How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate

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

How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate episodes

February 20, 2025Mastering Lease Renewals: A Landlord’s Guide to Maximizing Value
In this episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate, we break down the lease renewal process, sharing expert strategies for landlords to maximize property value, increase NOI, and negotiate fair market rents. From timing your renewal discussions to structuring triple-net leases, we cover everything you need to know to make informed, profitable lease decisions.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:28 - Why lease renewals are crucial for asset managers
0:36 - Recent deal updates & upcoming investment opportunities
1:42 - The importance of lease renewals in commercial real estate
2:56 - Multi-tenant shopping centers vs. single-family lease renewals
4:31 - When to start renewal discussions with tenants
7:02 - Strategies for handling tenants who reach out early
11:05 - How to structure lease renewal offers & rent increases
16:14 - Moving tenants from gross to triple-net leases
18:36 - How lease structures impact property sales & valuations
19:09 - Should landlords use amendments or new leases?
20:22 - Final thoughts on lease renewals & market rent strategies
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23 min
February 11, 2025The Secret to Building Wealth: Stop Spending, Start Investing!
Learn how to shift your mindset from spending to investing, using real estate to build wealth and fund your lifestyle—without sacrificing financial freedom.
Time Stamps:
0:00: Introduction
0:26: Brayden’s Market Updates & Deal Insights
0:47: The Unexpected Deal That Fell Through
1:20: Lessons Learned: Why Our Lender Failed Us
1:52: The Importance of a Financing Contingency
2:24: The Hidden Risks We Take as Sponsors
3:19: Today’s Topic: The Right Way to Think About Money
3:43: Money is Not Meant to Be Spent—Here’s Why
4:45: The Common Mistake That Keeps People from Wealth
5:29: Investing vs. Spending: The Luxury Car Example
6:45: How to Use Real Estate to Fund Your Lifestyle
7:25: Breaking Down the Numbers: Cash Flow vs. Car Payments
8:46: The Power of Passive Income Over Time
9:49: How to 5X Your Net Worth with Smart Investing
10:38: The Worst Financial Mistake People Make
11:46: The Fastest Way to Build Wealth: Buy Assets First
12:27: Why Borrowing Money Can Be a Wealth-Building Tool
13:20: Final Thoughts: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life
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16 min
February 04, 2025Debunking the Millionaire Next Door: Why Frugality Won’t Make You Rich
In this episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate, the guys dive deep into the popular book The Millionaire Next Door and explain why it’s giving people the wrong idea about wealth.
Time Stamps:
0:00 – Introduction
0:20 – Welcome back to the best podcast in Jenks, Oklahoma
0:33 – Quick updates: Aspen Dental, Grand Rapids, and new deals
1:13 – $600K in Q4 distributions to investors
2:04 – Why The Millionaire Next Door doesn’t align with our goals
2:50 – Breaking down the book's premise: Who is the average millionaire?
4:41 – The problem with living below your means as a path to wealth
5:56 – Why saving isn’t enough to achieve the millionaire lifestyle
8:13 – Focus on income growth and high returns instead of frugality
10:00 – Set bigger goals: $10 million instead of $1 million
12:33 – Passive income vs. net worth: What should your real goal be?
15:39 – Final thoughts: Don’t let frugality keep you from chasing your dreams
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17 min
January 29, 2025Back to Basics: Understanding Commercial Real Estate Investing
In this episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate, we break down the essential financial metrics every investor should know—cash-on-cash returns, IRR, cap rates, and more.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:24 - Kicking off the new year & Thunder game recap
1:01 - Latest real estate deals: Aspen Dental, Cincinnati, and Richmond
2:54 - Updates on gas stations & auto deals
3:37 - Back to Basics: Helping new investors understand commercial real estate
4:24 - The importance of converting earned income into passive income
5:42 - Why commercial real estate is an ideal investment vehicle
8:04 - How we provide investment opportunities for passive investors
10:59 - Understanding the preferred return in real estate investing
12:18 - Cash-on-Cash Returns: What they mean and why they matter
17:52 - What is IRR (Internal Rate of Return)?
20:59 - Cap Rates: What they are and how they affect deals
24:27 - Equity Multiple: How much your investment can grow
27:01 - Final thoughts & encouraging investors to take action
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27 min
January 13, 2025IT'S DISTRIBUTION TIME! Our Biggest Distribution Yet: $5 Million Back to Investors This Quarter!
