How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate

In the latest episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate, the Criterion team provides a comprehensive update on recent transactions, strategic growth initiatives, and the importance of assertive lease negotiations. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction and recent activities 0:46 - Property sales and closures 1:39 - Future projects and contracts 3:11 - Investor engagement and advertising strateg...

Discover how Criterion transforms market chaos into grand slams in commercial real estate, unlocking infinite returns through strategic deals and explosive rent growth. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:10 - Market Turmoil & Crypto Jokes 1:20 - Steady CRE Distributions Amid Uncertainty 2:12 - Richmond Deal Update & Equity Raise 3:50 - Landon Square Closing: Loan Assumption Breakdown 4:34...

In this episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate, the guys dive deep into knowing when it's time to pull the trigger on your first deal, breaking down everything from building your investor group and getting lender quotes to managing fear, partnerships, and the practical checklist that prepares you for action. If you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introductio...

In this episode, Criterion breaks down the latest property updates, dives into the impact of tariffs and inflation on commercial real estate, and explains how owning assets positions investors to win in any market cycle. Time Stamps: 0:00 Welcome back to the show! 1:11 Recent property tour highlights 4:03 Landon Square & Richmond deal updates 4:42 Fluorescent outparcel success story 7:13 Intro...

In today's episode, Brian and Joel share their experience doing the Mt. Everest base camp trek and we talk about our $5 Million Q1. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:09 - Welcome Back to the Podcast 0:26 - Major Real Estate Updates 0:32 - Closing on Kickapoo Plaza Shopping Center 0:53 - Selling All Petromax Gas Stations 1:10 - Big IRR Returns & Investor Payouts 2:18 - Raising Capital for Cinc...

In this episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate, we break down the lease renewal process, sharing expert strategies for landlords to maximize property value, increase NOI, and negotiate fair market rents. From timing your renewal discussions to structuring triple-net leases, we cover everything you need to know to make informed, profitable lease decisions. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introducti...

Learn how to shift your mindset from spending to investing, using real estate to build wealth and fund your lifestyle—without sacrificing financial freedom. Time Stamps: 0:00: Introduction 0:26: Brayden’s Market Updates & Deal Insights 0:47: The Unexpected Deal That Fell Through 1:20: Lessons Learned: Why Our Lender Failed Us 1:52: The Importance of a Financing Contingency 2:24: The Hidden Ris...

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 –...

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 - Ba...

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...

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:...

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...

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? E...

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 prope...

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, Michig...

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...

In this episode, Lane Kawaoka shares his journey from engineer to real estate mogul, discussing strategies from his book The Wealth Elevator to help aspiring investors scale from single-family homes to multi-family complexes, and emphasizes the importance of steady income and calculated risk-taking in wealth building. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:14 - Housekeeping items 0:23 - Henderson port...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of turnkey real estate investing with Zach Lemaster, founder of Rent2Retirement, who shares how he transitioned from optometry to owning over 1,000 doors and building a nationwide real estate empire. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:14 - Updates on gas station portfolio in Texas 0:39 - Retail center analysis in Chicago 2:00 - Introduction of guest Zac...

In this episode, the Criterion team sits down with Chris Odom from Mabrey Bank to discuss the state of commercial real estate lending, the impact of changing interest rates, and how to position deals for success in 2024. YouTube Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:13 - Successful Callaway Deal: 40%+ IRR 1:06 - Special Guest: Chris Odom from Mabrey Bank 2:02 - Current State of Commercial Lending 4:4...

In this episode, we introduce Andy and Jackson from our Fort Worth office as we dive into how we’re finding value-add commercial real estate opportunities, breaking down recent deals, and discussing market trends in the DFW area. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:24 - Introduction to the Fort Worth Office 02:09 - Recent Deal Proposals and Offers 05:06 - Andy’s Background and Value-Add Approach 06...

In this episode, we dive into a live demonstration of using Crexie to search, evaluate, and discuss potential commercial real estate deals, providing insights into our decision-making process. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:40 - Concept of Today's Episode 1:12 - Finding Potential Deals on Crexie 2:22 - Filtering Properties on Crexie 4:30 - Setting Investment Criteria 5:54 - Evaluating an 11 Ca...

This episode explores how to evaluate vacant commercial real estate properties, manage risk assumptions, and prepare for shifts in the market, including upcoming interest rate changes. Time Stamps: 0:00 Introduction and Amarillo Deal Recap 1:50 Evaluating Vacant CRE Properties 2:55 How Cap Rates and Assumptions Impact Deals 5:01 Preparing for Upcoming Interest Rate Cuts 9:21 Strategies for Finding...

In this episode, we walk you through the critical steps of closing a commercial real estate deal, from securing your loan to finalizing investor documents, providing key insights to ensure a smooth transaction. Time Stamps: 0:00 Introduction and Recap of Recent Deals 2:04 Preparing for the Closing of Little York Shopping Center 7:00 Breaking Down the CRE Closing Checklist 14:47 Warranties, Utiliti...

This episode dives into the importance of cap rates in commercial real estate, sharing insights on maximizing returns, recent big deals, and tips for identifying undervalued properties. Time Stamps: 0:00 Introduction and Market Overview 0:39 August Slowdown in Commercial Real Estate 1:59 Closing the Houston Retail Deal and Equity Raise 3:06 Selling the New Jersey Kitty Academy Property 7:00 Cap Ra...

This episode dives into the critical metrics of commercial real estate investing, including cap rates, interest rates, and the powerful concept of positive leverage, offering strategies for maximizing returns in today's high-interest market. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:34 - Discussion on cap rates and interest rates 7:12- Positive leverage explained 14:28- The impact of rent growth on retur...