Baltimore RE full circle

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Welcome to the Baltimore RE Full Circle Podcast, your ultimate resource for local real estate investors seeking comprehensive knowledge about the Baltimore market. In each episode, we bring you insightful interviews with experienced vendors and successful investors who will guide you through the intricacies of the local real estate landscape.

  1. Inside Agency Lending: Market Cycles, Risk & Smarter Debt with Avrom Forman

    FEB 5

    Inside Agency Lending: Market Cycles, Risk & Smarter Debt with Avrom Forman

    In this episode of Baltimore RE Full Circle, Yaakov sits down with Avrom Forman of Greystone, for a candid conversation on agency lending, market cycles, and how investors should be thinking about debt in today’s environment.Avrom draws on decades of experience as an owner, operator, and lender to explain how Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae underwriting really works, where borrowers commonly go wrong, and why many issues stem from misaligned incentives rather than bad intent. They discuss lessons from past cycles, the realities of third-party property management, scattered-site portfolios, and how lenders evaluate risk beyond the spreadsheet.Whether you’re refinancing, acquiring, or reassessing your capital stack, this episode delivers practical insight into structuring smarter debt, avoiding common pitfalls, and navigating a more disciplined lending landscape.

    51 min
  2. There’s No Such Thing as Passive Real Estate | Market Reality Check with Aeron Alberti

    JAN 16

    There’s No Such Thing as Passive Real Estate | Market Reality Check with Aeron Alberti

    In this episode of Baltimore RE Full Circle, Yaakov sits down with Aeron Alberti, investor-friendly contractor and real estate operator, for an unfiltered look at what’s really happening on the ground in today’s market. Aeron breaks down why “passive income” is mostly a myth, how the DSCR bubble quietly popped, and why disciplined buyers are finding opportunity while others are stuck holding the bag. From managing hundreds of contractors to spotting market slowdowns months before the headlines, this conversation dives into what data misses, how investor mistakes compound, and why showing up every day still matters. If you’re investing, flipping, holding rentals, or trying to navigate a slowing market with clarity instead of hype, this episode delivers real-world insight you won’t get from gurus or spreadsheets.

    1h 16m
  3. Inside Industrial Real Estate: Middle-Mile Strategy & Market Insights with Zeke Faham

    12/25/2025

    Inside Industrial Real Estate: Middle-Mile Strategy & Market Insights with Zeke Faham

    In this episode of Baltimore RE Full Circle, Yaakov sits down with Zeke Faham from Box Equities to unpack one of the most misunderstood—yet fastest-growing—niches in commercial real estate: middle-mile industrial. Zeke shares how Box Equities grew from a COVID-era startup to more than 7M sq. ft. across 35 properties by targeting off-market deals, capitalizing on supply-chain shifts, and buying well below replacement cost. They dive into how industrial real estate has evolved over the past decade, why middle-mile assets create stickier tenants and wider cap-rate spreads, and how operators can position themselves in today’s market. From tariffs and political shifts to AI’s impact on logistics vs. manufacturing, Zeke breaks down how macro trends are reshaping the sector — and where the real opportunities still are. Whether you're an investor exploring industrial, a multifamily operator looking to diversify, or someone tracking how supply chains and AI are changing real estate, this episode delivers rare insights, practical strategy, and a clear look into the future of industrial investing.

    51 min
  4. Inside the world of Multi-family Defaults, Fraud, Receivership with Receiver Brian Casey

    12/11/2025

    Inside the world of Multi-family Defaults, Fraud, Receivership with Receiver Brian Casey

    In this episode of Baltimore RE Full Circle, Yaakov sits down with Brian Casey, president of The Casey Group and one of the region’s most experienced court-appointed receivers. With more than 47 years in banking, workouts, and turnaround management, Brian pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening inside today’s distressed real estate market. From fraudulent leases and inflated appraisals to DSCR loan failures, partner disputes, and assets collapsing under unrealistic underwriting, Brian walks through real cases he’s managing — including properties with fake units, made-up rent rolls, and multimillion-dollar valuation mistakes. They discuss why vacancy and rent-growth numbers are often misrepresented, why so many owners are struggling, and how lenders are finally cracking down after years of looking the other way.

    1h 5m
  5. Inside the 2025 Multifamily Debt Crisis: Jake Glück Explains What’s Really Going On.

    11/28/2025

    Inside the 2025 Multifamily Debt Crisis: Jake Glück Explains What’s Really Going On.

    In this episode, Yaakov sits down with Jake Gluck, founder of Fortune Capital Group, for a raw and unfiltered breakdown of today’s multifamily debt market. Jake shares his path from starting at Eastern Union with zero industry background to becoming a top debt broker working across agency, bank, CMBS, and bridge platforms. They dig into the real issues driving distress—including skyrocketing delinquencies, bad management, unrealistic underwriting, and the false hope of “waiting for rates to drop.” Jake explains why so many owners are now accepting massive haircuts, why third-party managers are failing, why agency lenders are digging deeper than ever, how CMBS and new debt funds are quietly saving deals that no bank will touch, and why 2025 might be the most opportunistic buying window in over a decade—if you know how to execute.

    1h 7m
  6. Are Section 8 Rent offers Dropping in Maryland?

    10/28/2025

    Are Section 8 Rent offers Dropping in Maryland?

    We sat down with Jack Resnick of Platinum Realty Advisors, a leading expert in Maryland’s apartment leasing market, to talk about what’s really happening behind the scenes with Section 8 and HUD programs. Are there fewer vouchers available? Has Section 8 reduced rent offers for owners? And what does the new rent evaluation system mean for your bottom line? If you own or manage rental housing in Maryland, this episode breaks down the real changes landlords are facing — and what you can do to stay ahead of them.

    1h 5m
  7. From Permits to Payoffs: Navigating City Departments as a Baltimore Investor

    09/22/2025

    From Permits to Payoffs: Navigating City Departments as a Baltimore Investor

    Real estate investor and Micasa Title partner Jacob Benzaquen joins Yaakov to break down the realities of investing in Baltimore. From surviving the 2008 housing crash and managing multifamily properties to tackling city bureaucracy, vendor hurdles, and regulatory red tape, Jacob shares hard-earned lessons on risk management, vendor relationships, and building lasting success. Whether you’re an out-of-state investor sizing up Baltimore or a local professional facing the city’s unique challenges, this episode offers practical strategies, candid insights, and long-term vision for navigating one of the most complex—but opportunity-filled—markets in real estate.

    1h 6m

  8. 08/11/2025

    Fraud May Not Be the Main Cause of Baltimore's Foreclosures

    In this timely and urgent discussion, I sit down with Tibor Wilhelm, Managing Partner at Mount Wilson Capital, to explore the recent wave of foreclosures impacting both large-scale single-family and multifamily properties in the local Baltimore market. While many have pointed to fraud as the primary cause of these foreclosures, Tibor brings to light a groundbreaking idea: the real issue may be something entirely different. Don’t miss out on understanding the true factors driving these foreclosures and how many property owners could be directly affected.

    40 min
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Welcome to the Baltimore RE Full Circle Podcast, your ultimate resource for local real estate investors seeking comprehensive knowledge about the Baltimore market. In each episode, we bring you insightful interviews with experienced vendors and successful investors who will guide you through the intricacies of the local real estate landscape.

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  • Creator
    Yaakov Kanevsky
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Yaakov Kanevsky
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    Baltimore RE full circle