Did It Close?

What does real estate leadership actually look like in today’s market? In this episode of Did It Close?, we sit down with Elisabeth Soose, owner-operator and President of the Apartment Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh (AAMP), to talk about leadership, advocacy, and what it really takes to operate in the multifamily space today. Elisabeth shares her unconventional journey from physical therap...

In this episode of Did It Close?: Apartment After Hours, David Dirkschneider, Bryan McCann, and Reid Bennett break down one of the most important topics in today’s multifamily market: how to increase NOI (Net Operating Income). With deals getting harder and buyers more selective, operators can no longer rely on market appreciation alone. Instead, they’re getting creative—finding new ways to drive...

What does it take to outperform during a financial crisis—and then walk away to build a $1B real estate platform? In this episode of Did It Close?, we sit down with Bruce Fraser of Elkhorn Capital Partners to break down his journey from running a hedge fund during the 2008 financial crisis to becoming one of the most disciplined multifamily investors in the country. While most investors were getti...

What separates great commercial real estate brokers from the ones who wash out of the business? In this episode of Apartment After Hours, Bryan McCann, David Dirkschneider, and Reid Bennett dive into the realities of life in multifamily brokerage—from the skills that separate top producers from “paper passers” to the marketing strategies that can add millions to a deal. Along the way, they break d...

What can a commercial real estate virtual assistant actually do for your brokerage? In this episode of Did It Close?, we sit down with Kevin Hanan, CEO and founder of CRE Task Wizard, to break down how offshore talent is transforming commercial real estate teams. From lead generation and transaction management to underwriting support and AI workflows, Kevin explains how brokers can leverage virtua...

What do commercial real estate investors need to know about 1031 exchanges and DSTs in today’s market? In this episode of Did It Close?, we sit down with Dave Bulger of Perch Wealth to break down the mechanics, timelines, and strategy behind 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), and 721 exchanges. If you’re advising clients on capital gains deferral—or considering selling an investment...

Ep. 7: Creative Placemaking & Adaptive Reuse | Jeremy Waldrup, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Video Description: What is creative placemaking—and why does it matter for downtown revitalization today? In this episode of Did It Close?, we sit down with Jeremy Waldrup, President & CEO of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, to break down how creative placemaking and adaptive reuse are reshap...

Apartment Afterhours with Reid 2nd

Join hosts Bryan McCann, Reid Bennett, and David Dirkschneider as they share their journeys in real estate, unpack the evolution of collaboration in the brokerage world, and explore how technology is reshaping industry practices.

"Hot under the collar in the humidity department" has won best double entendre on this podcast, and we're only four episodes in. Bryan and Dirk sit down with Wes Easly of Icebreaker Resources to chat about market narratives, investment insights, housing supply, and business accountability. Check out Mike Scott's (not The Office guy, the other guy) book: You can Count on Me

We're traveling back in time to December of 2024 (when we recorded this episode) to introduce co-host Bryan McCann, get his background, and let him take a guess at some CRE suggestions for 2025.

In this episode of the "Did It Close?" podcast, Bryan introduces us to co-host David Dirkschneider. Get the backstory on David's career in commercial real estate, what he loves about his work, and where he's at today.

In this episode of the "Did It Close?" podcast, your hosts David and Bryan sit down with Matt Rocco, President of Colliers Mortgage. Matt's insights on the equity, debt, and structured finance market are second to none - seriously, we've got to pull our phone out and google half of what he's saying just to keep up. Additionally, Matt offers fantastic advice on leadership and careers in commercial...