How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate

By Criterion, Braden Cheek, Brian Duck, Joel ThompsonBusiness Investing

How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate episodes

March 14, 2022Episode #053- The POWER of Setting Goals in Commercial Real Estate!
Today our hosts Braden Cheek & Brian Duck from The Criterion Fund and Joel Thompson from Precision Equity discuss specific & practical goals for the beginner, intermediate and expert levels of Commercial Real Estate.
Topics discussed:
BEGINNER LEVEL:
The importance of overcoming your initial fear of investing in Commercial Real Estate.
The best first-steps for CRE investing & the importance of doing your research.
In order to get comfortable with being in Real Estate, you need to soak up the environment.
Why you should set the goal of having lunch/coffee with an industry professional every week.
"What if they sense that I don't know what I'm doing?", and the importance of asking better questions.
Finding your dream team, and setting the personal goal to look at 50 properties per week.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:
The next step: evaluating deals. The power of repetition when evaluating Commercial Real Estate deals.
Saving/Indexing deals that you don't initially buy.
The importance of setting weekly goals for yourself.
Set the goal to meet a new potential investor every single week, and start raising money/finding investors before you submit your LOI.
EXPERT LEVEL:
The importance of setting "uncomfortable" goals that challenge your subconscious mind.
Would you rather be a "millionaire", or be able to spend over a million dollars every year?
*Be Sure to check us out on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for the Audio version of today's episode!**
https://open.spotify.com/show/08KmNvqGV5HjmHUC8fLuce
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-invest-in-commercial-real-estate/id1543470290?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.TheCriterionFund.com
www.HowToInvestInCRE.TV
Invest.HowToInvestInCRE.com
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March 07, 2022Episode #052- Navigating Commercial Real Estate in the CURRENT ECONOMY!
Today our hosts Braden Cheek & Brian Duck from The Criterion Fund and Joel Thompson from Precision Equity discuss how to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of Commercial Real Estate in today's economy, and how to best prepare for upcoming market corrections.
Topics discussed:
Price fluctuations and its implications for CRE.
Why are multifamily prices sky-rocketing right now?
The implications of us being in a 12-year Bull Run & how to prepare for correction.
What should you do when interest rates begin to rise?
The booming of Industrial Real Estate.
Why does Multi-Family Real Estate has the least perceived risk in the future?
Cannabis & its future implications on Commercial Real Estate.
The rising costs of construction & materials.
Why more buyers are looking at apartments instead of homes.
The importance of asking yourself "Can I hold this asset all the way through the upcoming market cycle?".
*Be Sure to check us out on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for the Audio version of today's episode!**
https://open.spotify.com/show/08KmNvqGV5HjmHUC8fLuce
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-invest-in-commercial-real-estate/id1543470290?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.TheCriterionFund.com
www.HowToInvestInCRE.TV
Invest.HowToInvestInCRE.com
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February 28, 2022Episode #051- Why the Time to Invest in Commercial Real Estate is NOW!
Today our hosts Brian Duck, Braden Cheek & Joel Thompson from The Criterion Fund talk about why it is such a pivotal time to invest in Commercial Real Estate, as well as the importance of diversifying your assets to prepare for market corrections.
Topics discussed:
What are your investing goals in 2022?
Why is CRE such an attractive asset class?
The importance of making a HABIT out of CRE investing.
New investors' involvement and what they should do to get started.
What type of returns can CRE investing bring?
The biggest regrets come from the deals you DIDN'T buy.
What you can do in order to prepare for market correction.
Using your yearly tax returns to invest in Commercial Real Estate.
Why creating passive income should be your main focus.
STOP using debt to buy liabilities!
*Be Sure to check us out on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for the Audio version of today's episode!**
https://open.spotify.com/show/08KmNvqGV5HjmHUC8fLuce
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-invest-in-commercial-real-estate/id1543470290?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.TheCriterionFund.com
www.HowToInvestInCRE.TV
Invest.HowToInvestInCRE.com
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February 21, 2022Episode #050- A Deep Dive Into Criterion's Latest CRE Acquisition in Wichita, KS - Plaza West Retail
Today our hosts Brian Duck, Braden Cheek & Joel Thompson from The Criterion Fund talk about their most recent CRE acquisition in Wichita, Kansas and how to effectively evaluate deals in Commercial Real Estate.
