Masters In Real Estate

I sat down with Jeff Karsh of Tryperion Holdings, we discussed many topics: His origination story  JV Equity Pref equity Deal sourcing  Risk management  Jeff's new fund  And why malls are a fantastic opportunity today.  To learn more about Jeff's company visit https://tryperion.com/

Summary In this conversation, Patrick Carino discusses the intricacies of multifamily real estate development, focusing on the competitive landscape, tax incentives, and the importance of understanding market dynamics. He shares insights on the development process, including entitlements and construction, as well as the role of capital markets in fundraising. Carino also highlights the challenges...

Summary In this conversation, Jeff Jackson shares his journey from custom home building to leading a production home building company. He discusses the challenges faced during the 2008 housing crisis, the importance of partnerships for growth, and the strategies employed for land banking and financial management. Jackson emphasizes the need for long-term planning and adaptability in the current ma...

Today I'm joined by my pal Jacob Sojka at Origin Investments- he is on a quest to buy something in Salt Lake City, someone needs to help him! 

In the studio today with the legendary Kip Paul, learning lessons from his experience of selling billions of investment real estate since 1984, starting a gas station empire, investing as a broker, and war stories from over the years.

Summary In this episode, I interview the sweatiest guy I know, Nick Huber, who shares his entrepreneurial journey from starting a moving company to building a successful self-storage business and exploring industrial real estate. We discuss the importance of social media in networking, the strategies behind choosing self-storage as a focus, and the challenges of managing a global team. Nick emphas...

Summary In this conversation, Evan shares his journey into affordable housing development, detailing how he transitioned from a pre-med student to a successful developer. He discusses the founding of Holladay Ventures, the challenges and strategies involved in navigating the LIHTC process, and the importance of partnerships with nonprofits. Evan emphasizes the need for creative deal structures and...

Summary  In this conversation, we talk about the complexities of the loan business, exploring the journey of becoming a loan broker, the nuances of construction loans, and the current challenges in the market. We discuss the importance of relationships in lending, the role of debt funds and credit unions, and provide insights into the future outlook for the loan market. Chapters 00:00 Introduction...

It's my pleasure to have Colin Wright, Cole West, on the podcast today. When asked about why he decided to join today, he said there are too many lessons from his father, Gary Wright.  We discussed the life and legacy of Gary, and what Colin has learned from his career of 250+ projects and 5,000 lots delivered.  https://colewest.com/ Gary's story in his own words https://youtu.be/hUKXteh...

In the studio with Andrew Dunn from VAC Development All we talk about are deals he's done, with creative strategies, and how they do it. You're not getting this type of insight from the passive-investor-freedom-from-midwest-apartments podcast!  https://www.vacdevelopment.com/ 

In this conversation, Tanner Webster and Michael King discuss key market observations and investment strategies heading into 2025, focusing on the economy, real estate trends, and the importance of understanding market fundamentals. He emphasizes the significance of investing in markets with strong long-term fundamentals, the divergence between newer and older assets, and the need for vision in re...

Lauren Rothlisberger is a beast. Starting with VA loans for single family homes and parlaying that into a portfolio of self storage and light industrial. After looking at her P&L statement, she noticed a big line item of roll off dumpsters, so of course she started her own business of 3rd party dumpster services.  To learn more about investing with Lauren, visit https://www.everettandharvey.co...

In this conversation, Jim Balderson shares his unique journey from being a college basketball player to becoming a successful real estate developer. He discusses his experiences in commercial real estate, the transition to development, and the intricacies of the medical office market.  Jim also provides insights into the current state of the office market, the future of office spaces, and his rece...

In this conversation, Christian Michaelson and I talk about Civil Engineering for dummies (me.) He discusses the complexities of site development, including risk management, title reports, and easements. Christian emphasizes the importance of thorough site investigations and building strong relationships within the engineering community. He also explores the differences between private and public...

In this conversation, I talk to Dustin Holt and Bryce Baker to discuss their backgrounds in real estate, the evolution of their company DB Urban, and the intricacies of the development process.  They discuss the full cycle of raising capital, entitlement processes, the strategies they employed to succeed in the competitive Utah Apartment real market, focusing on renter psychographics, market segme...

I sat down to discuss the world of condos and HOAs with Tyler LaMarr and Sara McConkie. We discussed various aspects of commercial real estate, focusing on condo development, budgeting, risk management, insurance considerations, and HOA structures. We also touched on condo conversions and the legislative landscape affecting condo development in Utah. https://iamhoa.com/ https://millerharrisonlaw.c...

Jeff Grasso discusses his career beginning with Silverstein Companies, opening their Poland office, then China, and as head of acquisitions across the entire company. Jeff then packed his bags to Salt Lake City, quickly acquiring nearly $100,000,000 of office within his first 12 months, and has rapidly expanded into a variety of asset classes including life science, industrial, build for rent, and...

My conversation with explores the history of the Corliss family business, tracing its origins from a small gravel operation to a significant player in the sand and gravel industry. Tanner Webster shares insights into the generational transitions within the business, the challenges faced in the gravel industry, and the emotional complexities surrounding the decision to sell the family business.  Th...

Eli Mills' journey from real estate broker to strategic investment expert. In this episode, the former executive reveals his transition to Chief Investment Officer and his focus on long-term value creation. Mills shares valuable insights on investment committee dynamics, raising LP equity, and the critical factors influencing property decisions in today's market. Key Timestamps: 00:20:30...

Tyson Williamson joined me in the studio to talk about the hottest asset class of 2024, Data Centers. We talked about how they work, where to find them and much more. We also discussed the business of real estate development, building a variety of asset types including multifamily, Industrial, retail, and office products. [ 00:00:00 ] Tyson Williamson's background in construction and educatio...

The discussion focuses on the role of economic development agencies, such as RDAs and CDAs, in the development process. RDAs, with state-granted powers, create CRAs to enable tax increment financing, aiming to boost job creation, sales tax, and city beautification. Developers should collaborate with these agencies, securing political and taxing entity support for success. The Salt Lake City RDA is...

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Michael Bingham Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Blue Diamond Capital- an entrepreneurial family office based in Provo Utah. Michael discussed his love for real estate based operating companies, and how real estate can fit into a wealthy family's portfolio.  Link to Blue Diamond's website: https://www.bluedicap.com/

In this conversation, Stephen Clark and I discuss the process of construction management in real estate development. We cover topics such as selecting a civil engineer and architect, choosing between design-bid and design-build, hiring a general contractor, managing the schedule and budget, maintaining quality control, and handling punch lists and HOA transitions. Stephen shares his experience and...

Today I was joined by Arian Lewis, founder of Kiln, discussing the evolution of coworking spaces and the importance of creating a high-quality, engaging environment for employees. He explains how Kiln focuses on building a lifestyle brand that elevates the quality of people's lives while they're working, and emphasizes the value of flexibility and choice in the workspace, allowing for di...