{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 303: Refis, Rising Rates, and a 44 Unit Nobody Wants to Buy","description":"What does multifamily investing actually look like in today's market? In this episode, I pull back the curtain on what's happening inside my own portfolio right now. I'm dealing with a refinance on a 6-unit property after a planned sale fell apart. Rates moved almost immediately, changing the economics of the deal. At the same time, we're working through a refinance on our 13-unit portfolio while trying to position a 44-unit property for sale in a market where buyers seem hesitant to pull the trigger. I also share conversations I've had with other operators who are feeling the pressure from rising expenses, tighter lending, slower transaction volume, and challenging market conditions. But here's the thing... The same environment that's creating stress for operators may also be creating one of the best buying opportunities we've seen in years. In this episode we discuss: \u2022 Refinancing multifamily properties in today's lending environment \u2022 How quickly interest rates can impact a deal \u2022 Why multifamily transaction volume remains slow \u2022 What operators are experiencing behind the scenes \u2022 The reality of cash flow, distributions, and investor expectations \u2022 Why difficult markets often create the best opportunities \u2022 How I'm thinking about acquisitions moving forward If you're actively investing, looking to get started, or simply trying to understand what's really happening in multifamily real estate right now, this episode is for you. Remember: It only takes a small axe to build a lasting empire. #multifamilyinvesting #commercialrealestate #realestateinvesting #apartments #cashflow #multifamily #passiveincome #realestatepodcast #smallaxecommunities #buybuildingsbuildempires ","author_name":"Small Axe Podcast: Multifamily Real Estate | Buy Buildings, Build Empires","author_url":"http:\/\/smallaxe.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41407925\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/202263115"}