Real Estate & Interest Rate Shifts Explained with Joe Root #244

In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, hosts Jason Balin and Ian Horowitz sit down with Joe Root, a multifamily investor and managing partner at E-Superior Real Estate Partners, to dig into what’s really happening in today’s real estate and debt markets.

Joe shares his unique perspective as a second-generation investor operating in the Chicago multifamily space. From building a vertically integrated company to navigating interest rate hikes, rising expenses, and conservative underwriting—Joe explains how his firm is staying resilient and opportunistic in today’s uncertain environment.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

• The pros and cons of investing locally vs. in out-of-state markets

• Why long-term holds are creating lasting wealth over 5-year flips

• How conservative underwriting and realistic investor expectations are critical now

• What rising rates and inflation mean for today’s buyers, sellers, and lenders

• Why older condo buildings might present hidden value through deconversions

• The impact of the GFC on Chicago real estate and how it compares to today

Joe also dives into debt strategy, market cycles, and how to spot smart opportunities—plus shares his favorite book for business and personal development: Atomic Habits by James Clear.

🔗 Learn more about Joe’s company: https://esrepartners.com

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