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In this episode of Confessions of a Street Broker, host Jeremy Mercer sits down with Adam Curran, Managing Principal of Industrial Tenant Representation at Holt Lunsford Commercial (HLC). Adam joined HLC in 2023, where he now leads the industrial tenant representation service line, trains and oversees brokers, and advises clients on leasing, sales, and subleasing of industrial properties. With a nearly 20-year career in industrial real estate, Adam has completed over 10 million square feet of industrial transactions. Beyond his professional achievements, Adam holds a BA in Religion from Baylor University, serves as an elder at Northway Church in Dallas, and is a dedicated family man with two children. Recognized for his impact on the industry, Adam has earned accolades such as Costar Power Broker, DCEO Power Broker, and Americas Achievement Award at Cushman & Wakefield. Tune in as Adam shares his journey, industry insights, and advice for up-and-coming brokers, all while reflecting on the values that guide his career and life.
James Nelson is Principal and Head of Avison Young's Tri-State Investment Sales group where he leads a group of three dozen professionals in the sale of multi-family, office, development and retail properties. Avison Young is a full service global real estate firm with 5,000 real estate professionals located in 120 offices in 20 countries. Since its inception in 2018, James' sales team has closed over 150 sales valued at well above $2.5 billion dollars, resulting in his being named one of Avison Young's Top Sales Professionals, a Commercial Observer's Power 100, and a CoStar Power Broker. James has also been a recipient of REBNY's prestigious Edward S. Gordan Deal of the Year award. Some noteworthy clients include The Archdiocese of New York, Breaking Ground, The Carlyle Group, JP Morgan Chase, Salvation Army and Vornado among others. James has built a unique sales platform at Avison Young consisting of a unified, client first, sales group that is broken out by asset class, rather than territory, and where brokers share information and commissions in order to provide the best client experience. This is very much in line with his principally-owned firm, meaning that principals are personally invested in the long-term success of their clients. Throughout his close to 25-year career, James has been involved in the sale of approximately 500 property and loan sales for an aggregate value of over $5 billion dollars. Prior to joining Avison Young, James served as Vice Chairman of Cushman & Wakefield, where his team was ranked the number one Investment Sales broker nationwide in 2016. Previously, James was a partner and top producer for Massey Knakal for six of their last eight years and was named the company's youngest partner in 2004. James is passionate about real estate and helping others achieve success. Whether through his podcast or upcoming book entitled The Insider's Edge To Real Estate Investing, videos, or blog, he advises on how to navigate and stay on top of this ever-changing market. He enjoys guest lecturing at Columbia, Fordham, NYU, Wharton, and of course his alma mater Colgate. He is a regular source for the Wall Street Journal, NY Times, and the NY Post among other. James is on the boards of REBNY, Counselors of Real Estate, SparkYouth NYC and formerly YM/WREA. He is also a co-founder of the Real Estate Services Alliance (RESA) and the Colgate Real Estate Council. His greatest joy is spending time with his wife Allison and three sons Luke, Austin, and TJ either at home in Connecticut, up on the Cape, or traveling to their water polo tournaments on the West Coast.
Find out what makes a great real estate investor in today's episode with James Nelson as he shares recipes for success to help you step up your real estate investing game. Learn the answers to investors' commonly asked questions and be the master of your destiny by tuning in!Key Takeaways to Listen forWhat you can learn from “The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing”How to start becoming an expert in a real estate marketTips on how to level up your real estate careerEffective ways to stand out as a property buyerBig mistakes first-time real estate investors make and how to avoid themResources Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing by James Nelson | Hardcover and KindleFree Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor About James NelsonJames Nelson is the Principal and Head of Avison Young's Tri-State Investment Sales group where he leads a group of three dozen professionals in the sale of multi-family, office, development, and retail properties throughout the country.AvisonYoung is a full-service global real estate firm with 5,000 real estate professionals located in 120 offices in 20 countries. Since its inception in 2018, James' sales team has closed over 50 sales valued at well above $1 billion dollars, resulting in his being named one of Avison Young's TopSales Professionals, as well as being on Commercial Observer's Power 100 list and being named a CoStar Power Broker.James is also a co-founder of the RealEstate Services Alliance (RESA) and the Colgate Real Estate Council.Connect with JamesWebsite: James NelsonPodcast: The Insider's Edge to Real Estate InvestingTo Connect With UsPlease visit our website: www.bonavestcapital.com and please click here, to leave a rating and review!SponsorGrow Your Show, LLCThinking About Creating and Growing Your Own Podcast But Not Sure Where To Start?Visit GowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams
This week: Portland widens development in single-family zones, the U.S. saw the lowest nationwide quarterly rental vacancy rate since 2000, renters are staying in their apartments longer and paying more, and HFO named a CoStar Power Broker 16th time in its 22-year history.
