Amanda Crusie and Ash Patel interview Nikita Zhitov, owner of City Plat, a commercial brokerage specializing in industrial and neighborhood retail real estate. Nikita shares his journey in real estate, discussing his focus on small bay industrial and neighborhood retail, investment strategies, and the importance of maintaining discipline in acquisitions. He also delves into the challenges of being both a broker and an investor, lessons learned from past investments, and his upcoming projects in ...
Jan 12, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3783
Joe Cornwell interviews Steven Weinstock, a seasoned real estate investor with a diverse portfolio of over 1200 units. Steven shares his journey from single-family homes to multifamily properties, emphasizing the importance of self-management and networking. He discusses the current market outlook, his experiences with bad deals, and his transition to a fund model for investing. Steven offers valuable advice for both new and seasoned investors, highlighting the significance of learning through e...
Jan 11, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3782
Michael Blank shares his journey from being a pizza franchise owner to becoming a successful real estate investor. He discusses the entrepreneurial mindset necessary for real estate investing, the challenges of flipping houses, and the eventual shift to multifamily investing. Michael emphasizes the importance of having a team and the right mindset, advocating for the 'Who Not How' approach to achieve success in real estate. Sponsors: Crystal View Capital Altra Running Learn more about your ad ch...
Jan 10, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3781
Amanda Crusie and Ash Patel interview Joe Downs, CEO of the Bellrose Group, who shares his journey into the self-storage industry. Joe discusses the current state of the self-storage market, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and the evolving trends influenced by consumer behavior. He highlights the importance of niche markets and the potential for growth in the self-storage sector, particularly among younger generations. Joe also elaborates on his company's innovative approach to dev...
Jan 09, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3780
Eric Brody, Principal at ANAX Real Estate Partners, shares his journey in real estate development, detailing the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and how he navigated through setbacks. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, leveraging data and technology, and unique approaches to capital advisory. Eric discusses the current opportunities in the real estate market and offers advice for those facing challenges, highlighting the need for honesty, courage, and a focus on the presen...
Jan 08, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3779
John and Gregg explore the evolving landscape of retail in relation to demographic shifts, particularly focusing on the aging population and its impact on consumer behavior. They discuss how retailers can adapt to meet the needs of different generations, including baby boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z. The conversation also delves into the future of grocery and open-air retail, highlighting the importance of experiential shopping and community engagement. Finally, they touch on investment ...
Jan 07, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3776
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Isaac Bennett, founder of YouAre, a brand business specializing in hard asset syndication and venture advising. Isaac shares his diverse investment strategies, including real estate in Belize, venture capital, and farming. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in international investments, the importance of understanding market cycles, and the risks associated with real estate. Isaac emphasizes the need for accountability in the investment space and ...
Jan 06, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3777
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Podcast, host Joe Cornwell interviews Ral West, a seasoned real estate investor with a diverse portfolio including multifamily units, vacation rentals, and triple net leases. Ral shares her journey from active management to passive investments, emphasizing the importance of building effective systems and leveraging professional property management. The conversation explores market cycles, the benefits of triple net leases, and valuable lessons learned from bo...
Jan 05, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3776
Today on the Best Ever CRE Show, Matt Faircloth hosted a special Next Level CRE segment featuring live consultations with three different real estate investors facing unique challenges. First, he advised Steve Richmond, a semi-retired developer running Workspace USA, on how to scale his successful office/warehouse flex space business while reducing his 60-hour workweeks, suggesting he prioritize hiring a project manager. Next, he counseled Storm and Tara Chileno on their potential motel acquisit...
Jan 04, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 3775
J Scott, Partner at Bar Down Investments and Host of the Drunk Real Estate Podcast, discusses the current state of the multifamily housing market, focusing on trends, challenges in new construction, the impact of wages on rent growth, and the dynamics of supply and demand. They explore the implications of low housing starts, the importance of tenant affordability, and innovations in construction methods, including modular housing. The discussion highlights the complexities of the market and the ...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 3774
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel discuss the current state of the self-storage market with Faraz Hamani, owner of Pebble Capital Group. They explore the evolution of self-storage post-COVID, the challenges of rent pressures, customer retention strategies, acquisition tactics in a changing market, and the impact of cap rates and financing on the industry. The discussion also touches on the comparison between self-storage and mobile home parks, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities in bo...
