Capital Rivers Connect

Property management is an active engagement with the owner/investor and the tenants, and communication is key. In this episode, Capital Rivers Commercial CEO Greg Aguirre welcomes CRC Property Management expert Rebecca Story to the show to share key insight, and why her approach to property management is different.

Topgolf proved that a driving range can be much more- a gamified experience, with food & fun for the entire family. Chris Gallardo and his team are riding the next wave: Inland Surfing, bringing the ocean to us. In this episode, Capital Rivers CEO Greg Aguirre calls on Chris to share his story and tell us why this experience is the next big thing in entertainment activity.

If you listen to ONE commercial real estate podcast this year, this is the one to download: Everybody knows Dutch Bros these days- an IPO, a $6 BILLION valuation, and a culture that most companies envy. But did you know it all started almost 30 years ago with a simple coffee cart in a rural Oregon town? The same service you received from that small town "Broista" has been successfully re...

Tax reform is on the table and Congress is considering changes, or caps, proposed by the Biden Administration to capture tax revenue on the now deferred tax treatment of 1031 like kind exchanges. The proposal ignores the financial impact that restricting 1031 will have on state & local transfer taxes, not to mention income derived by multiple parties involved in these transactions. In this epi...

In spite of the pandemic, most sectors of commercial real estate are on tilt, especially in the Sacramento-area. Now the question is how sustainable is this boom? As stimulus fades, inflation takes hold and if, or when, interest rates rise, what's the forecast for our region? In this episode, Capital Rivers President Greg Aguirre answers the tough questions and offers his outlook on the marke...

Question: When is throwing an axe better for business than grinding one? Answer: When you partner with Capital Rivers! In this episode, President Greg Aguirre welcomes Tilton Pacific Construction President & CEO Gregg Hall to discuss the pricing fluctuations in materials costs and how to manage expectations during this inflationary period. In this candid conversation, you'll learn why rel...

There is no textbook for a career in commercial real estate. You sink, or you swim, and there's no such thing as treading water. Want a paycheck? Then hustle, connect, figure things out and after a few deals go sideways, if you're smart you'll figure it out.  One option to accelerate your success is to stop, listen, and take notes from a veteran. In this episode Capital Rivers Presi...

Big deals, big dollars, and a lavish lifestyle can all be yours with a successful career in commercial real estate. Full disclosure:  None of the above is possible without risking your life savings, working 100+ hours, 7 days a week, finding creative ways to get things done, and  maybe even surviving on Top Ramen for 6-12 months! In this episode, Capital Rivers President Greg Aguirre welcomes Ryan...

Sounds crazy, but the hottest housing market of our lifetime could crank it up even more! What's driving the skyrocketing prices, and is there any end in sight? For answers, Capital Rivers President Greg Aguirre calls on Sacramento business leader, entrepreneur and former home builder Bill Niemi. With 40+ years experience in real estate, Niemi explains the once-in-a-lifetime factors that are...

Real estate development in California is, without question, is more difficult than anywhere else in the country.  Environmental concerns are always in play, and when a competitor twists the law to prevent a small community from getting a better bargain on groceries, it's time to get creative. In this episode, Capital Rivers President Greg Aguirre shares the unconventional approach he and his...

When even veteran commercial real estate investors and brokers admit they have no idea what to expect in this market, it's time to call on one of our expert strategic partners for perspective. In this episode, Capital Rivers Commercial President Greg Aguirre invites Hanley Investment Group Executive VP Jeff Lefko to share what he's seeing, and hearing while brokering transactions across...

Would you like a bucket of ice cold water dumped over your head? Then don't download this episode... Capital Rivers Commercial President Greg Aguirre invites Sacramento's leading economist Dr. Sanjay Varshney to a no holds barred conversation about what's REALLY going on in the local, state and national economy. Consider this a 30 minute reality check.

So you have two major, national clients who'd like to open new locations on a prime piece of real estate? Sounds great, except the current property is entangled in cell phone tower leases, and existing tenants... Then another curveball comes your way just prior to closing! Finally, you're ready for demolition, but authorities find a building is still "occupied". It's just...

Record low interest rates, pent up demand, and Uncle Sam injecting trillions into the economy during a pandemic that crippled the restaurant & hospitality industry but fueled other sectors. Have you ever seen anything like this? Of course not! Even commercial real estate veterans admit this is the most eccentric market they've ever seen. In this episode, Capital Rivers President Greg Agui...

Think subleasing is a no brainer? Many landlords and tenants do, but that's simply not the case. In Part 2 of our three part series "Landmines of Leasing" Capital Rivers General Counsel Scott Toussaint and commercial real estate attorney Shawn Dhillon explore a variety of loopholes and legal concerns in subleasing and what you need to know to protect yourself, your business, and you...

Contingencies can blow up any real estate transaction. But wait until you hear how Capital Rivers Commercial General Counsel Scott Toussaint saved our $150,000 deposit, and the deal on a shopping center, by correctly counting 10 business days... Sound simple? Well, then you'd better download this episode because the State of California recognizes holidays you may not be aware of! This brief b...

Commercial real estate brokerage and development takes a ton of capital, connections, timing, troubleshooting, and sometimes a lot of luck. You can help make your own luck by having good legal counsel on your side, as we do here at CRC with Scott Toussaint riding shotgun on all of our transactions. In the opener of this three part series "Landmines of Leasing", Scott welcomes fellow atto...

The gorgeous lifestyle centers,  fresh new neighborhood grocery stores and favorite restaurants we all enjoy all come at a price.  It takes time, financial resources, strong relationships with public partners and a little bit of luck--- sometimes, a lot of luck to bring a project to life. In this episode, Capital Rivers Commercial President Greg Aguirre shares his "addiction" for real es...