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Brad Balletto co-founded Northeast Private Client Group® in 2010 and serves as the company's Senior Vice President of Investments. He is based in the real estate investment sales firm's Connecticut office and sells real estate in the northeast and nationally. He is the leader of the Metro North Team. He has closed over $1 billion in sales and over 200 transactions. Brad has won the CoStar Power Broker award in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. He also received the 2021 Connect Media Annual Top Broker Award. Brad holds a Bachelor of Science in applied mathematics from Southern Connecticut State University. Outside of the office, you can find Brad hiking, paddle boarding, and traveling. https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-balletto-144b1125/ https://northeastpcg.com/ The CRE SharkEye Show https://www.youtube.com/c/YishaiBreslauer The best 6 secrets of commercial real estate download free https://lnkd.in/dZkCUFR The CRE Crash Course - Everything you need in order to get the Must Have Skills for Commercial Real Estate, in only 2 weeks https://www.crelaunchpad.com/cre-crash-course
Chad is a broker and investor specializing in industrial real estate. With various partners, Chad has developed his portfolio to approximately 85,000 square feet with a value in excess of $12M. Chad has been named a CoStar Power Broker and an Industrial Influencer from GlobeSt.com. Chad has both SIOR and CCIM designations as well as a Diploma in Urban Land Economics and an MBA.https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadgriffiths/https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadGriffithsCRE
ABOUT Isaac FigueroaSince receiving his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona, Isaac has excelled in the real estate profession in Tucson. For three years he served as a residential buyer representative at Re/Max. During that period, Isaac led the sales team which collectively closed more than $150 million in residential real estate transactions.After his tenure in the residential sector Isaac transitioned to commercial and joined one of Tucson’s top commercial real estate firms, Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR as a broker. His expertise included the leasing and sale of professional and medical office properties; he also specialized in investment sales of all property types, including the acquisition and disposition of stabilized commercial real estate investment assets.Isaac was awarded the Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR Fast Start Award for his impressive performance in the office sector so early in his career at the firm. He was also named a 2016 and 2017 CoStar Power Broker for being among the highest producers in his market.Isaac is involved in several community organizations, including the Urban Land Institute (ULI), The Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, Emerging Leaders Council with the Tucson Metro Chamber, Tucson Young Professionals (TYP), was a graduate of Greater Tucson Leadership (GTL) Class of 2017, is an Honorary Commander for the 357th Fighter Squadron for the US Air Force, an active member of the Centurions and sits on several non-profit boards including Tucson Children’s Museum, Downtown Tucson Partnership, GTL and Imago Dei Middle School. Isaac earned his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation, after completing advanced coursework in financial and market analysis and demonstrating extensive experience in the commercial real estate industry.In mid-2018 Isaac joined BFL. BFL Ventures is the real estate investment and development arm of BFL Construction. At BFL Ventures, as the Managing Director of Real Estate Development, he manages all related endeavors, including in-house leasing and sales, development project management and deal sourcing and structuring. He also is the designated broker for BFL Ventures, LLC.In his role as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at BFL Construction, he manages commercial strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, marketing, sales, client relations and drives business growth and market share. He also manages the company’s government and community relations.We both met at a Tucson Young Professional networking event; my personal favorite: CEO Roundtable. In this interview, you will learn:The power of mentorship that guided Isaac through his transition from a successful career in residential real estate to commercial real estate at PICOR; all the way through his critical career move to switch from PICOR to BFL Ventures and BFL ConstructionThe secret to sales success from Mike Hammond at Cushman & Wakefield | PICORHow to build a professional network and sphere of influence as a young professionalThe post explained by Isaac, featuring Los Charros del Desierto!Notable mentions in this interview:Companies & OrganizationsBFL Ventures & ConstructionPima CountyCushman & Wakefield | PICORLarsen BakerBourn CompaniesPIMA JTEDNexMetroPima Community CollegeUniversity of ArizonaMemberships & Networking Tucson Young Professionals (TYP)Men’s Active 20/30 ClubThe CenturionsJewish Federation Young Men’s GroupTucson Metro Chamber of CommerceEmerging Leaders Council (ELC)Mountain Oyster ClubPeople Derrick PolderBilly KovacksFood, Drink & Activities Rocks & RopesLa Cafe Poca CosaPrep & PastryReilly “Best Pizza in Town” PencaTucson Magpies Rugby TeamJohn Henry’s BarBoxyardGet social with Isaac!InstagramFacebookLinkedInCompany Website
