Today we have a special guest who understands the complexities of the commercial insurance market from all angles. Tom Panos has been a leading commercial insurance broker for over 20 years, protecting the assets of real estate investors across property types and geographies.   Tom also keeps a close eye on the ever-changing insurance landscape. From evaluating loss ratios to analyzing the impacts of weather events and legal trends, Tom has an in-depth grasp of the factors driving carrier decisions. Tom's expertise and creative solutions have been invaluable for clients facing restricted ..read more

In today's episode, we're taking a look back at some of the most influential conversations from the early days of our podcast.   Steve Kundert, Senior Vice President at CBRE, shares his vast experience in originating over $10 billion in commercial real estate loans, offering key advice on securing debt from diverse capital sources for a competitive edge.    Next, James Nelson, a leading New York City broker with $2.5 billion in deals and a bestselling investment book, provides proven strategies for identifying motivated sellers and enhancing property value in tough times.  ..read more

Tired of the nine-to-five grind, Tyler Lyons made a bold move - he left behind a successful corporate accounting career to break into commercial real estate. Now he shares the story of his journey, along with insider tips for navigating today's shifting market.  And learn why his firm, Asym Capital, invests exclusively in Phoenix multifamily.    Highlights: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Speaking at RaiseFest in Phoenix 05:27 The benefits of starting a podcast 08:49 How did Tyler get into real estate 19:50 Deals before the Asym 21:07 A decision to invest in multifamily spaces in Phoenix 31 ..read more

In today's episode, we're revisiting some pivotal conversation from the early days of the podcast.  First up is an insightful discussion with Jim Vozza from CBRE, where we delve deep into the world of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae small balance loans for multifamily properties. Although aired some time ago, this episode remains incredibly relevant in today's evolving real estate landscape. Next, get ready to meet Tyler Hague, a multifamily investment sales broker from Colliers. Tyler brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, as he shares insights from overseeing Colliers' M ..read more

Is now a good time to invest?  It’s easy to make excuses. - “Interest rates are high.” - “The market is tough.” - “We’re facing a recession.”  Sure, it’s a challenging market to buy in. But that means it might be easier to get a broker’s attention. It might be easier to find deals with less competition. It might be easier to be taken seriously.  Are you going to need to comb through more deals? Yes. Does that mean good deals don’t exist? No. - There are good deals in bad markets. - There are good deals in bad cities. - There are good deals at all times.  -- Breneman ..read more

This episode takes you inside the deal-making process of commercial real estate investor Andrew Dunn. Andrew is the managing partner at VAC Development, an asset-class agnostic real estate investment group focusing on yield and asset allocation.  Andrew primarily runs the acquisitions, capitalization, and business plan execution for the firm.   In this episode, Andrew reveals his approach to scaling a real estate business through a programmatic model. He details how he sources deals that fit the criteria of large institutional investors and secures large equity checks through relatio ..read more

In this episode, our guest, Tanner Webster, shares his journey. Tanner discusses how he learned the ins and outs of real estate development through hands-on experience, flipping houses, working for a developer, and then taking the risk on his first ground-up development project.   Listeners will learn Tanner's strategies for raising capital from investors, navigating the development process, and why he is targeting Class B/C industrial real estate today. Highlights of this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:09 How did Tanner Webster get into real estate? 03:21 The first deal in 2019 05:56 Cold calli ..read more

In this episode, Drew has an awe inspiring conversation with Yannis Papadakis, a key player at CREXI, a groundbreaking tool in commercial real estate. Yannis shares his journey from a real estate broker to a pivotal role at CREXI, revealing how the platform transformed his approach to property marketing. His foray into CREXI began while building a team at Marcus, utilizing the platform's unique features to elevate his marketing game and currently, he focuses on business development, especially the auction platform. Stay tuned for CREXI's upcoming announcements and innovations, promising a ga ..read more

Looking into breaking into real estate investing? This episode featuring seasoned investor slash founder of Base 3 Development Gabe Horstick offers an inspiring case study for you. Learn about Gabe's inspiring journey, transitioning from banker to owning over $130 million in multifamily properties across 50 assets.  Discover valuable advice on navigating early career paths, banking insights, and strategic real estate investments as we explore long-term wealth building, tax benefits, and managing outside capital.  Key moments to watch out for:  7:31 - Gabe’s banking career, ris ..read more

In this episode, our guest Jonathan Barr, a multifamily investor and owner of JB2 Investments, shares how he grew from flipping houses with his parents to acquiring and managing apartment complexes worth more than $35 million.   Jonathan details his path through strategic acquisitions, leveraging relationships, and reinvesting profits to maximize returns over the long run.   You will gain valuable insights on sourcing off-market deals, understanding real cap ex costs, how to assess a building physically, and the importance of re-evaluating your investments based on your equity in the ..read more