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Ready to move from curious to AI native in commercial real estate? In this episode, Sam, Spencer, and Michael unveil AI Edge, a new A.CRE membership that delivers signal (not noise), skills (not fluff), and real tools to multiply your output. If you want to stand out in the AI era, this is where to start. Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s6e6/ Take your real estate career to the next level with the Accelerator 3.0: https://adventuresincre.shop/accelerator/ Explore more insights and resources on commercial real estate at Adventures in CRE: https://adventuresincre.com Learn more about The CRE Edge AI: https://theCREedge.AI

Feeling overwhelmed by AI hype? In this episode, Sam, Spencer, and Michael unpack how to filter the noise, spot real signals, and focus on what truly matters—so you can take action with confidence and clarity in your CRE career. Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s6e4/ Take your real estate career to the next level with the Accelerator 3.0: https://adventuresincre.shop/accelerator/ Explore more insights and resources on commercial real estate at Adventures in CRE: https://adventuresincre.com Learn more about The CRE Edge AI: https://theCREedge.AI

Think AI is too technical? In this episode, the team lays out a 30-day challenge to help you become AI capable—no coding background required. You'll learn what to study, what tools to try, and how to go from tinkerer to teacher, all within one month. Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s6e5/ Take your real estate career to the next level with the Accelerator 3.0: https://adventuresincre.shop/accelerator/ Explore more insights and resources on commercial real estate at Adventures in CRE: https://adventuresincre.com Learn more about The CRE Edge AI: https://theCREedge.AI

What does it mean to be "AI native"? In this episode, Spencer, Michael, and Sam break down the mindset, skillsets, and strategies that separate AI users from AI masters. They explore the power of pairing deep CRE expertise with smart AI tools—and why the best time to start is now. Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s6e3/ Take your real estate career to the next level with the Accelerator 3.0: https://adventuresincre.shop/accelerator/ Explore more insights and resources on commercial real estate at Adventures in CRE: https://adventuresincre.com Learn more about The CRE Edge AI: https://theCREedge.AI

Season 6 kicks off with Sam, Spencer, and Michael setting the stage for a deep dive into the CRE era of AI. They explore why becoming AI-native is the new career differentiator and what this paradigm shift means for forward-thinking professionals. Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s6e1/ Take your real estate career to the next level with the Accelerator 3.0: https://adventuresincre.shop/accelerator/ Explore more insights and resources on commercial real estate at Adventures in CRE: https://adventuresincre.com Learn more about The CRE Edge AI: https://theCREedge.AI

Is AI a seismic shift or just another tech trend? In this episode, Spencer, Michael, and Sam debate the stakes, discuss why fear holds professionals back, and offer a roadmap for becoming AI native—before it's too late. Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s6e2/ Take your real estate career to the next level with the Accelerator 3.0: https://adventuresincre.shop/accelerator/ Explore more insights and resources on commercial real estate at Adventures in CRE: https://adventuresincre.com Learn more about The CRE Edge AI: https://theCREedge.AI

What does AI mean for the future of jobs in commercial real estate? In this final episode of Season 5, Spencer and Michael tackle the ethical questions and real-life impacts of AI on the workforce. They discuss the potential for job displacement, the new opportunities emerging from automation, and how professionals can adapt by developing strategic and technical skills. Don't miss this in-depth discussion on the future of AI in commercial real estate operations and career growth! Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s5e8/ Take your real estate career to the next level with the Accelerator 3.0: https://adventuresincre.shop/accelerator/ Explore more insights and resources on commercial real estate at Adventures in CRE: https://adventuresincre.com

AI isn't just virtual anymore—it's physical. In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Spencer and Michael dive into the growing role of Physical AI, or robotics, in commercial real estate. Discover how technologies like cashierless stores, drone inspections, and even humanoid robots are changing the way properties are managed. They also share how their RV@Olympic project is serving as a testing ground for cutting-edge automation strategies. Don't miss this deep dive into the future of real estate operations! Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s5e7/ Check out RV @ Olympic, a flagship project discussed in this episode: https://rvatolympic.com/ Take your real estate career to the next level with the Accelerator 3.0: https://adventuresincre.shop/accelerator/ Explore more insights and resources on commercial real estate at Adventures in CRE: https://adventuresincre.com

