Peachtree Point of View

In this episode of Peachtree Point of View, Greg Friedman is joined by Isaac Weinberger and Ari Lasky of Madison SPECS, Dan Bergan of Higginbotham, and Tim Witt of Peachtree Group to discuss how tax-efficient investing can enhance long-term wealth creation. The conversation explores how investors can improve after-tax outcomes through thoughtful tax planning and investment structuring. Topics incl...

What does the commercial real estate market look like from the vantage point of investors who have already lived through multiple cycles? In this episode of Peachtree Group’s Peachtree Point of View, Greg Friedman and Jatin Desai share their 2026 outlook, covering refinancing challenges, credit opportunities, the path of interest rates, and how disciplined investors are positioning capital in a ma...

In this episode of Peachtree Group’s Peachtree Point of View , Greg Friedman , CEO of Peachtree Group, sits down with Katy Zamesnik, Interim Director of the Austin Convention Center, Tom Noonan, President and CEO of Visit Austin, and Peachtree Group's VP of Investments John Schellhase to discuss how Austin’s convention center redevelopment could reshape the city’s long-term hospitality and tourism...

As private markets continue to evolve, the way capital is structured is becoming just as important as where it is invested. For investors evaluating private credit and real estate opportunities today, understanding fund structure is no longer optional. It is central to managing risk, liquidity, and long-term outcomes. In this episode of Peachtree Group’s Peachtree Point of View , Greg Friedman , C...

In a tightening commercial real estate credit market, government-guaranteed lending programs such as USDA Rural Development (United States Department of Agriculture) and SBA 7A SBA 7A (U.S. Small Business Administration) are restoring access to capital. In this episode of Peachtree Point of View, Greg Friedman sits down with Zach Chandler, head of USDA lending, and Laurie Ivy, head of SBA 7A lendi...

Hospitality forecasts suggest modest growth, but dispersion beneath the surface tells a different story. In a conversation with Mark Woodworth and Jack Corgel, Peachtree Group CEO Greg Friedman explores real ADR growth, widening segment divergence, and why credit positioning may offer better risk-adjusted returns than equity in the next phase of the cycle. As you evaluate hospitality investments i...

As commercial real estate enters 2026, investors face elevated rates, refinancing pressure, and shifting capital availability. In this episode of Peachtree Point of View, Peachtree Group CEO Greg Friedman explains why today’s market stress is driven by balance sheets rather than broken assets, and how that distinction is reshaping opportunity across credit and equity.  Key Takeaways  Today’s CRE s...

As 2026 begins amid economic uncertainty and shifting policy signals, Peachtree Group CEO Greg Friedman sits down with Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics , to break down what investors should expect in the year ahead. The conversation explores the resilience of the U.S. economy, the role of artificial intelligence in driving growth and why several sectors, including commercial real e...

In the latest Peachtree Point of View episode, Greg Friedman, Jatin Desai, and Tim Witt break down why accelerated depreciation matters, where it’s most effective, and how investors can use it to build tax-efficient real estate portfolios. Key insights include: • Why bonus depreciation is deferral, not forgiveness — and why timing still creates real economic value • Which asset types benefit most,...

Is your portfolio is truly diversified? In this episode of Peachtree Point of View, Peachtree Group CEO Greg Friedman sits down with Jen DeSisto, Chief Investment Officer at CW Advisors, for an honest conversation about modern portfolio construction. DeSisto reveals why the traditional stock and bond approach may no longer provide adequate diversification, with the number of publicly traded stocks...

The commercial real estate market is experiencing a fundamental shift. After years of dislocation, we're seeing signs of stabilization, but this recovery looks different from past cycles. In a recent Peachtree Point of View conversation, Peachtree Group CEO Greg Friedman spoke with Aaron Jodka , Director of Research for U.S. Capital Markets at Colliers . In this episode, Aaron offered valuable ins...

Opportunity Zones are getting a major upgrade. In this Bisnow panel discussion moderated by Peachtree Group CEO Greg Friedman , tax experts Matt Peurach (Seyfarth Shaw LLP) and Michael Torhan ( Eisner Advisory Group ) break down the permanent changes coming with OZ 2.0, including rolling five-year deferral periods, enhanced rural zone benefits offering 30% tax discounts, and critical compliance co...