Jan 02, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3773
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise interviews Keith Kulow, a former US Navy test pilot turned real estate investor. Keith shares his journey into real estate, focusing on multifamily investments and joint ventures. He discusses the differences between syndications and joint ventures, the importance of having a well-defined exit strategy, and the role of contract attorneys in structuring deals. Keith also highlights his current focus on multifamily and retail investments, th...
Jan 01, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3772
In this episode, John Chang discusses the commercial real estate investment outlook for 2025, highlighting the potential impacts of political changes, economic challenges, and demographic trends. He emphasizes the opportunities that may arise amidst uncertainty, particularly in the context of labor shortages and shifting market dynamics across various regions. Sponsors: Altra Running Sunrise Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 31, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3771
Today we’re taking a look back at some of the Best Ever clips from the past year. Today, we’re bringing you Part II of our two-part Best of 2024 recap. In this episode, Andy Weiner invests where nobody else wants to, Rachael Jones survives a nightmare deal, Neal Bawa is land squatting, and Don Wenner teaches us how to scale. Listen to their full episodes from 2024 below: Andy Weiner — JF3675: The Secret Sauce Behind the Boring, High-Cash Flow Sector Most Investors Avoid Rachael Jones — JF3624: W...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 3770
With only a couple of days left until 2024, we’re going to take a look back at some of the Best Ever clips from the past year. And there were so many to choose from we couldn’t fit it all into just one episode. So today’s show is Part I of a two-part Best of 2024 recap. In this episode, John Fedro shines a light on an unconventional niche in mobile home park investing, Aleksey Chernobelskiy shares the truth about capital calls, CRE legend J Scott teaches us how to invest like him, and John Wilho...
Dec 29, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 3768
In this episode of The Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Cornwell interviews Ira Fishman, owner of North Loop Investments, who manages a portfolio of over 400 units across Illinois, Wisconsin, and South Carolina. Ira shares his 15-year journey in real estate, including his early experience with a challenging 12-unit Section 8 property before the 2008 recession. The conversation focuses heavily on HUD properties and affordable housing, with Ira explaining the differences between traditional Section 8 vouch...
Dec 28, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3768
In this episode of The Best Ever CRE Show, Matt Faircloth interviews Chris Stout, a former New York City firefighter turned real estate investor who has built a portfolio of over 700 apartment units. Chris shares his journey from living in a mobile home park at age 10 to becoming a successful real estate investor, starting with buying two-family homes in Staten Island. The conversation explores his innovative approach to property management, including his "ruthless asset management" philosophy o...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 3767
In this episode of The Best Ever CRE Show, Slocomb Reed interviews Brandon Reed, founder and chief visionary officer of Loft Six Four, a boutique firm specializing in rooftop amenities for large apartment complexes. Brandon shares insights from his landscape architecture background and how his firm has evolved to focus on creating immersive outdoor experiences that drive property value. Despite the current narrative of development slowdown, Brandon reveals they handle 30-50 projects annually, th...
Dec 26, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3766
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Brian Spear, principal and co-founder of Sunrise Capital Investors. Brian shares his journey from living in a mobile home park at age 10 to building a portfolio of over 20 mobile home parks and $100 million in parking facilities across 14 states. The conversation explores how Sunrise transitioned from a fix-and-flip model to a long-term hold strategy, with Brian explaining their focus on returning capital quickly through refinancing while maintaining infinit...
Dec 25, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3765
In this episode of The Horizon with John Chang, John interviews economist John E. Silvia to discuss economic outlook and housing market trends. Silvia shares insights on consumer sentiment improvement and housing affordability challenges, particularly in coastal markets. They explore how high interest rates, construction costs, and labor shortages are impacting housing supply, with Silvia noting significant regional disparities in affordability. The conversation covers rental housing trends, wit...
