The LSCRE Podcast
The LSCRE Podcast interviews institutional investors to learn more about their strategies, sponsor and investment criteria, due diligence process, and asset management practices.
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371 episodes
One Bad Investment! 90% Losses, Portfolio Collapse, Recovery Trap | LSCRE Podcast
We have successfully closed on Preserve at Copper Springs, a 376-unit apartment community in Houston, TX!If you’re a passive investor looking for stable, tax-efficient, cash-flowing opportunities: Reach out directly to Craig: craig@lscr...
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A $1B Multifamily Operator Answers The Toughest Investing Questions
In this Q&A session, Rob Beardsley (Founder & CEO of LSCRE) answers some of the toughest questions investors are asking about the multifamily market right now.Topics include whether the U.S. economy is actually in a recession, w...
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Investing vs Speculating: The $2.5M Lesson That Changed Everything | Paul Moore | LSCRE PODCAST
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther sit down with Paul Moore to unpack one of the most misunderstood ideas in investing: the difference between investing and speculating.After selling his company in his early 30s, Pau...
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Best Ever Conference Recap | Value-Add Risks, Cap Rates & 2026 Multifamily Strategy | LSCRE PODCAST
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Rob Beardsley and Craig McGrouther unpack what’s really happening in today’s multifamily market - and why chasing “home run” deals may be the fastest way to lose investor trust.After meeting with do...
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Why This Houston Multifamily Deal Offers Strong Cash Flow & Lower Risk
👉 Watch the full Preserve at Copper Springs webinar here: www.lscre.com/pcswebinarreplay (This is a 506(c) offering open to accredited investors only.) In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Rob Beardsley and Craig McGr...
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Why We’re Buying Less — And Why That’s a Good Thing (NMHC 2026 Outlook)
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther sits down with Director of Acquisitions Brad Oliver to break down what really happened at NMHC, how 2025 unfolded, and where multifamily opportunities are forming in 2026.They discu...
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1031 Exchanges Explained: How LSCRE Helps Investors Defer Taxes & Compound Wealth
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Rob Beardsley and Craig McGrouther sit down with 1031 exchange expert and author Dasha Beardsley to break down how investors can properly use 1031 exchanges to defer capital gains taxes, preserve equity, an...
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Why Investors Choose LSCRE | Zero Capital Calls, Monthly Cash Flow & Texas Focus
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther sits down with Sam Morris to answer one simple but critical question:What’s in it for you as an investor?Whether you’re new to passive multifamily investing or have invested...
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Why “Distress Deals” Are Mostly Garbage | NMHC Reality Check
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther and Rob Beardsley break down the real takeaways from NMHC and explain why many so-called “distressed multifamily deals” are actually uninvestable.With record supply in markets like ...
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How LSCRE Executes Seamless Multifamily Takeovers in Houston Asset Management Deep Dive
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther sits down with Joe Pistorius, Asset Manager at LSCRE, to break down how strong asset management and execution drive consistent returns in multifamily real estate.This conversation o...
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Houston Multifamily Deal Breakdown: Seller Motivation, Expenses & Insurance
Why is the seller selling — and how do you actually make a multifamily deal work in today’s market?In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther and Rob Beardsley answer real investor FAQs around LSCRE’s newest Houston acquisition,...
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1031 Exchanges Explained: How Investors & Fund Managers Work With LSCRE
How do 1031 exchanges actually work — and how does LSCRE support investors and fund managers through the process?In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther sits down with Dasha Beardsley, Director of Investor Relations at...
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Multifamily Outlook 2026: Deals, Debt, Operations & Where Capital Is Going
What does smart multifamily investing actually look like in 2026?In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther and Rob Beardsley break down their 2026 multifamily outlook, including acquisitions, operations, capital strategy...
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Multifamily Investing in a Market Reset: Capital Flows, Development & 2026 Outlook
What happens to multifamily real estate when the market resets — and where is smart capital moving next?In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther sits down with Ari Rastegar, Founder of Rastegar Capital, to break down real esta...
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How We’re Underwriting Multifamily Deals in 2026 (Avoid These Costly Mistakes)
How should multifamily deals really be underwritten in 2026?In this live LSCRE podcast, we break down how we are underwriting multifamily real estate today and the critical mistakes investors and sponsors don’t realize until years 3–5.<...
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How Conservative Leverage Creates Better Cash Flow for Investors
Higher leverage makes deals look better on paper, but often weakens cash flow and increases risk.In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther and I break down why we structure deals with lower leverage for better cash fl...
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Why Integrity Is the Only Moat Left in Real Estate
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther sits down with Andrew Davis, Partner at Fully Funded, to discuss why integrity has become the most valuable advantage in real estate investing.Andrew shares insights from raising hu...
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How Market Cycles Force Better Capital Decisions
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther and I break down how market cycles influence smarter capital decisions.We explore why patience, long-term holds, and strategic underwriting leads to better outcomes than chasing hot...
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The ATM Blueprint for Wealth
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther sits down with Michael Guthrie, who grew his ATM business to over 8,000 machines across the United States before exiting in 2023. He explains how he scaled the business one machine at a tim...
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The Smart Operator’s Guide to Cutting Expenses
In this episode of the Live LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther and I break down how to maximize value and reduce expenses in multifamily properties.We dive into contract services, maintenance strategies, and key line items in the P&L t...
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Why Smart Investors Shift Toward Debt in Tight Markets
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther sits down with Mathew Owens from OCG Properties to explore how the smartest investors approach risk, opportunity, and cash flow.They discuss how alternative strategies like real est...
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Breaking Down the Wildest Finance Topics of 2025
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther and I break down the most surprising finance trends shaping 2025, covering everything from capital flows to unexpected movements in the debt markets.We talk through why these trends...
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The Alternative Real Estate Play You’re Not Hearing About
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther sits down with Alex Zahn from Sunrise Capital Investors to unpack the alternative real estate strategies investors aren’t hearing about.They dive into unique opportunities in mobile...
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The Portable Mortgage Idea Could Change Housing Forever
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther and I unpack the latest market update and what it tells us about today’s multifamily landscape.We explore shifting transaction volumes, rising prices, and how debt origination, not ...
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