Best Jumpstart Germantown Podcasts (2024)

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Palak Shah: Women in Real Estate 58:08

3M ago58:08

58:08

Palak Shah is the co-founder of Open Spaces Capital and Portfolio Mastery - a community to help working professionals exponentially grow their real estate portfolio without the DIY and hustle. It is her passion to help other investors build generational wealth through real estate investing to make work optional, and achieve financial freedom. An En…

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KORE Design: Project Feasibility 51:01

6M ago51:01

51:01

During this JUMPinar, we’ll discuss how to determine whether your plan for a rehab project is truly realistic. Using information gathered from walk throughs, feasibility studies, and discussions with contractors - you can protect the investment and feel confident that your ideas are possible. We’ll also touch on technologies that are available for …

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Sara Poindexter & Brett Feldman: Landscape Architecture, Design and Zoning 48:09

9M ago48:09

48:09

This JUMPinar featured a discussion with Sara Poindexter (Principal Engineer with Studio Sustena) and Brett Feldman (Attorney with Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP) about the significance of landscape zoning laws and their historical context in Philadelphia. After listening to this episode, you will understand the thresholds of landscape improve…

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Stephen Arrivello: Commercial Rehab Financing 57:42

11M ago57:42

57:42

If your goal is to make the leap from residential to commercial real estate development, it is crucial to understand the differences in underwriting and terminology that you will encounter when seeking financing. Commercial projects will be subject to more scrutiny, and lenders may offer less favorable terms. Knowing the ins and outs of commercial …

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Pierre Streat: Building Contractor Relationships 52:21

1+ y ago52:21

52:21

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Laureal Robinson: Professional Cleaning Services 46:25

1+ y ago46:25

46:25

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Rhakeim Miller: Getting Your First Loan Approval 1:04:37

1+ y ago1:04:37

1:04:37

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RJ Griffin: Multifamily Conversions 48:44

2y ago48:44

48:44

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Mike Stanton: Creating Your Development Team 49:32

2y ago49:32

49:32

Mike Stanton, project development manager at The HOW Group, joins us to discuss how Jumpstarters can create a development team and gather reliable individuals to help you complete projects. We talk about contractor selection, maintaining relationships with partners, and the soft costs associated with a rehab project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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Micah Gold-Markel: Using Solar in Residential Development 42:16

2+ y ago42:16

42:16

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Joseph V. Scorese: LendingOne - Basics of Lending 46:49

2+ y ago46:49

46:49

We discuss the various loan programs available with LendingOne, a private hard money lender. They finance rental rehabs, buy and sell projects, multi family projects and more. Joseph V Scorese, a mortgage industry professional, walks us through the different types of loans available to aspiring developers. We will also cover industry news relating …

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Jack McGovern: Tax Issues for Commercial Real Estate 50:16

2+ y ago50:16

50:16

When making the transition from residential to commercial development, you will encounter several changes in tax liability and must adhere to new regulations and tax codes. Jack McGovern, CPA, will join us for this JUMPinar to help us understand these differences and learn how we can best prepare for this new tax landscape. We will discuss several …

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Rodney Ross: The Osage Pine Project 46:17

2+ y ago46:17

46:17

The Osage Pine Project is a community of 36 homes on the 6200 blocks of Osage Avenue and Pine Street in West Philadelphia. The project consists of the redevelopment and revitalization of 36 row homes that were involved in the 1985 MOVE bombing in West Philadelphia. Our guest Rodney Ross, a partner behind Osage Pine, will discuss his experience with…

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Jasmine Williams: Managing Business Credit 58:24

2+ y ago58:24

58:24

Establishing and maintaining a good business credit standing is a building block for your future. It will create excellent opportunities, good rates, and a good reputation. In this Webinar, we'll discuss important differences between personal and business credit, and ways that you can manage them effectively. We will be joined by returning guest Ja…

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John Thain: Basics of 1031 Exchanges 49:21

2+ y ago49:21

49:21

Join us to learn how 1031 Exchanges can benefit developers by deferring tax liability in certain scenarios. This tool allows you to access 100% of your profits. Returning guest John Thain will explain the requirements of 1031 Exchanges, how to complete them and the long term benefit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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John Hanson: Contracting for a Historic Renovation 53:35

