The Commercial Real Estate Investor Podcast

Key Takeaways: Relationship Building Maintain constant communication with property owners (quarterly or at least annually) Reach out with market updates, recent deals, or just to check in Prospecting Strategies Lead with specific tenant requirements Track potential tenants and market movements Use AI tools like ChatGPT

Key Takeaways: Create deals, don't just find them Reputation compounds faster than capital Chasing cash flow can keep you poor - focus on equity and value creation Control is more valuable than ownership One great relationship can change everything The first deal is the hardest Scale faster by focusing smaller (inch wi

Key Takeaways: Tailor your pitch to your audience: Institutional investors want rigorous data and professional decks Private investors are more relationship-driven and emotionally influenced Focus on key investor motivations: Stability (durability through economic cycles) Passive growth (minimal management headaches) I

Key Takeaways: Contractor Selection Strategy: Always be networking and meeting contractors before you need them Not all contractors are skilled in every type of project (e.g., house builders aren't necessarily restaurant builders) Look for contractors with specific experience in your project type Contractor Engagement

Key Takeaways: Leverage Your Existing Network Share what you do professionally Have one-on-one conversations Tell stories about successful clients Ask for specific referrals Hyper Local Farming Focus on a manageable geographical area Walk and know your target market About 5% of properties may be interested in trading a

Key Takeaways: Commercial Real Estate Investment Insights: Returns vary based on risk and market conditions Long-term real estate investing is more stable than short-term speculation Look for risk-adjusted returns, not just raw percentage numbers Current Projects: Salt Ranch boutique hotel is near completion Started co