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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 40 MIN

Multifamily Inspections, Insurance, and the Risks Owners Can’t Ignore Anymore

from Commercial Connections: Investing with Confidence · host René Nelson - CCIM

Most expensive property problems don’t start as emergencies - they start as small, overlooked issues hiding behind walls, panels, and crawlspaces. In this episode, Doug Palmer explains how routine inspections often uncover risks that can quietly destroy deals, cash flow, or insurance eligibility.🎙️EPISODE OVERVIEWRené Nelson sits down with Doug Palmer, veteran commercial inspector, former electrical contractor, and founder of Palmer Property Inspections. With decades of experience inspecting apartments, office buildings, and mixed-use properties across Oregon, Doug brings a practical, no-nonsense perspective on how minor oversights can turn into major liabilities if they’re missed or ignored.This conversation focuses on how inspections have changed, what insurance companies are flagging more aggressively, and why proactive inspections protect both buyers and sellers in today’s market.🧠 WHAT WE COVER⦿ Doug’s background as an electrician turned commercial inspector⦿ Why owners miss major issues while managing day-to-day fixes⦿ How often multifamily owners should get full inspections⦿ The most common long-term issues inspectors find⦿ Using inspections to guide maintenance and capital planning💌 STAY AHEAD YOUR WAYWant smarter insights, market trends, and strategies delivered straight to your inbox? Join the Commercial Connections Newsletter, a quick, actionable read for brokers, investors, and CRE professionals. 👉 Subscribe now: https://linktr.ee/renenelsonccim📅 BOOK A CALLIf you’re a family-owned apartment owner in Oregon, you don’t have to navigate your next move alone. From 1031 exchanges to retirement planning, I help owners protect equity and plan for the future. Schedule a strategy call: https://linktr.ee/renenelsonccim🔗 CONNECT WITH DOUG PALMER https://www.dphomeinspections.com/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH ME https://linktr.ee/renenelsonccim#CommercialConnections #CREInvesting #1031Exchange #FinancialLiteracy #MultifamilyHousing #OregonRealEstate #PassiveIncome

Most expensive property problems don’t start as emergencies - they start as small, overlooked issues hiding behind walls, panels, and crawlspaces. In this episode, Doug Palmer explains how routine inspections often uncover risks that can quietly destroy deals, cash flow, or insurance eligibility.🎙️EPISODE OVERVIEWRené Nelson sits down with Doug Palmer, veteran commercial inspector, former electrical contractor, and founder of Palmer Property Inspections. With decades of experience inspecting apartments, office buildings, and mixed-use properties across Oregon, Doug brings a practical, no-nonsense perspective on how minor oversights can turn into major liabilities if they’re missed or ignored.This conversation focuses on how inspections have changed, what insurance companies are flagging more aggressively, and why proactive inspections protect both buyers and sellers in today’s market.🧠 WHAT WE COVER⦿ Doug’s background as an electrician turned commercial inspector⦿ Why owners miss major issues while managing day-to-day fixes⦿ How often multifamily owners should get full inspections⦿ The most common long-term issues inspectors find⦿ Using inspections to guide maintenance and capital planning💌 STAY AHEAD YOUR WAYWant smarter insights, market trends, and strategies delivered straight to your inbox? Join the Commercial Connections Newsletter, a quick, actionable read for brokers, investors, and CRE professionals. 👉 Subscribe now: https://linktr.ee/renenelsonccim📅 BOOK A CALLIf you’re a family-owned apartment owner in Oregon, you don’t have to navigate your next move alone. From 1031 exchanges to retirement planning, I help owners protect equity and plan for the future. Schedule a strategy call: https://linktr.ee/renenelsonccim🔗 CONNECT WITH DOUG PALMER https://www.dphomeinspections.com/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH ME https://linktr.ee/renenelsonccim#CommercialConnections #CREInvesting #1031Exchange #FinancialLiteracy #MultifamilyHousing #OregonRealEstate #PassiveIncome

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