The Source of Commercial Real Estate

Enjoy this conversation with Matt Rossman, head of marketing at Bryan Properties. Bryan is a family office focused on small industrial assets built in the 1950s-1970s in southern California and Arizona.  Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions: podcast@thesourcecre.com Or visit the webpage: www.thesourcecre.com *The audio of this podcast is never generated by AI. However, some of the show note...

In this conversation, Aly Dean discusses the innovative concept of Rooftop Cinema Club, which offers outdoor cinematic experiences on rooftops. She shares insights on the future of micro housing, the target audience for their events, and the operational strategies that drive their growth. Aly emphasizes the value proposition for property owners, highlighting how their unique offerings can enhance...

Enjoy this throwback to one of 2024's most loved episodes with Bob Knakal.  Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions: podcast@thesourcecre.com Or visit the webpage: www.thesourcecre.com *The audio of this podcast is never generated by AI. However, some of the show notes and images may have been generated using AI tools. 

In this conversation, Stephen Bittel shares his journey in real estate, emphasizing the importance of land value over buildings. He discusses his early experiences, the evolution of his investment strategies, and the challenges faced in today's market. Bittel highlights the shift from suburban to urban retail and the balance between different types of tenants in his portfolio. He concludes wi...

Enjoy this discussion with Tom McCrossin. His company, New Lane Management, owns and operates 600,000 square feet of industrial, mostly in Wisconsin. In this conversation, Jonathan and Tom cover how he scaled so quickly, how he fills vacancy, what he's experiencing in the market right now, and how he takes care of tenants. Connect with Tom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasmccrossin/ https:/...

Enjoy this conversation with Louis Belmonte. Louis, now with 7 Hills Properties, spent many years developing industrial real estate for AMB, now called ProLogis. In this conversation, Jonathan and Louis cover the staggering evolution of industrial, lessons from coming up with AMB, where he believes the market is headed, and why he does not invest in industrial right now. Connect with Louis: https:...

In this conversation, Eric Benson, CEO of Benson Systems, discusses the evolving landscape of the construction industry, particularly in fire protection and security systems. He shares insights on the challenges property owners face with regulations, the importance of skilled labor, and the benefits of building trust with contractors. Eric also explains the concept of cost plus contracts and offer...

Enjoy this conversation with Ben Kogut, of Rooster Equity. Ben is focused on single tenant net lease properties in the retail, medical, and industrial space. He focuses on value add strategies by extending leases, capitalizing on rent bumps, and taking advantage of other value add strateiges to increase values. Connect with Ben: https://roosterequity.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkogut/ Emai...

Enjoy today's episode with Austin Hair, of Leaders Real Estate. Austin works with high quality tenants to develop med-tail in high traffic locations. In this conversation, we discuss site selection, working with tenants, risks, and his experience on American Ninja Warrior. Connect with Austin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-hair/ Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions: podcast@thesou...

Enjoy this conversation with Trevor Oldham, founder of Podcasting You. In this conversation, Jonathan and Trevor discuss the benefits of podcasting over other thought leadership platforms, how to become a guest, as well as Trevor's experiences passive investing. Connect with Trevor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorjoldham/ https://podcastingyou.com/ Email Jonathan with comments or suggestio...

Enjoy this conversation with Mike Zlotnik (aka Big Mike) with Tempo Funding. In this conversation, Jonathan and Mike discuss some nuances with the economy and interest rates, why pref equity provides a great opportunity for passive investors right now, and the risks associated with pref equity (also called mezz debt and rescue capital). Connect with Mike: www.bigmikefund.com Email Jonathan with co...

Enjoy this conversation with Mike Hendzel about building a CRE portfolio from nothing. Mike is a veteran and started his investing in residential properties. Through 70+ deals, hard work and with the help of mentors, he recently closed a $5m commercial property, which he is 100% owner of. In this conversation, we talk about finding deals, seller financing, negotiating, funding tenant improvements,...

Enjoy this conversation with Mike Hendzel about building a CRE portfolio from nothing. Mike is a veteran and started his investing in residential properties. Through 70+ deals, hard work and with the help of mentors, he recently closed a $5m commercial property, which he is 100% owner of. In this conversation, we talk about finding deals, seller financing, negotiating, funding tenant improvements,...

