Podcasts about commercial real estate

Is IRR really the gold standard for evaluating a real estate investment? John McNellis, veteran real estate developer, investor, author, and educator, has a very different take. In this episode from the Jake & Gino Podcast, John challenges the way investors use Internal Rate of Return (IRR) to evaluate real estate deals. His argument? IRR relies heavily on assumptions about future cash flows, exit values, and—most importantly—what the property's cap rate will be years down the road. As John points out, predicting a property's cap rate ten years from now can feel a lot like predicting the weather ten years from now: you simply don't know what will happen. The conversation dives into: • Why IRR can be misleading in real estate • How future exit assumptions affect projected returns • The relationship between IRR and cap rates • Why investors should question optimistic projections • The difference between theoretical returns and actual cash flow • How experienced real estate investors evaluate deals John also shares decades of experience in commercial real estate and explains why he believes investors need to be careful about relying too heavily on numbers that depend on assumptions about the future. What do you think—Is IRR a useful investment metric, or is it too easy to manipulate? Watch the full conversation for more lessons on commercial real estate, development, investing, deal analysis, and building wealth.

This episode features Ken Wimberly, a rugged entrepreneur, devoted family man, and former Navy serviceman. Drawing from his comprehensive background in commercial real estate and his experience as a Keller Williams franchisee, Ken discusses his entrepreneurial journey, including past business ventures and failures. He deep-dives into his latest venture, Laundry LUV, a company dedicated to disrupting the traditional laundromat industry by creating clean, safe, and family-centric spaces that focus on community impact and childhood literacy. Chapters03:34 – Introducing Ken Wimberly and His Family04:30 – Early Entrepreneurial Journey and First Business Failure06:58 – Transition to Commercial Real Estate and Keller Williams08:35 – Lessons from App Development Failure09:12 – The Origins of Laundry LUV10:50 – Becoming the "Chick-fil-A of Laundromats" and Childhood Literacy13:51 – Franchise Experience and Meeting Co-Founder Skyler17:04 – Laundromat Industry Statistics and Business Economics21:16 – Staffing Models and Customer Service22:02 – Five Lines of Revenue in the Laundromat Business24:36 – Equipment Maintenance and Operations25:56 – Financing and Technology in Modern Laundromats27:59 – Current Locations and Growth Capital Strategy31:48 – Leadership Training and Company Execution Roles33:00 – Guest Contact Information and Event UpdatesConnect with Ken:https://www.laundryluv.com/ https://kenwimberly.com/ Learn More About Accountable Equity:  Visit Us: http://www.accountableequity.com/   Access eBook: https://accountableequity.com/case-study/#registerTurn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger.LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

In this episode, Adam Craig shares his journey from residential to commercial real estate investing, highlighting key strategies, challenges, and opportunities in the commercial space, especially office and retail properties.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode, Dan Steinberg shares his extensive experience in real estate, focusing on creating innovative products for high net worth individuals, navigating distressed markets, and the intricacies of medical office space development. Discover how institutional insights shape his approach to real estate investing and development. In this episode, Dan shares insights on real estate investment strategies, including repurposing hotels into workforce housing, navigating market dynamics, and innovative capital raising approaches. Discover practical tips for investors and developers looking to make impactful decisions in today's real estate landscape.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Liz Gunski joins this week's episode for an overview of the suite of AI tools available both on RPR's website and in the RPR app. Learn how you can use RPR's AI tools to share your business intelligence!Full Description / Show NotesRPR's creation and backgroundRPR's philosophy on AIResearch done to launch the new featuresNew AI tools just releasedHow to access RPR on mobile and desktopWhat to expect at their session at conventionHow to download and find the appNew broker-specific features

AI can be an incredible tool for organizing your thoughts—but can it replace an experienced real estate attorney? Richard Crouch, a commercial real estate attorney with more than two decades of experience, explains why experience still matters when navigating complex real estate transactions. AI can help review information and suggest language, but it doesn't have the real-world experience of seeing deals go wrong, understanding the practical consequences of contract language, or recognizing the nuances that can create problems later. In commercial real estate, a provision that looks perfectly clear on paper can have very different consequences in practice. That's why having an experienced attorney who understands the business—not just the legal language—can make a major difference. For real estate investors and sponsors, the goal isn't to avoid technology. It's to know where technology can help—and where experience, judgment, and expertise are still essential. Watch the full conversation for more insights on commercial real estate, syndications, investing, legal strategy, and what successful investors need to know before putting capital into a deal. 00:05 - Welcome and introduction of guest Richard Crouch 00:35 - Teasing Richard about attorneys killing deals; asking why he became a lawyer 00:51 - Richard's path to becoming an attorney and entering commercial real estate 01:42 - What Richard loves about commercial real estate compared to litigation 02:20 - Discussing the difficult aspects and fast pace of commercial real estate 04:13 - Discussing AI/ChatGPT, its limits, and the value of a seasoned attorney 06:05 - The evolution of syndications from 2001 to today 08:00 - Impact of capital raisers and market cycles on pricing and valuations 09:01 - Challenges of exiting the market or finding replacement assets 10:05 - Common habits, skills, and disciplines of successful long-term investors 13:16 - Discussion on asset classes (industrial, medical office, multifamily) 14:35 - Current investor pain points, interest rate impacts, and loan covenants 17:30 - Advice for passive investors: warning signs, red flags, and performance metrics 21:14 - Importance of sponsors having skin in the game 22:06 - Value of having an attorney review deal documents before investing 24:10 - Essential legal documents for investors (PPM, Subscription Agreement, Operating Agreement) 25:59 - The three-step framework for passive investors (Jockey, Saddle, Horse) 27:56 - Common misconceptions about legal fees and the complexity of CRE transactions 30:34 - Differences in financing (local bank vs. CMBS loans) and reading the fine print 31:46 - Case study: A deal saved through creative structuring and seller financing

