Multifamily Real Estate Investing
Join new hosts The Laurens each week and learn the ins and outs of multifamily real estate investing. Episodes include everything from expert guest interviews to deep dives on trends shaping the multifamily real estate industry. Don’t forget to catch up on past seasons featuring Pat Poling of Mara Poling and be sure to check out The Learning Center on our website!
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Episodes
391 episodes
Who’s Buying Multifamily Right Now with Matt Wideman
The multifamily market has shifted significantly over the past two years — but deals are still getting done. The question is: who is actually buying, and how are they getting deals across the finish line?In this episode, Matt Wide...
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Season 10
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Episode 23
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35:05
Breaking Down an Asset’s Cash Flow
In this solo episode of Multi-Family Real Estate Investing by Mara Poling, Lauren Torres takes us beyond the pro-forma headline and breaks down what actually drives an asset’s cash flow. From revenue assumptions and vacancy...
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Season 10
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Episode 22
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38:40
2026 Outlook with Pat Poling
In this episode, co-hosts The Laurens sit down with founder Pat Poling for a candid outlook on the year ahead. Drawing on decades of experience across multiple market cycles, Pat shares how he’s thinking about today’s multifamil...
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Season 10
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Episode 21
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33:16
The People Behind the Property
In this episode, The Laurens take listeners behind the scenes of a multifamily property to break down the people who physically operate it every day. From property management firm accounting teams to maintenance technicians, leasing co...
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Season 10
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Episode 20
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54:03
Apartments Are a People Business (Even in an AI World)
AI and technology are everywhere—but apartment communities are still run by people.In this episode, The Laurens talk about what technology is actually changing in multifamily, what it isn’t, and why roles like maintenan...
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Season 10
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Episode 19
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36:25
Managing Unplanned CapEx with John Jones
Every real estate investment eventually faces unexpected capital expenses. The difference between good and great operators is how they respond.In this episode, The Laurens are joined by Mara Poling’s Director of Operations, J...
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Season 10
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Episode 18
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47:56
Metrics That Matter
As we head into a new year, it’s the perfect time to reset the scoreboard.In this episode, The Laurens walk through the most important metrics they watch across the Mara Poling portfolio — the numbers that actually drive ...
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Season 10
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Episode 17
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34:59
New Year, Same Assets
A new year doesn’t always mean new deals — sometimes it means operating the assets you already own better.In this episode, The Laurens say goodbye to 2025 and kick off the new year by breaking down what actually changes...
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Season 10
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Episode 16
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33:18
Debt, Deals, and the 2026 Market: A Lending Deep Dive with James Eng
This week, The Laurens sat down with James Eng, National Director at Old Capital Lending and one of the most trusted voices in multifamily finance. His team originates over $1B in loans every year, and his perspective on ...
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Season 10
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Episode 15
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44:57
Multifamily Unfiltered: Pat Poling in the Hot Seat
In this special rapid-fire edition of the podcast, The Laurens put Pat Poling—Founder and CEO of Mara Poling—directly in the hot seat. No prep, no notes, just unfiltered answers.Join us as Pat tackles quick-hit questions ...
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Season 10
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Episode 14
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44:53
Numbers Don’t Lie: Decoding Your Multifamily Financials
In this deep-dive episode, Lauren Torres gives a break down on the exact process we use to review an asset’s monthly financial package. Whether you’re an owner, asset manager, or investor wanting to sharpen your financial oversi...
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Season 10
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Episode 13
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55:07
A Solid Foundation with K4 Construction
Behind every successful multi-family property is a strong partnership between the investor and the construction team. In this episode, The Laurens sit down with Jon Paul Tabor from K4 Construction (Mara Poling...
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Season 10
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Episode 12
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49:37
Year-End Planning Part Two: What Happens Before the Books Close
As the year winds down, the Mara Poling finance team is hard at work behind the scenes. In this episode, Lauren Torres and Lauren Messina share how asset managers prepare for year-end — from reviewing property performance and ...
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Season 10
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Episode 11
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27:03
Year-End Planning: Escrow Analysis & Property Tax True-Ups
In this episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Investing Podcast by Mara Poling, hosts Lauren Torres and Lauren Messina break down what these year-end reconciliations really mean, why they matter, and how they influence c...
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Season 10
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Episode 10
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35:13
Haunted Assets: The Curse of Deferred Maintenance
This Halloween, we’re digging up one of multifamily’s scariest stories — The Curse of Deferred Maintenance. You know the type: a property that looked great on paper, the numbers checked out, and due diligence was a breeze… ...
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Season 10
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Episode 9
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30:38
Behind the Numbers: How We Build a Property Budget
Ever wondered how multifamily budgets are built—and what goes into those line items that drive performance? In this episode, The Laurens break down the annual budgeting process for Mara Poling’s portfolio. Lauren Torres explains how pr...
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Season 10
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Episode 8
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44:49
Sleighing the Slow Season
Leasing slows. Residents get busy. But The Laurens are here to turn the holiday slump into a strategy win. In this episode, Lauren Torres and Lauren Messina share tips on boosting renewals, creating smart leasing incentives, ...
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Season 10
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Episode 7
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33:52
Inside the Engine Room with John Jones
In this episode of Multifamily Real Estate Investing from Mara Poling, we’re taking you inside the engine room of multifamily operations with John Jones, COO at Mara Poling.While most conversations center around financials and i...
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Season 10
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Episode 6
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48:09
Multifamily Speed Dating
What happens when you put two multifamily investors on the spot with 20 rapid-fire questions? In this episode of Multifamily Speed Dating, Lauren Torres and Lauren Messina tackle everything from their favorite markets and biggest red f...
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Season 10
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Episode 5
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32:58
Due Diligence Done Right
Due diligence can make or break a multifamily investment. In this episode of Due Diligence Done Right, The Laurens unpack the critical items lenders and insurers zero in on — from structural issues and life-safety systems to hid...
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Season 10
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Episode 4
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34:28
Property Taxes Never Die
They say nothing is certain except death and taxes — and in multi-family real estate, property taxes are often the single biggest expense you can’t escape. In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Dowell and Kyle Moon from...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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45:44
The Struggle is Real
The Struggle is Real: Turning Around a Property with Occupancy & Cash Flow Challenges Join The Laurens as they take you behind the scenes of asset management at Mara Poling. Not every property runs smoothly all the time ...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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44:31
The Times They Are A-Changin'
The Multifamily Real Estate Investing presented by Mara Poling podcast has two new voices at the mic — meet your hosts, Lauren Torres (CFO) and Lauren Messina (Investment Manager), aka The Laurens. Kicking off Season 10, in th...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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35:47
Exciting News!
Excited to share the news. After 400 episodes and 9 seasons, we are thrilled to announce the all new Multifamily Real Estate Investing presented by Mara Poling.New content, new hosts, guests, interviews and so many other updates.K...
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Season 9
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Episode 29
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3:44
State of The Nation's Housing 2025 JCHS Part 3 presented by Mara Poling
Join Pat for a 3 part discussion of the State of The Nation's Housing in 2025 as prepared by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.This week in Part 3Rental HousingOverall Housing ChallengesThe O...
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Season 9
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Episode 28
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33:02