In this episode of Scale Nation, Manny and Zach walk you through how they quickly underwrite multifamily deals without spending hours on analysis. From a small duplex in Crafton to an 18-unit portfolio in Brentwood, they break down the exact tools and strategies they use to decide if a deal is worth pursuing — or worth walking away from.

What you'll learn:

• How to use free tools like DealCheck and ChatGPT to run quick rent comparisons and cash flow analysis
• The key numbers to look at first (cap rate, cash-on-cash return, DSCR, and the 1% rule)
• How to spot red flags in a seller's underwriting — and why principal paydown is NOT a return
• Why vacancy, repairs, and property management costs can make or break a deal
• When to submit an LOI even if you know the seller won't budge

Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this episode gives you a repeatable framework to underwrite any multifamily deal in minutes — so you can move fast, make smart offers, and never overpay.

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Episode Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Intro & Grace Valley update (occupancy & rent collection)
• 05:00 – Manny's quad deal update (appraisal and sewer issues)
• 09:00 – Intro to underwriting small multifamily
• 10:00 – Duplex #1 walkthrough (Crafton, 3/2 + 1/1)
• 14:00 – DealCheck tool walkthrough
• 16:00 – Unpaid taxes discussion
• 20:00 – Duplex #2 walkthrough (Boggs Avenue, needs rehab)
• 23:00 – Rehab cost estimates & vacancy discussion
• 35:00 – Intro to large multifamily underwriting
• 36:00 – 18-unit Brentwood portfolio walkthrough
• 43:00 – Alchemist Nation calculator walkthrough
• 54:00 – Seller's underwriting breakdown & red flags
• 58:00 – Wrap up & key takeaways