Synopsis
Real Estate expert, Gerald Lucas is a landlord, a condominium developer and a licensed Realtor who has bought, sold & managed properties that range in size from condos and single family homes to big apartment complexes. A renowned business thought leader and teacher, Gerald has coached hundreds of students throughout the US and Canada how to invest in residential real estate. Gerald is the Founder and Managing Director of real estate investment firm, Performance Property (www.performanceproperty.com). In 2011, Gerald partnered with an Australian pension fund to form a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) called US Masters Residential Property Fund-together they raised over $100 million to invest in residential property. Gerald developed the REIT's entire investment strategy, handpicked the REIT's initial team of professionals and oversaw the first $20 million of all property acquisitions. Gerald holds business degrees from Howard University as well as MIT's Sloan School of Management.
Episodes
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Episode 576: What Happens When A Tenant’s Lease Expires?
11/11/2024 Duration: 02minReal Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses what happens when a tenant's lease expires.
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Episode 575: Episode 575: Essential Home Clean Out Tips
05/11/2024 Duration: 01minReal Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals several essential home clean out tips.
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Episode 574: Episode 574: How Home Building Costs Have Changed Recently
30/10/2024 Duration: 02minReal estate expert & best-selling author, Gerald Lucas discusses how home building costs have recently changed.
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Episode 573: Episode 573: Which is Better-Concrete Block Or Wood Framed Homes?
21/10/2024 Duration: 01minReal Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses the pros & cons of concrete block homes versus wood framed homes.
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Episode 572: Episode 572: Which Homes Had The Biggest Insurance Increases?
14/10/2024 Duration: 02minReal Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals which type of homes had the biggest recent insurance cost increases.
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Episode 571: Episode 571: Biggest Mistake To Avoid In Winning A Property Tax Appeal
09/10/2024 Duration: 02minReal Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals the most common mistake homeowners make in filing a property tax appeal.
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Episode 570: Episode 570: Better To Buy A New Home Or Pre-Existing Home?
30/09/2024 Duration: 03minReal Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses the pros and cons of buying a newly built home vs. a pre-existing home.
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Episode 569: Episode 569: How The Fed's Big Rate Cut Will Affect Real Estate
24/09/2024 Duration: 02minReal Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how the Fed's half point rate cut this month will affect real estate
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Episode 568: Episode 568: How Much Will You Make On An Airbnb Listing?
16/09/2024 Duration: 02minReal Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how much money a property owner will make on an Airbnb listing.
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Episode 567: Episode 567: Which Is Better a HELOC or Cash Out Refinance?
10/09/2024 Duration: 02minReal Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether a HELOC (home equity line of credit) or a cash out refinance is better for property owners.
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Episode 566: Episode 566: Expected Fed Rate Cut-What Homeowners & Buyers Should Know
04/09/2024 Duration: 03minReal Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals what homeowners & buyers should know about the Fed's expected September rate cut.
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Episode 565: Episode 565: Has Lower Home Inventory Cooled Home Buyer Demand?
26/08/2024 Duration: 02minReal Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether lower home inventory has cooled home buyer demand.
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Episode 564: Episode 564: Credit Score You Need To Buy A Home
19/08/2024 Duration: 02minReal Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals what credit score you need to get a mortgage to buy a home.
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Episode 563: Episode 563: Key First Step Many Home Buyers Miss
13/08/2024 Duration: 02minReal Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals a key first step that home buyers often miss when they're trying to buy a home.
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Episode 562: Episode 562: What The July 24' Fed Meeting Means For Housing?
06/08/2024 Duration: 02minReal Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how the July 2024 Fed meeting may affect housing.
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Episode 561: Episode 561: 3 Ways To Lower Home Insurance Premium
29/07/2024 Duration: 03minReal Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 ways to lower your home insurance premium.
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Episode 560: Episode 560: The Best Way To Resolve A Real Estate Dispute
22/07/2024 Duration: 01minReal Estate Expert & Best Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals the best way to resolve a real estate dispute.
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Episode 559: Episode 559: What To Do When Your Adjustable Rate Mortgage Increases
15/07/2024 Duration: 01minReal Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses what to do when your adjustable rate mortgage increases.
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Episode 558: Episode 558: 3 Tips For Lowering Your Electric Bill In Summer
08/07/2024 Duration: 01minReal Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 tips for lowering your electric bill in summer.
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Episode 557: Episode 557: 3 Tips For Finding A Good Mason
01/07/2024 Duration: 02minReal Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 tips for finding a good mason.