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Charlene brokered Trey's first ever multi family deal in 2005 and she's still going strong. She's honest and direct, and explains why listening to investors is key and gives a plain spoken definition of "cap rate". She also describes the red flags she looks for in buyers, and tells us the basics of how to get and keep tenants.

Trey visits with upcoming real estate entrepreneur Chris Bello and talks about his transformation from oil and gas to single and now multi family real estate entrepreneur. They discuss estate portfolio building, "single family side hustle" to "multi family career", and why learning operations on a granular level is essential.

Have you checked your windstorm coverage? Why your policies should state "replacement value...How different laws apply to different kinds of claims...why "proof of loss" in a claim is an art...and one BIG mistake Trey has made in the past...all this and more on this informative episode!

Future HAA President Stephanie Graves and Marketing Director Lupita Castillo join Trey and discuss Stephanie's history of starting out investigating real estate tax credits, building positive relationships with tenants who may land on hard times and how approaching them in a compassionate way can be a key to helping those tenants and investors.

In observance of Veterans Day, Trey and guest Dan Garrison delve into helping veterans via Career Gear's Champions of Freedom initiative, the Mission Possible transitional program for vets and how giving vets a mission can change their lives for the better. This special episode is built around one simple idea: Serving those who have served us. Listen to find out how you can help a vet in need. 

Joe doubled his investment on his first single family home, and has done multi family deals with Trey in the past and done very well. In this episode also learn the definition of "upgrade phenomenon", how and why Trey turns his units around in as little as 11 days with a team of vendors, contractors and locksmiths, and why to a tenant price is only an issue in the absence of value. 

Partner and investor Scott Bassin takes a moment from his Hawaii vacation to talk with Trey about their 10 year relationship, past successes and Scott's transition from attorney to real estate investor. Scott also gives advice to those considering investing with Trey and on overcoming the anxiety that can come with getting into your first multi family deal. Scott and Trey also discuss how their investment strategies have improved the lives of their tenants and employees.

Mike and Trey revisit their successful history together, how Mike deploys his team of specialists and they both reveal once again why relationships are so important to success and why doing business with a local or regional lender has tremendous advantages.

In Trey's most educational episode to date, special guest Michael Thompson and Trey address many issues of interest to real estate investors. Debt coverage ratios, non recourse loans, debt yield and more. And just as importantly, seeing and fulfilling a vision to serve your tenants and being a positive change agent in their lives and their communities.

Guest Jeff Welch, VP Commercial Lender at Third Coast Bank joins Trey to talk of their past successes, how the IRS tax code works for you as a rental property owner and how "carry forward" loss relates to income, why relationships are so important, and how much Jeff enjoys helping others and first time investors from setting up an LLC to separating liabilities.

Keith Klein is a film producer, nutritionist and yes a real estate investor who has seen great success investing with Trey Stone. In this episode Keith goes in depth about health and wealth and how a balance between the two is essential for a happy and prosperous life.

Trey visits with partner/investor Cliff Norris about their past investing experiences together, the tremendous returns achieved as a result of their partnership and how transparency in that partnership is critical. Trey and Cliff also delve into the specifics of choosing the right value adds and how timing can be everything.  

The Fuqua's have been in the luxury home building business for a generation, and now they're pivoting to home and multi family renovation. Want to find out why? Also learn how giving back to the community and employees is a critical cornerstone of how John does business...and the aspects of that and more he shares with Trey Stone and his values.

Why is an "as stabilized" appraisal far better at times than an "as is" appraisal? How not to over leverage a property...loan constraints..bridge loans...pre payment penalties...all this and much more as Trey draws on his decades of experience and success in multi family real estate and takes a deep dive into the pros, cons and nuances that could cost or save you big BIG money in a deal.

Trey speaks with longtime partner investor and friend Wayne McCann. Wayne tells of his story as a real estate investor from his beginnings in land and single family homes, to his outstanding partnership with Trey Stone and arrival at multi-family investing with Trey as his most successful venture!

Trey dives into the unique set of market forces currently in play in Houston, TX that feed and support his long held and proven strategies. 

Trey and Bobby discuss different associations such as the Houston Apartment Association, The Texas Apartment Association, and the National Apartment Association that helps advocate for the industry as governments create policy.

Lupita is the manager of a 488 unit apartment complex owned by Trey Stone and his partners.

Gary Blumberg is the former President of the Texas Apartment association and Trey's former Chief Investment Officer.

Trey and special guest Bobby Duncan discuss common myths found in books about building wealth.