Episode description

Shannon Robnett started his career in construction after realizing his passion for building single-family homes. However, he quickly transitioned to commercial construction, where he built a diverse portfolio of projects, including police and fire stations, city halls, medical facilities, schools, and industrial buildings. Over time, he also ventured into multifamily construction and began acquiring real estate deals. Today, Shannon has a successful career in both multifamily and industrial construction, with a consistent track record of building and acquiring properties.

Connect with Shannon Robnett: https://shannonrobnett.com/

Shannon Robnett's Real Estate Background and Expertise

• Raised in a family of builders and realtors
• Experience in single-family homes, commercial construction, multifamily, and industrial properties

COVID-19's Impact on Construction Industry

• Significant increases in building material prices
• Delays in obtaining materials

Underwriting Process for Ground-Up Development in Multifamily Projects

• Understanding market rents
• Determining building costs
• Collaborating with subcontractors for realistic budgeting and plans

Strategic Partnerships and Focusing on Strengths

• Identifying primary skill set
• Finding partnerships with complementary skills

Underwriting and Projecting Financial Needs for Multifamily Projects

• Importance of building reserves
• Navigating unexpected challenges, e.g., COVID-19 impact

Importance of Accurate Modeling and Proper Underwriting

• Ensuring success and sustainability in real estate development projects

Business Savvy and Professionalism in Large-Scale Projects

• Comparison to contractors for single-family houses
• Business acumen needed for multi-million dollar contracts

Supply Chain Issues and Their Impact

• Increased front-end costs
• Longer lead times for development

Management of Construction Timelines and Financial Impact from Delays

• Obtaining building permits
• Adjusting strategies to minimize financial impact

Impact of Interest Rates and Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) on Real Estate Deals

• Need for higher cash reserves as interest rates rise
• Potential market changes and forecasting needs

Preparation Over Panic in the Face of Potential Market Instability

• Similarities to troubled times in real estate market
• Need for proper preparation

Opportunities in Real Estate Market

• Opportunities in multifamily ground-up development
• Patience, proper positioning, and capitalization

Focus on Cash Flow in Real Estate Deals

• Importance of cash flow over quick appreciation

Confidence in Future of Real Estate Market

• Long-term financing and increasing rents

Shannon Robnett's Ground-Up Development Projects

• Involvement in multifamily and warehouse projects
• Projects in various locations across the United States

Anticipation of Trends in Real Estate Market

• Upward trend in occupancy, new product development, vacancy rates, and rents

Choosing the Right Market for Investment Opportunities

• Analyzing specific...