The Real Estate Espresso Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Break Even Analysis Sep 24, 2021

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On today’s show we’re talking about the connection between energy prices and construction decisions.

We typically make design decisions for new construction based on an economic break even analysis.

In an environment when gas prices have doubled in the past year, and energy prices in Europe have increased 40% in the past two weeks, there can be a significant impact on the time to break even. If you cut the time to break even in half, maybe it changes the conclusion.

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Host: Victor Menasce

email: podcast@victorjm.com

Economic Warfare Sep 23, 2021

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On today’s show we’re talking about global economic warfare. I’m here to tell you that interest rates are being artificially held down, but that we will see an end to that in a matter of weeks.

The tools that governments use to stimulate the economy are becoming less and less effective. In essence, central banks and governments are out of ammo when it comes to influencing the economy.

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Host: Victor Menasce

email: podcast@victorjm.com

China Is A Managed Economy Sep 22, 2021

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What's it like to invest in China? There are plenty of risks investing in the US. But China has a special breed of risks.

The Canadian Federal Election Sep 21, 2021

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Canada held a Federal Election yesterday. Real Estate issues were front and center. But none of the parties seemed to be truly addressing the root cause issues. This was dog whistle politics at its best. Create a diversion that makes for good press coverage without actually doing anything.

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Host: Victor Menasce

email: podcast@victorjm.com

Thinking Small Sep 20, 2021

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On today’s show we are talking about peril of thinking small. To be fair, the thinking is that the path to growing big was to start small and grow from there.

This past weekend I was at a conference in Dallas where I heard a similar question over and over again.

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Host: Victor Menasce

email: podcast@victorjm.com

Solar Farms with Travis Godon Sep 19, 2021

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Travis Godon comes from Ely Nevada, a small town surrounded by miles of open space. Travis has leased thousands of acres of land for solar farms. This is a different kind of land development opportunity that is not that common. But the opportunity is sizeable and of growing importance.

To connect with Travis, you can reach him on LinkedIn.

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host: Victor Menasce

email: podcast@victorjm.com

Live - How To Raise Capital Sep 18, 2021

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Today's show is a recording of a talk on how to raise capital at a live event at The Real Estate Guys Syndication Conference in Dallas Texas.

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Host: Victor Menasce

email: podcast@victorjm.com

When Reality Slows Down Sep 17, 2021

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On today’s show we are talking about how to handle delays. Whether you are stuck in traffic, your flight was canceled, your supplier just told you that that a critical component is out of stock or a ten minute appointment is going to take a month, delays seem to be pervasive.

Delays cost money, real money.

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Host: Victor Menasce

email: podcast@victorjm.com

Playing The Inflation Game To Win Sep 16, 2021

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On today’s show we’re continuing our series on inflation. Do far this week we’ve studied what the real rate of inflation is, why our governments have got themselves into a debt trap, and what people on fixed incomes are facing in an inflationary environment.

Today we’re looking at what you can do as an investor to protect yourself against inflation.

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Host: Victor Menasce

email: podcast@victorjm.com

Inflation Impact For Those On Fixed Income Sep 15, 2021

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On today’s show the focus is what people on fixed incomes will do in the face of inflation.

Most people in the general population don’t have the entrepreneurial skills to design their own income streams. If they experience a loss of income, the tools at their disposal are limited. They either continue their lifestyle by going into debt, or they cut expenses.

Increasing debt is a temporary solution employed by many. But this too has the effect of running out of eventually forcing financial belt tightening.

We will see several forms of household cost reduction.

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Host: Victor Menasce

email: podcast@victorjm.com