{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Deal Flow Friday","title":"Multifamily Capital Strategy: Brian Asheghian - Convoy Capital","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2098,"description":"In this episode of Deal Flow Friday, David Moghavem sits down with longtime friend and industry colleague Brian Asheghian, Vice President at Convoy Capital, to dive deep into today’s multifamily financing landscape. They cover the shifting dynamics in ground-up construction loans, the surge of LA’s ED1 affordable housing projects, and creative strategies for takeout financing in a high-rate environment.Brian shares insights on navigating lender requirements, the growing role of private credit, and the challenges of financing modular construction. They also discuss the macro outlook for interest rates, why experience and liquidity matter more than ever, and the grit it takes to succeed in brokerage — including Brian’s story of working 50 straight weekends to build his career.Whether you’re a developer, investor, or broker, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways on securing capital, structuring deals, and thriving in today’s market.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:32 Mamba Edition & Old Memories03:45 State of Ground-Up Construction Financing05:10 ED1 Affordable Housing Boom in LA09:15 Financing Nuances for ED1 Projects11:55 Creative Takeout Loan Strategies14:35 Macro Outlook & Anticipated Rate Cuts16:45 Banks vs. Private Credit19:05 Modular Construction & Non-Recourse Challenges21:00 What Lenders Want from Borrowers23:25 Work Ethic & Career Grit29:05 Broker Life Reality Check31:25 Leveraging Technology & AI","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/4CCvylFxdsaNNVGdB1dUOC4NLsR9R2eQL8p1_hY2q7Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83NmRk/ZTI0ZGQ1OTRiOTFm/MzAwYzY5MGE1ZmIy/YTk2YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}