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.
New episodes every Monday at 9am EST.
Episodes
362 episodes
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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The Hidden Goldmine in Affordable Housing
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther sits down with Jack Martin to uncover the hidden goldmine in mobile home parks and affordable housing.They explore the factors driving opportunity in this sector, from rising demand...
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Why the Next Wave of Opportunity Comes from Overreaction, Not Optimism
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther and I break down how the best real estate deals are actually found - not by chasing hype, but by understanding when the market overreacts.We discuss why disciplined investors positi...
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Why Entrepreneurs Are Betting on Arizona
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther sits down with Ray Hightower to discuss why entrepreneurs are betting on Arizona.They explore the factors driving Arizona’s growth, from population inflows and business migration to...
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Market Analysis The Truth Behind Rent Growth
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther and I unpack the real story behind rent growth in today’s market.We break down how new supply, wage trends, and inflation are influencing multifamily performance, and why headline r...
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How One Simple Debt Decision Can Wipe Out Investor Returns
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther and Sam Morris uncover how one simple debt decision can completely wipe out investor returns.They discuss how leverage, loan structure, and interest rate exposure can quickly turn a...
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How to Win Today's Market Without Over-Leveraging
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther and I dive into how investors can stay competitive and build sustainable portfolios in today’s market environment.We discuss why many investors are being forced to rethink their cap...
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The Secret to Longevity as a Fund Manager With Sam Silverman
In this episode, Craig McGrouther sits down with Sam Silverman to discuss the critical challenge facing fund managers today in building sustainable revenue while waiting years for equity deals to pay out. Sam introduces KUDO Capital's p...
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The Real Value of Real Estate
In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther and I tackle whether alpha is dead in multifamily real estate.I explain how institutionalization has compressed returns across the board, but opportunities still exist through verti...
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How Short-Term Thinking Destroys Real Estate Markets
In this episode, Craig McGrouther sits down with Joe Downs, CEO of Belrose Group, who shares his journey from financial advisor to bar owner to self-storage operator. After multiple career reinventions, Joe discovered that 80% of self-storage f...
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The Truth About Building Wealth in Real Estate with Gino Barbaro
In this episode, Craig McGrouther sits down with Gino Barbaro of Jake and Gino, who shares his 20-year journey from running a restaurant to owning 1,800+ multifamily units. After spending 18 months finding their first 25-unit deal for $675K (no...
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