visit: https://nourmand.com/agent/howard-lorey ----------…

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Condo Meltdown In Florida 5:17

1M ago5:17

5:17

A few weeks ago we spoke about the surge in residential real estate in parts of Florida. Inventories are up in several markets. But we are also seeing a surge in condos appearing on the market in South Florida. In fact, the condo sale inventory is up 90% in South Florida and the volume of transactions has fallen through the floor. The number of sal…

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Are We Running Out Of Water? 5:06

1M ago5:06

5:06

On today’s show we are talking about what in some locations is a scarce resource. The headlines decry shortages of fresh water. Certain water sheds have been abused over the past century. The Colorado River is one example of those powerful rivers that seemed limitless. It flows through 7 states and 2 states in Mexico. So many communities along its …

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Rate Cuts Are Coming 5:03

1M ago5:03

5:03

On today’s show we are taking a look at the most recent announcement from the Bank of Canada. Today the Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark rate by 0.25% to 4.5%. That means the US and Canada have a full percentage point difference between the benchmark lending rates of the two central banks. This makes for two back to back rate cuts in Canada. Th…

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Are You Being Manipulated? 5:38

1M ago5:38

5:38

On today’s show we are talking about cognitive dissonance. Cognitive dissonance is the discomfort a person feels when someone's behaviour does not align with their values or beliefs. Cognitive dissonance occurs when a person holds two contradictory thoughts at the same time. Here’s an example. Ice cream is bad for me. I want some chocolate ice crea…

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Real Estate Market Analysis: Understanding Trends to Advise Clients Better 28:31

1M ago28:31

28:31

In this episode of "Real Estate Success: The Whissel Way," hosts Kyle Whissel and Bryan Koci delve into the importance of understanding and leveraging market trends to gain a competitive edge in real estate sales. Kyle shares his expertise in economics and how his in-depth knowledge of data and trends has consistently helped him outsell his competi…

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How To Eliminate Single Points of Failure 5:34

1M ago5:34

5:34

On today’s show we are talking about mission critical systems and the design principles that sit at the core of these systems. We keep hearing about catastrophic outages of key infrastructure. A few weeks ago the city of Calgary was facing a severe water outage. Over the past month, the network of Chrysler auto dealerships was facing a system wide …

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Mid Year Checkin and Goal Setting 18:54

1M ago18:54

18:54

On today's show we are talking about why many people fail to achieve their goals. There is a distinct process that results in a better track record for achieving goals. You're invited to our annual goal setting retreat coming up on November 10. This intensive workshop requires focus and hard work in order to set great goals. To learn more, send an …

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Developer Public Relations with John David 10:48

1M ago10:48

10:48

John David is based in Miami Florida where he assists developers with public relations on a nation wide basis. On today's show we are talking about the strategies that are most effective when dealing with community opposition to projects. To connect with John, visit davidpr.com --------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Es…

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