Real Estate Addicts

Final Offer is looking to change the way we buy and sell residential real estate. Join us as we sit down with Kevin Caulfield and Tim Quirk who explain how Final Offer works and what makes it better than going through the traditional buying and selling process. If you are interested in seeing Final Offer in action, check out the website: https://www.finaloffer.com

Ever wonder who does the most residential loan volume in the entire country? Well, in this episode we are joined by Shant Banosian from Guaranteed Rate who talks to us about the current state of the mortgage industry, where he thinks rates are headed, how he got started in the mortgage business and how he scaled his team to the powerhouse it is today. This is an episode you won't want to miss.

Oleg joined us in the studio to talk about his real estate investing business and how he transitioned from owning taxi cab medallions to investing in real estate.

The Grossmans are back in the studio to talk about their investment side of the business, their take on the market and a little bit of history. It was a great conversation so listen in and let us know what you think!

Axel purchased his first multifamily as a sophomore in college and since then has built a portfolio of over $25M in multifamily real estate. What makes Axel unique, is that he focuses on direct to seller marketing to source the majority of his deals. This strategy isn't new, but it isn't typically used in larger multifamily acquisitions. Join us as we discuss how Axel got started, how he got to where he is today and some of the pain points along the way. If you are interested in learning more about marketing for off market multifamily deals, Axel has created his own course: https://www.multifamilywealtheducation.com/offmarket You can also follow Axel on Instagram: https://instagram.com/multifamilywealth?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU=

Brothers Tom and Mike Greeley started their real estate careers renting apartments to classmates at Boston College and have worked to become a powerhouse team in the Capital Markets group at Newmark. We get their perspective on the market, how things have changed since Covid and where they think things are headed. If you are interested in learning more about the Corey Griffin foundation, please visit: https://www.coreycgriffinfoundation.org Check out Mike and Tom's podcast: https://good-dirt.captivate.fm

Buckle up, because today we are joined by the one and only Jeff Bowen and Mikael Vienneau from Broadway Capital. Jeff talks about his early days in real estate and how he has transitioned to selling larger multi family developments. Mikael talks about his transition from buying triple deckers in and around Chelsea to large adaptive re-use projects. Also, if Joe Rogan or Ryan Serhant listens to this unbelievably popular podcast, we would love to have you both on.

From flipping small single families, developing large multifamily housing, having an in house brokerage and sending thousands of letters to potential sellers a month the guys at Whiteacre Properties are doing it all. Come learn how Enis and Joni have built an amazing business, how they have started, how they have scaled and much much more.

Brian Vizaretta educates the guys on the latest and greatest construction tech and talks about how he has leveraged technology in his previous role at Consigli Construction and how he is currently deploying it with StructionSite. We also talk about how Brian and Marc met during Covid. Podcast Sponsor: First Boston Capital Partners www.grossmanco.com/private-lending/ Trusted partner & private lender providing loans to builders, developers and real estate investors in MA, CT, RI, NH & NY.

It’s been about 3 years since we checked in with our good friend Ricky Beliveau and a lot has changed at Volnay Capital. We discuss the transition from smaller scale multi-family residential to developing much larger 100+ unit buildings and where we see the real estate market going. Podcast Sponsor: First Boston Capital Partners www.grossmanco.com/private-lending/ Trusted partner & private lender providing loans to builders, developers and real estate investors in MA, CT, RI, NH & NY.

In this episode we are joined by Jesse Kanson-Benanav, Executive Director of & Jonathan Berk, Board member of Abundant Housing Massachusetts. Massachusetts has a severe housing shortage. We aren’t building enough homes to keep pace with demand, especially near jobs and transit. In this episode we discus how Abundant Housing MA is working to foster policies and take local action to: Create More housing near transit and jobs Reform of exclusionary zoning rules Institute Sustainable development practices and communities Check out Abundant Housing Massachusetts website to learn more: https://abundanthousingma.org/ Podcast Sponsor: First Boston Capital Partners www.grossmanco.com/private-lending/ Trusted partner & private lender providing loans to builders, developers and real estate investors in MA, CT, RI, NH & NY.