Bonus Episode 002! Prior to joining Marcus & Millichap, Barry Wolfe was a practicing attorney (JD, University of Georgia) specializing in retail real estate transactions and served as in-house counsel and head of the real estate-legal department for a NYSE-traded retailer. He is also a multi-year CoStar Power Broker with over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry. Listen as Chris & Barry discuss the world of triple net leases. Barry shares his personal insights on the industry and talks about the importance of focusing on all aspects of a deal instead of just judging an opportunity by the credit alone. Barry Wolfe LinkedIn
Kevin Dillon, Senior Managing Director, Director of the Midwest Institutional Team, Berkadia Real Estate Advisors Jason Krug, Managing Director, Berkadia Real Estate Advisors Kevin P. Dillon has over 33 years of service in the multifamily space. Mr. Dillon is a member of the Apartment Association of Michigan and since its inception in 2008, is the lead speaker providing the Apartment Market Forecast at the Annual Economic Forecast Meeting. With well over $3.0 Billion of transactions over the past 20 years, Mr. Dillon’s accomplishments include consistently being one of the Top Five National Advisors in Berkadia (each of the past six years) and being a Costar Power Broker (2010 – 2017). In 2017, Mr. Dillon successfully closed over $335 million in property value consisting of 4,569 multifamily units. Jason Krug is focused on the sale, refinance, and recapitalization of multifamily assets in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Mr. Krug began his career in the industry 11 years ago during the start of the Great Recession in 2007. Since joining Berkadia, he has been a top broker in the Midwest with over $1.3B in closed transactions. In each of the last three years, he has closed over $300 million in sales, bringing in significant capital from outside the Midwest. During his time at Berkadia, Mr. Krug has been selected for the “Emerging Leader” program and received numerous Power Broker of the Year awards. Mr. Krug has represented a variety of clients including both institutional and private equity investors. He is readily recognized in the industry by peers for his instinctive hard work ethic, and dedication to moral professionalism. Daily, Mr. Krug strives to uniquely service his clients so that he truly functions as an investment advisor, helping clients at all stages of their assets’ life. Mr. Krug has always been invested in lifelong learning and has successfully completed the Harvard Business Breakthrough Leadership Course. In undergrad, Mr. Krug received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in Management and then went on to complete his Masters in Finance(MSF) and Masters in Business Administration (MBA). Mr. Krug has a true passion for the multifamily business and continues to bring his passion together with his specialized industry knowledge to provide his clients with the highest quality service in the industry. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Jason and Kevin: Website: Berkadia.com Email: jason.krug@berkadia.com Email: kevin.dillon@berkadia.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-krug-58182286/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-p-dillon-45487b1a/ Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com
If you're a buyer or seller of apartment communities in the Michigan and Ohio area, chances are you've talked to Al Beachum, an associate broker with Income Property Organization. Al was recently named a 2016 Costar Power Broker with 47 commercial apartment transactions in 2016. Since 2007 Al has brokered over 230 multifamily properties worth over a half-billion dollars. Today Al and I discuss his legal background and how it gives him an edge in working through the complex legal challenges that often happen during acquisitions. We also talk about the differences in scale and efficiencies between single family and apartment investing, and how to strategically deploy funds to improve apartment values. Al works with a lot of first-time apartment investors and shares how he vets potential buyers to determine where their capital is coming from, whether they're properly funded, and what qualifications and track record they bring to the table. We also discuss the Michigan market and Al's outlook on the changes he sees happening in the next several years. If you're interested in investing in apartment communities, then this is a 'must-listen' episode! You can contact Al through Income Property Organization's website: http://incomepo.com/
Today's episode is not just any ordinary episode. I had the great opportunity to speak with the award-winning commercial real estate guru, Hal Stein, who was the recipient of CoStar Power Broker in 2012 and 2013. Hal is the current Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank. In this brief 20 minute interview we've discussed: How Hal started with real estate business How family and being an only child shaped him What he thinks about culture How he felt being recognized as a writing star in Real State Weekly's 50th anniversary issue Hal's advice to young and budding brokers To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode13 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.