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In this episode, Paul Bennett, a seasoned fund manager and syndicator with over 45 years of experience, shares insights into ground-up development in self-storage and small bay industrial sectors. He discusses the unique advantages, timelines, and capital raising strategies involved in these asset classes, offering valuable guidance for investors and developers alike.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?Dr. Allen and guest Ben Reinberg discuss the importance of building a “hard-asset empire” to achieve generational wealth. They explore how tangible assets like commercial real estate, specifically medical office space, provide financial resilience and cash flow during uncertain economic cycles.Main Points:Adopt a long-term roadmap for wealth creation rather than reacting to public market volatility.Prioritize hard assets that provide consistent cash flow, tax advantages, and durability.Recognize that institutional investors and sovereign funds are increasing their allocation to tangible assets.Focus on sectors like medical office space that remain essential regardless of the economic climate.Build trust with investors through transparency, consistent communication, and a proven track record.Connect with Ben Reinberg:breinberg@alliancecgc.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/benreinberg/https://www.facebook.com/TheRealBenReinberg/https://www.instagram.com/therealbenreinberg/https://x.com/realbenreinberghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN-VuewtdVrFwlOrTsNbxGAhttps://www.tiktok.com/@therealbenreinberg?lang=en

In this episode of Ohio Policy Talks, Anastasia and Veronica are joined by Emily Ahouse from the City of Cincinnati and Pete Metz from the Cincinnati Regional Chamber. Together, they discuss how Cincinnati is bringing the public and private sectors together to support housing, development, and long-term regional momentum. The conversation explores what has helped drive investment in the Cincinnati region, how housing fits into the larger economic picture, and what other Ohio communities can learn from Cincinnati's approach. For REALTOR® members, this episode offers insight into how collaboration and local partnerships can shape the communities where people live and invest.Full Description / Show NotesHear from Emily Ahouse and Pete Metz about their roles and how their work connects to Cincinnati's future.Learn what has helped drive Cincinnati's recent momentum and investment.Explore how Cincinnati is approaching housing as part of its broader economic strategy.Understand why public-private partnerships matter and how they can help move projects forward.Dive into how Cincinnati is balancing new development with the character of its neighborhoods.Discover how community development connects to workforce attraction and business needs.Hear about projects and initiatives in Cincinnati that are helping shape what comes next.Learn what other Ohio communities can take away from Cincinnati's experience with housing, development, and collaboration.See why this conversation matters for REALTOR® members who are watching how local decisions shape housing opportunities and neighborhood investment.

Discover how commercial real estate can redefine your family's financial future and create a legacy that provides stability, income, and long‑term security. You'll see how ordinary people with W‑2 jobs, busy schedules, and limited savings have changed their financial trajectory by turning one well‑chosen commercial property into a generational asset.This training is designed to help you:Replace fragile, paycheck‑dependent securityBuild income that continues beyond your working yearsCreate long‑term wealth through forced appreciationGain financial choices that protect the people you loveAvoid passing down financial problems instead of financial strengthStudent Spotlight:You'll also hear from Kenan, a student who purchased an off‑market mixed‑use property, increased the NOI, forced hundreds of thousands of dollars in appreciation, and turned the building into a family‑run asset that his children now help manage. One property — one family — a completely new trajectory.Tuesdays with Peter LIVE! Register for our next session: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/peter-harris-live/Get your free copy of my best selling book, "Commercial Real Estate for Beginners": https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/free-book/Every successful commercial real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/protege-program/Questions or Comments? Text PETER to 833-942-4516 

Six years into the expansion, the commercial real estate cycle still looks early. Michael Bull, CCIM covers 2026 rates, supply, and office with BGO Chief Economist Ryan Severino, CFA. Ryan Severino, CFA, Chief Economist and Head of Research for the U.S. at BGO, explains why a cycle that is six years old still behaves like an early to mid cycle expansion. Debt sits at moderate levels, the labor market has room to run, and leverage has stayed disciplined. He sees runway left in the economy and in commercial real estate. The conversation covers where inflation and interest rates go from here, why the 10-year Treasury has trouble moving far off 4% on fundamentals alone, and how trade policy and the conflict in Iran are adding roughly 30 to 60 basis points to the long end of the curve. Severino also makes the case that today's rates only feel high because most people working in this industry have spent their entire careers in a market where the 10-year stayed below 5% for a quarter century. On the property side: the construction pipeline is the most benign on record relative to existing inventory, which means owners no longer need an outsized jump in demand to compress vacancy and restart rent growth. Severino explains why he is more constructive on office than most of the industry, drawing a direct comparison to how wrong the popular narrative on retail was for 15 years. Michael Bull adds a live example, a 17-story tower coming to market at $64 per square foot, below the cost of building out the space. The episode closes on what Severino calls a recovery out of order. In a normal cycle, capital markets recover first and space market fundamentals lag. This time fundamentals are recovering while elevated long-term rates hold the capital markets back. His view on the next 12 to 24 months: higher transaction volume, more attractive pricing, and a real estate return profile that compares well against a richly valued stock market. In this episode: 00:00  Where Are We in the CRE Cycle? What Inning Are We In? 01:08  Six Years In and Still Early Cycle: The Rain Delay Economy 03:17  Pandemic, Inflation, Trade War, Real War: A Fits and Starts Cycle 04:39  Inflation Resurgent: A Speed Bump, Not a Roadblock 06:37  The 10-Year Treasury: Why It Cannot Move Far Off 4% 07:58  A Quarter Century Below 5%: Today's Rates Are About Average 09:26  Michael's 17% Loan and Making Money at Higher Rates 10:28  Oil Prices and Iran: Why the U.S. Economy Shrugs Now 12:46  AI and Data Centers: Galactic Capital and Political Backlash 15:02  Record Low Construction: Why Supply No Longer Drives the Cycle 17:57  Office: The Contrarian Case and the Retail Playbook 20:07  A 17-Story Tower at $64 per Foot 20:42  Recovery Out of Order: Fundamentals First, Capital Markets Lagging 24:47  Relative Value: Real Estate Against a Richly Priced Stock Market 25:57  Final Takeaway: You Do Not Pay Today's Rate Forever Connect with Ryan Severino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-severino-cfa-4409022/ BGO Website: https://www.bgo.com Connect with Michael Bull & The Show: Michael Bull, CCIM Bull Realty, Inc https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbull/ For more commercial real estate market data, sector forecasts, and video episodes, visit CREshow.com. America's Commercial Real Estate Show is brought to you by our proud sponsors. TCN Worldwide: Commercial real estate property management, leasing, and sales solutions across the US and globally. Learn more: https://www.tcnworldwide.com Build Out: The ultimate product suite for commercial real estate brokerage firms looking to streamline their business. Learn more: https://www.buildout.com Bull Realty: Regional commercial real estate brokerage services headquartered in Atlanta, delivering market intel and strategies. Learn more: https://www.bullrealty.com Commercial Agent Success Strategies: Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/ #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #RealEstateInvesting #CommercialRealEstateForecast #InterestRates #OfficeMarket #DataCenters #CapRates #RealEstateCycle #CREInvesting #Treasury #MichaelBull

