Capital Rivers Connect

Question: When is throwing an axe better for business than grinding one? Answer: When you partner with Capital Rivers! In this episode, President Greg Aguirre welcomes Tilton Pacific Construction President & CEO Gregg Hall to discuss the pricing fluctuations in materials costs and how to manage expectations during this inflationary period. In this candid conversation, you'll learn why relationships are more important than ever. Plus, a preview of their upcoming axe throwing outing.

There is no textbook for a career in commercial real estate. You sink, or you swim, and there's no such thing as treading water. Want a paycheck? Then hustle, connect, figure things out and after a few deals go sideways, if you're smart you'll figure it out.  One option to accelerate your success is to stop, listen, and take notes from a veteran. In this episode Capital Rivers President Greg Aguirre calls on one of the legends of leasing, Fred Reynolds, Director of Redevelopment at Phillips Edison & Company.

Big deals, big dollars, and a lavish lifestyle can all be yours with a successful career in commercial real estate. Full disclosure:  None of the above is possible without risking your life savings, working 100+ hours, 7 days a week, finding creative ways to get things done, and  maybe even surviving on Top Ramen for 6-12 months! In this episode, Capital Rivers President Greg Aguirre welcomes Ryan Orn to share his experience making a successful mid-life career change into commercial real estate.

Sounds crazy, but the hottest housing market of our lifetime could crank it up even more! What's driving the skyrocketing prices, and is there any end in sight? For answers, Capital Rivers President Greg Aguirre calls on Sacramento business leader, entrepreneur and former home builder Bill Niemi. With 40+ years experience in real estate, Niemi explains the once-in-a-lifetime factors that are fueling record prices, why there won't be a bust this time, and when we can expect the market to settle down.

Real estate development in California is, without question, is more difficult than anywhere else in the country.  Environmental concerns are always in play, and when a competitor twists the law to prevent a small community from getting a better bargain on groceries, it's time to get creative. In this episode, Capital Rivers President Greg Aguirre shares the unconventional approach he and his team took to outwit a frivolous attempt to stop their development.

When even veteran commercial real estate investors and brokers admit they have no idea what to expect in this market, it's time to call on one of our expert strategic partners for perspective. In this episode, Capital Rivers Commercial President Greg Aguirre invites Hanley Investment Group Executive VP Jeff Lefko to share what he's seeing, and hearing while brokering transactions across the country.

Would you like a bucket of ice cold water dumped over your head? Then don't download this episode... Capital Rivers Commercial President Greg Aguirre invites Sacramento's leading economist Dr. Sanjay Varshney to a no holds barred conversation about what's REALLY going on in the local, state and national economy. Consider this a 30 minute reality check.

So you have two major, national clients who'd like to open new locations on a prime piece of real estate? Sounds great, except the current property is entangled in cell phone tower leases, and existing tenants... Then another curveball comes your way just prior to closing! Finally, you're ready for demolition, but authorities find a building is still "occupied". It's just another day in development! In this episode Capital Rivers President Greg Aguirre shares behind-the-scenes stories of what it took to deliver for these major retailers.

Record low interest rates, pent up demand, and Uncle Sam injecting trillions into the economy during a pandemic that crippled the restaurant & hospitality industry but fueled other sectors. Have you ever seen anything like this? Of course not! Even commercial real estate veterans admit this is the most eccentric market they've ever seen. In this episode, Capital Rivers President Greg Aguirre chunks it down, sector-by-sector, and offers street level insight from his sphere of influence.

Contingencies can blow up any real estate transaction. But wait until you hear how Capital Rivers Commercial General Counsel Scott Toussaint saved our $150,000 deposit, and the deal on a shopping center, by correctly counting 10 business days... Sound simple? Well, then you'd better download this episode because the State of California recognizes holidays you may not be aware of! This brief but crucial conversation between Scott and commercial real estate attorney Shawn Dhillon wraps up our three part series and is required listening for anyone involved in the industry.