How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate

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

How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate episodes

November 11, 2024Lessons from $5 Billion in Assets: RREAF Holdings' Jeff Holzmann Shares Strategies
Jeff Holzmann, COO of RREAF Holdings, shares insights on the firm’s unique approach to commercial real estate, its impressive capital stack strategy, and the vision behind its multi-billion-dollar investments in Middle America.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:17 - Introduction to Guest: Jeff Holzmann
2:28 - RREAF Holdings Overview
3:39 - Middle America Real Estate Strategy
5:50 - Master-Planned Cities Along I-35 in Texas
10:18 - Distinguishing RREAF’s Structure from REITs
14:40 - Insights on Capital Stack and Investor Relationships
22:07 - Jeff Holzmann’s Background and Path to Real Estate
24:37 - Bringing Cross-Industry Techniques to Real Estate
26:42 - Building a High-Performing Team with Low Turnover
29:47 - Episode Wrap-Up
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34 min
October 28, 2024The Wealth Elevator: Lane Kawaoka on Scaling Real Estate Success
In this episode, Lane Kawaoka shares his journey from engineer to real estate mogul, discussing strategies from his book The Wealth Elevator to help aspiring investors scale from single-family homes to multi-family complexes, and emphasizes the importance of steady income and calculated risk-taking in wealth building.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:14 - Housekeeping items
0:23 - Henderson portfolio update
0:35 - Chicago retail shopping center prospects
0:52 - Introduction to Lane Kalaoka and The Wealth Elevator
2:15 - Lane’s start in real estate
5:05 - Transition to multi-family properties
10:11 - Wealth-building journey: The Wealth Elevator concept
15:09 - Traditional 401k vs. direct real estate investments
20:47 - Investing strategies and return profiles
23:36 - Closing and contact details
Connect with Lane Kawaoka:
Website: https://thewealthelevator.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanekawaoka/
Wealth Elevator Book: https://thewealthelevator.com/home/book/
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24 min
October 21, 2024From Optometrist to 1,000 Doors: Zach Lemaster's Real Estate Journey
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of turnkey real estate investing with Zach Lemaster, founder of Rent2Retirement, who shares how he transitioned from optometry to owning over 1,000 doors and building a nationwide real estate empire.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:14 - Updates on gas station portfolio in Texas
0:39 - Retail center analysis in Chicago
2:00 - Introduction of guest Zach Leemaster from Rent2Retirement
3:30 - Zach’s start in real estate investing while in the Air Force
6:00 - Timeline from starting real estate to leaving his day job
10:20 - Explanation of Rent2Retirement’s turnkey services
15:00 - Tax advantages of real estate investing
18:50 - Typical returns on Rent2Retirement properties
22:40 - Website promotion and closing
Connect with Zach Lemaster:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-lemaster-7b1530238/
Website - https://www.renttoretirement.com/
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24 min
October 07, 2024Secrets to Success in Commercial Real Estate Lending with Chris Odom
In this episode, the Criterion team sits down with Chris Odom from Mabrey Bank to discuss the state of commercial real estate lending, the impact of changing interest rates, and how to position deals for success in 2024.
YouTube Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:13 - Successful Callaway Deal: 40%+ IRR
1:06 - Special Guest: Chris Odom from Mabrey Bank
2:02 - Current State of Commercial Lending
4:45 - Construction Projects and Market Trends
8:06 - Evaluating Deals with Debt Yield
14:20 - First-Time Commercial Borrowers: Tips and Insights
18:59 - Key Asset Classes in Commercial Real Estate Today
20:33 - Mabrey Bank’s Lending Criteria and Services
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22 min
September 23, 2024Scaling Up in Commercial Real Estate: A New Frontier with Criterion Fort Worth
In this episode, we introduce Andy and Jackson from our Fort Worth office as we dive into how we’re finding value-add commercial real estate opportunities, breaking down recent deals, and discussing market trends in the DFW area.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:24 - Introduction to the Fort Worth Office
02:09 - Recent Deal Proposals and Offers
05:06 - Andy’s Background and Value-Add Approach
06:09 - Jackson’s Role and Investor Relations
14:00 - Quick Deal Evaluation Strategies
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23 min
September 16, 2024Spotting Hidden Gems: A Real-Time Crexie Deal Analysis
In this episode, we dive into a live demonstration of using Crexie to search, evaluate, and discuss potential commercial real estate deals, providing insights into our decision-making process.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:40 - Concept of Today's Episode
1:12 - Finding Potential Deals on Crexie
2:22 - Filtering Properties on Crexie
4:30 - Setting Investment Criteria
5:54 - Evaluating an 11 Cap Deal
10:01 - Analyzing Another Property
18:08 - Finding a Promising Retail Center
24:28 - Final Property Evaluation and Offer Strategy
CommercialRealEstate #Crexie #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyInvestment #RealEstateDeals #InvestingInRealEstate #RetailProperty #RealEstateMarket #RealEstateAnalysis #InvestmentStrategy #CREInvesting #RealEstateInvestors #PropertyInvestors #RealEstateOpportunities #InvestmentProperty #CapRate #RetailInvestments #IncomeProperty #InvestmentTips #RealEstateTrends #PropertySearch #PropertyBuying #RealEstateAdvice #propertymarket
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28 min
September 09, 2024How to Evaluate Risk in Vacant Commercial Real Estate Deals
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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21 min
August 26, 2024Navigating Your First CRE Closing: A Step-by-Step Guide
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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18 min
August 19, 2024Why You Shouldn’t Just Focus on Cap Rates in Real Estate Deals
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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20 min
August 12, 2024Mastering Commercial Real Estate: Cap Rates, Interest Rates, and Positive Leverage
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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28 min