Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate

SS256: How to Spot and Minimize Tenant Fraud

Tenant fraud is no longer rare—it’s guaranteed if you manage rental properties long enough. In this episode, Charles Carillo breaks down the exact tricks fraudulent tenants use, why rental application fraud has exploded since COVID, and the proven steps landlords can take to stop it before handing over the keys.
You’ll learn how to identify fake documents, false employer claims, fabricated income, stolen identities, and the red flags that most landlords never catch. This episode also uncovers the “second wave” of fraud that starts after move-in, including illegal subletting, hidden roommates, and professional tenants who exploit eviction laws.
If you want to protect your properties, avoid costly evictions, and dramatically improve your tenant screening process, this is the guide you’ve been waiting for.
 
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How rental application fraud works and why it’s rising
The most common fake documents used by tenants
How to verify income without relying on tenant-provided information
Identity theft warning signs and how to confirm a real ID
Why urgency, inconsistency, and avoidance are major fraud red flags
Post–move-in fraud: illegal subletting, hidden occupants, and professional tenants
A complete system to prevent tenant fraud before it costs you thousands
Links Referenced in Episode:
SS203: Insider Tips for Effective Tenant Screening - https://youtu.be/9F6KehpXq20
Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners:
◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com
◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/ ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/

GI333: ‘Get Rich Slow’ Real Estate Investing with Anne Curry

In this episode, Anne Curry shares how she went from earning $5/hour as a preschool teacher to owning 300+ real estate units, using a simple formula: ordinary income + extraordinary conviction + time.Her journey reveals what’s truly possible with mentorship, affordable housing strategy, and the BRRRR method, even in today’s market.
You’ll learn how Anne scaled from single-family homes to multifamily, how she took down a 60-unit value-add building with zero experience, and why affordable housing and Section 8 rentals can outperform traditional rentals when managed correctly.
Whether you're new to real estate or ready to scale, this episode gives you actionable insights, mistake-proof strategies, and a clear path to long-term wealth.
In This Episode - 
How Anne bought her first $60K fixer-upper and doubled its value
How to start in real estate with no money or experience
Why mentors accelerate your real estate journey
The truth about Section 8 housing and affordable housing investing
How she scaled from single-family to large multifamily using the BRRRR method
The story behind her 60-unit “BRRRR on steroids”
Why she teaches “get rich slow”
Strategies for long-term, generational wealth
Learn More About Anne Here:
Anne Curry Homes - https://www.annecurryhomes.com/
Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners:
◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com
◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/ ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/

SS255: How to Avoid Bad Tenants

Bad tenants can destroy your profit, your property, and your peace of mind. In this episode, Charles Carillo reveals exactly how to avoid bad tenants before they ever move in, using proven tenant screening systems that have kept his multifamily business profitable and stress-free since 2006.
You’ll learn the step-by-step tenant screening process used by top landlords: from background checks and income verification to lease design, move-in inspections, and early enforcement strategies. Whether you manage one unit or an entire multifamily portfolio, these insights will help you protect your rentals, reduce turnover, and maximize cash flow.
Key Takeaways:• Strong tenant screening prevents 90% of landlord problems• Set clear expectations before move-in through walkthroughs and documentation• Enforce lease policies immediately and consistently• Keep all communication in writing to stay professional and protected• Treat landlording like a business — use systems, not guesswork
Links Referenced in Episode:
SS189: Tenant Screening Questions - https://youtu.be/x_ZbhapSPYU
Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners:
◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com
◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/ ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/
 

GI332: How to Invest in Value-Add Multifamily Apartments with Casey Stratton

Thinking about building passive income through multifamily investing but not sure where to start? In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, host Charles Carillo sits down with Casey Stratton, a General Partner on more than $200 million worth of real estate assets, to break down exactly how to invest in value-add multifamily apartments the right way.
Casey shares his full journey from being laid off during the Great Recession to building a thriving multifamily portfolio and the strategy behind finding, financing, and managing value-add deals. You’ll learn how to avoid common syndication mistakes, analyze risk vs. return in development, and spot markets with long-term potential.
Key Takeaways:
How to evaluate value-add multifamily deals step-by-step.
What experienced real estate syndicators look for before investing.
How to invest passively in multifamily as a busy professional.
Why secondary markets like Eastern Washington can outperform.
The truth about development risk vs. return and how to mitigate it.
Whether you’re an active investor or just getting started, this episode gives you a complete look at how to invest in multifamily syndications with confidence and how partnerships, market selection, and disciplined underwriting can accelerate your path to financial freedom.
 
Learn More About Casey Here:
Tamarack - https://tamarackrei.com/
Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners:
◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com
◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/ ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/

SS254: The 10-Step Process to Buying a Multifamily Property

Want to buy your first multifamily property but don’t know where to start?In this episode, Charles Carillo breaks down The Multifamily Investing Blueprint, a 10-step process that takes you from finding your first deal to collecting rent checks confidently.
Whether you’re new to real estate or looking to sharpen your investing strategy, this guide covers everything from setting your investment criteria and building your team to underwriting deals, negotiating offers, and stabilizing your first apartment property.
Learn the secrets every successful multifamily investor knows and the mistakes to avoid before you buy.
 
