In this episode, Jason Williams and Frank Patalano break down one of the most misunderstood assumptions in multifamily underwriting: rent growth. They explain how to evaluate realistic rent projections, why conservative underwriting protects investors, and how to distinguish true market-driven rent growth from simple rent increases. If you're underwriting commercial real estate deals, this conversation offers practical insights to help you avoid costly mistakes.

Topics Covered

• Rent growth versus bringing rents up to market
• Why conservative underwriting leads to better investment decisions
• How population growth, employment, and market conditions influence rent projections
• The dangers of relying on aggressive rent growth assumptions
• Understanding loss to lease and market rent
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