Commercial real estate is showing signs of strength in some surprising places, even as interest rates remain higher for longer. CBRE's Henry Chin joins Kathy Fettke to break down what he's seeing across the U.S. market and why he remains bullish on American real estate.   Henry shares his outlook for multifamily, office, industrial, retail, and data centers, including where oversupply could create opportunities for investors and why gateway markets like New York and San Francisco are seeing renewed momentum. He also explains how reshoring, AI, and manufacturing investment could reshape real estate demand — and why rental growth, rather than falling cap rates, may be the key to returns in the years ahead.   Learn more about RealWealth's Syndications at www.Realwealth.com/Syndications.   DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com.

Steven Song is the founder and CEO of Diald, an AI-powered decision intelligence platform for commercial real estate. Before founding Diald, Steven worked on both the investing and development sides of real estate, and built his career across architecture and urban planning, training at Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pennsylvania. He was a founding principal at SCAAA, a global strategy, planning, and design firm, and is a partner at Axle Companies, a family office focused on real estate investment and social impact ventures. Steven is based in Los Angeles.(02:26) Why CRE Decisions Are Still Judgment-Driven (04:41) The Signal That Killed an Atlantic City Deal (07:44) Contextual Drift: The Risk Nobody Models(10:20) Diald's approach (11:59) AI Token Costs and Asking Better Questions (14:27) Tools vs. Workflows (15:52) Diald's Underwriting (17:58) Killing Bad Deals Earlier (19:18) How AI Upgrades the Analyst Role (20:44) Where General Purpose AI Fails at Underwriting (24:23) Does AI Make CRE More Efficient or More Competitive (26:02) What Underwriting Looks Like in 5 Years (27:14) Where Human Judgment Still Matters (29:06) The Local Signals Investors Miss (31:15) Collaboration Superpower: Denise Scott Brown and Reyner Banham

Xander Snyder joins this week's episode to preview his upcoming session at the Ohio REALTORS Annual Convention and Expo, where he'll dive into commercial trends with analytical rigor to draw clear-eyed conclusions about market trends and better inform decision-making.Full Description / Show NotesXander's career history and backgroundThe new cycle of commercial real estateWhat trends he's paying attention to right nowOhio-specific commercial dataAdvice to commercial REALTORS in today's marketWhat he's looking forward to at this year's convention and expo.

Commercial real estate has had to weather many challenges since the pandemic, with office vacancies, higher interest rates, refinancing concerns, and the health of regional banks all weighing on the asset class. According to Tom Christopoul, Head of Global Real Estate at Guggenheim Investments, the worst is behind us and the market is in a genuine recovery, but it differs sharply by sector, geography, and position in the capital stack. He joins Macro Markets to discuss sector-by-sector opportunities and risks, capital flows, how AI is reshaping real estate fundamentals, and the attractive demographic and technical tailwinds behind senior housing.Related Content:The Advantages of Investing in Infrastructure and Other Real AssetsRead moreThird Quarter 2026 Structured Credit Outlook: Non-Agency RMBS: Income, Convexity, and a Rebuilt MarketRead MoreFixed-Income Strategy While the Market Tests the FedAnne Walsh joins Macro Markets to discuss portfolio strategy, ETFs, and why 2026 will not be like 2022 for bonds.Listen nowThird Quarter 2026 Fixed-Income Sector ViewsSound credit fundamentals and elevated yields to weather tail risks to our outlookRead moreInvesting involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. In general, the value of a fixed-income security falls when interest rates rise and rises when interest rates fall. Longer term bonds are more sensitive to interest rate changes and subject to greater volatility than those with shorter maturities. High yield and unrated debt securities are at a greater risk of default than investment grade bonds and may be less liquid, which may increase volatility. Private debt investments are generally considered illiquid and not quoted on any exchange; thus they are difficult to value. The process of valuing investments for which reliable market quotations are not available is based on inherent uncertainties and may not be accurate. Further, the level of discretion used by an investment manager to value private debt securities could lead to conflicts of interest.This material is distributed for informational or educational purposes only and should not be considered a recommendation of any particular security, strategy, or investment product, or as investing advice of any kind. This material is not provided in a fiduciary capacity, may not be relied upon for or in connection with the making of investment decisions, and does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities. The content contained herein is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal or tax advice and/or a legal opinion. Always consult a financial, tax and/or legal professional regarding your specific situation.This material contains opinions of the author but not necessarily those of Guggenheim Partners or its subsidiaries. The author's opinions are subject to change without notice. Forward-looking statements, estimates, and certain information contained herein are based upon proprietary and non-proprietary research and other sources. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but are not assured as to accuracy. No part of this article may be reproduced in any form, or referred to in any other publication, without express written permission of Guggenheim Partners, LLC. Past performance is not indicative of future results. There is neither representation nor warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information.Guggenheim Investments represents the investment management businesses of Guggenheim Partners, LLC. Securities offered through Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC.© 2026 Guggenheim Partners, LLC. No part of this material may be reproduced in any form, or referred to in any other publication, without express written permission of Guggenheim Partners, LLC.5841537

Discover why 5–40 units is the smartest place to start in multifamily investing — the perfect size range for your first deal. In this week's episode, Peter shows how this range gives beginners the control, stability, and leverage they need to confidently acquire their first commercial property. What You'll Learn:Why 5–40 units is the ideal starting point for new investorsHow this range protects you from the pitfalls of “too small” and “too big”Why competition is lower and opportunities are greater in this segmentHow this size class gives beginners more control over value, income, and deal structureWhy this is the range where off‑market deals and creative financing thriveTuesdays with Peter LIVE! Register for our next session: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/peter-harris-live/Get your free copy of my best selling book, "Commercial Real Estate for Beginners": https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/free-book/Every successful commercial real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/protege-program/Questions or Comments? Text PETER to 833-942-4516 

