How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate

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

How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate episodes

January 15, 2021Episode #012 - How to Underwrite both the Physical and Financial Components to your First CRE Deal
Once your Commercial Investment Property is finally in contract we need to really dig into our underwriting on it. In this episode we go over some major pitfalls beginners fall into when they are in Due Diligence for the first time.
For a FREE copy of our Letter of Intent, go to invest.howtoinvestincre.com!
Topics discussed:
Physcial Vs. Financial Underwriting - Defining both and going over how to inspect them.
Roof, Working Components, Environmental - All necessary physical inspections that need to be done EVERY TIME.
Find a local inspections company in your area. - Ask your lender for recommendations if you need to.
Underwriting Good vs. Bad Income - How you can get caught in a trap.
WALK THE PROPERTY - (Maybe in the rain)
*Be Sure to check us out on YouTube for the Video version of today's episode!**
https://youtu.be/PN4y0M9cg1U
Links mentioned in this episode:
invest.howtoinvestincre.com - FREE LOI (Letter of Intent)
www.thecriterionfund.com
www.howtoinvestincre.com
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January 12, 2021Episode #011 - The three EASIEST ways to raise money and STRUCTURE your Commercial Real Estate Deal!
One of the biggest questions we get is how to raise the money and structure your entity for your commercial real estate investment. In today's we go over the THREE EASIEST WAYS TO RAISE MONEY and structure your entity. - For a FREE copy of our Letter of Intent, go to invest.howtoinvestincre.com!
Topics discussed:
Defining a security.
Joint Ventures & How you qualify.
Regulation D - 506(b) vs. 506(c) - What are the pro's and con's of each?
Accredited vs sophisticated investors.
*Be Sure to check us out on YouTube for the Video version of today's episode!**
https://youtu.be/E0H9FuJ-ezI
Links mentioned in this episode:
invest.howtoinvestincre.com - FREE LOI (Letter of Intent)
www.thecriterionfund.com
www.howtoinvestincre.com
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https://thecriterionfund.appfolio.com/im/investor/contact-us
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January 08, 2021Episode #010 - How to Make Your FIRST Offer on a Commercial Real Estate Property | LOI Review
Wondering how to make your first offer on that Commercial Real Estate Property you have been interested in? Well in today's episode we have Brian Duck and Braden Cheek from The Criterion Fund, and Joel Thompson from Precision Equity going into a deep dive on our Letter of Intent. - For a FREE copy, go to invest.howtoinvestincre.com!
Topics discussed:
What is a Letter of Intent and How is it used?
A Review of our Letter of Intent and why we use it.
How a good Letter of Intent can get you in the door and save you tons of money on attorney's fees.
*Be Sure to check us out on YouTube for the Video version of today's episode!**
https://youtu.be/FDqci0ztdsI
Links mentioned in this episode:
invest.howtoinvestincre.com - FREE LOI (Letter of Intent)
www.thecriterionfund.com
www.howtoinvestincre.com
To sign up for our exclusive investor list, click below.
https://thecriterionfund.appfolio.com/im/investor/contact-us
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January 05, 2021Episode #009 - How to make MASSIVE amounts of MONEY in REAL ESTATE and pay NO TAXES | 1031 Exchange
In today's episode we have Brian Duck and Braden Cheek from The Criterion Fund, and Joel Thompson from Precision Equity teaching you how you can make massive amounts of money in Real Estate and pay ZERO TAXES.
Topics discussed:
Overview of the 1031 Exchange
Utilizing the 1031 Exchange for Estate Planning
Going over 1031 Exchange Best Practices - Rules - Regulations
*Be Sure to check us out on YouTube for the Audio version of today's episode!**
https://youtu.be/eQIb2JSkZ4E
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.thecriterionfund.com
www.howtoinvestincre.com
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January 02, 2021Episode #008 - Finding your WHY and staying deeply rooted in your GOALS!
In today's episode we have Brian Duck and Braden Cheek from The Criterion Fund, and Joel Thompson from Precision Equity reinforcing how deeply rooted in your goals you need to be to accomplish what you want in life. You have to find your WHY and stay dedicated on the way.
