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Is 2026 doom-and-gloom for real estate… or a sneaky window of opportunity?

In this episode, Juan Huizar sits down with economist Christopher Thornberg (Beacon Economics) to break down what multifamily investors in LA + Orange County should actually be watching—beyond headlines. We cover why demand is still holding up, why “rate relief” can be a head fake, how to think about leverage and loan terms (3-year vs 5-year), what a potential financial bubble means for investors, and why California isn’t “doomed” like people claim.

Chris will also be the keynote speaker at the Multifamily Investment Summit (Feb 26, 2026) in Long Beach—details below.

👉 Get your Summit ticket here: https://sagemultifamilysummit.eventbrite.com

Juan is a Licensed California Real Estate Broker that has acquired his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and a Real Estate Investor who is dedicated to helping people build wealth and financial independence through real estate investing.

Website: www.SageREGroup.com

Phone: 562-307-0838

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilylongbeach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SageRegroup/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanhuizar-sagerealestate/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/sagerealestate

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Thinking about buying your first 5+ unit apartment building? This episode breaks down the top 10 questions every multifamily investor should ask before making an offer—from NOI, cap rates, rent roll, expense ratios, deferred maintenance, financing options, real value-add vs cosmetic fixes, exit buyers, and local laws.

Juan Huizar and Cody Charnell walk through how commercial properties are actually valued, why lenders care about in-place numbers vs pro forma, and how to spot true upside instead of marketing hype.

If you’re moving from a duplex/fourplex into 8, 10, or 20+ units, this is the framework you want before you tour buildings or talk to lenders.

👉📩 If you’re ready to buy, sell, or scale into larger multifamily properties, reach out and start the conversation today:

https://sageregroup.com/contact/

Juan is a Licensed California Real Estate Broker that has acquired his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and a Real Estate Investor who is dedicated to helping people build wealth and financial independence through real estate investing.

Website: www.SageREGroup.com

Phone: 562-307-0838

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilylongbeach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SageRegroup/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanhuizar-sagerealestate/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/sagerealestate

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Thinking about house hacking or buying your first investment property? In this video, multifamily brokers Juan Huizar and Cody Charnell break down the 10 most common questions new investors ask when getting started.

We cover everything from whether you should buy a single-family home or a small multifamily, how financing actually works, managing tenants, buying in California vs out of state, and how real investors scale from their first duplex or fourplex into larger apartment buildings.

This episode is focused on real-world investing in Southern California, but the concepts apply anywhere if you’re serious about building long-term wealth through real estate.

If you’re new to investing, house hacking, or trying to decide your next move in 20 26, this is a must-watch.

👇 Contact Juan & Cody here if you want help buying your first investment property:

Juan Huizar: https://sageregroup.com/team/juan-huizar/
Cody Charnel: https://sageregroup.com/team/cody-charnell/

▶️ Watch the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/eTKHRJgmzgU

Juan is a Licensed California Real Estate Broker that has acquired his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and a Real Estate Investor who is dedicated to helping people build wealth and financial independence through real estate investing.

Website: www.SageREGroup.com

Phone: 562-307-0838

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilylongbeach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SageRegroup/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanhuizar-sagerealestate/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/sagerealestate

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