MB519: How to Build a Real Estate Private Equity Firm and Raise Capital Across Borders — With August Biniaz
In the MB519 podcast, August Biniaz of CPI Capital explains how his firm raises Canadian capital for U.S. multifamily and build‑to‑rent projects. He highlights the superior cash flow, leverage and scale available in the United States compared with rent‑controlled, high‑tax Canadian markets. Biniaz also details the regulatory and tax complexities of cross‑border fundraising, stressing the need for specialized legal counsel. Finally, he argues that staying disciplined in a single asset class offers the best path to sustainable growth despite current market headwinds.
MB518: Invest Like a Billionaire: Start with the Operator or the Deal? – With Bob Fraser
In a recent episode of "Apartment Building Investing," host Michael Blank sits down with Bob Fraser to unpack how billionaires approach capital allocation differently than most investors. Fraser emphasizes that concentrating wealth in a single asset class is a hidden...
MB517 – The Conversations You Never Hear Inside a Failing Deal — With Michael Blank and Garrett Lynch
The multifamily sector is under pressure as consecutive interest‑rate hikes and falling rents erode cash flow, forcing operators into tough conversations with lenders. Expiring rate caps add millions of dollars in unexpected costs, prompting many owners to seek loan modifications...
What Is the 2026 Senior Housing Outlook?
Senior housing in 2026 is experiencing a rare convergence of strong demand, constrained supply, and renewed investor confidence. The U.S. 80‑plus population is projected to grow 36.6% over the next decade, while more than 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day,...
MB515: How To Do Your First $4M Deal in 7 Days – With Michael Blank
In the MB515 podcast, Michael Blank outlines a "Live Sample Deal" strategy that lets aspiring multifamily investors walk through a $4 million acquisition in just seven days without actually closing. The method focuses on underwriting, broker negotiations, property tours, and building...
Best Real Estate Masterminds in 2026
The article outlines the top real estate mastermind programs for 2026, highlighting Michael Blank’s Deal Maker Mastermind, Rod Khleif’s Multifamily Bootcamps and Warrior Mastermind, BiggerPockets Bootcamps, and Mike Hambright’s Investor Fuel. Each program is described by its focus, structure, and...
MB513: Why Multifamily Is the Fastest Path to Financial Freedom – With Michael Blank
In a recent episode of his Freedom Podcast, Michael Blank explains why multifamily investing eclipses house flipping and single‑family rentals as the quickest route to financial independence. He details the ceiling he hit with flipping, the math behind scaling rentals,...
Cap Rates, Supply, and the 2026 Multifamily Market
Neal Bawa warns that 2025‑2026 will be a muddle year for multifamily as the final wave of new supply overwhelms demand, pushing concessions to over a third of units and flattening rent growth. Cap rates have already fallen about 30%...
MB511: How to Use AI, Data, and Market Timing to Gain an “Unfair” Advantage in Multifamily — With Neal Bawa
Neal Bawa characterizes 2026 as a “muddle year” for multifamily, with rent growth flatlining and concessions climbing above one‑third of units. A three‑year supply binge left roughly 25% of new deliveries unabsorbed, pressuring especially Class A assets. Capital remains abundant, yet...