In this episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate, the guys dive deep into the popular book The Millionaire Next Door and explain why it’s giving people the wrong idea about wealth. Time Stamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:20 – Welcome back to the best podcast in Jenks, Oklahoma 0:33 – Quick updates: Aspen Dental, Grand Rapids, and new deals 1:13 – $600K in Q4 distributions to investors 2:04 – Why The Millionaire Next Door doesn’t align with our goals 2:50 – Breaking down the book's premise: Who is the average millionaire? 4:41 – The problem with living below your means as a path to wealth ..read more

In this episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate, we break down the essential financial metrics every investor should know—cash-on-cash returns, IRR, cap rates, and more. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:24 - Kicking off the new year & Thunder game recap 1:01 - Latest real estate deals: Aspen Dental, Cincinnati, and Richmond 2:54 - Updates on gas stations & auto deals 3:37 - Back to Basics: Helping new investors understand commercial real estate 4:24 - The importance of converting earned income into passive income 5:42 - Why commercial real estate is an ideal investment veh ..read more

This episode explores the state of the commercial real estate market in 2025, highlighting strategies to capitalize on high cap rates, optimize distributions, and seize opportunities in retail investments amid changing market conditions. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:47 - Record distributions to investors 1:46 - Market reset: why now is the time to buy 4:03 - High cap rates and interest rates: A winning formula 7:28 - Retail growth: Demand exceeds supply 10:49 - Exit strategies and reinvestment opportunities 12:06 - Closing thoughts and how to get involved *Be Sure to check us out on Spot ..read more

This episode dives into the resurgence of retail real estate, analyzing trends, market stability, cap rates, and predictions for 2025 as optimism surges across the industry. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:15 - Market trends: 10 straight days down, a historical perspective 3:30 - Fed policy and its impact on commercial real estate deals 5:01 - Retail's resurgence: Insights from ICSC New York 8:26 - Cap rates, tenant stability, and market stabilization trends 13:29 - Key takeaways from 2024 and predictions for 2025 15:45 - Closing thoughts: The future of retail real estate *Be Sure to check ..read more

This episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate offers a comprehensive recap of 2024, highlighting our successes, lessons learned, and ambitious goals for 2025, while emphasizing the transformative power of long-term planning and goal setting. 0:00 - Introduction 0:15 - Reflecting on 2024 Goals 1:06 - Why Writing Goals Changes Everything 3:40 - The Importance of Long-Term Vision 5:49 - $19 Million Deployed in 2024 10:08 - Exiting Five Major Projects 13:36 - Highlighting 2024 Acquisitions 16:37 - Lending and Banking Relationships 20:02 - Wrapping Up: Join Us in 2025 CommercialRealEstate ..read more

In this episode, we explore the lucrative world of tax lien and deed investing with Brian Seidensticker of Tax Sale Resources, who shares insights, tools, and strategies for navigating this niche real estate market. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:29 - Market updates and exciting real estate opportunities 2:04 - Introducing Brian Seidensticker and Tax Sale Resources 4:47 - What is a tax lien? Explained 9:59 - How auctions decide tax lien winners 17:18 - Building a nationwide platform for tax sales 19:47 - Closing thoughts and how to get started with Tax Sale Resources *Be Sure to check us o ..read more

This episode features Zihao Wang, CEO of Motiva Holdings, as he shares how his family office scaled a $500M multifamily portfolio, navigated volatile markets, and leveraged California's unique real estate landscape. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:09 - Updates on current deals 1:23 - Guest introduction: Zihao Wang of Motiva Holdings 2:00 - Zihao's journey into real estate 4:00 - Balancing property management in-house vs. third-party 6:00 - Scaling from small assets to $500M in holdings 8:29 - Market corrections and strategy for 2024-2025 11:03 - Rent growth and challenges in Southern Califo ..read more

In this episode, we share real-life lessons from bad investments to teach you how to identify and avoid risky real estate sponsors, with practical tips for performing due diligence and protecting your assets. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:38 - Highlights from Tulsa Trends Conference 2:34 - Tulsa’s Growth and Multifamily Market Insights 4:30 - New Investment Opportunity in Grand Rapids, Michigan 6:10 - How to Spot a Bad Sponsor: Real-Life Examples 12:00 - Key Red Flags in Sponsor Selection 18:30 - Importance of Infrastructure and Reporting in Sponsors 24:00 - Managing Risk in CRE Investmen ..read more

Jeff Holzmann, COO of RREAF Holdings, shares insights on the firm’s unique approach to commercial real estate, its impressive capital stack strategy, and the vision behind its multi-billion-dollar investments in Middle America. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:17 - Introduction to Guest: Jeff Holzmann 2:28 - RREAF Holdings Overview 3:39 - Middle America Real Estate Strategy 5:50 - Master-Planned Cities Along I-35 in Texas 10:18 - Distinguishing RREAF’s Structure from REITs 14:40 - Insights on Capital Stack and Investor Relationships 22:07 - Jeff Holzmann’s Background and Path to Real Estate ..read more

Jeff Holzmann, COO of RREAF Holdings, shares insights on the firm’s unique approach to commercial real estate, its impressive capital stack strategy, and the vision behind its multi-billion-dollar investments in Middle America. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:17 - Introduction to Guest: Jeff Holzmann 2:28 - RREAF Holdings Overview 3:39 - Middle America Real Estate Strategy 5:50 - Master-Planned Cities Along I-35 in Texas 10:18 - Distinguishing RREAF’s Structure from REITs 14:40 - Insights on Capital Stack and Investor Relationships 22:07 - Jeff Holzmann’s Background and Path to Real Estate ..read more