In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, Spencer Burton unveils CRE Agents, his newest venture that aims to transform commercial real estate with the power of vertical AI agents. This innovative platform, built on technology developed at Stablewood, automates repetitive yet critical tasks, allowing CRE professionals to focus on strategy and relationships rather than administrative burdens. Spencer explains how the concept for CRE Agents was born, what sets AI agents apart from traditional SaaS tools, and why now is the perfect moment for this technology. He shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in the industry, how his co-founder Gert Stahl's expertise complements his own, and the enormous potential for growth in AI-driven real estate solutions. With this launch, CRE Agents is set to reshape the way real estate professionals work, and Spencer provides a glimpse into what's ahead for the platform over the next year. Don't miss this exciting conversation that reveals how AI agents…

In this episode, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco break down the game-changing technology of AI Agents and their impact on commercial real estate (CRE). Learn how these bodiless robots can automate repetitive yet highly technical tasks like broker opinions of value (BOVs) and construction draws. Unlike traditional software solutions, AI agents integrate directly into your existing workflows, saving time and increasing efficiency without the need for new systems. They also discuss the potential benefits and challenges of AI adoption, including how it could reshape the competitive landscape for both large institutions and smaller, entrepreneurial firms. Watch now to discover how AI agents are shaping the future of CRE operations! Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s5e5/ Discover Spencer Burton's new AI-driven company, CRE Agents: https://www.creagents.com/ Take your real estate career to the next level with the Accelerator 3.0: https://adventuresincre.shop/accelerator/ Explore…

In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco explore Generative AI and its growing role in commercial real estate. Learn how generative AI differs from traditional AI, the opportunities it presents for improving productivity, and why it's crucial to understand its limitations. Spencer shares real-world applications for tasks like brainstorming, writing, and research, along with tips on how to work effectively with these powerful tools. Listen now to discover how generative AI is shaping the future of CRE! Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s5e4/ Check out RV @ Olympic, a flagship project discussed in this episode: https://rvatolympic.com/ Take your real estate career to the next level with the Accelerator 3.0: https://adventuresincre.shop/accelerator/ Explore more insights and resources on commercial real estate at Adventures in CRE: https://adventuresincre.com

Join Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco in this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series as they explore Modeling Like a Deal Seasoned Pro and introduce the new Accelerator 3.0. Learn why they created the Accelerator, how it accelerates real estate financial modeling mastery, and what's new in 3.0—including AI tools, networking features, and accountability options. Listen now to discover how the Accelerator 3.0 can elevate your real estate career! Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s5e3/ Learn more about the Accelerator 3.0: https://www.adventuresincre.com/introducing-new-learning-platform-accelerator/ Take your real estate career to the next level with the Accelerator 3.0: https://adventuresincre.shop/accelerator/ Explore more insights and resources on commercial real estate at Adventures in CRE: https://adventuresincre.com

In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco discuss what's new in their lives and at A.CRE. Michael provides an update on his RV@Olympic project, sharing insights into the challenges and successes that have shaped the development so far. Spencer talks about his move to Miami and the launch of CRE Agents, a new AI-powered platform for commercial real estate. Together, they highlight major A.CRE initiatives, including an expanded glossary of CRE terms, new university profiles, Spanish-language content, and the highly anticipated release of Accelerator 3.0. Stay tuned for valuable insights and updates from the A.CRE team! Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s5e2/ Learn more about the Accelerator 3.0: https://www.adventuresincre.com/introducing-new-learning-platform-accelerator/ Take your real estate career to the next level with the Accelerator 3.0: https://adventuresincre.shop/accelerator/ Explore more insights and resources on…

Welcome to Season 5 of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series! Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco are back to take you on another exciting journey through the world of commercial real estate. This season, they'll explore AI developments, share major announcements like the launch of A.CRE's Accelerator 3.0 platform, and discuss how these innovations impact the CRE industry. Watch this episode to learn all about what's coming up in Season 5 of the A.CRE Audio Series! Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s5e1/ Take your real estate career to the next level with the Accelerator 3.0: https://adventuresincre.shop/accelerator/ Explore more insights and resources on commercial real estate at Adventures in CRE: https://adventuresincre.com

