Keeping It Real-Estate Show

Multifamily loan delinquencies in the CMBS market just crossed 8%. Does that mean apartments are falling apart? In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse explains why that headline is about apartment owners struggling with their mortgages, not residents failing to pay rent. Cheap money from 2020 to 2022, floating-rate bridge debt and aggressive rent growth assumptions left many owners facing higher rates, lower values and a refinancing gap they can't close. Meanwhile, the properties themselves may be starting to recover. Dan explains the difference between a bad property and a bad capital structure, and why a good apartment can still become a bad investment with the wrong debt. He shares his own bridge loan maturing in 2027 and why fewer construction starts today could shape supply for years. He also covers what to look for before investing: basis, debt structure, capitalization and the sponsor. The key takeaway: hope is not a debt strategy. Investors who buy right, finance right and capitalize right may find real opportunity while others are forced to sell. Keeping It Real Estate is brought to you by Granite Towers Equity Group, helping investors create passive income through multifamily real estate. Learn more about Granite Towers Equity Group: www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/contact-us

Dan Brisse breaks down the 10 most costly mistakes he and the Granite Towers Equity Group team have made—and continues to see investors make—in multifamily real estate. From relying on short-term bridge debt and aggressive rent growth to buying unfamiliar markets, blindly trusting broker pro formas, forcing deals to work, and investing with inexperienced operators, these mistakes can become extremely expensive when the market turns. Dan also explains why cash flow, conservative underwriting, experienced operators, meaningful cash reserves, and understanding market cycles are critical to surviving difficult periods and positioning yourself for future opportunities. Looking back on years of investing, the biggest lesson is simple: you don't have to avoid every mistake, but you need to learn from them before they cost you everything. Keeping It Real Estate is brought to you by Granite Towers Equity Group, helping investors create passive income through multifamily real estate. Learn more about Granite Towers Equity Group: www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/contact

Looking back at the current real estate cycle, Dan Brisse breaks down why uncertainty—not certainty—can create some of the best opportunities for disciplined investors. With a weakening labor market, elevated inflation, high interest rates, refinancing pressure, and reduced construction, the market is creating a unique setup for investors who have liquidity, conservative leverage, and the patience to wait for the right deal. Dan explains why investors shouldn't build their strategy around predicting rate cuts, why you make money on the buy, how distressed sellers can create opportunities even when the underlying property is strong, and what to look for in multifamily and triple-net lease investments. The key lesson: don't try to predict the future—build investments that can survive it. Keeping It Real Estate is brought to you by Granite Towers Equity Group, helping investors create passive income through multifamily real estate. Learn more about Granite Towers Equity Group: www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/contact-us

What happens when money suddenly becomes harder to get—and real estate investors aren't prepared? In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down why a potential liquidity crunch could create significant challenges for overleveraged real estate investors, while simultaneously creating some of the best buying opportunities in years. When banks tighten lending, owners struggle to refinance, and debt maturities force properties onto the market, even great real estate can trade at significant discounts. Dan explains why investors should focus on avoiding forced sales, maintaining healthy cash reserves, using conservative leverage, and building strong relationships with lenders and investors before a crisis hits. He also discusses why investors shouldn't rely on interest rates falling, how AI could reshape the economy and real estate, and why the best deals are structured to survive whether rates go up, stay flat, or decline. The key takeaway: you don't need to predict what happens next—you need to be prepared for whatever happens next. Investors with liquidity, strong relationships, disciplined underwriting, and quality assets may be in the best position to play offense when others are forced to sell. Keeping It Real Estate is brought to you by Granite Towers Equity Group, helping investors create passive income through multifamily real estate. Learn more about Granite Towers Equity Group: www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/contact-us

The multifamily market is entering a major transition—and disciplined investors may be positioned to benefit. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down the emerging 2026–2029 multifamily runway, as the historic wave of new apartment supply begins to get absorbed while new construction pipelines continue to shrink. With renter demand remaining resilient and fewer new units coming online, the supply-demand balance could shift dramatically over the next several years. Dan explains why this environment is creating opportunities to buy from distressed sellers, acquire assets at lower basis points, and lock in low-leverage fixed-rate debt while rents and vacancy remain under pressure. He also discusses why markets with strong job growth, population growth, and demographic tailwinds could be positioned for an especially strong recovery. The key takeaway: buying during the pain may create the opportunity to benefit when the market recovers. As supply gets absorbed and limited new construction follows, investors who acquire the right assets today could be positioned for stronger rent growth and value creation in the years ahead. Keeping It Real Estate is brought to you by Granite Towers Equity Group, helping investors create passive income through multifamily real estate. Learn more about Granite Towers Equity Group: www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/contact-us