What if the biggest lending mistake in commercial real estate isn't a mistake in the loan itself, but a 60- or 90-day decision about your debt structure that you're stuck living with for the next five to ten years? Eric Stewart, founder of Lender Language and CEO of Atlantic Investment Capital, has spent over 20 years structuring commercial real estate financing — funding his first multifamily deals back in 2004 and 2005, before syndication was even mainstream. In this episode, Eric breaks down why "the how of everybody's why leads back to making money," and how understanding that alignment of interest with brokers, lenders, and property managers can transform the way you pitch, negotiate, and close. He explains why chasing the longest interest-only period can quietly limit your options for a decade, why renovation budgets "age out" every five years no matter how the market cooperates, and the two biggest mistakes he sees GPs make when approaching lenders. Eric also shares his own first capital raise — a 96-unit tenant-in-common deal fully funded before closing with a targeted 18 to 20% annualized return — and why he believes building a business on singles and doubles beats chasing the one distressed home-run deal. If you've ever wondered what your deal looks like from the lender's side of the table, this conversation delivers a perspective most capital raisers never get. Five key takeaways:Understand the "how" behind everyone's "why." Eric's core philosophy is that brokers get paid when a deal closes, investors get paid on fulfillment and returns, and property managers succeed when investors succeed — aligning your pitch to each party's real incentive beats just building rapport.Your 60-to-90-day debt decision locks you in for five to ten years. Chasing the longest interest-only period to boost early cash-on-cash returns can trap you into a longer loan term with prepayment penalties, limiting your flexibility down the road.Renovation budgets don't last. With typical unit turnover ratios of 35 to 55%, a property's initial reno budget gets spent within the first couple of years, and the asset is "tired" again by the five-year mark, forcing a refinance or sale.Compensate your capital raisers for the long haul. Eric warns that if co-GPs raising money aren't well compensated relative to their work, they'll gravitate to bigger splits on other deals, leaving you without support three years into your own.Build your business on singles and doubles, not one big distressed score. Rather than chasing the "mega home run" distressed deal, Eric recommends building a steady foundation of smaller wins — which naturally puts you in position when the bigger opportunities do come along.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai

Key TakeawaysGet paid to learn: start near deal flow (brokerage, lending, property management) so you're learning on someone else's dime while seeing how real deals are structured.Buy “boring” assets: unsexy deals (industrial, parking lots, dirt, old car washes) often have less competition, better entry pricing, and strong cash flow and value-add potential.Buy right and in the path of growth: even with mistakes (bad pro forma, surprises, longer vacancy), deals can work if you buy well in emerging corridors before they “pop.”Embrace “no”: lender and investor rejections don't mean the deal is bad—just not a fit for that party; persistence to the next lender/partner is part of the model.Build the base: focus on relationships, reputation, management excellence, and public storytelling about your projects—this foundation drives long-term deal flow, capital, and opportunities more than any single property pick.

Today, my guest is Jason Leeds. Jason is the chief growth officer at Dartcore Enterprises. He grew up in the family business, spent time in both technology and finance, opened his own restaurant, and ultimately returned to hospitality to help lead Dartcore's next chapter.    https://www.dartcorenterprises.com/  

How do you make the jump from residential real estate into commercial real estate investing?In this presentation, Raphael Collazo, CCIM, breaks down the fundamentals of investing in commercial real estate during his featured presentation, “Big Money in Big Buildings,” at the Kentuckiana Real Estate Investors Association (KREIA) in Louisville, Kentucky.Whether you're considering your first commercial property or looking to scale into larger real estate investments, this presentation provides a practical overview of how commercial real estate works, how investors create value, and what to consider when evaluating a CRE opportunity.

In this episode of Disruption/Interruption, Lopsii Olgoke, CEO and co-founder of Nezz, explains why high-value B2B settlements still move too slowly and cost too much. He breaks down how escrow yield gets pocketed by third parties instead of the people whose money is sitting idle, and how a 900% spike in deepfake and business email compromise fraud is putting law firms, escrow agents, and title companies at risk. Lopsii Olgoke describes how Nezz built a programmatic settlement layer that lets organizations control multi-party transactions without ever giving up custody of their funds. The conversation covers unexpected early adopters in the middle market, the resistance disruptors face from entrenched players, and why unlocking trapped capital could reshape how the economy itself moves. Key Takeaways: 3:49 — Who is driving disruption in escrow and settlement payments? 8:59 — What is fueling a 900% surge in fraud targeting law firms and title companies? 13:06 – How does [Nezzapp] let organizations control settlements without holding the funds? 25:34 — When did mid-market companies become the fastest-growing adopters? Quote of the Show (06:24):"If you're putting your own money somewhere else, why don't you make some money from it too?" – Lopsii Olagoke Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we’re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome. Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval Ways to connect with Lopsii Olagoke:Company LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nezzappCompany Website: nezzapp.com How to get more Disruption/Interruption: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=disruption+%2F+interuuptionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Coffee & Cap Rates, Shimon Shkury, President and Founder of Ariel Property Advisors, discussed Ariel Property Advisors' Q2 2026 Multifamily Quarter in Review with Victor Sozio, Founding Partner, and Matt Swerdlow, Senior Director in Capital Services.The trio discussed the performance of the multifamily real estate market during the second quarter of 2022, including:Market Growth: The multifamily market totaled nearly $2.5 billion.Asset Class Performance:Free Market: This segment saw continued rent growth and strong investor competition. Manhattan and Brooklyn remain attractive for these types of assets.Rent Stabilized: This market faces significant struggles, with low trading volumes in outer boroughs like the Bronx, Queens, and Northern Manhattan. Factors contributing to this include a 0% rent increase, elevated interest rates and concerns regarding regulatory risks.Affordable Housing: Project-based Section 8 housing remains a premier asset class due to federal subsidies and stability. It represents about 10% of the overall transaction volume.Financing and Debt:For rent-stabilized assets, borrowers facing maturity are advised to engage lenders early to discuss potential modifications or extensions, as property values have changed significantly.Refinancing and acquisition financing remain available through agencies like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and CMBS, with some deals achieving 70–75% loan-to-value ratios.Future Outlook: The speakers anticipate an active second half of the year, with a strong contract pipeline pointing toward sustained or increased transaction volume in the third and fourth quarters. Despite the challenges in the rent-stabilized sector, there is notable seller motivation to transact if debt-related issues can be resolved.Access the full report here.