In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, led by Michael, who is working on an RV Park development with Firm Ridge, the guys talk about the burgeoning RV park market. RV parks can serve as a good investment opportunity, as they are flexible, short-term ground lease opportunities with guests bringing their own RVs. Michael's RV Park development strategy focuses on developing a portfolio of RV parks close to national parks, capitalizing on the soaring demand for RV ownership and rentals coupled with limited supply. Listen to this episode to learn about the RV Park market and Michael's RV@Olympic development with Firm Ridge. Read the article: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s4e8/

In this episode of the A.CRE Audio series, Spencer, Michael, and Sam consult Michael Hetchkop about the complicated world of commercial real estate lease audits. Michael Hetchkop, a seasoned professional in the field, shares his expertise on the nuances of lease audits, the complexities of lease terms and expenses, and common issues that can arise when leases are not thoroughly examined. Whether you're a tenant looking to ensure you're not overpaying or a property owner seeking transparency in your financial transactions, listen to this episode to learn about this essential aspect of commercial real estate management. Read the Article: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s3sp23/ Learn More about Michael: https://www.cresa.com/Locations/North-America/Maryland/Bethesda-MD/Associate-Bios-Bethesda-MD/Mike-Hetchkop

In the latest episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Spencer, Sam, and Michael delve into the world of real estate investment funds with Matt Burk, CEO of Fairway America. Matt brings a wealth of experience, having transitioned from individual deals to pooled investment funds in the late '90s. This episode explores various facets of real estate fund management, from understanding the ideal profile of a sponsor to considerations for LPs (limited partners) and different fund structures. Listen to this episode to learn about various asset types, fund structures, and considerations for investors.

In the newest episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, James Nelson, principal and head of Avison Young's Tri-State Investment Sales Group (as well as an active CRE investor himself), shares his insights and expertise on various aspects of real estate investing to help CRE professionals develop an insider's edge with their investments. James and the guys discuss multiple topics such as finding opportunities, leveraging partnerships, understanding seller motivations, and the importance of transparency in the buying and selling process. He emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of the market, the importance of due diligence, and the value of building strong relationships with industry professionals. James's practical advice and approach provide valuable guidance for both experienced investors and those new to the real estate industry. Listen to this episode to hear about James's insights and expertise to help you gain an insider's edge in your real estate pursuits.

In this episode of the Adventures in CRE podcast, Chad Hagle, CEO of Aventine Development and founding member of the Stanford Professionals in Real Estate (SPIRE), discusses the importance of CRE alumni associations and networking in launching successful careers. Chad shares his experience in forming SPIRE and overcoming initial resistance, highlighting the power of creating a culture and mission within an organization. He emphasizes the value of relationships and performance in career advancement and encourages students, alumni, and administrators to collaborate and support one another. Listen to learn Chad's insights on how building a community through alumni associations can positively impact careers in real estate and beyond. Connect with Chad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-hagle-00633b7/ Read the article: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s3spe19/ Listen to Dadages: https://dadages.com/

Real estate case competitions are a great opportunity for real estate students to show what they know and practice skills used in the real estate industry. Winning a competition can be a great achievement and improve a student's future. In this article, we will explore the success story of Monty McClendon and Justin Du from the University of Texas at Austin, who recently won the Undergraduate Real Estate Case Competition in Austin. We will delve into their strategy, preparation, and execution, and provide some insights on how to win a real estate case competition. Listen to this episode to hear some valuable tips on how to succeed in a real estate case competition and how Monty and Justin did it. Connect with Justin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-du-cbhp/ Connect with Monty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/montgomerymcclendon/

In the midst of conflict and uncertainty, chasing a dream can seem like a daunting task. For Dima Nazarenko, who's featured in this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, this was establishing a successful career in commercial real estate. Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing armed conflict in his home country, Dima remains undeterred in his pursuit of a career in CRE in Ukraine. Watch this episode below to hear about how he got into the real estate industry and the challenges he's faced during the armed conflict in Ukraine. Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s3spe17/