3y ago53:35

53:35

In past episodes, we've covered why it is important to advocate for the preservation of our City's historic buildings - but now we're talking about how you can accomplish that goal. Our guest John Hanson, who has served on the board of the Greater Philadelphia Preservation Alliance since 2014, will inform us on the construction process of a histori…

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Caron Nikole: What to Do After Drywall - Finishing Do's & Don'ts 39:30

3y ago39:30

39:30

Choosing the right finishes and knowing the basics of design can seriously boost your project's success on the market. Owner of IMPACT Investment & Design Firm, and returning guest Caron Nikole, will join us for this week's discussion. Caron will share her favorite (and least favorite) ways to put the finishing touches on a rehab project. Hosted on…

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Kelsey Lee: Don't Get Stuck in eCLIPSE 33:43

3y ago33:43

33:43

Licensed Expediter, Kelsey Lee of Philly Kelsey & Co. will be speaking about eCLIPSE and how to navigate the digital filing while also showing some tips and tricks for the most common ways people get caught up in the process! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Robert Luciani: Understanding the City's OPA 36:44

3y ago36:44

36:44

We know Real Estate taxes are based on the OPA's assessed value but have you ever wondered how the OPA (Office of Property Assessment) comes up with their assessed values? How does a renovation or addition impact that value? And why is there such a difference between the assessed value and market value? Join OPA Deputy Assessor, Rob Luciani, to get…

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Michael Kogut: Lead Safety Requirements for All Landlords 50:33

3y ago50:33

50:33

Since last fall, all Philadelphia landlords are required to obtain a Lead Safe certificate for each property indicating that it is either lead-safe or lead-free before executing a new or renewed lease or receiving/renewing a rental license. Michael Kogut, President of NGT Lead Swipe, will discuss these new requirements, as well as the steps you'll …

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J'Vonn Forbes: Navigating the Rise in Construction Costs 40:21

3y ago40:21

40:21

Construction costs have reached record highs, and with no indication of them returning to pre-pandemic levels anytime soon, learning how to complete a quality renovation while keeping costs low is essential for small developers. How can you source lumber and drywall without blowing out your budget? What are other places you can cut costs to make ro…

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Julia Choseed: Construction Management 39:02

3y ago39:02

39:02

A rehab project's success is determined by the developer's ability to manage their construction team, create a realistic budget, and maintain quality work throughout the construction process. Julia Choseed, a seasoned real estate developer & licensed general contractor, joins us to share her pro tips. She will share her "do whatever it takes" menta…

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Jumpstart Loan Program: Best Practices 57:13

3y ago57:13

57:13

Whether it's your first application or your fifth, this session will help you avoid common mistakes we see during the loan process. Jumpstart Germantown and Jumpstart Philly staff will give you a behind-the-scenes look at our loan evaluation process and give you lots of tips to ensure a speedy evaluation of your loan application. We'll also discuss…

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H&H Settlement Services: Demystifying The Title Process 54:20

3y ago54:20

54:20

Going through the process of obtaining title insurance essential to provide protection against financial loss, yet it can be intimidating and confusing for first timers. Settlement service providers and title insurance companies will help you complete the necessary steps - and this week we'll be joined by Maureen Graham & Christina Roessner of H&H …

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Dave Spooner: Property Management Software 26:25

3y ago26:25

26:25

Keeping track of rental payments, tenant communication and work order processing are all crucial aspects of property management, and without the proper tools it can be way too much to handle all in your head. This week we'll be joined by Dave Spooner, co-founder of Innago, a completely free to use property management software for small to mid sized…

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Elizabeth M. Beckett: Strategies for Market Research 33:53

3y ago33:53

33:53

Making disciplined decisions is crucial when approaching any real estate investment. Identifying bigger trends from marketplace headlines is easy - but relating them to your own real estate goals and creating opportunity on an individual project basis can be much more difficult. Join us for this JUMPinar with President of Real Estate Strategies Inc…

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Felix Aguirre: Residential Appraisals 46:43

3y ago46:43

46:43

What does a home appraiser look for? Why is my property appraisal lower than I expected? How does an appraiser determine the value of a property? Find out the answers to these questions and more when we talk with Felix Aguirre, an ASA (American Society of Appraisers) Accredited Senior Appraiser who focuses on single-family up to 4-unit properties i…