In this episode we are joined by our friends Dave Matteo & Dave Winick who founded Cedarwood Development, a private real estate development and investment company specializing in condominium and apartment buildings back in 2005. The guys share the story of how they’ve grown their business from building decks over the summer in college to a large, successful full-service real estate development business with an extensive portfolio all over greater Boston. Thank you as always for rating and reviewing the Real Estate Addicts Podcast! Podcast Sponsor: First Boston Capital Partners www.grossmanco.com/private-lending/ Trusted partner & private lender providing loans to builders, developers and real estate investors in MA, CT, RI, NH & NY. Co-hosted by Ray Hurteau, Dan Rubin (Instagram @hrvhomes) and Marc Savatsky (Instagram @choose_boston) Follow Real Estate Addicts Podcast on Instagram @Real_Estate_Addicts

This week are extremely excited to be joined by Matthew Martin, Snr. Urban Designer at the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA). In this episode Matthew provides incredibly helpful insights that he’s gained over his 20+ years in urban design at the BPDA. The conversation is wide ranging and interesting throughout. Some of the topics discussed are highlighted below: Podcast Sponsor: First Boston Capital Partners www.grossmanco.com/private-lending/ Trusted partner & private lender providing loans to builders, developers and real estate investors in MA, CT, RI, NH & NY. 0:45 What is the BPDA? 2:00 On a scale from Texas to Paris in terms of rigidity in planning and land use, where does Boston rank? 8:15 – What are the key components that you might look for when reviewing a new project and how have those components evolved? 10:40 – What happens if an applicant deviates from approved plans during construction?! 12:10 – What is a mockup? How are they used? 14:00 – Does the BPDA prefer traditional or contemporary architecture? If a developer wanted to propose a more modern design how is that perceived and what tips can you offer? 18:00 – The natural evolution of architecture and change of design within a city 19:30 – Discussion of the “neighborhood process” and concerns related to “othering” that is sometimes inherent in this process 21:30 – Parking! 26:30 – Tension between controlling initial investments in preliminary/unapproved projects and later concerns related to buildability and technical aspects 31:00 – Advice for architects and developers on how to submit a thorough set of design documents that will lead to fewer rounds of revisions during the design review process? 36:00 Under-rated / over-rated / appropriately rated!

This week are joined by construction attorney, Bradley Croft, President and Chair of Litigation Department at Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C. Attny. Croft has built a successful practice representing architects, contractors, sub-contractors and developers. The conversation was wide ranging and full of important concepts and insights that every contractor and developer should understand. Some of the topics we touched on include, the fundamentals of construction contracts as well as specific terms and conditions that you should always look out for, mediation vs arbitration, issues related to construction delays including consequential damages and liquidated damages, Duty to Defend which is an insurer’s obligation to provide an insured with defense to claims, the concept of standard of care, how to manage change orders equitably, the prompt payment act, retainage, warranty work, mechanics liens and finally the nuances and implications of the statute of limitations vs statute of repose. Thank you as always for rating and reviewing the Real Estate Addicts Podcast! Disclaimer: this discussion was intended for informational purposes only and should not be relied on as legal advice Podcast Sponsor: First Boston Capital Partners www.grossmanco.com/private-lending/ Trusted partner & private lender providing loans to builders, developers and real estate investors in MA, CT, RI, NH & NY.

This week we are thrilled to be joined by Mark Erlich. Mark retired as Executive Secretary-Treasurer (EST) of the New England Regional Council of Carpenters (NERCC) in 2017 and is now a fellow at the Harvard Labor and Worklife Program. As a member of Carpenters Local 40 since 1975, he worked at his craft as an apprentice, journeyman, foreman, and superintendent. He continues to serve as a member on the Boston Zoning Board of Appeals, MassINC board, and the Federal Reserve Advisory Council. The conversation was interesting throughout and covered a lot of topics including, the great recession (depression?) of 2008, the current perceived labor shortage, how labor unions function as a key to climbing out of poverty and into the middle class, the seeming rise of labor strikes (“striketober”), the surprising trend in NYC towards open shop labor on large projects, thresholds or tipping points that may trigger union involvement in a project, advantages of using union labor (skilled tradesman, safety, quality, schedule), the growth of misclassifying people who are employees as independent contractors. Finally, we get Marks take on modular construction and his skepticism of tech evangelists who avow to ‘disrupt’ the industry (i.e. Katerra) and Mark’s impression of the positive changing dynamics of the Union Workforce. Thank you as always for rating and reviewing the Real Estate Addicts Podcast! Podcast Sponsor: First Boston Capital Partners www.grossmanco.com/private-lending/ Trusted partner & private lender providing loans to builders, developers and real estate investors in MA, CT, RI, NH & NY.

