Major League Real Estate Podcast

Major League Real Estate Podcast

Dive into the world of large-scale real estate with Brandon Hall and Dylan Brown, CPAs with deep experience working with major portfolio operators. The Major League Real Estate Podcast delivers actionable insights for those managing and building expansive portfolios. Delve deep into subjects from finance, tax, and intelligent market analysis, to mastering team dynamics, optimizing operations, and leveraging cutting-edge technology. The show features industry giants with storied successes, sharing anecdotes of their portfolio-building journeys—hard-hitting and no-fluff. If you’re looking to rise in the real estate industry or simply want an insider’s perspective, consider this podcast your essential guide to success.

Episodes

April 26, 2024 48 mins
Dave Van Horn shares his journey in the real estate industry, from starting as an agent to becoming an investor and note business expert. He explains how he accidentally entered the note business and the different types of notes he deals with. Dave also discusses the institutional buying process and the importance of due diligence on banks. He highlights the opportunities in the current market for distressed assets and repositionin...
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    Pasha Esfandiary, and ex ex-professional poker player gone MHP investor, dives into why mobile home parks are his favorite opportunity in real estate today. We get into the concept of asymmetric risk, a principle drawn from Pasha's poker background, which he applies to real estate to maximize returns while minimizing potential losses. The episode highlights how properly structured MHP deals may offer resilience during economic down...

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    Barrett Linburg, a real estate investor, discusses his journey investing in real estate and explains the decision-making process for holding or selling a project and the benefits of investing in Opportunity Zones. Barrett also touches on the potential extension of Opportunity Zone provisions and the types of gain eligible for investment. He provides insights into the timing rules for investment and the tax benefits of holding an in...
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    Aleksey Chernobelskiy advises LPs on real estate investments and helps them understand the risks and opportunities involved. He provides feedback on transactions and guides LPs through the three pillars of LP investing: execution, alignment of interest, and the actual property. Aleksey's goal is to ensure that LPs are well-informed and aware of what they are getting into and to create a more transparent marketplace for LPs and GPs....
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    In this episode, Brandon and Dylan discuss carried interest in real estate investments. They provide updates on tax filing deadlines and the progress of a tax bill in Congress. They explain the concept and history of carried interest, as well as its key features such as crystallization, clawback provision, vesting periods, and catch-up provision. They highlight the benefits of carried interest for both investors and managers. The c...
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    Andrew Keel shares his journey in the mobile home park industry and how he scaled his business to over 40 syndications and $125 million in assets under management. He discusses the challenges and management of mobile home parks, the importance of building a strong team, and the use of virtual assistants. Andrew also highlights the benefits of offshoring and the role of technology in managing a large organization. He explores the po...
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    February 16, 2024 23 mins
    Summary:    In this episode, Brandon and Dylan discuss the roadblocks that can delay the delivery of K-1s to investors. They start by discussing an IRS announcement regarding tax returns and the potential impact of the House bill. They then identify five roadblocks that can hinder the timely delivery of K-1s, including delays in delivering financials to the tax team, processing owner information, third-party reports, and reviewing ...
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    Nathan Sosa, a CPA and Tax Pro at Hall CPA, joins Brandon and Dylan to discuss the concept of real estate professional status and how it applies to real estate operators at different points of scale. We discuss the requirements and implications of real estate professional status, including the limitations on passive losses and the need for material participation. The conversation also delves into the challenges of qualifying for re...
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      David Gordon, a real estate developer, discusses his background and current projects, with a focus on qualified opportunity zones (QOZs). He explains the purpose and benefits of using the QOZ vehicle, including the ability to provide a higher level of impact to communities without financial assistance from local municipalities. Gordon emphasizes his long-term hold strategy, building high-quality projects with the intenti...
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    In today’s episode, Mandy McAllister explains why she doesn’t like the syndication business model and focused on accumulating a large portfolio of rentals without raising capital. She also dives into why she’s testing out the car wash space and how much fun she’s having operating them.

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    Isaac Weinberger, a cost segregation expert, discusses the benefits and considerations of cost segregation in real estate. He explains how cost segregation accelerates depreciation benefits and allows investors to frontload their depreciation deductions. Isaac also addresses the depreciation recapture and bonus depreciation, as well as the factors to consider when deciding on cost segregation for syndicated deals. He emphasizes the...
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    In this episode we bring on Elaine Stageberg of Black Swan Real Estate and discuss her firm’s meteoric growth. She discussed how vertical integration is critical at scale and her unique fund structure that boosts LP returns compared to traditional models.

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    On this episode, Brandon and Dylan discuss common mistakes they see sponsors make related to their tax and accounting systems. We discuss relying on property managers for accounting, bank account utilization, investor documentation, operating agreements, and not getting the right service support.

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    This episode, featuring Mauricio Rauld of Premier Law Group, discusses the ins and outs of operating agreements and where sponsors tend to make mistakes and overlook details. We also discuss when you should pull a tax professional into your deal structuring.

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    This episode explores investing in small bay industrial assets with Daniel Kurkowski of Obsidian Group. Daniel leverages his extensive knowledge of small bay industrial to present a strong case as to why this asset class is positioned well for future success as well as why most investors overlook it.

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    On this episode, Brandon Hall and Dylan Brown, both CPAs with Hall CPA PLLC, discuss the various ways General Partners can take depreciation from the deals they sponsor. This episode explores common misunderstandings as well as ways to make the operating agreements work for you to ensure the tax component follows the economic deal you are trying to create.

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    We bring on Matt Brawner of Endurus Capital + Minnesota Capital Management to learn about how he vertically integrates real estate businesses to earn more money and drive efficiency into his organization.

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    December 18, 2023 9 mins

    Meet your hosts, Brandon Hall and Dylan Brown, as they introduce the MLRE podcast and what you can expect to learn on our weekly episodes. We hope you enjoy!

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