Stop focusing strictly on collateral value and start underwriting for true repayment!In this episode of The Note Closers Show, host Scott Carson sits down with 30-year credit banking veteran, note investor, and author of The Mad Lender's Guide to Private Lending and Note Investing, Doug Smith. Doug—aka "The Mad Lender"—shares essential insights into how private investors can avoid devastating loss rates, properly assess borrower capacity, and navigate shifting real estate cycles. Whether you are looking at non-performing notes, hard money loans, or commercial real estate opportunities, Doug breaks down why relying solely on property values can lead to severe pitfalls, how rising operating expenses impact cash flow, and why structured due diligence is non-negotiable. Key Topics Covered:The #1 Mistake Private Lenders Make: Why over-focusing on collateral value while ignoring borrower capacity, credit character, and primary repayment sources destroys returns. The Three Cs of Underwriting: How capacity, character/credit, and conditions dictate loan performance far better than property valuation alone. Commercial Real Estate & Multifamily Realities: Why rising insurance, taxes, and operating expenses are causing delinquencies and wipes-outs in syndications and commercial notes. Mitigating Downside Risk ("Dougie Downers"): How identifying potential failure points in every deal upfront saves principal capital. State-by-State Foreclosure Impact: Understanding judicial (e.g., Illinois, Florida) vs. non-judicial (e.g., Texas) timelines and factoring the time value of money into note pricing. DSCR Loan Flaws: Why typical Debt Service Coverage Ratio underwriting skips key property reserve and vacancy expenses, creating hidden default risks. Mentorship & Working with Professionals: Why self-servicing, skipping legal counsel, or taking advice from inexperienced instructors leads to costly legal and financial blunders. Don't let market shifts catch you off guard without a solid risk management plan. Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and visit themadlender.com to grab Doug's book and learn more about his consulting services!Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Burton Kelso joins this week's episode to discuss the do's and don'ts of ChatGPT and AI and previews a “Secret Menu” of AI tools that free up your time so you can focus on relationship building.Full Description / Show NotesBurton's career history and backgroundAI Tools beyond ChatGPTWays to double-check AI contentHow REALTORS should be using AIWhat he's looking forward to about ConventionWhat REALTORS should be excited about when it comes to his session

Henry Chin of CBRE highlights a 25% increase in U.S. commercial real estate transaction volume in the first half of 2026, pushing activity above pre-pandemic levels. He discusses how demand for data centers, modern logistics facilities and advanced manufacturing sites is creating new opportunities, with AI adoption, reshoring trends and strong leasing activity supporting continued growth.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Stop focusing strictly on collateral value and start underwriting for true repayment!In this episode of The Note Closers Show, host Scott Carson sits down with 30-year credit banking veteran, note investor, and author of The Mad Lender's Guide to Private Lending and Note Investing, Doug Smith. Doug—aka "The Mad Lender"—shares essential insights into how private investors can avoid devastating loss rates, properly assess borrower capacity, and navigate shifting real estate cycles.Whether you are looking at non-performing notes, hard money loans, or commercial real estate opportunities, Doug breaks down why relying solely on property values can lead to severe pitfalls, how rising operating expenses impact cash flow, and why structured due diligence is non-negotiable.Key Topics Covered:The #1 Mistake Private Lenders Make: Why over-focusing on collateral value while ignoring borrower capacity, credit character, and primary repayment sources destroys returns.The Three Cs of Underwriting: How capacity, character/credit, and conditions dictate loan performance far better than property valuation alone.Commercial Real Estate & Multifamily Realities: Why rising insurance, taxes, and operating expenses are causing delinquencies and wipes-outs in syndications and commercial notes.Mitigating Downside Risk ("Dougie Downers"): How identifying potential failure points in every deal upfront saves principal capital.State-by-State Foreclosure Impact: Understanding judicial (e.g., Illinois, Florida) vs. non-judicial (e.g., Texas) timelines and factoring the time value of money into note pricing.DSCR Loan Flaws: Why typical Debt Service Coverage Ratio underwriting skips key property reserve and vacancy expenses, creating hidden default risks.Mentorship & Working with Professionals: Why self-servicing, skipping legal counsel, or taking advice from inexperienced instructors leads to costly legal and financial blunders.Don't let market shifts catch you off guard without a solid risk management plan. Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and visit themadlender.com to grab Doug's book and learn more about his consulting services!Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join Note Night in America community today:WeCloseNotes.comScott Carson FacebookScott Carson TwitterScott Carson LinkedInNote Night in America YouTubeNote Night in America VimeoScott Carson InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

In this episode, real estate investor and operator Matt Aitchison shares his journey from wholesaling to managing a diverse commercial real estate portfolio, including hotels, shopping centers, and a debt fund. Discover his strategies for relationship building, leveraging AI, and maintaining a growth mindset in the competitive real estate market.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Episode 77: Featuring Julie Gondzar, Director of Development, Greater Portland Landmarks On this episode of The Boulos Beat, Greg Boulos sits down with Julie Gondzar, Director of Development at Greater Portland Landmarks, to discuss her passion for historic preservation, and the importance of protecting Portland's architectural legacy while embracing thoughtful growth. Greg and Julie discuss the balance between preserving Portland's historic character and meeting the demands of modern development, the importance of educating the public about preservation, and Greater Portland Landmarks' initiatives to engage the next generation of advocates. Julie concludes by sharing the organization's vision for the future, including a fresh approach to its longstanding "Places in Peril" program.

With 60 days until our next event, I'm asking a bigger question: What standards should a private lending conference actually hold to?There are more conferences than ever, but are they creating enough value for lenders, sponsors and attendees?I'm laying out what we're trying to do differently, challenging some of the norms in the industry, and getting my dad's perspective after 20 years of building one of the biggest brands in private lending.The 60-day countdown starts now.

