Multifamily Real Estate Investing by Presented by Mara Poling

June 9, 2026Episode 3225 min

Retirement Account Investing Series: Part 5 - ROTH Conversion Tax Savings

Send us Fan MailWelcome to our new 8-part series focused on building long-term wealth through smarter retirement investing strategies. Throughout this series, we’ll explore how investors can use retirement accounts to invest beyond traditional stocks and bonds and take advantage of opportunities in multifamily real estate investing.The Laurens will be joined by Pat Poling from Mara Poling and we’ll break down the concepts, strategies, and potential benefits of retirement account investing in a practical, easy-to-understand way.Over the course of this series, we’ll cover:Investing with Your Retirement AccountDiversificationHow to Invest Using a Retirement AccountCompounded Returns Investing in Multifamily Real EstateInvesting in Multifamily Real Estate with Your ROTHCutting Your Taxes 50% to 70% or MoreThose “Other” TaxesLong-term Multifamily Real Estate InvestingWhether you’re just getting started or looking to better understand how retirement accounts can be used to create passive income and long-term financial growth, this series is designed to help you think differently about investing for the future.Be sure to subscribe and join us each week as we continue the conversation and dive deeper into each of these topics.To learn more, visit Mara Poling or email Pat directly at pat@marapoling.com.

June 2, 2026Episode 3118 min

Retirement Account Investing Series: Part 4 - Invest Using Your Retirement Account and Cut Your Taxes

Send us Fan MailWelcome to our new 8-part series focused on building long-term wealth through smarter retirement investing strategies. Throughout this series, we’ll explore how investors can use retirement accounts to invest beyond traditional stocks and bonds and take advantage of opportunities in multifamily real estate investing.The Laurens will be joined by Pat Poling from Mara Poling and we’ll break down the concepts, strategies, and potential benefits of retirement account investing in a practical, easy-to-understand way.Over the course of this series, we’ll cover:Investing with Your Retirement AccountDiversificationHow to Invest Using a Retirement AccountCompounded Returns Investing in Multifamily Real EstateInvesting in Multifamily Real Estate with Your ROTHCutting Your Taxes 50% to 70% or MoreThose “Other” TaxesLong-term Multifamily Real Estate InvestingWhether you’re just getting started or looking to better understand how retirement accounts can be used to create passive income and long-term financial growth, this series is designed to help you think differently about investing for the future.Be sure to subscribe and join us each week as we continue the conversation and dive deeper into each of these topics.To learn more, visit Mara Poling or email Pat directly at pat@marapoling.com.

May 27, 202621 min

Retirement Account Investing Series: Part 3 - How to Invest Using Your ROTH Retirement Account

Send us Fan MailWelcome to our new 8-part series focused on building long-term wealth through smarter retirement investing strategies. Throughout this series, we’ll explore how investors can use retirement accounts to invest beyond traditional stocks and bonds and take advantage of opportunities in multifamily real estate investing.The Laurens will be joined by Pat Poling from Mara Poling and we’ll break down the concepts, strategies, and potential benefits of retirement account investing in a practical, easy-to-understand way.Over the course of this series, we’ll cover:Investing with Your Retirement AccountDiversificationHow to Invest Using a Retirement AccountCompounded Returns Investing in Multifamily Real EstateInvesting in Multifamily Real Estate with Your ROTHCutting Your Taxes 50% to 70% or MoreThose “Other” TaxesLong-term Multifamily Real Estate InvestingWhether you’re just getting started or looking to better understand how retirement accounts can be used to create passive income and long-term financial growth, this series is designed to help you think differently about investing for the future.Be sure to subscribe and join us each week as we continue the conversation and dive deeper into each of these topics.To learn more, visit Mara Poling or email Pat directly at pat@marapoling.com.

May 19, 2026Episode 2923 min

Retirement Account Investing Series: Part 2 - Diversification

Send us Fan MailWelcome to our new 8-part series focused on building long-term wealth through smarter retirement investing strategies. Throughout this series, we’ll explore how investors can use retirement accounts to invest beyond traditional stocks and bonds and take advantage of opportunities in multifamily real estate investing.The Laurens will be joined by Pat Poling from Mara Poling and we’ll break down the concepts, strategies, and potential benefits of retirement account investing in a practical, easy-to-understand way.Over the course of this series, we’ll cover:Investing with Your Retirement AccountDiversificationHow to Invest Using a Retirement AccountCompounded Returns Investing in Multifamily Real EstateInvesting in Multifamily Real Estate with Your ROTHCutting Your Taxes 50% to 70% or MoreThose “Other” TaxesLong-term Multifamily Real Estate InvestingWhether you’re just getting started or looking to better understand how retirement accounts can be used to create passive income and long-term financial growth, this series is designed to help you think differently about investing for the future.Be sure to subscribe and join us each week as we continue the conversation and dive deeper into each of these topics.To learn more, visit Mara Poling or email Pat directly at pat@marapoling.com.