This episode explores the state of the commercial real estate market in 2025, highlighting strategies to capitalize on high cap rates, optimize distributions, and seize opportunities in retail investments amid changing market conditions.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:47 - Record distributions to investors
1:46 - Market reset: why now is the time to buy
4:03 - High cap rates and interest rates: A winning formula
7:28 - Retail growth: Demand exceeds supply
10:49 - Exit strategies and reinvestment opportunities
12:06 - Closing thoughts and how to get involved
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14 min
December 30, 2024Cap Rates, Tenants, & Trends: Insights from ICSC New York With Andy Thelen
This episode dives into the resurgence of retail real estate, analyzing trends, market stability, cap rates, and predictions for 2025 as optimism surges across the industry.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:15 - Market trends: 10 straight days down, a historical perspective
3:30 - Fed policy and its impact on commercial real estate deals
5:01 - Retail's resurgence: Insights from ICSC New York
8:26 - Cap rates, tenant stability, and market stabilization trends
13:29 - Key takeaways from 2024 and predictions for 2025
15:45 - Closing thoughts: The future of retail real estate
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18 min
December 16, 2024 2024 Year in Review: Wins, Lessons, and Goals for 2025
This episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate offers a comprehensive recap of 2024, highlighting our successes, lessons learned, and ambitious goals for 2025, while emphasizing the transformative power of long-term planning and goal setting.
0:00 - Introduction
0:15 - Reflecting on 2024 Goals
1:06 - Why Writing Goals Changes Everything
3:40 - The Importance of Long-Term Vision
5:49 - $19 Million Deployed in 2024
10:08 - Exiting Five Major Projects
13:36 - Highlighting 2024 Acquisitions
16:37 - Lending and Banking Relationships
20:02 - Wrapping Up: Join Us in 2025
CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #GoalSetting #RealEstateGoals #RealEstateSuccess #LongTermInvesting #WealthBuilding #RealEstatePortfolio #PropertyInvestment #RealEstateSyndication #FinancialFreedom #InvestmentStrategies #PassiveIncome #InvestorRelationships #RealEstateInsights
22 min
December 09, 2024Unlocking the World of Tax Liens and Deeds with Brian Seidensticker
In this episode, we explore the lucrative world of tax lien and deed investing with Brian Seidensticker of Tax Sale Resources, who shares insights, tools, and strategies for navigating this niche real estate market.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:29 - Market updates and exciting real estate opportunities
2:04 - Introducing Brian Seidensticker and Tax Sale Resources
4:47 - What is a tax lien? Explained
9:59 - How auctions decide tax lien winners
17:18 - Building a nationwide platform for tax sales
19:47 - Closing thoughts and how to get started with Tax Sale Resources
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22 min
November 25, 2024From Family Business to $500M in Real Estate: Zihao Wang's Multifamily Journey
This episode features Zihao Wang, CEO of Motiva Holdings, as he shares how his family office scaled a $500M multifamily portfolio, navigated volatile markets, and leveraged California's unique real estate landscape.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:09 - Updates on current deals
1:23 - Guest introduction: Zihao Wang of Motiva Holdings
2:00 - Zihao's journey into real estate
4:00 - Balancing property management in-house vs. third-party
6:00 - Scaling from small assets to $500M in holdings
8:29 - Market corrections and strategy for 2024-2025
11:03 - Rent growth and challenges in Southern California
15:12 - Goals and forecast for the next five years
17:27 - Partnership expectations and IRR goals
18:16 - Closing thoughts and Zihao's website
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19 min
November 18, 2024 Spotting Fraud in Real Estate Investments: Warning Signs of Bad Sponsors
In this episode, we share real-life lessons from bad investments to teach you how to identify and avoid risky real estate sponsors, with practical tips for performing due diligence and protecting your assets.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:38 - Highlights from Tulsa Trends Conference
2:34 - Tulsa’s Growth and Multifamily Market Insights
4:30 - New Investment Opportunity in Grand Rapids, Michigan
6:10 - How to Spot a Bad Sponsor: Real-Life Examples
12:00 - Key Red Flags in Sponsor Selection
18:30 - Importance of Infrastructure and Reporting in Sponsors
24:00 - Managing Risk in CRE Investments
26:07 - Closing and Next Episode Preview
CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #CRETips #RealEstateSponsors #InvestmentStrategies #PropertyInvesting #FinancialGrowth #RealEstateTips #SponsorDueDiligence #EconomicInsights #CREMarket #MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateFraud #InvestmentRedFlags #TulsaRealEstate
27 min