The Insider's Edge To Real Estate Investing

You'll learn why a great attitude remains one of the most valuable assets in commercial real estate in this conversation with Rob Naso, Managing Partner and Head of Asset Management at BGO in New York. With more than $80 billion assets under management, BGO operates in 25 cities worldwide. You'll hear practical insights into asset management, working in global cities, and career development. Rob e...

You'll learn how data, technology, and market intelligence can lead to better informed commercial real estate decisions in this conversation with Lonnie Hendry, Chief Product Officer at Trepp, Inc. Trepp is the leading provider of data, insights, and technology solutions to the structured finance, commercial real estate, and banking markets. You'll gain insight into evaluating markets and leveragi...

You'll learn about entrepreneurship and value creation in this conversation with Gaurav Khanna, founder of Val-Add Partners, adjunct professor at NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate, and former executive at Vornado Realty Trust and Le Pain Quotidien. Gaurav shares his journey from studying architecture in India to building a career in New York real estate, including the hustle that helped him land...

You'll learn about finding value in real estate in this conversation with Joshua Benaim, founder and CEO of Aria Development Group and author of Real Estate, A Love Story. Joshua shares how his background as an opera singer influenced his real estate career, and how his family's real estate legacy played a role in his approach to the business.   You'll hear how Joshua finds overlooked opportunitie...

You'll learn how institutional real estate investors evaluate opportunities across markets and asset classes in this conversation with Page Gostling, Managing Director and Head of Transactions for New York Life Real Estate Investors, which is an $800 billion investment management platform that sits under the Fortune 100 company. The platform fits within the company's broader investment management...

You'll learn about gaining an Insider's Edge in retail real estate in this conversation with Don Tepman, Founder and Managing Partner of TownCentre Capital and widely known online as "Strip Mall Guy." Tepman shares how his firm built its portfolio by focusing on neighborhood strip centers, starting with suburban retail properties and then expanding across the United States. You'll hear the story b...

You'll learn about building wealth through disciplined, fundamentals-driven investing in this conversation with Ben Reinberg, Founder and CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies. Ben is a trailblazing entrepreneur, commercial real estate visionary, and wealth- building expert with over 30 years of transformative experience in the industry. You'll hear how Ben evaluates certainty of close a...

You'll learn about creating the foundation for a long-term real estate portfolio in this conversation with Jim Diamond, CEO of Diamond Properties, which was founded in 1995 and has acquired more than 125 properties, including office, warehouse, retail, residential, and land. Its affiliate Diamond Hospitality Group also owns and operates businesses under Save Haven Self Storage, Velocity Flexible W...

You'll learn about shaping a disciplined, cycle-aware investment approach in this conversation with Paul Salib, co-founder of Castellan Real Estate Partners and CRP Affordable Housing and Community Development. Paul shares how early experiences in currency trading and affordable housing finance laid the foundation for building a vertically integrated multifamily platform, acquiring over 80 propert...

You'll learn about urban development and housing in this episode with Doug Elenowitz, co- founder and principal of Trailbreak Partners, a Denver-based vertically integrated firm focusing on residential and multifamily investments and developments. Doug shares how their hands-on, investor-first approach has created a loyal capital base of high-net-worth individuals and family offices. You'll hear a...

You'll learn how a national family office thinks about growth, partnerships, and market selection in this conversation with Adrian Berger, Managing Director of Acquisitions at Cyprus Equity Investments, a national multifamily portfolio with transactions that exceed $13 billion built across market-rate, affordable housing, and selective self-storage investments. Adrian explains why Cyprus focuses o...

In this episode, we uncover how to spot the high-potential opportunities that most investors miss. We're joined by  Billy Haddad , Managing Director of Partners Path , to discuss his family office's approach to identifying partnerships built for sustainable, long-term growth. Billy opens up his playbook on evaluating political risk, structuring resilient partnerships, and identifying markets poise...

You'll hear about retail's changing landscape in this conversation with Liz Holland, CEO of Abbell Associates, and Amy Sands, partner and head of investments at 11 North Partners. They discuss post-COVID retail trends, including why open-air, grocery-anchored centers are thriving and how work-from-home and data-driven site selection are boosting rents and occupancy. You'll learn how consumer data...