Enjoy this conversation with Lane Kawaoka, investor, podcaster, and author. In this conversation, Jonathan and Lane discuss the opportunities in building multifamily for the working class, how to identify markets for ground up, and Lane's philosophy on building wealth. Connect with Lane: https://thewealthelevator.com/ Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions: podcast@thesourcecre.com Or vi...

Enjoy this conversation with Richard Crouch of Woods Rogers. In this conversation, Jonathan and Richard discuss how the Corporate Transparency Act impacts you, mistakes in structuring deals and raising equity, how deals going south can be saved, when to get an attorney involved, plus tons more. Connect with Richard: richard.crouch@woodrogers.com https://www.woodsrogers.com/team/richard-crouch List...

Enjoy this conversation with Margo Masri, founder of Heartfelt CFO and Tax Services. In this conversation, Jonathan and Margo discuss understanding your mindset about money, steps to take to improve your business finances, and when a fractional CFO might be right for you. Connect with Margo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margomasri/ https://heartfeltcfoandtaxservices.com/ Helpful links from Margo: h...

Enjoy this conversation with Jonathan and Mike Holdwick. We discuss the deals we are working on as well as suggestions for getting started in real estate today.  Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions: podcast@thesourcecre.com Or visit the webpage: www.thesourcecre.com *The audio of this podcast is never generated by AI. However, some of the show notes and images may have been generated using...

Joe Killinger, a seasoned real estate professional, shares his insights and experiences in the industry. He emphasizes the importance of treating real estate as a business and not expecting it to be passive income. Joe discusses his background in real estate, including his start in auctions and residential real estate, and his current focus on commercial brokerage and net lease properties. He also...

Enoy this episode with Raphael Collazo of the Grisanti Group. In this converation, Jonathan and Raphael discuss Raphaels unique background, his transition for software development to CRE, how to generate leads, and his strategy for content creation. Connect with Raphael: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@RaphaelCollazo Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions: podcast@the...

Enjoy this conversation with Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority. In this conversation, Jonathan and Jay discusses many of the nuances of borrowing private money from friends and family, including how to secure the money, rate and terms, how to find sources of capital, plus tons more.  Connect with Jay: www.jayconner.com/7days Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions: podcast@thesourcecre.c...

Enjoy this discussion with Ron Rohde, principal at Ronald Rohde Law. In this conversation, Jonathan and Ron discuss Ron's strategy with net lease industrial properties, trucking, IOS, and what it takes to be successful in this asset class. Connect with Ron: https://www.youtube.com/c/ronaldrohdelaw https://twitter.com/rohde88 Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions: podcast@thesourcecre.co...

Enjoy this episode with Kevin Bupp, principal at Sunrise Capital Investors. In this discussion, Jonathan and Kevin discuss Kevin extensive and diverse portfolio, why he's now focused on mobile home parks, how to add value to MHPs, and how he built his personal brand. Connect with Kevin: https://sunrisecapitalinvestors.com/funds/fund-4/ Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions: podcast@thes...

Enjoy this conversation with Stewart Heath, principal at Harvard Grace Capital. In this conversation, Jonathan and Stewart discuss having a competitive advantage, why some types of office could make a great investment, and Stewart's 3 rules for investing. Connect with Stewart: https://harvardgracecapital.com/ Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions: podcast@thesourcecre.com Or visit the w...

Enjoy this discussion with Anthony Coniglio, of New Lake Capital Partners, about investing in the retail and industrial real estate components of cannabis-related real estate. Jonathan and Anthony discuss the opportunities, risks, and New Lake's preferred strategies when investing in real estate leased by cannabis-related tenants. Connect with New Lake: https://newlake.com/ Email Jonathan wit...

Enjoy this conversation with Todd Pease of JLL Cincinnati.  In this conversation, Jonathan and Todd discuss how tenants are responding to spending 3.08 days per week in the office, what types of amenities attract great tenants, and the potential opportunities for investors. Connect with Todd: https://www.us.jll.com/en/people/todd-pease Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions: podcast@thesource...