The LSCRE Podcast

In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther sits down with Brett Swarts of Capital Gains Tax Solutions to break down how investors can defer taxes when selling highly appreciated assets and put more of their capital to work.

They walk through the mechanics of a deferred sales trust, including a $10M example where an investor could defer a significant tax bill while creating a stream of passive income. They also discuss when a deferred sales trust, 1031 exchange, or combination of strategies may make sense depending on an investor's goals.

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In this video, I explain why I believe renewals and supply are two of the most undervalued factors in multifamily investing.

I break down how stronger renewal rates can improve cash flow and reduce turnover costs, and why limited supply can be just as important as strong demand when evaluating an investment.

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Owning more apartments doesn’t automatically create economies of scale.

In this video, Rob Beardsley and Craig McGrouther explain why proximity matters, including the benefits of staff sharing, better vendor negotiations, expense reductions, and risk mitigation.

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Building a capital raising business doesn't have to mean building everything from scratch.

In this webinar, Craig McGrouther and Sam Morris are joined by Seth Bradley and Rohan Saxena from TribeVest to discuss compliant fund-of-funds structures, capital raising, and the infrastructure available to fund managers.

They also break down Tiburon, a 320-unit Houston opportunity, and the factors that make it one of the deals LSCRE believes could be among its biggest and best of this cycle.

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In this video, Director of Construction Brad Olivo and I discuss how LSCRE looks beyond resumes and certifications to find people who care, put in the work, and want to grow. We share how employees can build new skills, take on more responsibility, and grow alongside a growing company.

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Multifamily may be closer to a turning point than most investors realize.

In this video, Rob Beardsley and Craig McGrouther discuss why the gap between renting and buying has reached unusual levels, how declining new supply could drive future apartment demand, why property values may still be closer to the bottom than the top, and what investors should be looking for in today’s market.

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In this video, Rob Beardsley and Craig McGrouther explain why buying below peak pricing is no guarantee of success. They discuss why investors should look beyond the marketing, evaluate the fundamentals, and understand how supply can outweigh even the strongest demand story when assessing an investment opportunity.

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The real work begins after the acquisition closes.

In this video, I explain what happens during the property takeover process, from completing required repairs and enhancing curb appeal to executing the business plan and keeping investors informed through monthly distributions and regular reporting.

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Apartment rent growth may return sooner than many expect.

In this video, Rob Beardsley and Craig McGrouther discuss why new apartment deliveries are projected to fall sharply, why interest and construction costs are simply too high for many new developments to pencil out, and why a decline in new supply could lead to a strong rebound in rents over the coming years.

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In this video, I share how we evaluate acquisition opportunities at LSCRE, from focusing on the Texas multifamily market, to reviewing about 100 deals to acquire just one. I also explain how we focus on supply and demand, think through the downside, and perform rigorous due diligence before moving forward with an acquisition.

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