No Cap by CRE Daily

Season 2, Episode 12: In this episode of The No Cap Podcast, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik break down the madness of the week’s biggest headlines, including Trump’s unexpected tariff drop, the resurgence of REITs, and Meta’s new data center. They also dive into why Shein and Temu may be facing serious troubles and what all of this means for the economy and real estate. From inflation to energy...

Season 2, Episode 11: In this episode of No Cap by CRE Daily, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik are joined by CNBC’s Senior Retail Reporter, Courtney Reagan, to discuss the fast-evolving retail market. From Q4 earnings to tariff shocks and the future of physical retail, Courtney breaks down the latest trends and challenges facing major brands like Walmart, Gap, and luxury retailers on Fifth Avenue....

Season 2, Episode 10: In this episode of the No Cap Podcast, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik sit down with Spencer Burton, co-founder of Adventures in CRE and CRE Agents, to explore how technology and innovation are transforming the real estate industry. With years of experience in real estate, Spencer shares how he revolutionized the field by creating essential financial modeling tools used by t...

Season 2, Episode 9: In this episode of the No Cap Podcast, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik sit down with Marc DeLuca, CEO of KBS, to explore how the firm has navigated the ever-changing landscape of office real estate. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Marc has managed billions of dollars in real estate across the Eastern U.S. and Mid-Atlantic regions, overseeing some of the most...

Season 2, Episode 8: In this episode of the No Cap Podcast, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik sit down with Albert Lojko, President of Lightbox, a company revolutionizing commercial real estate (CRE) by organizing and digitizing fragmented data. Albert discusses how Lightbox is streamlining transactions, enhancing collaboration, and automating key processes, including appraisals and document genera...

Season 2, Episode 7: On this episode of the No Cap Podcast, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik are joined by Cris Burnham, CEO of StorageMart, the world’s largest privately owned self-storage company. Cris shares the journey from his father's humble real estate beginnings to growing StorageMart into a multibillion-dollar empire, including the $3.2B acquisition of Manhattan Mini Storage. Cris dives i...

Season 2, Episode 6: In this episode of No Cap Podcast, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik are joined by Omar Khan, founder of Boardwalk Wealth. Omar brings over $3.7B in capital financing and M&A experience, along with a track record of raising over $50 million in equity. He shares his journey from investment banking to commercial real estate, giving us valuable insights into his successful dea...

Season 2, Episode 5: In this episode of No Cap by CRE Daily, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik sit down with Michael Levy, CEO of Crow Holdings, one of the most influential real estate companies in the world. Michael shares his personal journey and the history of Crow Holdings, diving deep into their innovative approach to real estate, sustainability, and expansion into energy and mass timber devel...

Season 2, Episode 4: In this episode of No Cap by CRE Daily, hosts Alex Gornik and Jack Stone sit down with Bob Knakal, Chairman and CEO of BK Real Estate Advisors. Bob, one of New York City’s top brokers, shares his journey and insights on how he became a leader in the real estate market. They dive into the importance of market knowledge, why prospecting is key to success, and how Bob used social...

Season 2, Episode 3: C-PACE Financing: The Best-Kept Secret in Real Estate? In this episode of No Cap by CRE Daily, hosts Alex Gornik and Jack Stone are joined by Robbie Pinkas, Senior Vice President of PACE Loan Group. They dive into the world of C-PACE financing, explaining how it works and how it can fund energy-efficient improvements, making your property more sustainable and valuable. They al...

Season 2, Episode 2: In this episode of No Cap by CRE Daily, we explore the rising trend of adaptive reuse in real estate—converting old offices into apartments as a potential solution to the housing shortage. Join hosts Alexander Gornik and Jack Stone as they chat with Anoop Dave and Tim Gordon, Co-Founders of Victrix Investment. They share insights on the challenges and opportunities in transfor...

Season 2, Episode 1: No Cap by CRE Daily is back and we're kicking things off with a deep dive into the biggest headlines shaping commercial real estate in 2025. Fannie & Freddie might finally go private—but what does that mean for mortgages, multifamily lending, and the housing market? Trump’s 2025 policies could bring major changes, and soaring insurance costs from LA wildfires are hitting p...

Season 1, Episode 13: This season finale of No Cap by CRE Daily features a rare conversation with Richard Byrne, President of Benefit Street Partners and CEO of Franklin BSP Capital Corp. Join hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik as they explore Richard’s incredible career—from his early jobs and rapid rise at Merrill Lynch in the 80s to his transition into real estate lending at Benefit Street Partne...