In this episode, Carolyn Pistone shares her inspiring journey of building a sustainable real estate business that aims to save the planet. She discusses her innovative projects, the importance of collaboration, and how authentic values drive her success.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Getting your first commercial deal under contract is the moment everything changes. In this episode, Peter shows you how to stop holding back, stop over‑analyzing, and finally take the step that puts your wealth in motion.You'll learn:How to seize control and lock out your competitionWhy getting under contract is the ultimate game changer in your wealthHow to build unshakable confidence to pull the trigger on your first dealWhy experience, fear, or market conditions matter far less than taking actionStudent Spotlight:Meet Mario, who joined with zero experience and, just three and a half months later, has a 36‑unit property under contract for $2.8M. His life changed the moment he made his first offer, and he shares exactly how he got over the hump.A clear, motivating session designed to help you move past fear, take action, and get your first deal under contract.Tuesdays with Peter LIVE! Register for our next session: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/peter-harris-live/Get your free copy of my best selling book, "Commercial Real Estate for Beginners": https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/free-book/Every successful commercial real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/protege-program/Questions or Comments? Text PETER to 833-942-4516 

In this exclusive interview, Henry Chin, PhD., Global Head of Research at CBRE, breaks down the forces shaping commercial real estate in 2026 and reveals why he's betting big on the U.S. market. From surging data center demand fueled by the AI boom to record-breaking industrial absorption and a surprising retail comeback, Dr. Chin shares data-driven insights on where the smart money is heading. He also unpacks the uneven office recovery, explaining why prime CBD assets are thriving while suburban space struggles — and what it all means for investors navigating today's uncertain global economy.

Plus: SpaceX releases first-ever quarterly financial report. And Palantir shares surge after the software company reported stronger-than-expected earnings. Imani Moise hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Brian Haney from Tangible Property Tax Methods shares insights on how commercial property owners can unlock significant tax benefits through cost segregation and other IRS-approved strategies. Discover how to turn tax burdens into assets and maximize your real estate investments.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode, we explore the journey and insights of Mr. Anthony Behar, a seasoned real estate professional with 24 years of experience in commercial and industrial property in Los Angeles. Discover his strategies, mindset, and advice for success in the competitive real estate market.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Lynn Madison joins this week's episode to preview her upcoming sessions at our Annual Convention & Expo on risk management and client service. Learn what to expect from her sessions, what she's looking forward to, and why you don't want to miss out on what she has in store for Ohio REALTORS.Full Description / Show NotesLynn's career history and backgroundHer two courses she'll be teaching at conventionWhy client relationships are so importantWhat today's brokers need to be aware ofWhat you should be prepared to learn in her classesWhy she loves teaching and being at conventionsWhat she's most looking forward to at Ohio REALTORS convention

In this episode, Peter explains why residential real estate has held up just fine while commercial properties are quietly going through their own crash. A friend's comment about home prices not crashing sparks a deeper look at balloon payments, floating rate loans, and the perfect storm hitting apartment buildings and office space right now. If you've been wondering how real estate can look fine and be falling apart at the same time, this episode breaks down exactly what's happening under the surface. Tune in! Interested in PIMDCON? Know more by clicking here. Are you looking for a community to encourage you as you begin, or want to accelerate your business to the next level? Then join thousands of physicians who share the same journey of creating their ideal lives through multiple streams of income by joining us in our Facebook communities such as Passive Income Docs and Passive Income MD.

More than $875B in commercial and multifamily loans come due this year, and for the first time since the wall started building, the pile is actually shrinking instead of growing. Fewer extensions are getting granted, which means more owners are finally being forced to answer the question they've been dodging since rates started climbing: refinance, sell or hand back the keys?Vik Uppal has built a business around that question. The founder and CEO of Mavik Capital Management just closed a $1B fund, VS3, aimed squarely at the situations the rest of the market has mispriced or missed entirely, an owner who can't refinance or a lender who doesn't want to foreclose. It's the stuck middle of the maturity wall, the part everyone else walks past because they don't have the underwriting discipline to price it right. He's also steering clear of the trade everyone else is chasing, passing on AI-adjacent assets because he thinks the valuations don't hold up.Uppal joins First Draft Live this week to walk through where the real distress is hiding beneath the default numbers, why sellers still haven't blinked on price and what he's seeing that the rest of the market isn't.

In this episode of Ohio Policy Talks, Anastasia and Veronica sit down with Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith to discuss how the city is taking a proactive approach to housing through its Build-Ready initiative. Mayor Smith shares what makes Lima unique, how housing demand and affordability pressures are affecting the community, and why the city saw an opportunity to make development easier and more predictable. The conversation also explores the connection between housing and economic development, the partnerships helping move this work forward, and what other Ohio communities can learn from Lima's approach. For REALTOR® members, this episode offers a practical look at how local governments can help remove barriers to housing development and support long-term community growth.Full Description / Show NotesHear from Lima Mayor Smith about what makes the city unique and how Lima is thinking about its future.Learn how housing demand and affordability pressures are showing up in Lima and why the city is taking a proactive approach.Dive into Lima's Build-Ready initiative and how the program is designed to make housing development easier to navigate.Explore why housing availability matters for economic development, workforce attraction, and long-term investment.Understand how partnerships with local leaders, developers, and community stakeholders are helping move the city's housing efforts forward.Discover what other Ohio communities can learn from Lima's approach to addressing housing needs.See why this conversation matters for REALTOR® members who are watching housing supply, local development, and community growth in their own markets.

Are you trusting the seller's numbers... or verifying the truth? One of the fastest ways to lose money in multifamily real estate isn't overpaying—it's believing a pro forma that doesn't reflect reality. In this episode, Gino Barbaro explains why experienced investors never rely solely on seller projections and how verifying operating expenses can be the difference between a profitable investment and financial disaster. You'll learn why so many multifamily deals fail, which expenses are commonly underestimated, and how professional investors build conservative underwriting models that protect both their capital and their investors. In this video you'll learn: ✔ Why seller pro formas can be dangerously misleading ✔ The difference between revenue growth and true profitability ✔ The most commonly underestimated operating expenses ✔ How to verify insurance, taxes, payroll, utilities, maintenance, and property management costs ✔ Why experienced investors create their own pro forma instead of trusting the broker's ✔ Red flags that can expose a bad apartment deal before you buy ✔ How to evaluate deals based on cash flow—not hope ✔ Why reducing expenses often creates more value than increasing income Whether you're investing in your first apartment building or already own a portfolio, this episode will help you underwrite smarter, avoid costly mistakes, and make better investment decisions in today's market. One of the biggest lessons from this episode: A seller's pro forma tells a story. Verified expenses tell the truth. If you want to become a disciplined multifamily investor, this conversation is essential.

