The Value Add Podcast with Eytan Goldstein

Eric Garrett, President of The Garrett Companies, shares his journey from growing up in subsidized housing in Indiana to building one of the nation’s largest multifamily development firms. He reflects on the lessons from his early life, how culture and resident service have become central to his company, and why The Garrett Companies continue to thrive even in one of the toughest markets for devel...

Matthew Berry, Founder of Wayland Real Estate, shares the story of how he left law, entered capital markets, and eventually launched his own firm focused on middle-market multifamily and mixed-use opportunities in North Side Chicago and beyond. In this episode, we cover: The moment John Buck took a chance on him—and what it meant How to reposition your professional identity and tell a better story...

What does it really take to find the right student housing, multifamily, or active adult development site—and what happens when everything around it starts to fall apart? Matthew Robert Marshall, SVP of Development at RISE: A Real Estate Company, shares insights from 54 development projects spanning student housing, active adult, build-to-rent, and market-rate multifamily. In this episode, we cove...

Jay Remillard, Executive Managing Director at CP Capital, joins Eytan Goldstein to share his journey—from working as a teenager alongside his father managing apartments in New Hampshire, to leading one of the most active equity investment groups in multifamily development nationwide. Jay opens up about his unconventional path: starting in pre-med at Georgetown, getting accepted to Harvard Law, sel...

Paul Vranas, Director at akin—a joint venture between Denver-based Revesco Properties and Alpine Investments—joins Eytan Goldstein to share his journey as a third-generation Greek-American real estate investor. He talks about how his grandparents’ immigrant story shaped his approach to business, investor relationships, and risk. They dive into the complexities of real estate syndication, the disci...

Eytan Goldstein sits down with Alisa Rosenberg, Founding and Managing Partner of Junction Development, to discuss her unique journey into real estate, from studying classical realism painting to becoming a developer. Alisa shares how her background in art, architecture, law, and urban economics shaped her approach to creating meaningful, community-driven spaces. They explore the challenges and opp...

Eytan Goldstein and Aleksey Chernobelskiy discuss the intricate dynamics between LPs & GPs in the investment landscape. They explore the challenges LPs face in navigating investment decisions, the importance of transparency and trust, and how social media can play a pivotal role in building relationships and enhancing visibility in the investment community. Aleksey shares insights on deal anal...

In this episode of The Value Add Podcast, Eytan Goldstein interviews Bill Janis, Managing Director at Helios Healthcare Advisors, who shares his insights on navigating the senior living sector. They discuss: The critical role of cold calling in staying connected to the market and building relationships. How sellers are adjusting expectations in today’s evolving senior housing landscape. The growin...

In this episode of the Value Add Podcast, Eytan Goldstein interviews Dusten Hendrickson, owner of Mailbox Money, who shares his journey from roofing contractor to successful real estate developer. They discuss: - Dusten's innovative approach to development, focusing on the streamlined processes that enable rapid construction and leasing. - The importance of community engagement and efficient p...

In this episode of the Value It Podcast, Eytan Goldstein interviews Raymond Salem, the Director of Asset Management at CGI+. They discuss Raymond's early experiences in real estate, his current strategies in asset management, the impact of technology, and the challenges faced in today's market. The conversation also covers the importance of fraud prevention in tenant applications, effective commun...

In this episode of the Value Add Podcast, Eytan Goldstein interviews Brendan Dedekind, a principal and Florida market leader for Trammell Crow Company. Brendan shares his unique upbringing in South Africa, his journey through competitive swimming, including his experiences at the Olympics, and his transition into the real estate industry. He discusses the importance of parenting and how his childh...

In this episode of The Value Add Podcast, Eytan Goldstein sits down with Stephen Lawrence, the Associate Director of Portfolio and Asset Manager Division at DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to explore the agency's critical role in shaping affordable housing. They dive into DHCD's strategies for allocating Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and the pivotal role of the H...

Brian shares his unique journey from engineering and military service to the world of real estate investment. He delves into the investment strategies used at Flagship, including key metrics for evaluating deals, managing underperformance, and cultivating strong relationships with sponsors. He also offers valuable advice for emerging sponsors seeking to attract equity partners.

In this episode, I enjoyed speaking with Richard Lake , Principal and Founding Partner of Roadside Development LLC . Roadside has developed over 10 million square feet of mixed-use, retail, and residential projects, and they’re preparing to break ground on $1B in new projects over the coming years. What truly stood out to me during our conversation was Richard's perspective on development—not just...

In this episode, I speak with Kyle Shanahan, a director at Cresset Real Estate Partners, an opportunity zone fund that invests equity with the largest developers in the country. The benefits of investing in Opportunity Zones, including tax incentives and long-term advantages. Crescent Real Estate Partners' investment strategy, focusing on best-in-class developers and core AAA submarkets. Criteria...