Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate

Thinking about building passive income through multifamily investing but not sure where to start? In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, host Charles Carillo sits down with Casey Stratton, a General Partner on more than $200 million worth of real estate assets, to break down exactly how to invest in value-add multifamily apartments the right way.

Casey shares his full journey from being laid off during the Great Recession to building a thriving multifamily portfolio and the strategy behind finding, financing, and managing value-add deals. You’ll learn how to avoid common syndication mistakes, analyze risk vs. return in development, and spot markets with long-term potential.

Key Takeaways:

How to evaluate value-add multifamily deals step-by-step.

What experienced real estate syndicators look for before investing.

How to invest passively in multifamily as a busy professional.

Why secondary markets like Eastern Washington can outperform.

The truth about development risk vs. return and how to mitigate it.

Whether you’re an active investor or just getting started, this episode gives you a complete look at how to invest in multifamily syndications with confidence and how partnerships, market selection, and disciplined underwriting can accelerate your path to financial freedom.

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Want to buy your first multifamily property but don’t know where to start?

Whether you’re new to real estate or looking to sharpen your investing strategy, this guide covers everything from setting your investment criteria and building your team to underwriting deals, negotiating offers, and stabilizing your first apartment property.

Learn the secrets every successful multifamily investor knows and the mistakes to avoid before you buy.

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Discover how Jazmin Mitchell went from flipping land parcels to co-sponsoring over 1,400 multifamily units in this episode of the Global Investors Podcast. Learn how she built her investor network, raised capital for large-scale deals, and transitioned from short-term land flips to long-term wealth through multifamily syndication.

In this interview, Jazmin shares her personal journey as a serial entrepreneur and immigrant who turned her first $45,000 savings into a real estate investing empire. She breaks down her land investing strategy for real estate beginners, how to build a buyer list for land investment deals, and why multifamily investing beats land flipping for wealth creation and tax advantages.

Whether you're a new investor learning how to raise capital for multifamily real estate deals or someone exploring what to know before investing in land vs multifamily, this episode delivers valuable insights on investor relations, scaling your portfolio, and making the leap from individual transactions to passive income.

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Ever wondered how real estate agents determine the right price for a home? It’s not a guess, it starts with a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA).

In this episode, Charles Carillo breaks down what a CMA is, how it’s prepared, and how it differs from an appraisal. You’ll learn exactly how agents use comparable properties, market data, and trends to estimate your home’s real value and why every seller should understand this before listing their property.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

Whether you’re a homeowner planning to sell, or an investor looking to understand market value, this episode explains how to do a CMA in real estate step-by-step in plain language.

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n this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Charles Carillo sits down with George Roberts, founder of Roberts Capital Enterprises and host of Passionate Living Through Passive Investing. George shares how his background as a data scientist shaped his data-driven strategies for multifamily investing — from identifying undervalued properties in tertiary markets to building strong local teams and underwriting with a true margin of safety.

Learn how George scaled from single-family homes to owning 550+ multifamily units, invested passively in over 600 additional properties, and why he believes small multifamily and value-add deals offer the best combination of scalability and stability in today’s market.

Whether you’re a new investor or a seasoned syndicator, this episode dives deep into:

How to analyze apartment deals with data-driven precision

Why <80-unit properties can outperform large institutional assets

The importance of team structure and partner vetting

How to balance risk, reserves, and leverage for long-term growth

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Why do older multifamily properties cost more to operate and do they still make investors money?

Aging buildings often hide deferred maintenance that kills cash flow

Insurance premiums increase as properties age

Utility inefficiency drives tenant turnover and rent loss

With the right CapEx plan, older properties can outperform newer ones

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In this episode, Charles Carillo sits down with Cory Jacobson, co-host of The Wealth Juice Podcast and a full-time real estate investor who scaled from a single house hack in Philadelphia to an 80+ unit real estate portfolio — including small multifamily investments, short-term rentals, and a boutique resort.

Cory shares exactly how he started with limited capital, the house hacking strategy that helped him live rent-free, and the mindset shift that took him from working for the Philadelphia 76ers to building long-term wealth through real estate.

Whether you’re a new investor, an agent looking to scale, or simply curious about financial freedom, this episode reveals the systems, partnerships, and patience it takes to succeed in 2025’s market.

House hacking strategy for beginners can build capital faster than saving.

Real estate is a defensive game — hold long, compound equity.

Use partnerships and personal branding to scale beyond your own cash.

Learn how small multifamily investing in local markets can outperform big city deals.

Build a team-first mindset for property management and remote investing.

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Short sale or foreclosure — which one offers better opportunities for real estate investors in 2025?

In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo breaks down the key differences between short sales and foreclosures, how each process works, and why understanding them can save investors thousands in the current real estate market. You’ll learn how lenders, homeowners, and investors navigate these situations, and how short sales can actually open doors for smart investors during market downturns.

By the end of this video, you’ll know which option impacts credit less, which one moves faster, and how to find real estate investing opportunities in distressed properties in 2025.

Short sales are homeowner-initiated; foreclosures are lender-driven

Short sales cause less credit damage and often mean better property condition

Investors can find strong deals if they understand how to navigate the process

2025’s shifting market could make distressed properties a prime opportunity

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In this episode, host Charles Carillo sits down with real estate investor, broker, and attorney Michael Margarella, founder of Next Play Investments. Michael reveals how he scaled from small BRRRR projects and fix-and-flips to owning and operating over 540 multifamily apartment units across the Midwest.

He explains why he left residential investing behind, how to build a sustainable multifamily investing strategy, and why he believes the Midwest is the perfect place for predictable commercial real estate cash flow.

If you’ve ever wondered how to transition from residential to commercial real estate investing, this episode breaks down every step—from finding great property managers for 50-150 unit apartment buildings, to building broker relationships that actually lead to deals.

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A Lis Pendens is one of the most misunderstood legal terms in real estate but it can make or break your next deal. In this episode of Strategy Saturday, Charles Carillo explains what a Lis Pendens really is, how it can cloud a property’s title, and why it often signals both risk and opportunity for investors.

Learn what happens when a Lis Pendens is filed, how it affects buying, selling, and refinancing, and what steps you should take before moving forward with a property under legal dispute.

If you’ve ever seen “Lis Pendens” appear on a title report, this episode will help you understand exactly what it means — and how to navigate it with confidence.

🎧 Listen now to gain a deeper understanding of this critical real estate term and protect your next investment.

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