In this episode the guys take a deep dive into detail on interior finishes. We hit on product selection, approach, schedule, cost and potential pitfalls of taking your building from completion of rough MEP's & insulation all the way through Certificate of Occupancy. Blueboard plaster vs. Tape & Mudd? Building showers - how best to waterproof, drain options, curb vs. curbless? Finish carpentry - baseboards, kitchens? Wood floors - nail vs glue? Pre-finished engineered vs traditional? Finish electrical & finish plumbing. Thank you as always for rating and reviewing the Real Estate Addicts Podcast! Podcast Sponsor: First Boston Capital Partners www.grossmanco.com/private-lending/ Trusted partner & private lender providing loans to builders, developers and real estate investors in MA, CT, RI, NH & NY.

Scott Choppin, founder of Urban Pacific joins the guys to discuss multifamily development on the west coast. They talk about the differences in building code requirements, costs and how Scott typically funds his projects. In addition, Scott also discusses his "Urban Town House" model and how he is targeting tertiary markets providing work force housing in and around Los Angeles building middle income, multi-generational rental housing using all private capital.

This week we are joined by Jeff Fullerton, a veteran acoustics expert and Department Manager at Intertek in Boston. Jeff shares his secrets on ensuring your next multifamily project achieves acoustic privacy, a major topic of growing importance in our industry. Jeff shares how your project team can improve acoustics at the design stage, how the building code addresses acoustical performance, the difference between STC and IIC and how they are measured, the paradox of background noise, floor/ceiling and wall design acoustic principles. As a developer, you can spend almost unlimited money on achieving sound separation, so we spend the back half of the episode talking through the various sound control solutions currently on the market from resilient channel to HushFrame, gypsum floor underlayment’s, damping compounds, laminated drywall and evaluate the pros and cons of each. Thank you as always for rating and reviewing the Real Estate Addicts Podcast! Podcast Sponsor: First Boston Capital Partners www.grossmanco.com/private-lending/ Trusted partner & private lender providing loans to builders, developers and real estate investors in MA, CT, RI, NH & NY.

In this episode we are joined by our good friend Nick Schiffer, owner of NS Builders, co-host of the Modern Craftsman Podcast and overall great guy! Nick has built a highly admired construction company focused on providing top quality craftsmanship to the high-end residential market. In this episode we discus the pressures of managing a job from clients to sub-contractors to schedule. Nick shares his views on making construction a more collaborative experience, his (strong) views on ensuring that design is deliberate and thoughtful, the challenges of running your own company, managing employees, as well as aligning team member incentives and expectations. Finally, we foray into Nick’s vision for his company and get his take on real estate development and how he envisions taking his skills, experience, and team he’s built and apply them to developing his own unique projects. Where to find our Guest: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Thank you as always for rating and reviewing the Real Estate Addicts Podcast! Podcast Sponsor: First Boston Capital Partners www.grossmanco.com/private-lending/ Trusted partner & private lender providing loans to builders, developers and real estate investors in MA, CT, RI, NH & NY.

Josu’e Velney served five years in the Marines and twelve years in the Somerville Fire department. He’s been deployed three times. He’s held titles including lead scout machine gunner and team leader & Lieutenant and now he’s a broker, licensed builder, business owner & entrepreneur. Josu’e started buying and renovating homes in 2010 and after a bad experience with a dishonest general contractor he decided he needed to deepen his understanding of the build process and enrolled in Wentworth where he earned his bachelors degree in Construction Management at night. He’s done rehab work, ground-up development and has his eyes set on continuing to grow into much larger multi-family projects. We have a ton of respect and admiration for Josu’e & had a great time hearing his stories of fighting fires (both proverbial and real ones) and solving problems as he builds his business. This episode is a can’t miss. Thank you as always for rating and reviewing the Real Estate Addicts Podcast! Podcast Sponsor: First Boston Capital Partners www.grossmanco.com/private-lending/ Trusted partner & private lender providing loans to builders, developers and real estate investors in MA, CT, RI, NH & NY.