{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 183 - Opportunistic Wins: Occupancy Climb, Smart Refi, and What\u2019s Next for NV Assets","description":"Bart sits down with co-founder John Koborowski to rapid-fire update the portfolio\u2014especially assets tied to Neighborhood Ventures\u2019 Opportunistic Fund:   Asset #1 (acquired Jan \u201825): Occupancy jumped from 72% \u2192 85%+ as tenant quality improved and maintenance was brought in-house; Google reviews surged from ~2.5\u2605 to 5\u2605 under on-site leadership.   Venture on 52nd (closed mid-March): Now 94% occupied with 12 new leases and 15 renewals trending to market. Light CapEx (sound-dampening doors on Thomas-facing units, new semi-private patios) is boosting NOI and rental appeal.   Venture on 12th Place: Strategic refinance converted $2M debt \u2192 $2M equity, locking in fixed financing and positioning a well-renovated, high-occupancy asset for a stronger hold.   Venture on Maryland (under contract): 78 units in Central Phoenix at a compelling basis with lender-backed reno dollars; plan is staged interior upgrades and bringing ~$1,100 one-beds toward ~$1,500 market rents.   Venture on Country Club: City-driven life-safety upgrades (sprinklers, egress, signage) slated to start September with tenants in place\u2014stabilizing operations in a \u201cbuy-don\u2019t-sell\u201d market.   Clear takeaways: disciplined ops, targeted CapEx, and cycle-aware buying are driving occupancy, NOI, and long-term positioning across the NV portfolio. ","author_name":"Neighborhood Ventures Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/neighborhood.ventures","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38109430\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/6ca437\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38109430"}