This episode explores the latest net lease trends in commercial real estate with Darpan Patel, Senior Vice President of Investments at Marcus & Millichap.

The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. 
 

In this episode, host Yannis Papadakis converses with Darpan about his journey in commercial real estate. Darpan shares his career progression from banking to becoming Senior Vice President at Marcus & Millichap, the formation of the Patel-Yozwiak Group, and the importance of mentorship. The discussion also explores the current state of the net lease market, the benefits and risks associated with net lease investments, and Darpan’s advice for investors and brokers navigating today's challenging economic landscape.
 

• Meet Darpan Patel: Career Highlights
• Darpan’s Journey into Commercial Real Estate
• Mentorship and Career Lessons
• Work Ethic and Team Dynamics
• The Patel-Yozwiak Group: Formation and Market Insights
• Net Lease Sector: Trends and Outlook
• Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Remarks

Darpan Patel joined Marcus and Millichap as an Associate in April of 2012. He was promoted to Senior Associate in April 2016, elevated to First Vice President Investments in July 2019 and Senior Vice President in May 2023.

Since joining Marcus & Millichap, Darpan has closed more than 350 transactions equating to more than $725 million of property sales in 40 states. His clients include developers, high net-worth investors, syndicators, medical professionals, private equity funds and private investment groups.

Mr. Patel and his partner, Mr. Yozwiak, joined together in 2020 to form the Patel-Yozwiak Group of Marcus & Millichap. They lead a team of professional consultants that provide advisory services across the entire net leased sector. They have breadth and depth of experience in retail, restaurant, office, industrial, medical and hospitality. The team has closed in excess of 650 transactions valued in excess of $1.4B, across 40 states.

Darpan graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Business Administration, with a focus in Finance and Investments. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and in 2020 he received the ICSC Certified Retail Real Estate Professional (CRRP) designation, awarded to those with a high level of industry fluency.

The Patel Yozwiak Group is quite active in supporting charitable and non-profit organizations, including Feeding America, Cincinnati Center for Autism, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, The Point Arc, St. Judes, Feeding Tampa Bay and numerous other local organizations.

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