Of all commercial real estate investors, only 3% are women – and when Beth Azor learned that stat, she decided to frickin' change it. In this episode, Erin sits down with the woman affectionately known as The Canvassing Queen®: founder and CEO of Azor Advisory Services, owner of three Florida shopping centers valued at over $75 million, and founder of the Women's Real Estate Investment Summit, where Erin has had the joy of speaking – and riding the famous four-hour bus tour of the town Beth practically owns. Beth's story starts with an $11,000-a-year nonprofit salary and a real estate license she'd had since age 18. It took a boss literally marching her to a bank to co-sign a $50,000 note – on the condition she invest 20% of every commission from then on – to turn a high-earning spender into an investor. Eight LP deals later, she went out on her own as a GP, and today she's the co-GP of a $32 million asset she waited thirteen years to buy. Yes, thirteen. That story alone (Mr. G, the quarterly "no," and the pivot to pure relationship-building) is worth the listen – and so is the one about crashing a utility company's remote HQ with cupcakes. Whether you've never heard the terms LP and GP or you're ready to raise capital for your first deal, Beth breaks the path down into steps any woman can start this week: pick an asset class, find an expert, invest passively first, and watch how it's done. Because as Beth's community proves – 68 women stood up at this year's summit having invested with someone in the room – you don't have to do it alone. Listen in as Erin and Beth discuss: The boss who called her "a freaking idiot" (with love), co-signed her first $50K investment, and made her bank 20% of every commission The stat that lit the fire: only 3% of commercial real estate investors are women – and most inherited it or signed on a husband's guarantee Why "we don't know any other women doing it" is the real barrier – and how the Women's Real Estate Investment Summit is dismantling it LP vs. GP, explained in plain English: preferred returns, refinances, and why LPs end up "playing with house money" Beth's starting playbook: pick your asset class, find an expert, LP first, and watch the GP How GPs raise capital – including the empty Wells Fargo bank deal where Beth raised $3.2M from 22 people in four days Beth's non-negotiable: never invest with a GP who has no skin in the game The 13-year Mr. G story: how persistence plus genuine relationship turned "no, click" into co-GP of a $32M asset The cupcake story: how a Friday-afternoon delivery did what eight men yelling couldn't Women Investor Wednesdays, the March 2027 summit, and how to get in the room About Affectionately known as The Canvassing Queen®, Beth Azor is the founder and CEO of Azor Advisory Services (AAS), a leading commercial real estate advisory and investment firm based in Davie, Florida. As its principal, Beth currently owns and manages three shopping centers in Florida valued at over $75M. She travels the U.S. consulting with, brokering deals for, and training associates in the commercial real estate industry, with clients including Phillips Edison & Co., Brixmor Properties, The Shopping Center Group, Urban Edge Development, DLC Management Group, and Bedrock. Beth is the author of Don't Say No for the Prospect (2019) and The Retail Leasing Playbook (2020), the founder of the Women's Real Estate Investment Summit – on a mission to get more women investing in real estate and growing their families' wealth – and co-founder of the South Florida Independent Retailer Awards®. Her newly created AI bot "Ask Beth" is a compilation of her 900 YouTube videos and 300 podcast episodes. A graduate of FSU, Beth is founder and past Chairwoman of the FSU Real Estate Foundation, past President of HOPE Outreach Center in Davie, and co-founder of 100+ Women Who Care in South Florida. She is a single mom to a superhero movie podcaster and an aspiring pro golfer – and she recently walked 250 miles of the Camino de Santiago across Spain. How to Connect With Beth Azor Website: https://www.bethazor.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethazor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/azoradvisoryservices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethazor/  Recommended Resources Women's Real Estate Investment Summit – March 3 – 5, 2027, registration opens September; only ~60 of 250 seats left: https://thewomeninvestmentsummit.com/  Women Investor Wednesday podcast – Beth interviews a woman investor every Wednesday (want to be a guest? She wants startup stories, even your first VRBO): https://www.bethazor.com/beths-podcasts/ Don't Say No for the Prospect by Beth Azor: https://www.bethazor.com/product/dont-say-no-for-the-prospect-how-1-went-from-a-sales-rookie-to-a-retail-leasing-rockstar/ The Retail Leasing Playbook by Beth Azor: https://www.amazon.com/Retail-Leasing-Playbook-Beth-Ratzan/dp/0578224208 "Ask Beth" AI bot – 900 videos and 300 podcast episodes' worth of answers: https://www.bethazor.com Happiness & Fulfillment Assessment: https://pursuingfreedom.com/happiness Pursuing Freedom Collective: https://pursuingfreedom.com/collective Get a copy of Pursuing Freedom on Amazon: https://amzn.to/46o7m7z Subscribe to the Pursuing Freedom podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for weekly inspiration and strategies.

In this episode, Ben Nolte shares his journey in industrial real estate in New Mexico, discussing market opportunities, challenges, and strategies for growth. Learn how to build a personal brand, leverage networking, and scale your real estate business effectively.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode, real estate expert and TV show host Mr. Todd Drowlette shares his journey from retail real estate to television, his insights on building authentic relationships, leveraging AI, and overcoming personal challenges like panic attacks. Tune in to learn how focus, authenticity, and innovation drive success in real estate and media. In this episode, we explore personal growth, leadership, emotional intelligence, and the importance of authenticity through a heartfelt conversation with Todd. Discover insights on overcoming childhood stories, building genuine relationships, and leading with integrity.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Discover why multifamily real estate is the best vehicle to build your own pension—and why relying on Wall Street leaves you with uncertainty instead of security. You'll learn:Why the traditional retirement system is failing the middle classHow Wall Street secures the best deals while ordinary investors get the leftoversThe four‑step formula for building your own pension with off‑market multifamily real estateFive ways to fund a multifamily‑supported pension planWhy none of this requires large savings, prior experience, or the “perfect” starting pointStudent Spotlight: You'll meet Bill, who built his own pension through a 24‑unit off‑market deal he purchased for $900,000 — a property that appraised at $1.38M before closing, giving him $480,000 in equity on day one. He'll walk through how he found it, funded it, and turned it into a long‑term retirement engine.A clear, practical session designed to replace uncertainty with confidence — and show you how to build a pension you control.

