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Podcast: The Commercial Real Estate Investor Podcast
Episode: How to Make Deals Pencil with Todayβs Interest Rates | Investors Round Table
Description: Key Takeaways:Explore alternative financing options like bridge loans, floating rate loans with rate caps, assumable debt, and seller financing to make deals work in the high interest rate environment.Underwrite deals conservatively, stress-testing for debt sensitivity and ensuring NOI durability. Focus on realistic rent growth and expense assumptions.Plan for longer hold periods of 7-10 years, as the 3-5 year flip mentality may not work in the current market.Look for distressed opportunities, especially properties facing debt maturities that are forcing owners to sell or refinance on unfavorable terms.<...