Rents, Inflation, Defensive Buy Boxes, & Asset Management with Danny Kattan

Real Investor Radio Podcast

Danny Kattan, owner of the PIA Group, discusses his experience in the real estate industry and the shift from single-family to multifamily properties. He emphasizes the importance of grounded principles in real estate investing and the need for a place to sleep as a constant demand. Danny explains the defensive buy box strategy his company follows, focusing on secondary and tertiary markets with strong economies and military presence. He also highlights the benefits of borrowing from government-backed lenders and the resilience of residential real estate during economic downturns. In this conversation, Danny Kattan discusses the factors that influence the pricing of residential real estate properties. He explains that the correct price for properties is determined by the rent people are willing to pay, which is typically above inflation and steady. Kattan emphasizes the importance of underwriting the team that will asset manage a property, as good asset management is crucial for success. He also discusses the impact of expenses, inflation, and interest rates on property underwriting. Kattan believes that now is a good time to buy multifamily properties due to lower prices and the resilience of the asset class.