Episode 009 – Big Project Construction Perils – The Path to Success.

Construction and Management Consulting Expert Michael Nucatola and Construction Law Attorney Brian Markowitz are our guests this episode. They discuss how the many intricacies of the planning and preparation that increases the probability of a successful large scale construction project. The advice in this episode is priceless.

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Episode 008 – How FAR can you go? – Floor Area Ratio, that is.

Land use Consulting Expert Eldad Gothelf and Architect/Developer Alex Hughes are our guests this episode. They discuss how FAR (Floor Area Ratio) is sometimes not as FAR out as you think and explain why we don’t sell air in NYC but a developer can build very tall buildings by assembling development rights. Get the lowdown on New York City zoning, planning, development and process in this information packed episode of Realty Speak®.

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Episode 007 – Metrics, Spreadsheets and Philosophy – Oh My

You are in for a treat in Episode 7 as real estate investor, income-property analysis software developer, author and Columbia University Asst. Adj. Prof. Frank Gallinelli shares not only his Fave Five metrics every RE investor should know but how 3 other important concepts play into a prudent investor’s game plan.

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Episode 005 – Deferred Sales Trust – It’s an Option!

In this episode Michael Burwick, a practicing attorney with several decades of tax and securities law experience and the President of Deferred Sales Trust Services LLC talks with Bill about the Deferred Sales Trust as an alternative and/or supplement to more traditional capital gain tax deferral strategies.

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Episode 004 – Rent Regulation – It’s Real

ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES:
In this episode Simon Moule, a 20+ year veteran of consulting on regulation and the President of STM Associates talks with Bill about the complicated laws that regulate multifamily rental property in NYC.
This is a must listen for everyone in the apartment building ownership business.
To chat more about Rent Regulation reach out to Simon at dhcrguru@gmail.com or 718-318-8340

UPDATE:
On June 14th 2019, subsequent to the publication of this episode, NYS Senate Bill S6458 was enacted as the “Housing Stability and Tenant Protection act of 2019”.
To be certain that you are using the most updated information please contact Simon at dhcrguru@gmail.com or 718-318-8340.

On 04/02/2019, subsequent to this episode; Realty Speak® Episode 017 – “Rent in THE City – More Regulation? Yup!” was published. It was a discussion about the proposed changes to the NYS rent laws. Both Simon’s episode and Episode 017 are great primers for a better understanding of what the rules were prior to the the new law and will be helpful information to have as you explore the new law.
On 03/13/2020, subsequent to this episode; Realty Speak® Episode 027 – “Over Regulation of Property Rights – The Real Consequences” was published. It was a discussion about the actual changes to the NYS rent laws. Both Simon’s episode and Episode 027 are great primers for a better understanding of what the rules were prior to the the new law and how the changes have impacted NYC apartment building real estate.

To access and review the “Housing Stability and Tenant Protection act of 2019” from the NYS Senate web site click here.

Realty Speak®, Bill Weidner and his guests do not give legal or financial advice and all decisions made by stakeholders around any topic on Realty Speak® should rely on their own appropriate legal and financial counsel for clarification of any and all information that is distributed by Realty Speak®, Bill Weidner and the podcast guests.

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Episode 003 – Taxes Come & Taxes Go

In this episode David Gorenberg, ESQ., formally EVP & Counsel for Riverside 1031 and Len Berkowitz,ESQ, Managing Director of Riverside TACS share strategies that will help you keep more of the profit from investment real estate wealth and put your hard earned capital to work for you and your legacy sooner than later. Enjoy!

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Realty Speak® – The Podcast

Realty Speak® has a lot to say about the many strategies you can employ around the revenue, cash flow, profit, debt, equity and the final returns of your portfolio of investment real estate.

And remember – It’s not about us but how we help YOU make the bottom line rise.


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