In today's society, diversity and inclusivity have become important topics across all industries, including commercial real estate. As businesses strive to be more representative of the communities they serve, CRE professionals are also recognizing the benefits of a diverse team. To gain insights on the topic of diversifying CRE, we sat down with Angela Gorbold and Pamela McKoin from Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO), who shared their experiences in the field. Listen to this episode to hear their valuable insight into the importance of diversifying CRE and how SEO is working towards achieving more diversity in CRE. SEO's website: https://www.seo-usa.org/ Connect with Angela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-gorbold/ Connect with Pamela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-mckoin-ab116814/

In times of economic uncertainty, commercial real estate (CRE) professionals face unique challenges in navigating the market. To gain insights into how to manage these challenges, we sat down with seasoned CRE pro and founder of Patriot Holdings, Jeremiah Boucher, to get his advice. With decades of experience in the industry, Jeremiah has weathered multiple economic downturns and emerged stronger. Listen to this episode to hear his valuable insights on how to navigate the current landscape of economic uncertainty and set yourself up for success in the CRE market during times of economic uncertainty. Connect with Jeremiah Boucher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-boucher/ Check out Patriot Holdings: https://www.patriotholdings.com/

In this newest Accelerator in Action episode, Sam talks to Travis Headaphol. Travis, like many young professionals, started his career in commercial real estate as a student. Through dedication, hard work, and a commitment to learning, he went from a novice to a skilled CRE analyst. In this podcast episode, we'll take a closer look at Travis's journey and the steps he took to succeed in this dynamic field. Read the episode transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-aia10/ Connect with Travis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-headapohl-a53339158/ View all of the models in our Library of Real Estate Excel models: https://www.adventuresincre.com/library-real-estate-excel-models/ Learn to build institutional-quality real estate models: https://www.adventuresincre.com/accelerator/

In this newest special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam and Michael talk with Kyle Keene from Keene Development Group. Kyle transitioned from working for a construction management group into starting his own development group. Listen to this episode to learn about how to bridge the gap from employee to entrepreneur and how to make the transition.

In this newest special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam, Michael, and Spencer talk to George Burchlaw and Carol Ann Flint from Re Analytics Business Development. RE Analytics is a service that partners with real estate investment companies to provide efficient, cost-effective back-office asset management and analyst services. Listen to this episode to learn about RE Analytics and how they solve the problem of common complications of handling information and documents through the entire lifecycle of commercial real estate.

In this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam, Michael, and Spencer talk to Brian Murray, the CEO of Shift Capital. Shift Capital is a B-certified impact real estate group. A B-certification is a designation that certifies that a group focuses on social and environmental returns to society. Founded with the mission of influencing the poverty equation, Brian Murray and his team at Shift Capital invest in underserved local communities. They function in such a way so that they're not multi-family developers, not office developers, not affordable housing developers, not retail developers or holders but really a combination of all of those things. Listen to this episode to learn about how Shift Capital uses real estate to do good in the world.

In this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we feature Brandt Foster, Director at Northwestern Mutual Real Estate, one of the largest real estate investors in the nation. In this conversation, Spencer and Sam ask Brandt about MHCs, manufactured housing communities, where there are multiple different tiers of property types that sit within the community. Here at A.CRE we have our own specialties when it comes to real estate properties that we tend to focus on. As we've expanded, however, we've done our best to cover lots of different investments. This episode is part of that. We brought on expert Brandt Foster to provide you, our readers, with more information on an investment type we may not be as familiar with. Watch below to hear advice from a seasoned CRE professional on the details of manufactured housing community real estate investments.

In this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we feature Yaakov Zar and Sammy Greenwall, the founders of Lev Capital, a commercial mortgage marketplace for capital market advisors. In this conversation, Spencer, Michael and Sam ask Yaakov and Sammy about what Lev is doing to bring real estate financing into the 21st century. Watch, listen, or read below to learn about Lev Capital, how they're inventing new technologies and innovating real estate capital, and their plans for the future. Connect with Yaakov: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yjzar/ Connect with Sammy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammy-greenwall-387b3256/ Learn more about Lev Capital: https://www.levcapital.com/ Read the post: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s3spe9/ Register for the Accelerator: https://www.adventuresincre.com/accelerator/

