Episodes

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”. Much of what you will hear in this episode was passed as part of the bill in one form or another. To access and review the “Housing Stability and Tenant Protection act of 2019” from the NYS Senate web site go here. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/s6458 Realty Speak®, Bill Weidner and his guests do not give legal or f...

Chris Parker, Founder, Giv Group in Utah joins Bill in this episode to discuss that it’s not just technology, energy efficiency and affordability that are the foundation of his multi-family development projects. Instead; an altered perspective drives him and his team to form and execute alternative solutions.

Vinnie Sunders, Matrix Fitness and Jeff Yachmetz, Slate Property group share that in these times the ultimate customer, the tenant has an expectation of experiential living that goes far past the idea that apartment living is just the cube you occupy.

ORIGINAL EPISODE DESCRIPTION WHEN PUBLISHED IN JANUARY OF 2019. The Victor Rivera backstory is a raw personal history of growing up surrounded by the nefarious influences of his South Bronx neighborhood in the 1960’s. Did he succumb? Did he fall? Did he subsequently triumph? Episode 14, Part 2 is a true story of this transformational journey as Realty Speak® shifts from talking profit to exploring the spirit of the person, the power of hope and the truth that we all have the capacity to live ...

Juan Restrepo, Esq. and Richard Yao, COO of the not for profit Bronx Parent Housing Network discuss transitional housing and the nuances around this niche of multifamily real estate. This episode reveals a very special opportunity for multifamily developers and owners of existing multifamily buildings to achieve revenue stabilization while helping to fill the housing gap experienced by many who find themselves homeless.

In this short 5 minute episode, Bill Weidner reflects on year 1 of Realty Speak® and shares his year end message to you, the Realty Speak® guests and listeners.

Just when you thought you could sell or buy you may find out that something you thought you knew; you actually did not know. In this episode you will hear from Susan May-McLean, owner and Sherri Zaret, partner of Horizon Land Services, a title abstract company with the story of the firm and their partnership. Then Mario Lan, in house counsel for Horizon Land Services and Vincent Balardi, a commercial real estate attorney and counsel for the NYC law firm of Moritt Hock & Hamroff share relevant ...

This comprehensive episode with John Lore, Esq, managing partner of Capital Fund Law reveals the different strategies for raising capital to invest in and develop real estate.

Today Megan Galane from Mountain West IRA is talking with Bill about how to take control of funds in your retirement account by creating a Self-Directed IRA or 401K. This is an amazing strategy that enables one to maximize the use of the capital in your retirement account to build wealth in real estate.

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.

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®.

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.

In this episode the story of how a market shift in the late 80's led Joe Scharf on a journey from one small Townhome of shared office suites to eventually founding Virgo Business Centers.

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.

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 ...

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!

Alen Gershkovich CEO and Founder of Inspiron Construction is candid about how a project big or small should progress.

Tina and Mark from the FolSon Group share how they look at each expense line item and find savings. In one case they saved $250k on a capital improvement project.

What's in it for you? The what, where, why and who of Realty Speak®. To get the full idea of what to expect just click play. It’s only 4 minutes and will take less time than the R to Union Square.