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Jordan P. Ferrarini: Moving Through a Project Quickly Without Losing Quality 41:48

3y ago41:48

41:48

Jordan Parisse-Ferrarini, founder of job skills training and entrepreneurial learning program Trades For A Difference, has been able to rapidly complete blight removal projects while ensuring consistent and reliable quality. Delaying progress on a project will cost you time, money and relationships and Jordan will share his tips on how to keep thin…

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Bob Warth: Inspection 101 46:32

3y ago46:32

46:32

The only way to truly verify the quality and current condition of a blighted property is to complete an in-person home inspection. During this JUMPinar you will learn how to properly analyze a home and identify key areas for repair/improvement. Join us for our discussion with experienced home inspector and real estate developer (AND Jumpstart Germa…

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Kevin Gillen: What Will Happen to Housing Prices? 48:09

3y ago48:09

48:09

The Philadelphia real estate market has continuously increased in value since the 2008-2010 recession. While this is very exciting for developers/investors, it has both positive impacts and negative repercussions for our City and its residents. This Monday, we will be joined by Kevin C. Gillen, Ph.D., an economist from the Lindy Institute for Urban…

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Wayne Nembhard: Smart Home Features for Your Investment Property 44:12

3y ago44:12

44:12

Join us to learn how to turn your investment property into a smart home. Wayne Nembhard, founder and CEO of Digital Innovation, knows the latest technology available that can help Jumpstarters sell or rent their houses and apartments. From simple apps to built in systems, smart home features can increase security, reduce electric spending and more!…

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Patrick Grossi and Jennifer Robinson: Advocating for Historic Renovations 49:06

3y ago49:06

49:06

In a city as old and beautiful as Philadelphia, we must always consider the historic aspects of a property when planning a renovation. This week, we will be joined by Patrick Grossi and Jennifer Robinson from Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, who will discuss the importance of maintaining the historic characteristics of a property and…

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Tarik Brooks: Basics of Corporate Formation 44:57

3y ago44:57

44:57

With any business endeavor, one must take the proper steps to establish the legality, legitimacy and protection of your business entity. Whether this means setting up a basic small scale LLC or incorporating a large multi-level corporation, you'll need to know what structure and documentation is required to legally operate your business. This week,…

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Jacob Fisher: Low Income Housing Tax Credits 40:01

3y ago40:01

40:01

The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) subsidizes construction and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing for low- and moderate-income tenants. This week we'll be joined by Jacob Fisher, who will provide an overview of the program and provide some examples of projects that his firm, Pennrose, LLC, has developed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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Caron Nikole: Selecting the Right Contractor for Your Project 50:38

3+ y ago50:38

50:38

This week, we are joined by Caron Nikole, owner of IMPACT Investment & Design Firm and overall real estate development powerhouse. With her extensive expertise in investment, design and construction she will go over best practices when selecting a contractor for your project. She'll also touch on how her stylish design strategies and staging techni…

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Max Tanenbaum: Investing in Real Estate While Working Full Time 39:47

3+ y ago39:47

39:47

Being a real estate developer is more than just a weekend hobby - it is a serious endeavor and can require a lot of time commitment. While it is everyone's dream to become a full time investor, most people start out while carrying on with a full time position. Jumpstart Germantown mentor Max Tanenbaum knows this life all too well, and will be joini…

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Ugo Opara: How to Manage Your Renovation and Not Get Burned 32:03

3+ y ago32:03

32:03

Even the most experienced developers are susceptible to getting burned by a bad deal or misinformed decision, and it's important to know how to manage a project and reduce the risk of something taking a turn for the worst. We'll be joined this week by a returning guest, Jumpstart Graduate and experienced developer Ugo Opara to discuss how to manage…

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Jeff Pastva: Multi Unit Conversions and Feasibility Studies 46:39

3+ y ago46:39

46:39

With certain development projects, there is an opportunity for a multi-unit conversion of the property. This could mean higher profits and better chances in the current market - but how can you be sure? This session, architect Jeff Pastva will join us to discuss the process and implications of a multi-unit conversion, as well as how to conduct a fe…

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Moriah Levin: Bookkeeping for Beginners 35:25