Dec 24, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3764
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Jeff Berlin joins host Joe Cornwell to discuss his journey from dentist to real estate investor. Berlin shares how reading "Rich Dad Poor Dad" led him to start investing in real estate, beginning with single-family homes in the Midwest before scaling to multifamily properties. He discusses his experience buying and selling a 30-unit property in Cincinnati and a challenging venture into assisted living facilities in California that taught him valuable le...
Dec 23, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3765
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Stephen Lee-Thomas joins host Slocomb Reed to discuss his journey from IT professional to full-time multifamily investor. Lee-Thomas explains how he started as a passive investor in 2017 before transitioning to becoming a GP with a current portfolio of 1,400 units across six properties valued at over $100 million. He focuses on value-add properties in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where he has experienced both successes and challenges, particularly with p...
Dec 22, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3762
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Hunter Thompson, CEO of RaisingCapital.com and Asym Capital, joins host Ash Patel to discuss capital raising in today's market. Thompson shares how his firm pivoted from raising capital for multiple operators to focusing solely on multifamily investments in Phoenix. He discusses the challenges of capital raising in the current environment, emphasizing that difficult periods often present the best wealth-building opportunities. Thompson provides insights...
Dec 21, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 3761
In this episode of the Next Level CRE Show, Dan Haberkost and Mason McDonald join host Matt Faircloth to discuss land development and investment strategies. They explore different approaches from basic lot flips to complex subdivisions, sharing insights on market selection, financing challenges, and working with local municipalities. The pair explain how they find off-market land deals and overcome traditional financing hurdles through creative funding solutions. They discuss opportunities in "f...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 3760
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Sam Morris, CEO of Sunset Capital, joins host Ash Patel to discuss his experience in both multifamily and self-storage investments. Morris leverages his banking background to identify distressed opportunities and work with lenders. He explains how his vertically integrated company focuses on Texas markets, manages properties in-house, and maintains strong relationships with investors. Morris provides insights into the current state of both asset classes...
Dec 19, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3759
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, David Moghavem, director of East Coast Acquisitions for Tryon Properties, joins host Slocomb Reed to discuss multifamily investing in the current market. Moghavem details Tryon's recent acquisitions in Orlando and Atlanta, emphasizing their focus on properties with strong in-place cash flow and positive leverage rather than speculative appreciation. He explains how their vertical integration and market knowledge help them identify opportunities, particu...
Dec 18, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3758
In this episode of Horizon with John Chang, Gregg Katz discusses retail trends and consumer spending. Katz shares insights on holiday retail sales, consumer debt levels, and the evolving retail landscape. They analyze department store performance, with Nordstrom emerging as a strong performer while others like Macy's and Kohl's show concerning signs. The conversation also covers mall transformations, the success of open-air retail centers, and investment opportunities in retail real estate given...
Dec 17, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3757
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, retail brokers Pete Montgomery (CMC Properties) and Josh Rothstein (Onsite Retail Group) join host Ash Patel to discuss trends and insights in commercial retail real estate. They cover topics including landing national tenants, repurposing second-generation restaurant spaces, the evolution of shopping centers, and working with local municipalities. The pair emphasize the importance of relationships, responsiveness, and social media presence in successfu...
Dec 16, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3756
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Christal Smith DeBoer, founder of Regency Investment Group, joins host Joe Cornwell to discuss her journey in real estate investing. DeBoer shares her experience transitioning from managing her father's single-family portfolio to investing in multifamily and self-storage properties across the Southeast and Midwest. She discusses her approach to raising capital through organic relationship building, the importance of transparency with investors during ch...
Dec 15, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3755
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Sarah May, founder and principal of Regency Investment Group, joins host Slocomb Reed to discuss changes in Denver's multifamily market since her last appearance in 2022. May shares insights on dealing with new construction supply, negative rent growth, and shifting strategies toward smaller, simpler deals with fewer partners. She discusses challenges with rental fraud, the impact of Denver's affordable housing legislation on new development, and emphas...
Dec 14, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3752
