Masters In Real Estate

In this conversation, Kyle O'Hehir teaches me how to start a credit fund. Kyle's journey from buying crack houses to starting a credit fund. We also touch on the types of assets Kyle invests in, the hurdles and due diligence process involved in buying non-performing loans, his approach to evaluating distressed real estate deals and the factors he considers when deciding to invest.  Kyle...

Summary Andrew Schaper started his career in the oil and gas industry as a petroleum engineer before transitioning into investment banking. In 2018, he started his own oil and gas consulting business. However, he became interested in commercial real estate, specifically boat and RV storage, and started a development project in 2020. The first phase of the project involved acquiring land, obtaining...

Summary Origin Exchange is a platform that allows investors to participate in 1031 exchanges through Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs). The DSTs are a way to invest in real estate without the transactional and fee-laden nature of traditional DSTs. The equity raise for a DST typically takes three to six months, and investors stay in the DST for about two years. After two years, there is an option to...

Daniel discuss the basics of LIHTC and affordable housing development. Daniel advises market rate developers to find a partner with experience in LIHTC projects. He explains that LIHTC projects are different from market rate developments in terms of economics and incentives. Daniel also discusses the sources of financing for light tech projects, including low income housing tax credits, tax-exempt...

Ronald Rohde, a lawyer and commercial real estate investor, discusses his experience in the industrial outdoor storage space. He shares insights on finding deals, financing properties, and the benefits of partner's equity. Ron also talks about the importance of having an attorney in commercial transactions and the value of over-consuming third-party resources. He discusses his future plans of...

Josh Romney- CEO of Intercap lending and real estate development company The Romney Group, joined me in the studio to covering a wide range of topics from ranch land deals, buying mortgage companies, owning thousands of apartments, and joint ventures with prologis.

Chapters 00:00 - Intro and Background 09:15 - Becoming Independent 15:20 - Launching First Fund 19:39 - Fund Structure 22:16 - Difficulty of Getting Money vs. Borrowers 32:44 - Borrower Screening 39:31 - Foreclosure & Underwriting 43:09 - Equity vs. Debt 49:27  - Rocky’s Primary Investors 55:05 - The Future of Taylor Derrick Capital

Camp North End started in 2014 with the acquisition of a 76 acre site of industrial buildings dating back to the early 1920s, a formerly blighted are that would be transformed with thoughtful, and walkable design. I was joined by Damon Hemmerdinger and former pro soccer player Tesho Akindele to discuss the makings of such an impressive project.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Acquisition of the S...

Drew Breneman discusses his real estate investment strategies, focusing on his experience investing in multifamily apartments in Chicago and the Midwest. He emphasizes the importance of understanding local markets and dispels the notion that blue states and cities are not good investment opportunities. Drew also shares insights into financing strategies, including the use of agency loans and refin...

I was joined by Bobby Fijan,  the Bill James of Floorplans, to talk about the science of floorplans. Not only from a feasibility and quantitative standpoint, but also regarding the lack of apartments being built for families instead of just roommates in today's environment. We also discussed long term financing, and build to own rather than build to sell. 

Michael King, JT Redd and I discussed the current state of the investment sales market in Salt Lake City. JT and Michael are my go-to resource for all things Investment Sales in. Their team currently has $500M of commercial real estate for sale and under contract, and nobody spends more time talking to buyers, sellers, developers, and LP equity than these two.  Timestamps 00:00 - Mini Perm Constru...

I was joined in studio by my friend Tyler Alley of Rose City Partners. I aspire to have Tyler's level of sophistication when it comes to building strip malls. We go through the entire cycle: Acquisition  Entitlements Financing Construction Leasing  To Drive Thru or Not To Drive Thru The whole nine yards! Tyler is giving PHD level advice here, and I'm just happy to be along for the ride S...

Show Notes: I'm joined by Charles Farnsworth, Fund Director at 1892 Capital Partners. 1892 Capital Partners is a balance sheet lender that provides flexible capital to opportunistic sponsors. Give Charles a call on your next deal! In this episode, we discuss: Charley's Early Days of Flipping Houses How Credit Strategies Can Fill The Holes In Institutional Lending Balance Sheet Lenders vs...