The commercial real estate lending landscape is transforming, and understanding these shifts is critical for investors and operators seeking competitive advantages. In this episode of Peachtree Point of View, Greg Friedman sits down with Christopher Marinac, Director of Research at Janney Montgomery Scott , to decode how bank consolidation, regulatory changes, and the rise of private credit are re...

Discover how sophisticated investors use commercial real estate development projects to minimize taxes on Roth IRA conversions. In this episode of Peachtree Point of View, CEO Greg Friedman sits down with Tim Witt , head of Peachtree's DST program , to explore a powerful wealth-building strategy that leverages the natural valuation cycles of development projects. Learn how the "J-curve" effect all...

Greg Friedman sits down with Brandon Sedloff, Chief Real Estate Officer at Juniper Square, to explore how today's market dislocation is creating opportunities for savvy investors. With insights from 2,500+ GPs and 700,000 LPs on their platform, Sedloff reveals why the private markets are splitting into mega-managers and specialists, leaving the "messy middle" behind. Three Key Takeaways: Reallocat...

Greg Friedman sits down with Bennett Webster , Principal at Alchemy Real Estate Advisors, to discuss unprecedented opportunities in today's dislocated hotel investment market. With 21 closings in under a year, Webster shares insider insights on navigating distressed hotel deals and capitalizing on market dislocation. Key Takeaways: Focus on sub-$25M properties - 50% of transaction volume occurs in...

In this episode of Peachtree Point of View, SVP Investment & Strategy Daniel Savage moderates a discussion with CEO Greg Friedman and EVP of Investments Michael Ritz on the unprecedented opportunities in special situation investing within commercial real estate. With fundamentally strong assets facing capital structure challenges due to higher-for-longer interest rates and reduced debt availab...

Every executive talks about competitive advantage, but most are voluntarily handicapping themselves 20-30% through chronic sleep deprivation. While your competition operates on caffeine and willpower, you could be operating on optimized biology.   Peachtree Group CEO Greg Friedman explores the sleep optimization industry with Dr. Anne Marie Morse, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist who wo...

In this episode of Peachtree Point of View, CEO Greg Friedman sits down with Jason Watkins , partner at Novogradic and Opportunity Zones expert, to discuss the exciting developments in Opportunity Zones 2.0 legislation. With the Senate passing new tax legislation, they explore how the program is evolving from a temporary incentive to a permanent investment tool. Jason shares insights on the enhanc...

CEO Greg Friedman , CFO Jatin Desai and CRE Lending President Daniel Siegel reveal how Peachtree Group's 18-year evolution positions the firm to capitalize on today's $1 trillion commercial real estate maturity wall. Learn how crisis experience from 2008-2011 directly applies to current market opportunities, why infrastructure advantages matter more than capital, and how institutional relationship...

Economist Mark Vitner delivers a reality check on commercial real estate valuations and interest rates. Despite avoiding recession, property values remain 10-15% overpriced as the market adjusts to structurally higher rates. Vitner explains why the 10-year treasury will likely stay between 4.5-5.5%, discusses emerging geographic opportunities, and reveals why mixed-use developments in mid-sized ci...

Explore the innovative capital solution that's enhancing commercial real estate returns. In this episode, Greg Friedman talks with Adam Greene about how Peachtree Group leverages EB-5 foreign investment capital to optimize project financing and create U.S. jobs. Learn how their unique approach removes traditional EB-5 uncertainties while delivering better leverage and pricing for developers. Disco...

Join Peachtree Group as we speak with Jim Costello of MSCI Real Assets about the seismic shifts in commercial real estate strategy. From the end of cap rate compression tailwinds to the rise of private credit opportunities, discover why operational excellence and local market knowledge are now the keys to investment success in our new economic reality. Topics Covered: Changing interest rate enviro...

In this episode of Peachtree's Point of View podcast , host Greg Friedman chats with Michael Parise , attorney and CCO of Copper Beach Financial Group , about tax-efficient investment strategies for high-net-worth individuals. They dive deep into Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI) as a tax-advantaged vehicle for investments like private credit and hedge funds, explaining how this structure ca...

Discover how developers are overcoming today's financing challenges with innovative C-PACE solutions. Peachtree Group's Jared Schlosser explains how this powerful financing tool can deliver above 70% leverage at dramatically lower costs than traditional mezzanine debt. Learn practical strategies for capitalizing projects when traditional lenders can't or won't close the deal. Key Topics Include: •...