Bruce Comiskey, Executive Vice President and Group Head for Wintrust Multinational Commercial Bank, discusses trends with international banking.  He has great advice for investors, and I loved hearing his perspective about multi-family investing from an international (and national) perspective.   Bruce A. Comiskey Executive Vice President & Group Head Wintrust Multinational Commercial Banking bcomiskey@wintrust.com www.bernardgehret.com www.josephbernard.net ..read more

Patrick Donley, Podcaster Extraordinaire discusses his real estate podcast where he interviews commercial real estate experts from all over the country.  Patrick highlights his favorite guests and their "secret sauce" for success, and discusses his personal investing strategy for navigating the tumultuous commercial office sector.    You can find Patrick here at his podcast: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/millennial-investing/ and also his twitter:  @jpatrickdonley www.bernardgehret.com www.josephbernard.net ..read more

Gabe Johansen, Broker and CEO of SMI Real Estate and Property Management in Salem, Oregon joins the podcast to discuss all things commercial real estate including: office and retail space trends as well as the state of the apartment market.  Gabe also talks about how his firm is handling the latest Oregon rent control legislation.  Gabe has a unique vantage point as a property manager as well as serving as a commercial real estate broker. Gabe Johansen SMI Properties gabe@smire.com www.bernardgehret.com www.josephbernard.net ..read more

CEO of Keller Williams Central Linn Holdhusen discusses the volatile real estate market in the greater Portland market, and gives his perspective on tips for buyers and sellers and also his thoughts on the wonky market! Linn Holdhusen's contact information: 503.754.1395 liveinpdxnow.com linnh@kw.com www.bernardgehret.com www.josephbernard.net ..read more

This episode outlines the highlights of the 2022 multi-family real estate market in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.  The year was a "Tale of Two Markets"!  Listen to hear the highlights of the investment market in 2022, and we also look forward to potential upcoming trends in 2023. www.bernardgehret.com www.josephbernard.net ..read more

Senior Loan Originator Mark Aalto from Advantage Mortgage discusses the strange world or residential real estate financing in June, 2023, and talks about what he is seeing in the real estate finance market.  Mark has many years of experience, and it is always great to catch up with him and listen to whatever he has to say! Mark's contact information: Mark Aalto Mark@teamaalto.com 503.334.4737 www.bernardgehret.com www.josephbernard.net ..read more

Susan Suzuki discuss the residential market in Portland, citing the recent changes in the market and the trends that she is seeing for buyers and sellers.  The residential market often acts as a "canary in the coalmine" for the commercial apartment market, so it is great to hear Susan's views and advice! Susan also has a great charity she is representing that we chatted about: Chelsea’s Closet and The Chelsea Hicks Foundation,  she says they provide so much joy to seriously ill kids.  Here is the link for the Chelsea's Closet foundation if you are interested: https://www.chelse ..read more

Today's episode features Bernard highlighting recent headlines about the apartment market nationwide in order to illustrate the recent trends in the market.  Bernard provides a "snapshot" of what is making headlines in the apartment rental and legislation market, including a limit of $10 to tenant late fees in the state of Washington. www.bernardgehret.com www.josephbernard.net ..read more

Today's episode focuses on listener questions about the apartment market including: what's REALLY going on in the market now?  What advice do you have for buyers and sellers in the market?  Join Bernard as he answers listener questions from real-life apartment owners and investors. www.bernardgehret.com www.josephbernard.net ..read more

Alvin Narsey, Business and Investment Coach discusses the 3 "Basics" of how to increase cash flow.  These basics sound so simple, but they are very effective in maximizing cash flow.  Alvin discusses the 3 basics, and may provide insight into having a mindset that allows a business owner to be a business owner vs. doing all the work yourself. www.bernardgehret.com www.josephbernard.net ..read more