I'm lucky enough to be joined by my friend and mentor Dan Stanger from Bridge Investment Group. Dan is a wealth of knowledge and brings over 28 years of commercial real estate experience. Dan co-founded the predecessor to Bridge Investment Group, CDS Investments, in 1997 and led Bridge to become a publicly traded company in 2021. Dan retired from Bridge in 2022 and now lives with his wife Ann...

On this episode, we discuss: The Commercial Real Estate Market Today Buying from Motivated Sellers Why you need to sell your properties Fundraising from whales vs minnows The path to escaping your financial partners Credit Tenants John Mcnellis, of McNellis Partners, is a legend in the development world. He has written about his numerous experiences as a bay area shopping center developer, and it...

I'm here with Hunter Hopcroft, Managing Director Portfolio Solutions at Armada ETF Advisors. Hunter's role in the allocator space has led to an exceptional level of experience across all aspects of real estate.  On this episode, we discuss: Late Cycle Phenomenons REITs vs REOCs Shorting Office REITs How GPs Are Bootstrapping Options Valuing REITs How small sponsors can grow and scale cor...

On this episode, we discuss: John's Background The world of retail tenant expansion How small business operators should invest in real estate  How to get LP equity beyond friends and family  Sign up for our Mailing list: HERE Sign up for our investor list: HERE John on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jandreini1/ John on twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jandreini1 John's Website: http...

Scott Choppin is the founder of Urban Pacific Group. With 35 years of development experience, Scott oversees the fundraising, strategic planning, and site acquisition process for UPG. On this episode, we discuss: What an Urban Townhouse is How Scott is executing on his strategy Why Scott is long California The future of Urban Pacific Group The Birth of Urban Townhouse (00:00 - 07:42) 00:00 - Intro...

Non Recourse, High Leverage Multifamily Construction Loans? What else could you ask for?  I'm here with Brandon Baksh for 30 minutes of non stop HUD financing, packed with all of the questions you need to execute your first hud loan. Brandon is the expert when it comes to everything HUD related- He is laser focused on all things HUD.  Brandon's Email: bb@dwightcap.com twitter: @Bbakshdc

I'm joined by Josh Pollock, Partner and Co Founder of Octotillo Capital Partners.  In Josh's words "We buy and develop land, buy and improve industrial buildings: Suburban, infill, covered, or raw. We lay the groundwork for the development of good and essential spaces and places - Places where people can sleep, live, relax and have a meal with their family. Spaces where companies ca...

In this episode, I sit down with Jameson Haslam, an expert in marketing, sales, and investor relations for investment managers. Jameson shares his insights on building effective fundraising processes, using content marketing to attract aligned investors, optimizing your buyer's journey, and employing outbound marketing tactics. We dive into specific strategies for structuring your sales proce...

Today I sat down with my friend Michael Huseby, also known as The Investments Lawyer on Twitter/X. Michael and I talked about the ins and outs of fundraising for real estate deals. Whether it's your first syndication or your third fund, you'll enjoy this!  We disc Introduction to Real Estate Syndications Legal Framework and Regulation Fund Structures and Entity Selection Key Legal Docume...

This podcast features StudentRentalPro, a seasoned investor in student housing, sharing insights on managing properties near a major university. Discover the key strategies for successful tenant relations, property management, and investment. Learn about the significance of location, community engagement, and ways to enhance property value in the student housing market. Ideal for both new and expe...

Darlene Carter serves as the CEO to C.W. Group which oversees 6 business lines: C.W. Urban, C.W. Design, C.W. Land Co., CW Build, Home by CW Urban and Cole West Home and Development.  Darlene Carter brings almost 20 years of experience in a variety of residential real estate development asset classes. Darlene is responsible for overseeing all company deliverables and has participated in over 3 bil...

Jon Schreck is an industrial director with Cushman & Wakefield. We sat down to talk about all things Utah industrial including the inland port, class A big box supply concerns, and why you should be excited about the future of real estate here in the great state of Utah.