164. How to Protect Your Real Estate Investments with Strategic Underwriting with Sam Morris

Click to view episode transcript ABOUT SAM MORRIS  Sam is the CEO of Sunset Capital, a vertically integrated real estate investment and asset management firm based in Houston. With over 23 years of experience in real estate, he has led acquisition and disposition teams on transactions exceeding $550 million. Sam's background as a corporate banker for 18 years involved facilitating over $1B in real estate financing, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of property lifecycle management.    THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:  Sam’s background and journey in real estate  Lender Inspections and Proactive Communication  Current market conditions and Underwriting tips Market Dynamics and Deal Acquisition Strategies Understanding Loan-to-Value Ratios  Pros and cons of floating and fixed-rate debt Cost Control in Asset Management  The value of investing with experienced operators Understanding local markets Raising capital challenges Connect with Sam     KEY QUOTE:  “It's okay to invest with somebody who's got some battle scars because they've been there and gone through it and they know how to get out on the other side. “           ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK     The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.       The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.       #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstate #CreatingWealth #PassiveInvesting #AssetManagement #UnderwritingDeals #StrategicUnderwriting #CostManagement #ProactiveCommunication #FloatingRate #FixedDebt #LoanToValueRatio #FinancingStrategies #RaisingCapital #Lenders #Acquisitions #ValueAdd #Multifamily #Syndication #NetOperatingIncome #CostControl #RiskManagement #VerticalIntegration#FinancialFreedom #LongTermWealth #InvestmentStrategies #RealEstateInvestments #InvestmentOpportunities #SteadyCashFlow #LatestPodcastEpisode #PassiveWealth #JoinTheWINpod #DealDeepDive #WestsideInvestorsNetwork   CONNECT WITH SAM: Website: https://www.sunset-capital.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunsetcapitalre  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunset_capital  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/sunset-capital-tx/posts/?feedView=all          CONNECT WITH US     For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:   ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/     For information on Portland Property Management:   ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com   ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties       Westside Investors Network   ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/   ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx   ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/   ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork   ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork   ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork