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 18, 2024The TRUTH About Flex Industrial Real Estate Investments in 2024
In this episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate, special guest Grant Reaves from Stoic Equity Partners dives deep into the lucrative world of flex industrial real estate, sharing insights and strategies for successful investments.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction & Overview of the Podcast Episode
1:11 - Introduction to Guest Grant Reaves and Stoic Equity Partners
2:26 - Grant Reaves' Background and Entry into Commercial Real Estate
4:28 - Explaining Flex Industrial Real Estate and Its Business Applications
6:33 - Tenant Diversity and Benefits of Flex Industrial Spaces
8:44 - Why Flex Industrial? Comparing Asset Classes in Commercial Real Estate
9:49 - Acquisition Strategies and Value-Add Opportunities in Flex Industrial
12:00 - Financing and Debt Structuring for Flex Industrial Investments
14:03 - Fundraising, Syndication, and the Evolution of Stoic Equity Partners
19:26 - Closing Remarks, How to Connect with Grant Reaves & Future Episodes Preview
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20 min
March 11, 2024Episode 141 - Inside the Deal: Analyzing the 15 Gas Station PetroMax Acquisition!
Join us on our journey towards closing a high-return $40 million acquisition in this episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:16 - Closing on the Burleson Project and announcing high-return opportunities.
2:25 - Deep dive into the PetroMax Gas Station acquisition and sale leaseback strategy.
3:27 - Explanation of sale leaseback and its growth advantages.
4:39 - Investment strategy for selling gas stations for profit in Texas.
6:44 - Financial projections, setting individual store rents, and selling strategy over four years.
8:50 - Mitigating investment risks through absolute triple net leases and detailed property evaluations.
10:01 - Investment returns, equity multiple, and capital return strategy to investors.
12:10 - Negotiating rent and the significance in the investment strategy.
14:27 - Preparing for asset sales and strategies for maximizing sales efficiency.
16:51 - Adjusting offering process for accredited investors and crowdfunding laws.
18:59 - Final thoughts on the episode's highlights and future investment opportunities.
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22 min
February 27, 2024Episode 140 - Navigating Investment Fears: A Deep Dive into Commercial Real Estate Psychology
Exploring the psychological hurdles of investing in commercial real estate, this episode demystifies fears, addresses common misconceptions, and guides investors towards making confident, informed decisions.
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Introduction: Investing Psychology and Overcoming Fear
02:17 - Challenges and Strategies in Commercial Real Estate Investing
05:51 - Addressing the Fears and Unknowns of Investing
08:06 - The Importance of Knowledge and Networking in Investment Success
11:21 - Overcoming Investment Hesitation: Taking the First Step
14:40 - Understanding Investment Risks and Realities
17:54 - Debunking Investment Myths: Control, Safety, and Returns
21:04 - The Value of First-Time Investments and Changing Lives Through Real Estate
25:35 - The Resilience of Real Estate: Learning from Mistakes and Success Stories
27:45 - Closing: Encouraging Confident Investment Decisions
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25 min
February 12, 2024Episode 138 - Mastering Joint Ventures in Commercial Real Estate: A Guide to Successful Partnerships
In this episode, we delve into the strategic advantages of forming joint ventures in commercial real estate, sharing expert insights on navigating partnerships to unlock new investment opportunities and drive growth.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction and Overview of Current Commercial Real Estate Investments
1:13 - Market Predictions: Liquidity, Interest Rates, and Property Sales
2:19 - Navigating Challenges: Lessons from a Deal Gone Awry
3:24 - Highlighting New and Upcoming Real Estate Deals
6:39 - Strategy for Selling Properties and Expanding the Portfolio in 2024
8:54 - The Power and Process of Forming Joint Ventures in Real Estate
15:19 - Crafting Effective Operating Agreements for Joint Ventures
18:36 - The Importance of Finding and Evaluating Deals Together
21:46 - How to Resolve Disagreements in Partnerships
27:27 - Closing Remarks: The Future of Investing in Commercial Real Estate
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28 min
February 05, 2024Episode 137 - Maximizing Profits with Ground Leases: The Million Dollar Strategy Explained
Today hosts Braden Cheek, Brian Duck and Joel Thompson discuss the benefits and inner workings of ground leases in commercial real estate.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction and Host Updates
1:13 - Overview of Current Deal Flow and Land Acquisitions
2:17 - Experiences with Lenders and Closing Challenges
4:29 - Strategic Shift to Cash Flowing Assets
6:34 - Highlighting Specific Upcoming Deals
8:43 - Acknowledgment of Team Efforts
9:47 - Comprehensive Guide to Ground Leases
15:10 - Financing and Investment Strategies for Ground Leases
20:33 - Maximizing Land Value with Ground Leases
24:54 - Closing Thoughts on Ground Leases and Investing
30:22 - Outro and How to Get Involved
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31 min
January 29, 2024Episode 136 - The Millionaire Blueprint: Smart Investing in Commercial Real Estate
Today hosts Braden Cheek, Brian Duck and Joel Thompson unlock the secrets of wealth building with commercial real estate investing, and learn how to start early, invest wisely, and plan for an affluent future.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:02:24 - Involvement in Deals
0:05:42 - Financial Goals and Investing Early
0:08:07 - Conservative vs. Aggressive Investment Strategies: Comparison of different investment strategies and their potential outcomes.
0:10:19 - Retirement Planning and Realistic Goals: Discussing realistic retirement goals and how to achieve them through investing.
0:13:40 - Achieving Exceptional Investment Returns: Strategies for attaining high investment returns through savvy decisions.
0:17:00 - The Cost of Procrastination: Analyzing the financial consequences of delaying investment decisions.
0:21:26 - The Effect of Inflation on Investments: Understanding how inflation impacts the real value of investment returns.
0:25:01 - Personalized Financial Freedom Plans: Encouraging listeners to create personalized investment plans for financial freedom.
0:27:04 - Conclusion: Summarizing the key takeaways about the importance of investment timing and return rates, and encouraging listeners to focus on their financial future.
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28 min
January 22, 2024Episode 135 - From First Triplex to 47-House Deal: Lessons From Justin Foster's Real Estate Career
Today hosts Braden Cheek, Brian Duck and Joel Thompson sit with special guest Justin Foster to discuss his rise in real estate utilizing private money, as well as his philosophies behind work & life.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Podcast Episode
1:19 - Discussion on Comfort Zones and Cold Plunge Challenge
2:30 - Updates on Recent Commercial Deals and Loan Challenges
3:35 - Justin Foster's Background and Transition from Oil and Gas to Real Estate
4:54 - First Steps in Real Estate: Buying a Triplex and Learning from Action
6:07 - Strategies for Financing and Refinancing Real Estate Deals
7:11 - Seeking Advice and Confirmation on Real Estate Deals
10:29 - Raising Private Money and Securing Investments
14:42 - Focusing on Finding Deals and Building a Portfolio
18:10 - Scaling Up: From Single Properties to Larger Packages
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25 min
January 15, 2024Episode 134 - Dump on Dave: Criterion's Critical Analysis of Dave Ramsey's 7 Financial Baby Steps
Today hosts Braden Cheek, Brian Duck and Joel Thompson focus their attention on popular financial guru Dave Ramsey, taking a critical analysis of what works and what doesn't work from his advice.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:20 - Criterion's cold plunge challenge - follow the rules in the description below for your chance to win $100!
4:30 - Cryptocurrency update!
5:34 - Introduction to Dave Ramsey and his financial advice.
9:06 - Dave Ramsey's Baby Step 1: Save $1,000 in an emergency fund.
10:12 - Dave Ramsey's Baby Step 2: Pay off all debt except the house.
11:14 - Dave Ramsey's Baby Step 3: Save 3 to 6 months of expenses in an emergency fund.
13:29 - Dave Ramsey's Baby Step 4: Invest 15% of household income in a retirement account.
15:52 - Dave Ramsey's Baby Step 5: Save for children's college fund.
20:17 - Dave Ramsey's Baby Step 6: Pay off your home early.
22:27 - Discussion on the concept of positive leverage in real estate.
28:56 - Questioning the idea of waiting until age 65 to achieve financial freedom and the importance of time in financial planning.
33:15 - Discussing the analogy of income as a waterfall and the importance of increasing your income source rather than focusing solely on savings.
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35 min
January 02, 2024Episode 133 - Insider's Perspective: Commercial Property Insurance Essentials with Stephanie Cliff
Today hosts Braden Cheek, Brian Duck and Joel Thompson bring on special guest Stephanie Cliff, Senior VP of Hub International to discuss the in's & out's of commercial property insurance.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:12 - Maver Bank Shout Out and Thunder Game Recap
2:17 - Stephanie Cliff and Commercial Property Insurance
5:27 - Accessing Multiple Insurance Markets
8:49 - Location and Tenant Impact on Insurance Cost
11:14 - Lenders' Influence on Required Coverage
14:31 - Evaluating Insured Value and Replacement Cost
16:59 - Negotiation Power Based on Ownership Years
19:06 - Broker's Role in Presenting Competitive Quotes
22:24 - Renewals and Efficient Effective Dates
Stephanie's Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniecliff/
Hub International Tulsa's Website: https://www.hubinternational.com/offices/us/oklahoma/tulsa/
Hub Insurance Twitter: https://twitter.com/HUBInsurance
HUB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HUBInternationalLimited/
HUB International Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hub_intl/
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29 min
December 27, 2023Episode 132 - Cracking the Code: Modeling Commercial Real Estate Deals in Real Time
Today hosts Braden Cheek, Brian Duck and Joel Thompson go through a live-deal analysis, highligting the key components to look at while analyzing commercial real estate properties.
Time Stamps:
0:00: Introduction to smart board live deal analysis.
1:19: Emphasizing the importance of experience in deal analysis.
2:23: Comparing real estate deals to car purchases and the need for daily analysis.
3:38: Introduction to West Ridge Plaza in Topeka, Kansas.
4:51: Reviewing property details, condition, and tenant dynamics.
6:00: Analyzing rent roll, lease terms, and tenant distribution.
8:25: Examining benefits of location in a busy shopping corridor.
10:39: Evaluating lease expiration dates and minimizing risk.
12:59: Quick overview of financial model with net operating income.
15:07: Insights into modeling tips, especially cash and deferred maintenance.
17:19: Emphasizing reasonable exit cap assumptions for accurate modeling.
20:45: Explaining rationale behind exit cap assumption and total cost of sale.
22:52: Analysis results, including equity, cash flow, and debt service coverage.
24:03: Significance of metrics like cash on cash, equity multiple, and five-year IRR.
25:17: Highlighting LP's attractive returns, especially cash on cash and five-year IRR.
26:22: Clarification on investor IRR and considering the assumed property sale year.
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30 min