May 12, 2026Episode 2816 min

Retirement Account Investing Series: Part 1 - Investing with Your Retirement Account

Send us Fan MailWelcome to our new 8-part series focused on building long-term wealth through smarter retirement investing strategies. Throughout this series, we’ll explore how investors can use retirement accounts to invest beyond traditional stocks and bonds and take advantage of opportunities in multifamily real estate investing.The Laurens will be joined by Pat Poling from Mara Poling and we’ll break down the concepts, strategies, and potential benefits of retirement account investing in a practical, easy-to-understand way.Over the course of this series, we’ll cover:Investing with Your Retirement AccountDiversificationHow to Invest Using a Retirement AccountCompounded Returns Investing in Multifamily Real EstateInvesting in Multifamily Real Estate with Your ROTHCutting Your Taxes 50% to 70% or MoreThose “Other” TaxesLong-term Multifamily Real Estate InvestingWhether you’re just getting started or looking to better understand how retirement accounts can be used to create passive income and long-term financial growth, this series is designed to help you think differently about investing for the future.Be sure to subscribe and join us each week as we continue the conversation and dive deeper into each of these topics.To learn more, visit Mara Poling or email Pat directly at pat@marapoling.com.

April 28, 2026Episode 2739 min

Escrows, Protests & Surprises: Managing Property Taxes in Multifamily

Send us Fan MailProperty taxes aren’t passive—they’re a lever in active asset management.In this episode of Multi-Family Real Estate Investing by Mara Poling, we break down how lender escrows actually function, how we track projected vs. actual tax obligations in real time, and how we strategically partner with consultants on property tax protests .We also pull back the curtain on our internal process—how we stay ahead of reassessments, reduce volatility, and protect portfolio performance from unexpected tax swings.If you’re treating property taxes as a once-a-year task, you’re already behind.

April 21, 2026Episode 2635 min

All the Small Things… That Turn Into Lawsuits

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Multi-Family Real Estate Investing presented by Mara Poling, The Laurens are back—and this time, we’re talking about the risks you don’t always see coming.In multifamily, it’s often the small things that can snowball into costly problems—but the focus should be on how you protect yourself.In this episode, we break down practical ways to reduce risk:• Review your property management agreement (especially indemnification clauses)• Stay on top of work orders and deferred maintenance• Ensure vendors are properly insured• Maintain strong documentation and consistent processes• Have the right insurance coverage (and understand your limits)• Keep legal counsel in place before you need itYou can’t eliminate risk—but you can manage it.

April 7, 2026Episode 2540 min

Inside AppFolio: Building the Systems Behind Our Investor Experience

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we go behind the scenes of what it actually takes to deliver a seamless investor experience—and why we made the transition to AppFolio Investment Manager. Co-hosts Lauren Torres and Lauren Messina of Multi-Family Real Estate Investing presented by Mara Poling break down how growing a platform means rethinking the systems that support it.As we’ve scaled, so has the complexity of managing investor relationships, financial reporting, and data across multiple funds and investments. What worked early on—spreadsheets, manual processes, and email—simply doesn’t scale without introducing risk and inefficiencies.In this episode, we walk through what building that infrastructure really involves: • Cleaning and migrating historical data • Structuring funds, entities, and investor relationships • Accurately tracking capital accounts, distributions, and preferred returns • Creating a reporting engine that delivers clarity and consistencyWe also cover what this means for our investors—from a more transparent dashboard and centralized documents to a consolidated view across investments.This conversation is designed for both sides of the table: • Investors looking for greater visibility and confidence • Operators building systems that can support long-term growthBecause ultimately, the investor experience is a direct reflection of the systems behind it.

April 1, 2026Episode 2441 min

We Get By with a Little Help from Our Lenders

Send us Fan MailWhat happens after the loan closes is just as important as getting the deal done. In this episode, The Laurens take a behind-the-scenes look at the ongoing relationship with lenders—and why it plays a critical role in the success of a multifamily investment.We walk through the key requirements lenders expect post-closing, including regular financial reporting, monitoring DSCR, managing tax and insurance escrows, and navigating annual inspections. More importantly, we explain how these processes create structure, accountability, and an added layer of oversight that ultimately benefits investors.We also discuss what happens when performance doesn’t go according to plan, and why proactive communication with lenders can make all the difference. Strong lender relationships aren’t just about compliance—they’re about partnership, discipline, and protecting long-term value.

March 10, 2026Episode 2335 min

Who’s Buying Multifamily Right Now with Matt Wideman

Send us Fan MailThe 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 Wideman, Managing Director at Berkadia, shares what he’s seeing from the front lines of multifamily transactions. We discuss who is actively acquiring assets today, how pricing and cap rate expectations have reset, and what separates buyers who are winning deals from those who aren’t.Matt also pulls back the curtain on what’s happening behind the scenes from listing to closing, how financing and capital stacks have evolved, and what investors should be paying attention to as the market continues to adjust.

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Retirement Account Investing Series: Part 5 - ROTH Conversion Tax Savings

Retirement Account Investing Series: Part 4 - Invest Using Your Retirement Account and Cut Your Taxes

Retirement Account Investing Series: Part 3 - How to Invest Using Your ROTH Retirement Account

Retirement Account Investing Series: Part 2 - Diversification

Retirement Account Investing Series: Part 1 - Investing with Your Retirement Account

Escrows, Protests & Surprises: Managing Property Taxes in Multifamily

All the Small Things… That Turn Into Lawsuits

Inside AppFolio: Building the Systems Behind Our Investor Experience

We Get By with a Little Help from Our Lenders

Who’s Buying Multifamily Right Now with Matt Wideman

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