Topics discussed:
The origin of how we found Plaza West deal in Wichita.
How brand new construction close to the property from national chains is a good sign for a purchase.
The importance of demographics & evaluating the number of houses per square mile near the property.
The potential pro's & cons of buying properties with low prices per foot.
How to maximize your leverage by having multiple lenders compete for the loan.
How to identify potential risks in a deal & what you can do to counteract them by utilizing your upsides.
What items to look for in the property condition report & what questions to ask when you receive the sellers profile.
The dangers of walking into a deal with no cash.
How to use The Criterion Fund's investor portal to look at new offerings by getting on our investor list, and how we're able to fill subscriptions so quickly.
The Criterion's closing of Kitty Academy in Denver, Colorado.
*Be Sure to check us out on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for the Audio version of today's episode!**
https://open.spotify.com/show/08KmNvqGV5HjmHUC8fLuce
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-invest-in-commercial-real-estate/id1543470290?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.TheCriterionFund.com
www.HowToInvestInCRE.TV
Invest.HowToInvestInCRE.com
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February 14, 2022Episode #049- The POWER of Negotiating Lease Renewals!
Today our hosts Brian Duck, Braden Cheek & Joel Thompson from The Criterion Fund talk about the power and importance of negotiating your own lease renewals.
Topics discussed:
The benefits of handling your own lease renewals.
The Triple Nets of the deal (maintenance, insurance, and property taxes).
The financial benefits of implementing Annual Compounding Increases for your tenants.
The power of exchanging tenant improvement dollars for increases in rent.
WARNING: Make sure that your rent price isn't based on high TI (tenant improvement) contributions.
Creating leases with options holds NO REAL VALUE to the landlord. Because of the nature of rising interest rates, the best move is to negotiate lease options based on FAIR MARKET VALUE.
The power of negotiating SHORTER leases.
*Be Sure to check us out on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for the Audio version of today's episode!**
https://open.spotify.com/show/08KmNvqGV5HjmHUC8fLuce
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-invest-in-commercial-real-estate/id1543470290?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.TheCriterionFund.com
www.HowToInvestInCRE.TV
Invest.HowToInvestInCRE.com
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February 07, 2022Episode #048- How To Use DEBT To Produce CASH FLOW!
Today our hosts Brian Duck, Braden Cheek & Joel Thompson from The Criterion Fund talk about how to leverage your debt by buying assets that produce a positive cash flow.
Topics discussed:
Re-thinking what we were taught about debt as kids.
Good debt vs. Bad debt.
Typically, the more someone is willing to loan on it, the safer the asset class is.
Personal guarantees in CRE.
Do banks reach a limit with their lending?
How do banks make money from loans?
How debt can be good if you are using it to buy assets.
*Be Sure to check us out on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for the Audio version of today's episode!**
https://open.spotify.com/show/08KmNvqGV5HjmHUC8fLuce
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-invest-in-commercial-real-estate/id1543470290?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.TheCriterionFund.com
www.HowToInvestInCRE.TV
Invest.HowToInvestInCRE.com
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January 31, 2022Episode #047- How To Pay ZERO Taxes By Investing In Commercial Real Estate!
“Ninety percent of all millionaires become so through owning real estate.”
-Andrew Carnegie
Today our hosts Brian Duck, Braden Cheek & Joel Thompson from The Criterion Fund talk about the best ways to reduce your taxes and increase your leverage by properly investing in Commercial Real Estate.
Topics discussed:
Real Estate Risk vs. Risk in Crypto Currencies
"90 percent of millionaires & billionaires have money in Real Estate." - Joel Thompson
"Stocks have a 1-2% quarterly return on average, while Real Estate averages a 4-5% quarterly return."