Season 1, Episode 12: In this episode of No Cap by CRE Daily, we sit down with Jilliene Helman, founder and CEO of RealtyMogul, to explore her entrepreneurial journey and the evolution of RealtyMogul in the real estate industry. Jilliene shares how her background inspired the launch of RealtyMogul, details the platform’s first deal, and explains the three businesses that form its foundation. We di...

Season 1, Episode 11: In this episode of No Cap by CRE Daily, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik sit down with Aleksandr Gampel, Co-Founder of Cuby, to explore how Cuby is revolutionizing the construction industry. They dive into Cuby's mission to industrialize the construction process through transportable factories that minimize human error, reduce timelines, and bring cost transparency without sa...

Season 1, Episode 10: On this episode of No Cap by CRE Daily, we sit down with Jonathon Barkl, CEO and co-founder of AirGarage, to dive deep into his journey from college student to revolutionizing the parking industry. Jonathon shares the origin story of AirGarage, starting as an "Airbnb for driveways" and evolving through a series of pivots into a full-stack, tech-first parking operator.     We...

Season 1, Episode 9: In this episode of No Cap by CRE Daily, Alex and Jack chat sit down with Michael Santora, CEO and co-founder of Logic. Michael discusses his robotics platform, which automates supply chains and optimizes warehousing. The group dives into the impact on warehouse and distribution centers, where the industry is heading, and other applications of Logic’s systems.     TOPICS 00:00...

Season 1, Episode 8: In this episode of No Cap by CRE Daily, Alex and Jack discuss Dallas' rise as a finance hub, major developments from Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo, and Trimont's acquisition of Wells Fargo's $475B CRE loan portfolio. They also cover JLL's $18M fraud loss, South Florida's condo challenges, Sonder's Marriott partnership, and the latest on retail closures and CRE mortgage origina...

Season 1, Episode 7: In this episode of No Cap by CRE Daily, Alex and Jack sit down with Vikram Raya, CEO and co-founder of Viking Capital. Vikram shares his journey from a practicing cardiologist to a full-time real estate syndicator, revealing the challenges and triumphs along the way. He dives into why your profession shouldn't define your personality, lessons learned from rocky syndication par...

Season 1, Episode 6: Sanjay Chandra is the Principal and Managing Partner at Trinity Investors, a Texas-based private equity and real estate firm he co-founded in 2006. Sanjay has led Trinity investors to over $7 billion in deals, building a portfolio that includes 160 commercial real estate assets and 19 operating companies.   But Sanjay’s journey didn’t start in real estate. As a first-generatio...

Season 1, Episode 5: In this episode of "No Cap by CRE Daily," we sit down with Michael Mandel, a former broker and the visionary founder of CompStak, to dive into the power of data and AI in the commercial real estate industry. Michael shares his journey as a broker and the issues he encountered that led him to build CompStak. We also discuss how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing data c...

Season 1, Episode 4: In this episode of No Cap by CRE Daily, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik dive into the journey of Brad Sumrok, famously known as the "Apartment King" in the multifamily real estate world. Starting with his first investment in a 32-unit apartment building in 2002, Brad replaced his 9 to 5 job income by 2005 and retired at the age of 38. Since then, he has invested in over 4,200...

Season 1, Episode 3: Jack and Alex delve into the latest commercial real estate headlines, including Biden's Rent Control Proposal, which aims to introduce a 5% annual cap on rent increases for major apartment landlords in order to maintain federal tax breaks. Plus, delinquencies and special servicing of multifamily loans backed by commercial mortgage-backed securities surged 185% in the past six...

Season 1, Episode 2: Welcome to No Cap by CRE Daily. Today, we're joined by Josh Sasouness, co-CEO of Dwight Capital, the nation's leading multifamily FHA/HUD lender. In this episode, we dive into Josh’s family background and upbringing, exploring the origins and rapid growth of Dwight Capital. We discuss the differences between HUD and agency financing and Josh’s transition from Greystone to Dwig...

Season 1, Episode 1: Welcome to No Cap by CRE Daily, the commercial real estate podcast that gives you an unfiltered look into the biggest trends in the industry and the money game behind it. Each week, co-hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik will break down the latest news from CRE Daily with some of the most influential and entertaining figures in commercial real estate.   Topics discussed:  0:00 -...