The Insider's Edge To Real Estate Investing

You'll hear about retail's changing landscape in this conversation with Liz Holland, CEO of Abbell Associates, and Amy Sands, partner and head of investments at 11 North Partners. They discuss post-COVID retail trends, including why open-air, grocery-anchored centers are thriving and how work-from-home and data-driven site selection are boosting rents and occupancy. You'll learn how consumer data can be used for acquisitions and the factors that can impact the value of a center. You'll also gain insights into merchandise mix, leasing relationships, and light- touch value-add. Liz and Amy share ways to break into commercial real estate and take on leadership roles.

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You'll learn how to turn legacy buildings into modern, in-demand workplaces in this conversation with Craig Deitelzweig, President and CEO of Marx Realty, a vertically integrated, hospitality-driven owner-operator with more than 60 properties across 16 states. Craig explains why he believes the best office today feels more like a luxury hotel or favorite restaurant than a traditional tower, and how that strategy has led to full occupancy and strong rent growth.

You'll hear about being hands-on as an owner, and how smart building tech and AI can improve operations. Craig shares how Marx focuses on building its culture, as well as staying highly selective and long-term in their acquisition strategy.

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You'll learn how to combine social impact with investing in this conversation with Ron Beit, Founding Partner and CEO of RBH Group. His firm is known for developing large-scale public- private partnerships that revitalize communities, including the acclaimed Teachers Village project in Newark, New Jersey.

Ron shares how RBH structures complex financing for workforce housing, and how to use tools like tax-exempt bonds and Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) investments to create risk- managed, tax-advantaged returns. You'll hear how his team balances financial performance with placemaking, ensuring that developments serve local residents through education, engagement, and long-term community partnerships.

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You'll learn how ultra wealthy families allocate, vet, and structure deals in this conversation with Richard Wilson, founder and CEO of the Family Office Club. Since its start nearly two decades ago, the network has hosted more than 300events, published 13 books, and interviewed more than 40 billionaires and 60 pro athletes.

You'll hear where new wealth is being created and how real estate remains in the top three, along with ways that families are diversifying their portfolios. Richard also breaks down practical ways to raise capital, how his team uses AI to spot red flags, and questions to ask before meeting in person.

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You'll hear strategies to move the needle for brokers and investors in this episode with investment-sales icon Bob Knakal, founder of BK Real Estate Advisors, and coaching pioneer Rod Santomassimo, founder and president of The Massimo Group. They discuss strategies including accountability, specialization, market presence, and most importantly, relationships. You'll hear how Bob increased his income and gained family time after engaging with a coach, why exclusive brokers and maximum exposure create wins for sellers, and how AI is changing the real estate game. Rod and Bob also offer input on what to do next for investors and brokers, and the right mindset to have.

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You'll learn about gaining an Insider's Edge in different markets and finding the right tenants in this conversation with Agustin Barrios Gomez, Founder and President of International Capital Partners. ICP has built a portfolio of nearly 90 properties across 15 U.S. markets by focusing on stable, cash-flowing industrial and suburban corporate office assets.

You'll hear how real estate serves as a tool for generational wealth through tangible, income-producing assets. Agustin discusses how ICP works with trusted local partners, leverages regional banks for debt, and structures each investment to align with both the fund and its operating partners.

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You'll learn about spotting smaller deals and aligning sponsors in this conversation with Steve DeNardo, President and CEO of River Oak Investment Corp. The firm pursues opportunistic and value-add asset purchases and operational opportunities on behalf of a diverse set of investors ranging from institutions to individuals.

You'll learn about raising fund versus deal-by-deal capital, and how trust is built through transparent reporting and consistent distributions. Steve shares lessons learned from investing in student housing, along with expanding from equity to high-yield debt as banks pulled back after Covid.

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In this episode, You'll learn how major institutional developers navigate cycles in Episode 1 of Season 2.

Meg Brod, Senior Managing Director at Rockefeller Group, shares insight into Rockefeller's dual structure of core assets and development, and how the firm, backed by Mitsubishi Estate, balances independence with long-term strategy across different asset classes. You'll also hear how Meg approaches capital raising, market selection, and design strategy amid changing investor appetite and political uncertainty. She explains how to underwrite in volatile markets, manage risk during entitlement processes, and maintain a long-term focus, especially in complex regions.

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You'll gain a data-driven view of U.S. investment sales in this market update with Eric Adeen, principal and senior director of US Investment Sales; Marion Jones, Principal and Executive Managing Director of U.S. Capital Markets; Joe French, Vice President of U.S. Capital Markets Group; and Mike Fay, Chairman of U.S. Capital Markets Group Executive Committee. You'll hear why 2025 marks a potential pivot point, with transaction volumes picking up, fundraising momentum returning, and REIT earnings projections revised upward. Capital is shifting as private buyers lead office acquisitions and opportunistic and value-add funds raise record levels.

You'll also get an in-depth look at local market dynamics in Florida, where condo law changes, distressed citrus groves, and underperforming malls are creating unique buying opportunities. In Washington, D.C. there is transformation through data center growth, adaptive reuse, and federal property dispositions. You'll learn why market strategies are key for positioning in today's competitive environment.

In this Linedin Live Replay, You'll learn about market trends and broker insights in this conversation with co-hosts JackStone and Alex Gornik of No Cap by CRE Daily. They share the story behind CRE Daily's growth, their expansion into podcasting, and why connecting institutional players with rising talent has been so impactful.

Dive into current market conditions across major U.S. cities, including New York, Dallas, and San Francisco. You'll learn why private buyers are dominating office deals, the role of end-user purchases, and trends in office-to-residential conversions. The conversation closes with practical insights on the broker–principal relationship, how collaboration and integrated databases give a competitive edge, and why transparency and relationships remain at the core of winning deals in today's real estate market.

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