Own More Doors
Introducing the "Own More Doors" podcast, where we open the doors to wealth-building opportunities in real estate and entrepreneurship. Join us as we delve into the strategies, successes, and setbacks of seasoned investors and entrepreneurs. From insightful interviews to actionable advice, we're here to empower you on your journey to financial freedom. Subscribe now and start owning more doors to success!
Episodes
78 episodes
#78 Mortgage Rates 2026: Why Waiting Is Costing You Money
Everyone's been waiting for interest rates to drop. They didn't — at least not the way most people expected. But here's what's interesting: buyers are coming off the bench anyway, transactions are happening, and the people who waited 24 months ...
#77 The Long Beach 5+ Unit Market Just CRASHED — Here's What $1M Buys You in 2026
The 5+ unit apartment market in Long Beach has crashed — and for the first time in years, investors are buying at REAL discounts. Sellers who bought in 2021 are losing $500K to $1M+ on their exits. Banks are taking hits. And smart investors? Th...
#76 Long Beach Fourplex Sales JUMPED 70% in 2025
Long Beach fourplex sales jumped 70% in 2025 — but average prices held steady at $1.4M. In this market update, I break down exactly what happened, why buyers came off the sidelines, and what it means whether you're looking to buy, sell, or scal...
#75 AI, Rent Control & Cap Rates: Key Takeaways from the Long Beach Multifamily Summit
We just wrapped our 2nd Annual Multifamily Investor Summit — and I want to share everything that happened, what we learned, and what's coming next.This year's summit brought together multifamily owners, landlords, investors, and entrepr...
#74 We Made $1M in 8 Months… Should We Sell or Keep Our Laundromat?
We took a completely run-down commercial building and turned it into a fully remodeled laundromat from the ground up. After 8 months, over $1.25M invested, and multiple delays with the city… we’re finally ready to open.But now comes the...
#73 How I Turned $200K Into $572K—Then Traded Up to a 10-Unit Apartment Building
How do you know when it’s time to sell a performing 4-unit property and move into a larger apartment building?In this video, Juan Huizar breaks down a real investment example: a $200,000 initial investment that grew to $572,000 in six y...
#72 Why I Sold My Triplex & Fourplex to Buy 8 & 10 Units (Long Beach Market Update 2026)
Is 2026 the right time to sell your small investment property and trade up to larger multifamily? In this video, I break down exactly what I'm personally doing with my own portfolio — selling a triplex via 1031 exchange into an 8-unit, and roll...
#71 Top 10 Apartment Investing Terms Every Beginner Must Know (2026)
Are you new to multifamily investing or apartment building ownership? Before you buy your first 4-plex, 8-unit, or apartment complex — you NEED to know these 10 essential terms. Juan Huizar and Jack Patel break down every key metric investors u...
#70 Top 10 Questions Before Buying Multifamily (Investing Guide)
Thinking about buying your first 5+ unit apartment building? This episode breaks down the top 10 questions every multifamily investor should ask before making an offer—from NOI, cap rates, rent roll, expense ratios, deferred maintenance, financ...
#69 2026 Real Estate Outlook: Economist Chris Thornberg Tells You What’s Coming
Is 2026 doom-and-gloom for real estate… or a sneaky window of opportunity?In this episode, Juan Huizar sits down with economist Christopher Thornberg (Beacon Economics) to break down what multifamily investors in LA + Orange County shou...
#68 Top 10 Questions Before Buying Multifamily (Investing Guide)
Thinking about buying your first 5+ unit apartment building? This episode breaks down the top 10 questions every multifamily investor should ask before making an offer—from NOI, cap rates, rent roll, expense ratios, deferred maintenance, financ...
#67 Buying Your First Investment Property: 10 Questions New Investors Ask
Thinking about house hacking or buying your first investment property? In this video, multifamily brokers Juan Huizar and Cody Charnell break down the 10 most common questions new investors ask when getting started.We cover everything f...