This episode of the A.CRE Audio Series features Jacob Deva Racusin, a real estate professional and co-founder of New Frameworks. New Frameworks is a worker-owned cooperative focused on environment-friendly construction. An active member of the carbon leadership forum, Jacob is engaged in code and policy development, professional training, and other initiatives supporting the transition to a more just industry. Watch, listen, or read this episode to hear Spencer, Michael, and Sam speak with Deva on construction and the environment in real estate. Connect with Deva: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-deva-racusin-7a41603/ Learn more about New Frameworks: https://newframeworks.com/

This episode of the A.CRE Audio Series features Aleksandr Gampel, a real estate professional and co-founder of Cuby Technologies. Cuby is a tech company working to change the way we build buildings altogether. If you look into the recent past, you'll see that the construction process overall hasn't changed in decades. With the huge growth of commercial real estate and its emphasis on the asset class, the demand for construction is higher than ever. However, with how we build today, it would be nearly impossible to meet this demand. There's just not enough labor to deliver on those buildings. This results in high costs and developers so squeezed on returns that they're unable to find as many deals. Aleksandr Gampel and his company, Cuby Technologies, work to solve this problem. Listen here to see Spencer, Michael, and Sam speak with Aleks on technology and construction in real estate and how they've evolved over time.

In this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we talk with a special guest and friend to A.CRE, Oliver Beavers, the founder of Phosphor who is working on a new financial modeling tool. Originally, similar to multiple new professionals in the industry, Oliver entered the finance world needing to learn Excel to map out complex financial deals. As many of our users know very well, the process of creating and modifying financial models can be a hugely time-consuming effort, which may require multiple iterations, which then can create quite a strain on those tasked with that responsibility. Additionally, any changes made to the model create the extra headache of updating all the associated investment memos and project deliverables that are tied to that model. Due to this experience, Oliver has sought to create a more intuitive, easy-to-use tool specifically catered towards financial modeling. With a whole new engine, Phosphor is in a very simplified language that is nearly identical to Excel with name ranges…

In 2018, Michael and I designed and built the A.CRE Accelerator program. We sought to build the preeminent tool for learning and mastering real estate financial modeling. It was intended to provide a clear path to real estate financial modeling mastery, and ultimately give Accelerator Graduates a significant advantage in the industry. Now as we approach the 3-year anniversary of the Accelerator's initial launch, it's inspiring to see how the Accelerator program has accomplished all of that and more! Today, the Accelerator program is used by dozens of top universities and institutional real estate firms to teach the next generation of real estate professionals. Thousands of individuals have likewise leveraged this case-based program to master real estate financial modeling, model their own deals, land a job in CRE, and further their careers in real estate. The program's Certificate of Completion is viewed by employers and investors as a strong assurance of the Accelerator Graduate's commitment to the industry…

In this fourth special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam, Spencer, and Michael discuss how to create a real estate portfolio with special guest, Brandon Taubman. Brandon is a data scientist and financial engineer with 15 years of experience within investment banking, sports analytics, and real estate. With Brandon's experience in a variety of fields, we ask for his advice in creating a portfolio through an analogy of baseball. Watch, listen, or read below to learn how to evaluate real estate, risk, volatility, and other metrics to curate a perfect commercial real estate portfolio.

In this third special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam and Spencer discuss self-storage data-driven strategies with special guess Drew Dolan. Drew is a Principal & Fund Manager at DXD Capital, a data-driven self-storage development company. Here at A.CRE, we've tried to create a wide array of cre content and one of the more recent areas we've dived into was self-storage, specifically with our self-storage development model. In this episode, we talk to Drew on exactly that niche. Concerning self-storage, data is going to be one of the biggest driving factors in creating a successful, well-rounded strategy for selecting, planning, and developing a self-storage facility. Some example data points would be residential areas nearby, prices, population, incomes, and more. DXD Capital specifically has worked to develop a really robust system for developing self-storage properties through data.

In this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we feature Scott Choppin, the CEO and founder of The Urban Pacific group of companies, a real estate development company based in Southern California. In this conversation, Spencer, Michael, and Sam consult Scott for his insights into the development side, as well as other things happening from an actual deal-doer and maker in the business. As we've tried to emphasize in this season, both strategy and action are required for a successful deal. You could have a great strategy and terrible execution. You could be a great executor and be destroyed from terrible deal-making. Without a plan, the execution falls apart. