How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate

In this episode, we welcome Arn Cenedella from Spark Investment Group, who shares his extensive experience transitioning from single-family homes to multifamily syndications and provides invaluable insights for aspiring real estate investors. Time Stamps 0:00 - Episode Introduction and Amarillo Shopping Center Update 1:15 - Introducing ARN Cinna from Spark Investment Group 2:29 - ARN's Background...

In this episode, we explore the current market trends in commercial real estate, focusing on the recent surge in shopping center investments and the strategic adaptations to fluctuating interest rates. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 1:18 - Recent Deals and Upcoming Projects 3:33 - Market Trends and Shopping Center Investments 5:41 - Impact of Interest Rates on Commercial Rea...

In this episode, we dive into the unpredictable challenges of real estate investing, from dead cats in make-ready properties to navigating fires, lawsuits, and tenant issues, while sharing insights on turning these obstacles into opportunities. Time Stamp: 00:00 - Introduction and Dead Cats Story 01:13 - Closing the St. Louis Deal 03:19 - Amarillo Shopping Center Acquisition 04:25 - Petra Max Gas...

Join us today as LA lending expert Kamyar Rezaie discusses the basics and benefits of SBA loans for commercial real estate investors. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction and guest Kamyar's background. 1:19 - Kamyar's start in real estate and transition to commercial lending. 2:40 - Helping high net worth individuals during the 2008 housing crash. 4:55 - Explanation of SBA loans and their benefits for...

Explore how to successfully pivot into commercial real estate without a degree. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction and career pivot discussion. 1:22 - Overview of recent deals in St. Louis and Amarillo. 2:31 - Details about the grocery-anchored center in Houston. 3:50 - Discussing fear and knowledge in commercial real estate. 4:53 - Overcoming the negative perception of learning. 6:24 - The burden o...

In this episode, we discuss building credibility with brokers, our latest $10 million shopping center acquisition, securing financing and investor relationships, and preparing to transition from a W-2 job to a career in commercial real estate. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:45 - Inside Our Latest $10 Million Acquisition: A Shopping Center Next to Target 1:17 - Investment Insights: Achieving 11...

Join us as Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell shares insights on Oklahoma's booming commercial real estate market, the state's economic growth, and exciting investor opportunities. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Saint Louis Acquisition 1:07 - Guest Introduction: Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell 2:12 - Oklahoma's Economic Highlights 3:20 - Population Growth and Business Recruitment 5:34 - Quality of Life and Communi...

In this episode of "How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate," Arturo Saldivar shares his transformative journey from a $15,000 Craigslist property flip to managing a booming portfolio of multifamily units, revealing his strategies for achieving high returns and his vision for future expansions. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Recap of Recent Activities 00:01:13 - Highlighting the Nonrefun...

Discover the transformative journey of Jerry Rosengarten, from inventing the Leisure Suit to becoming a commercial real estate mogul, sharing invaluable insights and strategies for success in the ever-evolving real estate landscape. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction & Jerry Rosengarten’s Background 1:17 - Entry into Commercial Real Estate 2:27 - Transition from Textile to Real Estate 4:51 - Rep...

Join Criterion for Episode 143 of 'How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate,' where we discuss the quickest way to increase wealth in real estate investing - strategic rent growth. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Overview of Commercial Real Estate 1:24 - Field Trip to Muskogee: Insights and Developments 2:37 - Highlighting Recent Commercial Real Estate Deals 3:43 - How and Why Commercial Prope...

In this episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate, special guest Grant Reaves from Stoic Equity Partners dives deep into the lucrative world of flex industrial real estate, sharing insights and strategies for successful investments. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction & Overview of the Podcast Episode 1:11 - Introduction to Guest Grant Reaves and Stoic Equity Partners 2:26 - Grant Reaves...

Join us on our journey towards closing a high-return $40 million acquisition in this episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:16 - Closing on the Burleson Project and announcing high-return opportunities. 2:25 - Deep dive into the PetroMax Gas Station acquisition and sale leaseback strategy. 3:27 - Explanation of sale leaseback and its growth advantage...

Exploring the psychological hurdles of investing in commercial real estate, this episode demystifies fears, addresses common misconceptions, and guides investors towards making confident, informed decisions. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Investing Psychology and Overcoming Fear 02:17 - Challenges and Strategies in Commercial Real Estate Investing 05:51 - Addressing the Fears and Unknowns of I...

In this episode, we delve into the strategic advantages of forming joint ventures in commercial real estate, sharing expert insights on navigating partnerships to unlock new investment opportunities and drive growth. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Overview of Current Commercial Real Estate Investments 1:13 - Market Predictions: Liquidity, Interest Rates, and Property Sales 2:19 - Navigating...

Today hosts Braden Cheek, Brian Duck and Joel Thompson discuss the benefits and inner workings of ground leases in commercial real estate. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Host Updates 1:13 - Overview of Current Deal Flow and Land Acquisitions 2:17 - Experiences with Lenders and Closing Challenges 4:29 - Strategic Shift to Cash Flowing Assets 6:34 - Highlighting Specific Upcoming Deals 8:43 -...

Today hosts Braden Cheek, Brian Duck and Joel Thompson unlock the secrets of wealth building with commercial real estate investing, and learn how to start early, invest wisely, and plan for an affluent future. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:02:24 - Involvement in Deals 0:05:42 - Financial Goals and Investing Early 0:08:07 - Conservative vs. Aggressive Investment Strategies: Comparison of diffe...

Today hosts Braden Cheek, Brian Duck and Joel Thompson sit with special guest Justin Foster to discuss his rise in real estate utilizing private money, as well as his philosophies behind work & life. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Podcast Episode 1:19 - Discussion on Comfort Zones and Cold Plunge Challenge 2:30 - Updates on Recent Commercial Deals and Loan Challenges 3:35...

Today hosts Braden Cheek, Brian Duck and Joel Thompson focus their attention on popular financial guru Dave Ramsey, taking a critical analysis of what works and what doesn't work from his advice. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:20 - Criterion's cold plunge challenge - follow the rules in the description below for your chance to win $100! 4:30 - Cryptocurrency update! 5:34 - Introduction to Dave...

Today hosts Braden Cheek, Brian Duck and Joel Thompson bring on special guest Stephanie Cliff, Senior VP of Hub International to discuss the in's & out's of commercial property insurance. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:12 - Maver Bank Shout Out and Thunder Game Recap 2:17 - Stephanie Cliff and Commercial Property Insurance 5:27 - Accessing Multiple Insurance Markets 8:49 - Location and Ten...

Today hosts Braden Cheek, Brian Duck and Joel Thompson go through a live-deal analysis, highligting the key components to look at while analyzing commercial real estate properties. Time Stamps: 0:00: Introduction to smart board live deal analysis. 1:19: Emphasizing the importance of experience in deal analysis. 2:23: Comparing real estate deals to car purchases and the need for daily analysis. 3:3...

Today hosts Braden Cheek, Brian Duck and Joel Thompson discuss special guest Shannon Robnett's transition from single family residential real estate to multifamily and industrial real estate. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro and Greeting 0:08 - Guest Introduction: Shannon Robnett 1:18 - Shannon's Real Estate Background and Business Overview 3:31 - Transition from Single Family to Commercial Space 5:39 -...

Today hosts Braden Cheek, Brian Duck and Joel Thompson give the viewer a behind the scenes look at our podcast as well as tips on how to start your own! 0:00 - Introduction and claiming to have the best commercial real estate podcast in Tulsa. 1:50 - Shift in focus towards existing shopping centers and current market conditions. 3:25 - Impact of interest rates and strategy for acquiring deals. 5:0...

Today hosts Braden Cheek, Brian Duck and Joel Thompson discuss the benefits of cold plunges and lessons learned from missed opportunities. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:25 - Benefits of cold plunges 5:19 - Completing a 5.5-minute cold plunge 6:30 - Recap of a recent lost deal - Light C portfolio 11:58 - Lessons learned from missed opportunities 14:10 - Importance of experience when bidding 16...

Today hosts Braden Cheek, Brian Duck and Joel Thompson discuss Criterion's recent transition to commercial development projects. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:21 - Opening Segment 2:23 - Why the Shift to Development? 4:34 - Getting Comfortable with Development 5:38 - Step-by-Step in Land Development 6:41 - Evaluating Land and Lease 7:46 - Adding Value in Development 8:47 - Leverage in Develop...

Today hosts Braden Cheek, Brian Duck and Joel Thompson discuss effective & strategic ways to end the year in commercial real estate. Time Stamps: 0:00: Introduction to the episode and the busy end-of-year period. 1:19: Recommendation for investors to consider year-end real estate purchases for tax benefits. 2:24: Emphasis on consulting with a CPA and conducting a rough tax analysis early. 4:28...