Baltimore RE full circle

Baltimore RE full circle Podcast

Innovative Growth: How Kriss Garen Transforms Deals to Benefit Sellers

Innovative Growth: How Kriss Garen Transforms Deals to Benefit Sellers In this episode, we talk to Kriss Garen, a multifamily investor with an extensive portfolio across Maryland and multiple states. Kriss shares his unique approach to acquisitions, highlighting how he tailors creative strategies to make the process more beneficial for the sellers he works with. By focusing on collaboration and building mutual value, Kriss is setting new standards in the real estate industry—don’t miss this insightful conversation!

Baltimore RE full circle Podcast

Navigating Common Title Challenges for Real Estate Investors: Insights from Industry Experts

Navigating Common Title Challenges for Real Estate Investors: Insights from Industry Experts Navigating Common Title Challenges for Real Estate Investors: Insights from Industry Experts In this episode, Adam Rutherford, title attorney and VP of Operations at Real Estate Settlements in Escrow—a national title company licensed in all states—shares tips to help you navigate title challenges like lien delays and ground rents in Baltimore. He emphasizes the importance of transparency, thoroughly reviewing your documents, and working with experienced title companies to ensure smoother and more secure residential and commercial real estate transactions.

Baltimore RE full circle Podcast

Lessons from the Ground Up: Real Estate Insights with Chris Taylor

Lessons from the Ground Up: Real Estate Insights with Chris Taylor Lessons from the Ground Up: Real Estate Insights with Chris Taylor Dive into the fascinating journey of Chris Taylor, a Baltimore-based real estate investor with over two decades of experience. From his early days as a teacher navigating the “Teacher Next Door” program to becoming a seasoned investor, Chris shares raw, unfiltered insights about building a real estate empire, the challenges of market crashes, and the importance of financial freedom. Perfect for aspiring investors and seasoned professionals alike, this episode is packed with practical tips, cautionary tales, and a wealth of knowledge about the realities of the real estate world.

Baltimore RE full circle Podcast

Navigating Rent Control and Real Estate Strategies with Charles Mader by Baltimore RE full circle

Navigating Rent Control and Real Estate Strategies with Charles Mader by Baltimore RE full circle Navigating Rent Control and Real Estate Strategies with Charles Mader by Baltimore RE full circle Join Charles Mader as he shares his journey from flipping houses during the 2008 crisis to owning multifamily properties in Baltimore. He discusses property management strategies, navigating rent control regulations in Tacoma Park, and using refinancing to scale investments. Charles also offers cost-saving tips like water conservation and insights from his current renovation projects, providing valuable advice for hands-on investors adapting to market challenges.

Baltimore RE full circle Podcast

The Investor’s Mindset: Beyond the Deal – Navigating Markets, Scaling Smart, and Redefining Wealth

The Investor’s Mindset: Beyond the Deal – Navigating Markets, Scaling Smart, and Redefining Wealth The Investor’s Mindset: Beyond the Deal – Navigating Markets, Scaling Smart, and Redefining Wealth In this episode, we sit down with Lawrence Reif, a seasoned real estate investor with deep roots in Baltimore. He shares his journey from growing up in a real estate-focused family to shaping the local property landscape through value-add investments. We discuss his early exposure to real estate, transition into commercial and industrial properties, and partnership with Continental Realty. Lawrence provides insights into Baltimore’s evolving real estate market, the resurgence of retail post-COVID, and strategies for scaling investments. He emphasizes the importance of relationships, structure, and creativity in real estate, along with his current focus on mentorship and philanthropy. Packed with valuable takeaways, this episode is a must-listen for investors, brokers, and entrepreneurs.

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Baltimore RE full circle Podcast

What’s being done with the local vacant properties?

What’s being done with the local vacant properties? What’s being done with the local vacant properties? Discover Baltimore’s efforts to support local investors in acquiring vacant properties and tackle mass dumping in this insightful episode. Real Estate Commissioner Alice Kennedy shares streamlined procedures, financial incentives, and resources available for investors. Learn about the city’s strategies, including increased surveillance, stricter enforcement, and community engagement, as they work towards revitalizing neighborhoods and fostering a thriving real estate market.

Inside Agency Lending: Market Cycles, Risk & Smarter Debt with Avrom Forman

In this episode of Baltimore RE Full Circle, Yaakov sits down with Avrom Forman of Greystone, for a candid conversation on agency lending, market cycles, and how investors should be thinking about debt in today’s environment. Avrom draws on decades of experience as an owner, operator, and lender to explain how Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae underwriting really works, where borrowers commonly go wrong, and why many issues stem from misaligned incentives rather than bad intent. They discuss lessons from past cycles, the realities of third-party property management, scattered-site portfolios, and how lenders evaluate risk beyond the spreadsheet. Whether you’re refinancing, acquiring, or reassessing your capital stack, this episode delivers practical insight into structuring smarter debt, avoiding common pitfalls, and navigating a more disciplined lending landscape.

There’s No Such Thing as Passive Real Estate | Market Reality Check with Aeron Alberti

In this episode of Baltimore RE Full Circle, Yaakov sits down with Aeron Alberti, investor-friendly contractor and real estate operator, for an unfiltered look at what’s really happening on the ground in today’s market. Aeron breaks down why “passive income” is mostly a myth, how the DSCR bubble quietly popped, and why disciplined buyers are finding opportunity while others are stuck holding the bag. From managing hundreds of contractors to spotting market slowdowns months before the headlines, this conversation dives into what data misses, how investor mistakes compound, and why showing up every day still matters. If you’re investing, flipping, holding rentals, or trying to navigate a slowing market with clarity instead of hype, this episode delivers real-world insight you won’t get from gurus or spreadsheets.

Inside Industrial Real Estate: Middle-Mile Strategy & Market Insights with Zeke Faham

In this episode of Baltimore RE Full Circle, Yaakov sits down with Zeke Faham from Box Equities to unpack one of the most misunderstood—yet fastest-growing—niches in commercial real estate: middle-mile industrial. Zeke shares how Box Equities grew from a COVID-era startup to more than 7M sq. ft. across 35 properties by targeting off-market deals, capitalizing on supply-chain shifts, and buying well below replacement cost. They dive into how industrial real estate has evolved over the past decade, why middle-mile assets create stickier tenants and wider cap-rate spreads, and how operators can position themselves in today’s market. From tariffs and political shifts to AI’s impact on logistics vs. manufacturing, Zeke breaks down how macro trends are reshaping the sector — and where the real opportunities still are. Whether you’re an investor exploring industrial, a multifamily operator looking to diversify, or someone tracking how supply chains and AI are changing real estate, this episode delivers rare insights, practical strategy, and a clear look into the future of industrial investing.

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