Old Capital Real Estate Investing Podcast with Michael Becker & Paul Peebles

The Old Capital Podcast is aimed at Real Estate Investors - both new and experienced.
Hosts Michael Becker and Paul Peebles deliver no-hype education and expert perspectives.
You will gain valuable insights from interviews with actual real life investors who are active in acquiring and operating apartment complexes. You will discover how they are identifying, financing and operating apartment complexes, as well as helpful advice on how to get started and avoid common mistakes.

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, what are the worse case scenarios as a General Partner or Limited Partner if an apartment transaction goes bad?

Sep 30, 2019

Michael gives examples on what can go wrong when investing in an apartment transaction.

Episode 197 - Great Story: One woman’s journey leads to unbelievable opportunities for her family

Sep 28, 2019

How Jiu was never supposed to go to America. But in an incredible twist of fate during China’s Civil War in 1928, she set sail for San Francisco from Southern China, never to return to her family again. Only 18 years old and traveling under a false identity, How Jiu had to pass a grueling test before she was allowed...

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, how can I negotiate with the lender on a PCA report? (Property Condition Assessment)

Sep 22, 2019

When you purchase an apartment building, your lender typically requires a PCA. (Property Condition Assessment). The PCA is the eyes and ears for the lender. Yes, the appraisal verifies the value, but the PCA identifies health and safety issues on the property. Can someone get hurt on your property because of...

Episode 196 - Yes, you can have a FULL-TIME W2 job and own and operate a 143 unit building from across the country

Sep 19, 2019

Tony Lin lives and works in the San Jose area. He has a full time job as a computer software engineer. A few years ago he wanted to invest in single family homes outside of California. His business partner, Helen Lin, introduced him into the concept and benefits of multifamily investing. After seeing how the...

ASK MIKE MONDAYS – Michael, I heard there are new rent control legislation in some states; what’s going on in New York City?

Sep 15, 2019

Michael chats about current and future rent control issues that apartment owners are facing today. Tenants are concerned about affordability. Landlords are concerned about providing a return on capital to their investors. Politicians are creating new rent control laws.
State of California Rent...