The multifamily market is working through one of the largest apartment supply waves in decades—but the story may be shifting. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down what's happening across the multifamily market, with a closer look at Dallas-Fort Worth and Nashville. While record deliveries have pushed vacancy higher and kept rent growth under pressure, new construction is falling sharply, creating a much thinner supply pipeline heading into 2026 and 2027. Dan explains why slowing construction, strong renter demand, and the growing affordability gap between renting and owning could create a significant tailwind for existing multifamily assets. He also dives into the distress building across the market as 2021–2022 vintage deals face maturing bridge debt, expiring rate caps, refinancing pressure, and forced sales. For well-capitalized and disciplined investors, Dan explains why this combination of distressed assets and a rapidly tightening supply pipeline could create a generational buying window—and why Granite Towers is staying aggressive on acquisitions while other investors remain on the sidelines. If you want to understand where the multifamily market is headed and why the next 12–18 months could create some of the most compelling buying opportunities in years, this episode breaks down the data and the strategy behind it. Learn more about Granite Towers Equity Group: www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/contact-us

The multifamily market is sitting on one of the largest apartment supply waves since the 1980s—but the story may be starting to change. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down the current multifamily market and explains what the historic supply wave means for investors. He looks at Dallas-Fort Worth and Nashville, where elevated vacancy and concessions are beginning to give way to falling construction, a shrinking supply pipeline, and improving demand. Dan also explains how distress from 2021 and 2022 vintage deals, floating-rate bridge debt, and upcoming loan maturities could create opportunities for well-capitalized investors. As supply continues to taper and fundamentals are expected to strengthen into 2027, disciplined buyers may have an opportunity to acquire quality assets at significantly lower costs than they could during the peak of the cycle. If you want to understand where the multifamily market is today—and why the next 12 to 18 months could create a unique window for patient capital—this episode breaks it down. Learn more about Granite Towers Equity Group: www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/contact-us

Looking back at one of our earlier conversations, we're revisiting an episode that remains just as relevant today. In this classic episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse shares why some of the greatest lessons in real estate come from the toughest deals. He discusses the importance of understanding your tenant profile, identifying the core values that drive successful multifamily investments, and using setbacks as opportunities to become a stronger investor. Dan also explains how knowing who you're serving can lead to better investment decisions, stronger communities, and more resilient long-term returns. Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience, the principles in this episode continue to apply in every market cycle. As we revisit this conversation, the message is as true today as it was when it first aired: growth often comes from the challenges that teach us the most. Learn more about Granite Towers Equity Group: www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/contact-us

Everyone is talking about the latest jobs report—but the real story may be hiding beneath the headlines. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse explains why the biggest economic trend isn't the number of jobs being created, but the shrinking number of workers participating in the labor force. He explores how retirements, slowing immigration, and technological change are reshaping the U.S. economy, increasing labor shortages, and influencing inflation, construction costs, and housing demand. Dan also shares why these long-term demographic shifts reinforce a disciplined multifamily investment strategy built on strong cash flow, conservative underwriting, healthy reserves, and fixed-rate debt. Rather than reacting to short-term headlines, he explains why investors should focus on trends that can shape markets for years to come. If you want to understand how demographic changes could impact commercial real estate—and why long-term fundamentals matter more than monthly headlines—this episode breaks it down clearly. Learn more about Granite Towers Equity Group: www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/contact-us

Selling an investment property is only half the battle. What you do next could have a much bigger impact on your long-term wealth. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down how a 1031 Exchange works, why so many investors make costly decisions under tight IRS deadlines, and how experienced investors use the strategy to preserve capital, defer taxes, and build long-term passive income. You'll learn the critical 45-day and 180-day deadlines, the biggest mistakes to avoid, and why many investors are moving away from active property management into professionally managed Tenant in Common (TIC) investments. Dan also shares real-world case studies of investors who successfully transitioned from active ownership to passive real estate while deferring significant capital gains taxes. If you're planning to sell an investment property—or simply want to understand one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available to real estate investors—this episode is packed with practical insights. Learn more about Granite Towers Equity Group: www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/contact-us