This episode explores how to evaluate vacant commercial real estate properties, manage risk assumptions, and prepare for shifts in the market, including upcoming interest rate changes.

Time Stamps: 0:00 Introduction and Amarillo Deal Recap 1:50 Evaluating Vacant CRE Properties 2:55 How Cap Rates and Assumptions Impact Deals 5:01 Preparing for Upcoming Interest Rate Cuts 9:21 Strategies for Finding High-Cap Opportunities in a Shifting Market

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In this episode, we walk you through the critical steps of closing a commercial real estate deal, from securing your loan to finalizing investor documents, providing key insights to ensure a smooth transaction.

Time Stamps: 0:00 Introduction and Recap of Recent Deals 2:04 Preparing for the Closing of Little York Shopping Center 7:00 Breaking Down the CRE Closing Checklist 14:47 Warranties, Utilities, and Final Contract Steps 17:21 Excitement Around Our Biggest Acquisition Yet

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This episode dives into the importance of cap rates in commercial real estate, sharing insights on maximizing returns, recent big deals, and tips for identifying undervalued properties.

Time Stamps: 0:00 Introduction and Market Overview 0:39 August Slowdown in Commercial Real Estate 1:59 Closing the Houston Retail Deal and Equity Raise 3:06 Selling the New Jersey Kitty Academy Property 7:00 Cap Rates Explained: Comparing a 7.25 Cap to a 9 Cap Property 10:00 How to Spot and Analyze Profitable Real Estate Deals

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This episode dives into the critical metrics of commercial real estate investing, including cap rates, interest rates, and the powerful concept of positive leverage, offering strategies for maximizing returns in today's high-interest market.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:34 - Discussion on cap rates and interest rates 7:12- Positive leverage explained 14:28- The impact of rent growth on returns 21:20- Case studies on cap rate and interest rate spreads

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In this episode, we welcome Arn Cenedella from Spark Investment Group, who shares his extensive experience transitioning from single-family homes to multifamily syndications and provides invaluable insights for aspiring real estate investors.

Time Stamps 0:00 - Episode Introduction and Amarillo Shopping Center Update 1:15 - Introducing ARN Cinna from Spark Investment Group 2:29 - ARN's Background and Start in Real Estate 4:37 - Transition from Single-Family to Multifamily 7:55 - Multifamily Syndications and COVID Impact 11:13 - Buying New Construction Multifamily Properties 18:54 - Investment Philosophy and Strategies 22:18 - Investor Relations and Syndication Structure 27:40 - The Role of 1031 Exchanges in Syndications 28:42 - How to Get Involved with Spark Investment Group

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In this episode, we explore the current market trends in commercial real estate, focusing on the recent surge in shopping center investments and the strategic adaptations to fluctuating interest rates.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 1:18 - Recent Deals and Upcoming Projects 3:33 - Market Trends and Shopping Center Investments 5:41 - Impact of Interest Rates on Commercial Real Estate 9:08 - Strategies for Leveraging Current Market Conditions

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In this episode, we dive into the unpredictable challenges of real estate investing, from dead cats in make-ready properties to navigating fires, lawsuits, and tenant issues, while sharing insights on turning these obstacles into opportunities.

Time Stamp: 00:00 - Introduction and Dead Cats Story 01:13 - Closing the St. Louis Deal 03:19 - Amarillo Shopping Center Acquisition 04:25 - Petra Max Gas Station Deal 06:46 - Losing Earnest Money 09:03 - Fires in Multi-Family Properties 10:06 - Dealing with Roof Leaks 12:30 - Lawsuits and Legal Battles 15:52 - Bug Infestations in Properties 18:05 - Tenants Not Paying Rent

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Join us today as LA lending expert Kamyar Rezaie discusses the basics and benefits of SBA loans for commercial real estate investors.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction and guest Kamyar's background. 1:19 - Kamyar's start in real estate and transition to commercial lending. 2:40 - Helping high net worth individuals during the 2008 housing crash. 4:55 - Explanation of SBA loans and their benefits for owner-occupiers. 6:00 - Qualification process for SBA loans. 8:20 - Comparison between SBA loans and conventional commercial loans. 10:37 - Current state of the real estate market in Southern California. 12:52 - Creative strategies in commercial real estate lending. 14:01 - Forecast for interest rates in the next 12-24 months. 17:20 - Contact information and conclusion.

Kamyar's social links: https://wembleysinc.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wembleysinc https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamyarkrezaie/ https://www.instagram.com/wembleysinc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWdFlWcZ09iuEgqh7FKuxg

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