In this episode of The Untold Stories of Real Estate Investing, Wayne Courreges III talks to Sandhya Seshadri, who has invested as a limited partner, key principal and general partner in over 3000 doors, holding 200 million in assets throughout the United States. She's been a leader in the equities markets for over 30 years and moved to commercial real estate due to the tax advantages and the ability to uniquely force appreciate each asset become her mission to help others capitalize on all the benefits of real estate investing. Sonya is based in Dallas. She focuses exclusively on the Dallas area.

She will discuss how passive investors can save a deal and avoid potential train wrecks in the current environment, where rising interest rates, insurance costs, and property taxes are creating challenges. The conversation covers topics such as stress testing deals, communication and transparency, private placement memorandum, and evaluating distressed real estate opportunities. Seshadri shares her experiences dealing with a train wreck deal and offers advice on how limited partners can communicate concerns and take actions early to avoid potential pitfalls.

Topics on Today's Episode:

• Guest introduction: Sandhya Seshadri, an experienced real estate investor. 
• Discussion on the challenges faced by real estate investors due to rising interest rates and lack of rate caps. 
• Importance of stress testing deals and evaluating property management practices. 
• Analysis of failed real estate deals in Houston due to poor underwriting and troubled locations.