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, host Joe Crane sits down with Jens Nielsen—a commercial real estate investor, operator, and business coach who transitioned from a 27-year IT and telecom career into building a portfolio of over 2,700 apartment units and 100,000+ square feet of industrial real estate. Jens shares how he successfully scaled his portfolio by moving beyond a "side hustle" mindset to treat real estate as a full-fledged business, leveraging strategic networking, putting professional management teams in place, and raising over $10 million in private capital. Whether you are transitioning out of the military or corporate life, Jens offers essential strategies for shifting from an operator to a business owner, building investor trust, and creating lasting wealth. Episode Resources: Open Doors Capital Jens Nielsen   About Our Guest  Jens Nielsen is a commercial real estate investor, operator, and business coach based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After a 27-year career in IT and telecom, he transitioned into full-time real estate investing and helped build a portfolio of more than 2,700 apartment units and over 100,000 square feet of industrial real estate. Jens has raised over $10 million in private capital and has firsthand experience navigating acquisitions, operational scaling, investor communication, and market downturns.   About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   If you're looking for a positive sign toward homeownership, this is it. That's because Navy Federal Credit Union's Homebuyers Choice loan has downpayment options as low as zero percent with no required private mortgage insurance. These benefits make homeownership more achievable for their members. Learn more here.  Terms and conditions apply. Loans subject to approval and eligibility requirements. Learn more at Navy Federal dot org slash zero down. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.    Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.  Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane's Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published 600 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.  

Commercial real estate is changing, and the smartest investors are already adapting. In this episode, Nate Sosa and Thomas Castelli sit down with Mark Sinnett, Head of Capital Markets for Quebec at Avison Young. After closing more than 800 commercial real estate transactions totaling over $10 billion, Mark shares what institutional investors are seeing before everyone else. They discuss: - Why retail may be the biggest opportunity today - Whether office buildings are making a comeback - What's really happening in multifamily housing - How sale-leaseback transactions create massive liquidity - The role AI will play in commercial real estate - Why every investor needs multiple exit strategies If you invest in commercial real estate or want to understand where institutional capital is moving, this episode is important for you. Request a free discovery meeting: go.therealestatecpa.com/mlre Register for FREE access to the 2026 Hall CPA Tax Strategy Summit: www.taxandlegalsummit.com/2026signup Join the Hall CPA Team: www.therealestatecpa.com/careers/ Get the Ultimate Guide for Real Estate Syndications: go.therealestatecpa.com/mlreultimateguide Submit your questions to: go.therealestatecpa.com/question The Major League Real Estate podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, investing, financial, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests. Any mention of third-party vendors, products, or services does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. You should conduct your own due diligence before engaging with any vendor.

On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken sit down with Brad Johnson to trace his journey from logistics consulting and casual weekend investing to building a mobile home park portfolio and ultimately closing over $3.3 billion in commercial real estate. Brad shares how spotting unusually high yields and low default rates in manufactured housing data led him to a niche most investors were completely ignoring in 2013, and how seller financing on his very first Kansas City park set the tone for how he approached deals. He breaks down the operational realities of running mobile home parks that most investors underestimate, and why boots-on-the-ground management is non-negotiable in value-add deals. If you're looking to understand how to find alpha in overlooked asset classes and scale a real estate business the right way, this episode is a masterclass.

How do experienced real estate investors know within minutes whether a property is worth pursuing? In this video, Gino Barbaro shares the exact Buy Right, Operate Right, Exit Right framework that has helped evaluate thousands of real estate opportunities. Instead of spending hours analyzing every property, learn how to quickly eliminate bad deals so you can focus on opportunities that actually fit your investing goals. In this video you'll learn: • How to evaluate a real estate deal in about 20 minutes • The Buy Right, Operate Right, Exit Right framework • Why "No deal is better than a bad deal" • Common mistakes new investors make • How to avoid "pencil whipping" your numbers • Why your exit strategy matters before you buy • The importance of operating experience • How professional investors filter opportunities quickly Whether you're investing in multifamily, single-family homes, commercial real estate, or even buying a business, this framework will help you make smarter investment decisions and avoid expensive mistakes. Subscribe for more videos on real estate investing, multifamily investing, wealth building, and financial freedom. We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's episode dives into the shifting macroeconomic landscape, analyzing how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fluctuating oil prices are impacting both equities and crypto markets. Despite short-term volatility, institutional buying continues to drive strength across major tech earnings, while regulatory milestones like the Crypto Clarity Act set the stage for massive institutional adoption, particularly for assets like Ethereum.Beyond the stock and crypto markets, smart money is rotating back into commercial real estate as transaction volumes rebound 26 percent year-over-year. As retail investors exit struggling syndications, well-capitalized funds are deploying dry powder to acquire distressed assets, signaling a powerful wealth-building opportunity for operators ready to capitalize on market capitulation and emerging value plays.KEY TOPICS DISCUSSEDGeopolitical impacts on market volatility and oil pricesS&P 500 earnings season expectations for major tech companiesSpaceX valuation drops and the future of trillion-dollar IPOsThe Crypto Clarity Act and the push for digital asset regulationInstitutional capital flowing into Ethereum over BitcoinCommercial real estate transaction volumes rebounding 26 percentSmart money acquiring distressed retail syndication assetsThe rise of educational finance influencers in modern mediaKEY TAKEAWAYSStaying fully invested during volatile periods is critical, as missing just a few of the best trading days can severely diminish long-term portfolio returns.The Crypto Clarity Act will likely flush out thousands of useless meme coins while funneling institutional trillions into established utility networks like Ethereum.Real estate investors must transition from a buy-and-hold mindset into an operator mindset to drive income and reduce expenses in a higher-rate environment.Commercial real estate is seeing a 26 percent increase in transactional volume as frustrated retail investors capitulate and smart money steps in to buy at market value.Wealth generation requires holding equity in real assets or businesses, as it is becoming mathematically impossible to out-earn inflation by simply selling your time.CONNECT & TAKE ACTIONImagos Income Fund: Text "INCOME" or "DEALS" to 844-447-1555 to learn more about Matty A's private debt fund targeting 10% fixed returns paid out monthly.