3+ y ago35:25

35:25

Just starting out in real estate development and wondering how to move your bookkeeping from a shoebox to a spreadsheet? What do you need to know about tracking income and expenses so you can produce reports and make the best decisions possible? What apps or programs should you use? Join Philly Office Retail's CFO, Moriah Levin, for a session on bo…

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John Thain: Alternative Financing Strategies 44:48

3+ y ago44:48

44:48

This week join John Thain, Jumpstart Germantown mentor and a real estate developer for more than 40 years! John will share his experience using owner financing for many of his deals. With owner financing (also called seller financing) the seller of the income property agrees to take installment payments from the buyer until they've paid off the pur…

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Jaime Rodriguez: Construction Draw Process 47:14

3+ y ago47:14

47:14

Philly Office Retail's Director of Construction and Jumpstart Germantown Inspector will be talking about how a good scope of work helps keep your budget on track and draw inspections running smoothly. He will thoroughly review the construction loan draw process. From submitting the draw request, through to all draw inspections, he will help you pre…

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Jennifer Tintenfass and Leila Vaughan: Opportunity Zones 52:41

3+ y ago52:41

52:41

Opportunity Zones are designed to spur economic development by providing tax incentives for investors who invest new capital in businesses operating in one or more qualifying OZs. In this session Jennifer Tintenfass and Leila Vaughan, attorneys for Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC, will discuss the benefits of OZ’s and how you qualify. Hosted on Ac…

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Steven McAlpine: Business Banking and Budgeting 35:53

3+ y ago35:53

35:53

You are aspiring developers, and also entrepreneurs. Learning the basics of banking and budgeting is a vital aspect to any business. This session will help you gain the knowledge and tools needed in order for you to you manage and grow your business and provide a basic overview of business finances, cash flow, borrowing solutions, insurance and emp…

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Will Fernandez: Making Sure You're Compliant 46:26

3+ y ago46:26

46:26

The City's L+I Audits and Investigations Unit is responsible for enforcing the requirement that construction work in Philadelphia is only performed by Philadelphia licensed contractors and trade licensees, and that these trade licensees operate their business and job sites in a code compliant manner. Join Will Fernandez, Director of Audits and Inve…

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Dan Greenspun: The Construction Timeline 35:05

3+ y ago35:05

35:05

Dan Greenspun, President of Penn Construction and Design, will cover The Penn Process, the timeline he uses with clients. Dan will touch on budgeting and how other important factors play into a timeline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brett Madsen: When Do I Need a Permit? 54:05

3+ y ago54:05

54:05

Brett Madsen is founder of Permit Philly, a full-service firm dedicated to helping property owners get their Philadelphia permits for building and zoning as quickly and simply as possible. Brett will talk the levels of construction, what types of permits exist, when they're needed, as well as the role of an expediter and how they can help save you …

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Ian Hegarty: How District Plans Impact Developers 44:04

3+ y ago44:04

44:04

Have you heard of Philadelphia 2035? Philadelphia2035 is the comprehensive plan for managing growth and development in the City of Philadelphia. Did you know this and the District plan are important for developers? With these plans builders, developers and architects can identify areas that are suitable for new development and understand the City's…

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Matt Wahl: Property Managment - DIY or Contract Out? 45:49

3+ y ago45:49

45:49

Do you own rental property, or plan to? Then Property Management is key to your success. Finding and keeping great tenants depends on how well the properties are managed. Matt Wahl, Jumpstart Mentor and owner of 13 rental properties, discusses the pros & cons of managing yourself versus hiring a property management company. He'll also talk about ma…

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Richard Vanderslice: What Is the Conservatorship Act? 43:20

3+ y ago43:20

43:20

Learn about the conservatorship process from identifying blighted properties to understanding the acquisition procedure under conservatorship. Richard Vanderslice, P.C. will review Act 135 conservatorships so you're more educated about this potential method of property sourcing & blight removal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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Angel Rodriguez: How to Aquire City Owned Property 44:44

3+ y ago44:44

44:44

Looking for a property to renovate - the City's inventory may be a good place to look. Join Angel Rodriguez, Senior Vice President of Land Services at PHDC and Executive Director of the Philadelphia Land Bank, for a conversation on how to go about purchasing city owned property. Angel will review the online process and various methods of applying t…

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