#68 Top 10 Questions Before Buying Multifamily (Investing Guide)

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#68 Top 10 Questions Before Buying Multifamily (Investing Guide)
Feb 09, 2026 Season 1 Episode 68
Juan Huizar | Sage Real Estate

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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

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