Topics discussed:
Find your WHY!
Stay focused and enforce yourself with knowledge.
Surround yourself with like minded people on a similar pursuit.
*Be Sure to check us out on Youtube for the Video version of today's episode!**
https://youtu.be/PgbLjLu8tDw
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.thecriterionfund.com
www.howtoinvestincre.com
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December 29, 2020Episode #007 - Understanding Net Operating Income (NOI), Cap Rate, and Cash on Cash (CoC).
In today's episode we have Brian Duck and Braden Cheek from The Criterion Fund, and Joel Thompson from Precision Equity taking a deep dive into three terms you MUST know when you start investing in Commercial Real Estate.
Topics discussed:
Net Operating Income or NOI - This is going to be your profitability on the property BEFORE any debt service.
Cap Rate - A Cap Rate is your annual return assuming you paid for the property in CASH and have NO DEBT SERVICE on the property.
Cash on Cash or CoC - Simply stated it is the CASH you receive in a year (any distributable cash to you, the investor) divided by the total amount of CASH you have invested into the deal.
*Be Sure to check us out on Youtube for the Video version of today's episode!**
https://youtu.be/e5OCmVevPOU
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.thecriterionfund.com
www.howtoinvestincre.com
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December 22, 2020Episode #006 - Things we wish we would've known when we started investing in Commercial Real Estate.
In today's episode we have Brian Duck and Braden Cheek from The Criterion Fund, and Joel Thompson from Precision Equity going over things we wish we would've known in the beginning of investing in CRE.
Topics discussed:
Learn how to go after bigger deals even if you have to start w/ smaller ones.
Don't be afraid to partner with other, more experienced, players in the asset class you are wanting to own in.
LEAN ON YOUR EXPERTS!
Don't shy away from asking questions. The more questions asked, the better understanding of the deal you will have.
Be Sure to check us out on Youtube for the Video version of today's episode!
https://youtu.be/H5U4tbjt2as
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.thecriterionfund.com
www.howtoinvestincre.com
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December 18, 2020Episode #005 - Commercial Real Estate Asset Classes & How to Evaluate Them.
In today's episode we have Brian Duck and Braden Cheek from The Criterion Fund, and Joel Thompson from Precision Equity going over the different asset classes in Commercial Real Estate and what to look for when evaluating them.
Topics discussed:
Going over the main asset classes investors choose when investing in commercial real estate.
Discussing what you need to look for when looking for assets in that particular asset class.
Comparing Class A, B, C, & D assets in the various asset classes.
Be Sure to check us out on Youtube for the Video version of today's episode!
https://youtu.be/z3bf_nhgvUo
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.thecriterionfund.com
www.howtoinvestincre.com
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December 18, 2020 Episode #005 - Commercial Real Estate Asset Classes & How to Evaluate Them.
Industrial, Multi-Family, Retail, Land, Hotels, & Office.
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December 15, 2020Episode #004 w/ Neil Dailey from McGraw Commercial Properties - Getting started as a BROKER!
In today's episode we have special guest Neil Dailey from McGraw Commercial Properties, Brian Duck and Braden Cheek from The Criterion Fund, and Joel Thompson from Precision Equity going over how you can get started investing in commercial real estate as a broker.
Topics discussed:
Niching down to become the "expert" on what you are doing. It is too hard, especially in the beginning to try and do more than one asset class.
Start small to learn the process.
Be willing to work for free on your first deal.
Nothing will replace REAL connection with REAL people. The best deals are found off market from networking.
Be Sure to check us out on Youtube for the Video version of today's episode!
https://youtu.be/cGs4Erc0QQY
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.thecriterionfund.com
www.howtoinvestincre.com
https://www.mcgrawcp.com
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