How Commercial Real Estate Assets protect you from rapid inflation.
How to pay less taxes on your investments and keep the money you worked so hard to earn.
How to create more leverage in your Real Estate portfolio.
The compounding benefits of the mortgage principle reduction and how to refinance that built up equity out.
*Be Sure to check us out on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for the Audio version of today's episode!**
https://open.spotify.com/show/08KmNvqGV5HjmHUC8fLuce
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-invest-in-commercial-real-estate/id1543470290?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.TheCriterionFund.com
www.HowToInvestInCRE.TV
Invest.HowToInvestInCRE.com
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23 min
January 24, 2022Episode #046- How to GET STARTED in Commercial Real Estate!
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." — Lao Tzu
Today our hosts Brian Duck, Braden Cheek & Joel Thompson from The Criterion Fund talk about the best ways to start your journey in Commercial Real Estate as a beginner investor.
Topics discussed:
How would you spend your money if you only had $15,000 starting out?
Book recommendations when it comes to getting your Commercial Real Estate career started.
Getting connected to people and communities that are in your current situation.
How resources like CrowdStreet, FundRise, & DiversiFund allow you to invest smaller amounts of money to get in the game.
Using RealtyTrack to track foreclosures that could be beneficial to getting your foot in the door.
AdventuresInCRE.com and its benefits for tracking cash flow in Commercial Real Estate
*Be Sure to check us out on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for the Audio version of today's episode!**
https://open.spotify.com/show/08KmNvqGV5HjmHUC8fLuce
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-invest-in-commercial-real-estate/id1543470290?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.TheCriterionFund.com
www.HowToInvestInCRE.TV
Invest.HowToInvestInCRE.com
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January 17, 2022Episode #045- Learn How To SuperCharge Your Network To Find Your Next Commercial Real Estate Deal!
"The richest people in the world look for and build networks, everyone else looks for work. Marinate on that for a minute." —Robert Kiyosaki
Today our hosts Brian Duck, Braden Cheek & Joel Thompson from The Criterion Fund talk about the best ways to supercharge your network to take your Commercial Real Estate game to the next level!
Topics discussed:
How to get in the right rooms via conferences & networking events.
How to develop both local and national exposure as a Commercial Real Estate agent.
What does it take to get on the right broker's list?
How to network with local lenders!
What is the best way to network when looking for investors? What behaviors do you need to avoid?
The most helpful organizations in the nation when it comes to fulfilling your networking needs in Commercial Real Estate.
*Be Sure to check us out on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for the Audio version of today's episode!**
https://open.spotify.com/show/08KmNvqGV5HjmHUC8fLuce
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-invest-in-commercial-real-estate/id1543470290?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.TheCriterionFund.com
www.HowToInvestInCRE.TV
Invest.HowToInvestInCRE.com
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January 11, 2022Episode #044 - How to Create Financial Freedom in Commercial Real Estate with Passive Cash Flow!
"Millionaires are trying to make more money, & billionaires are trying to save money on taxes." - Warren Buffet
Today our hosts Brian Duck, Braden Cheek & Joel Thompson from The Criterion Fund dive into everything related to getting your money to work for you by creating & investing your passive cash flow.
Topics discussed:
How investing with cash differs from investing in a 401k.
The differences between active & passive income.
Why does investing in Commercial Real Estate give you a quicker turnaround on your investment?
Important factors to consider when determining the quarterly amount you will be sending to your investors.
Commercial Real Estate & taxation- Why claiming passive losses on your passive income can save you TONS OF MONEY and can be advantageous for you in the long run.
Why Brian recommends that each joint household should have at least one Real-Estate expert in the family.
*Be Sure to check us out on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for the Audio version of today's episode!**
https://open.spotify.com/show/08KmNvqGV5HjmHUC8fLuce
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-invest-in-commercial-real-estate/id1543470290?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200
Links mentioned in this episode:
invest.HowToInvestInCRE.com - FREE LOI (Letter of Intent)
www.TheCriterionFund.com
www.HowToInvestInCRE.com
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