You'll learn how to turn legacy buildings into modern, in-demand workplaces in this conversation with Craig Deitelzweig, President and CEO of Marx Realty, a vertically integrated, hospitality-driven owner-operator with more than 60 properties across 16 states. Craig explains why he believes the best office today feels more like a luxury hotel or favorite restaurant than a traditional tower, and ho...

You'll learn how to combine social impact with investing in this conversation with Ron Beit, Founding Partner and CEO of RBH Group. His firm is known for developing large-scale public- private partnerships that revitalize communities, including the acclaimed Teachers Village project in Newark, New Jersey. Ron shares how RBH structures complex financing for workforce housing, and how to use tools l...

You'll learn how ultra wealthy families allocate, vet, and structure deals in this conversation with Richard Wilson , founder and CEO of the Family Office Club . Since its start nearly two decades ago, the network has h ost ed more than 300 events, publish ed 13 books, and interview ed more than 40 billionaires and 60 pro athletes.   You'll hear where new wealth is being created and how real estat...

You'll hear strategies to move the needle for brokers and investors in this episode with investment-sales icon Bob Knakal, founder of BK Real Estate Advisors, and coaching pioneer Rod Santomassimo, founder and president of The Massimo Group. They discuss strategies including accountability, specialization, market presence, and most importantly, relationships. You'll hear how Bob increased his inco...

You'll learn about gaining an Insider's Edge in different markets and finding the right tenants in this conversation with Agustin Barrios Gomez , F ounder and P resident of International Capital Partners. ICP has built a portfolio of nearly 90 properties across 15 U.S. markets by focusing on stable, cash-flowing industrial and suburban corporate office assets.   You'll hear how real estate serves...

You'll learn about spotting smaller deals and aligning sponsors in this conversation with Steve DeNardo , President and CEO of River Oak Investment Corp. The firm pursues opportunistic and value-add asset purchases and operational opportunities on behalf of a diverse set of investors ranging from institutions to individuals.   You'll learn about raising fund versus deal-by-deal capital, and how tr...

In this episode, You'll learn how major institutional developers navigate cycles in Episode 1 of Season 2.   Meg Brod, Senior Managing Director at Rockefeller Group, shares insight into Rockefeller's dual structure of core assets and development, and how the firm, backed by Mitsubishi Estate, balances independence with long-term strategy across different asset classes. You'll also hear how Meg app...

You'll gain a data-driven view of U.S. investment sales in this market update with Eric Adeen, principal and senior director of US Investment Sales; Marion Jones, Principal and Executive Managing Director of U.S. Capital Markets; Joe French, Vice President of U.S. Capital Markets Group; and Mike Fay, Chairman of U.S. Capital Markets Group Executive Committee. You'll hear why 2025 marks a potential...

In this Linedin Live Replay, You'll learn about market trends and broker insights in this conversation with co-hosts JackStone and Alex Gornik of No Cap by CRE Daily. They share the story behind CRE Daily's growth, their expansion into podcasting, and why connecting institutional players with rising talent has been so impactful. Dive into current market conditions across major U.S. cities, includi...

You'll learn how affordable housing can create meaningful change in this episode with Robert Dunn, Managing Director at Fairstead. As an institutional and community partner, the firm oversees a national portfolio with in-house expertise in acquisitions, development, construction, property management, and community impact. You'll gain insight into how portfolio managers work with local governments,...

You'll learn about growing your presence and knowledge in this conversation with Marion Jones, Executive Managing Director of U.S. Capital Markets at Avison Young. James and Marion explain how thoughtful partnerships can help improve your client skills and ability to execute on deals.    You'll discover how your platform and learning environment play an important role in a successful career. From...

You will learn about making a community impact in this conversation with David Brause, president of Brause Realty Inc., a third-generation real estate business founded in 1927. With a long-term focus on value creation, the company prides itself in preserving the historic character of 20th century buildings while integrating modern technology to revitalize interiors.     You'll gain insights into t...