The Kirsh Connection

In this week's episode of Real Talk, I have a conversation with Todd Hanson, Managing Director of RM Communities. RM Communities is the direct acquisition vehicle of Realty Mogul. The RealtyMogul approach blends personalized service, proven business discipline and data-driven insights. This allows Members to create their own real estate portfolios — diversifying their holdings with investments...

In this week's episode of Real Talk, I have a conversation with Colby Durnin, Founder and CEO of CREDE (Commercial Real Estate Development Enterprises). We discuss: How to effectively build a national company providing construction management services How his perspective as a fee service provider has assisted in building an owner/operator portfolio Why he prefers extreme sports as business dev...

In this week's episode of Real Talk, I have a conversation with Brett Dedeaux, Principal of Dedeaux Properties. We discuss: How Brett’s grandfather, Rod Dedeaux, led USC’s baseball team to 11 National Titles and coached two Olympic Baseball teams, and at the same time founded a logistics trucking business that still operates today Building Dedeaux Properties into one of the most active develop...

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I have a conversation with Warren de Haan, Co-CEO of ACORE Capital, one of the largest non-bank private lenders in the country with over $21 billion under management. Tune in to the episode to hear Warren and I discuss: Macro-economic challenges facing the real estate industry The concern he has with the future of regional banks The keys to working with a l...

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I have a conversation with Paul Schon and Artem Tepler, Co-founders of Schon Tepler.  Schon Tepler Group is a vertically integrated, full-service real estate investment, development, construction and property management firm focused on ground up development of multi-family residential properties throughout Southern California. Schon Tepler Group is privatel...

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I have a conversation with Doug Lozier, Chief Investment Officer of GeneSuites. GeneSuites provides cGMP manufacturing infrastructure procurement, design and construction expertise to the Life Science and Pharmaceutical industries, focused on cGMP manufacturing facility global site selection, process and facility design, CAPEX interior improvement budgets a...

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I talk with Dan Rosenbloom, Chief Investment Officer of Cadre. Cadre is a groundbreaking technology-driven commercial real estate investment platform that offers both institutional and individual investors the opportunity to access expertly curated real estate assets with lower minimums, low fees, and unprecedented potential for liquidity. Via its data-driv...

In this week's #RealTalk podcast episode, I had a great conversation with Quincy Allen, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Arc Capital Partners. Along with Neville Rhone (also Co-Founder and Managing Partner), he is responsible for overall firm strategy, investments, asset management, financing and dispositions. Arc Capital Partners is a minority-owned, real estate owner-investor dedicated to...

For this week's #RealTalk podcast episode, I had an insightful conversation with Moses Kagan, Founder of Adaptive Realty and the Unofficial Czar of Real Twitter! Moses is also founder of Re-convene, the real estate private equity "un-conference". We discuss: His use of Twitter (and his 100,000+ growing followers) across his business platforms He never quotes a projected IRR to his in...

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I talk with Brian Good, Founder and CEO of iBorrow, a Private Mortgage REIT. Brian has more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate both on the equity and finance side. As CEO of iBorrow, Brian oversees the operations and investments of iBorrow, and serves on its Loan Committee. Tune in to the episode to hear Brian and I discuss: The types of...

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I talk with Hamo Rostamian, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NetVested Capital. Tune in to the episode to hear Hamo and I discuss: The interplay of real estate, transportation, technology and energy efficiency How to build Electronic Vehicle Stations with traditional retail uses. How childcare facilities are in demand but in under supply NetVested Cap...

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I talk with Adrian Berger, Director of Acquisitions at CEI - Cypress Equity Investments. Tune in to the episode to hear Adrian and I discuss: * How to capitalize large construction projects in today’s market * How and where to source the best development opportunities * Where to find the best Australian Pub in the States Since 2001, CEI has purchased, devel...

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I talk with Noah Hochman, Co-Chief Investment Officer and Head of Capital Markets at TruAmerica Multifamily. Tune in to the episode to hear Noah and I discuss:  * How TruAmerica built an $18 billion multi-family empire  * The key to raising institutional capital  * Where cap rates are heading  * What markets they are pursuing  * Best ad...

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I talk with co-founders of Way Capital, Malcolm Davies and Zack Streit. Tune in to the episode...  * Who are the players and who are the pretenders in providing capital in today’s market?  * What will it take for the capital markets to open up?  * Way Capital throws the best parties at all of the Real Estate conferences Way Capital represents ent...

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I discuss the power of Openpath with James Segil, Co-Founder of Openpath. Openpath is the leading access control system. If you own or manage real estate, Openpath is a vital tool towards securing your tenants’ access to its real estate. In this episode, James and I discuss: * How the application applies across all asset classes * The sale of the company by Jam...

In this episode, we focus on the specific sub-asset class of retail – grocery-anchored centers. Jim discloses the secret sauce of succeeding in retail and the most important factor in determining success of any new business. Extremely important to vet retail tenants as you are “married” to them for sometimes up to 30 years. How Jim is a self-proclaimed “retail nerd” and sits in retail centers and...

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I speak with Chris Tourtellotte, Managing Director of LaTerra Development. LaTerra is one of the most active residential and mixed use development companies in sun belt markets across the United States. Chris is responsible for sourcing and closing new acquisitions, sourcing debt and equity for LaTerra's projects, and overseeing LaTerra's development team. In t...

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I speak with Stanley Iezman, Chairman and CEO of American Realty Advisors (ARA). ARA is a premier investment manager of institutional quality commercial real estate portfolios focused on providing superior risk-adjusted returns for its clients and investors, consistent with the objectives defined by their investment guidelines. Tune into the conversation to hea...

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I speak with Zamir Kazi, CEO and Founder of ZMR Capital. ZMR Capital is a real estate investment firm focused on acquiring, developing, and operating across the multifamily, single family, industrial, and hospitality asset classes. Zamir Kazi started his career in real estate in 2013 after attending Florida State University buying and flipping duplexes. He form...

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I speak with Avi Brosh, founder, leader and creative force behind the Palisociety brands. Palisociety is a collection of unique hotels and residences that aim to enhance the lives of its guests and communities by creating one-of-a-kind, neighborhood-centric places filled with interesting people and friendly staff providing trusty service. Learn more about Avi B...

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I speak with Doug Arthur, President & CEO at SENTRE. Doug leads SENTRE’s vertically integrated investment platform, sets the strategic vision for the firm and is active in the company’s investments, development, joint ventures, capital markets activities and all aspects of the firm’s operations. Doug also leads the company’s Board of Directors. Prior to lea...

For this week's episode of #RealTalk, I have a conversation with Steve Ludwig and Eric Freedman, founders of five active real estate businesses including multi-family acquisitions, asset management, construction, debt fund and more. We discuss: • How to establish a variety of income streams that’s resilient in all economies • How one night at a bar at 22 years old kick started their business years...

In this episode of Real Talk, Andrew Kirsh interviews Jerry Dunn, Co-Founder of A10 Capital, a nationwide commercial real estate lender focused on bridge and perm loans in the $5-$50MM range. In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance...

In this episode of Real Talk, Andrew Kirsh interviews Troy Marcus, Founder, and CEO of Evergen Equity In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry. * Visit Troy's business website: https://evergenequity.com...

In this episode of Real Talk, Andrew Kirsh interviews Vamsi Bonthala, CEO at Arbor Lodging Partners. In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry. * Connect with Vamsi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/...