Links Referenced in Episode:
SS19: The Step-By-Step Process of Purchasing a Multifamily Property - https://youtu.be/9pLqNDOs0Hs
Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners:
◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com
◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/ ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/

GI331: Land Flipping to Multifamily Syndication with Jazmin Mitchell

Discover how Jazmin Mitchell went from flipping land parcels to co-sponsoring over 1,400 multifamily units in this episode of the Global Investors Podcast. Learn how she built her investor network, raised capital for large-scale deals, and transitioned from short-term land flips to long-term wealth through multifamily syndication.
In this interview, Jazmin shares her personal journey as a serial entrepreneur and immigrant who turned her first $45,000 savings into a real estate investing empire. She breaks down her land investing strategy for real estate beginners, how to build a buyer list for land investment deals, and why multifamily investing beats land flipping for wealth creation and tax advantages.
Whether you're a new investor learning how to raise capital for multifamily real estate deals or someone exploring what to know before investing in land vs multifamily, this episode delivers valuable insights on investor relations, scaling your portfolio, and making the leap from individual transactions to passive income.
 
🔗 Learn More About Jazmin Here:
Massive Capital - https://massive.capital/
Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners:
◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com
◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/ ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/
 

SS253: What is a CMA in Real Estate?

Ever wondered how real estate agents determine the right price for a home? It’s not a guess, it starts with a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA).
In this episode, Charles Carillo breaks down what a CMA is, how it’s prepared, and how it differs from an appraisal. You’ll learn exactly how agents use comparable properties, market data, and trends to estimate your home’s real value and why every seller should understand this before listing their property.
Here’s what you’ll learn:• What a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) really means in real estate• How agents find and adjust comps to price homes accurately• The key differences between a CMA and an appraisal• How market trends and property characteristics influence pricing• Why CMAs are free tools that help sellers and buyers make smarter decisions
Whether you’re a homeowner planning to sell, or an investor looking to understand market value, this episode explains how to do a CMA in real estate step-by-step in plain language.
 
Links Referenced in Episode:
SS123: What is a BPO in Real Estate - https://youtu.be/3EYuOftL8mI
Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners:
◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com
◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/ ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/

GI330: Data-Driven Strategies for Multifamily Investing with George Roberts

n this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Charles Carillo sits down with George Roberts, founder of Roberts Capital Enterprises and host of Passionate Living Through Passive Investing. George shares how his background as a data scientist shaped his data-driven strategies for multifamily investing — from identifying undervalued properties in tertiary markets to building strong local teams and underwriting with a true margin of safety.
Learn how George scaled from single-family homes to owning 550+ multifamily units, invested passively in over 600 additional properties, and why he believes small multifamily and value-add deals offer the best combination of scalability and stability in today’s market.
Whether you’re a new investor or a seasoned syndicator, this episode dives deep into:
How to analyze apartment deals with data-driven precision
Why <80-unit properties can outperform large institutional assets
The importance of team structure and partner vetting
How to balance risk, reserves, and leverage for long-term growth
Learn More About George Here:
Roberts Capital Enterprises - https://robertscapitalenterprises.com/
Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners:
◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com
◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/ ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/

SS252: Property Expenses Increase as Properties Get Older

Why do older multifamily properties cost more to operate and do they still make investors money?In this episode of Strategy Saturday, Charles Carillo breaks down the truth behind older vs. newer multifamily investments, comparing operating expenses, CapEx budgeting, rent collection trends, and insurance costs across property vintages.
Key Insights:
Aging buildings often hide deferred maintenance that kills cash flow
Insurance premiums increase as properties age
Utility inefficiency drives tenant turnover and rent loss
With the right CapEx plan, older properties can outperform newer ones
🔗 Links Referenced in Episode:
SS220: Comparing Investments: Older Properties vs. Newly Built Properties - https://youtu.be/D_ZT7HeFpQQ
 
Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners:
◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com
◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/ ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/

GI329: House Hacking to Full-Time Real Estate Investing with Cory Jacobson

In this episode, Charles Carillo sits down with Cory Jacobson, co-host of The Wealth Juice Podcast and a full-time real estate investor who scaled from a single house hack in Philadelphia to an 80+ unit real estate portfolio — including small multifamily investments, short-term rentals, and a boutique resort.
Cory shares exactly how he started with limited capital, the house hacking strategy that helped him live rent-free, and the mindset shift that took him from working for the Philadelphia 76ers to building long-term wealth through real estate.
Whether you’re a new investor, an agent looking to scale, or simply curious about financial freedom, this episode reveals the systems, partnerships, and patience it takes to succeed in 2025’s market.
Key Takeaways:
House hacking strategy for beginners can build capital faster than saving.
Real estate is a defensive game — hold long, compound equity.
Use partnerships and personal branding to scale beyond your own cash.
Learn how small multifamily investing in local markets can outperform big city deals.
Build a team-first mindset for property management and remote investing.
 
Learn More About Cory Here:
Juice Enterprises: https://juice-enterprises.com/
Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners:
◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com
◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/ ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/