#66 Top 15 DSCR Loan Questions (No Income, LLCs, Airbnb & More)
DSCR loans are one of the most powerful financing tools for real estate investors—but they’re also widely misunderstood. In this episode of the Own More Doors podcast, we sit down with Phoebe Todorof, in-house lender at Sage Trust Mortgage, for...
#65 AI Just Replaced $5,000 Investor Pitch Decks (Real Estate Syndication) w/ Jake Heller
If you’re a real estate investor looking to raise capital through syndication, your investor deck matters — a lot. In this episode, we show how AI can create a professional-grade investor pitch deck in minutes, not weeks.Juan Huizar and...
#64 The Silent Cash-Flow Killer Landlords Ignore (Plumbing) w/ Jordan Barile
Plumbing is one of the biggest silent killers of cash flow for apartment and rental property owners. In this episode of the Own More Doors Podcast, Juan Huizar sits down with Jordan Barile of Primo Plumbing to break down exactly how to prevent ...
#63 AI for Commercial Real Estate: Underwrite 10X Faster and Close Smarter (Jake Heller)
AI isn’t just writing emails anymore—it’s underwriting deals, building BOV models, verifying comps, and helping investors, brokers, and property owners make faster and smarter decisions in commercial real estate.In this episode, Juan Hu...
#62 From Duplex to 51 Units: ADU & ED1 Blueprint for SoCal Investors (Andrew Slocum)
How do you turn a tired duplex on a 9,000 sq ft lot into a 51-unit apartment building in South LA? And how can regular multifamily owners use the same laws to create serious wealth?In this episode, Juan Huizar sits down with housing adv...
#61 How Much Is a 4-Plex in Belmont Shore REALLY Worth?
What’s a four-plex worth in Belmont Shore? In this episode of Own More Doors, Juan Huizar breaks down the numbers behind one of Long Beach’s most desirable neighborhoods.Belmont Shore isn’t just beautiful—it’s one of the strongest multi...
#60 Cash vs. Financing: What’s Smarter When Buying Real Estate?
When investing in multifamily real estate, is it smarter to buy with cash—or use financing to leverage your returns? In this episode, we break down one of the most common investor questions.We discuss when leverage makes sense, how debt...
#59 How Real Estate Investors Finance Fix & Flips (Mario Montecinos)
We sit down with real estate investor and loan expert Mario Montecinos to uncover how today’s investors are still finding profitable fix-and-flip deals in 2025 — even with higher interest rates.Mario breaks down two real-life investor c...
#58 Why 2025 Might Be the BEST TIME to Buy Multifamily (David Guevara of Momenta Capital)
Are we finally at the bottom of the multifamily market? Juan Huizar sits down with commercial lender David Guevara of Momenta Capital to break down what’s really happening in the 5+ unit apartment market.Learn why prices have dropped up ...
#57 We Bought a Laundromat!
Juan Huizar and Jack Patel just made an unexpected move—we bought a laundromat! In this episode, we take you inside the property and share why we jumped on this deal, what we’ve learned in our first month of ownership, and whether laundromats r...
#56 SBA Secrets: 100% Financing & Buy-a-Business Playbook (Brandon Sandler)
Brandon Sandler of Live Oak Bank returns to break down SBA lending—100% owner-occupied real estate financing (up to $9M), working-capital lines, partner buyouts, and why growth-by-acquisition can beat organic growth. We cover who qualifies, wha...
#55 How ADUs Create Massive Value | Costs, Laws & Lessons Investors Must Know (Joseph Peretz)
Discover how to add massive value with ADUs in 2025 as we join Joseph Peretz of Neo Builders — one of our most popular guests — on an impressive Los Angeles multifamily project. This isn’t just a garage conversion. Joseph built two new one-bedr...
#54 From Engineer to Investor: Theresa’s Journey Into Real Estate Wealth (Theresa Cornwell)
In this episode of the Own More Doors podcast, Juan Huizar sits down with Sage Real Estate agent Theresa Cornwell to share her incredible journey—from USC engineer to real estate investor and multifamily broker.Theresa opens up about he...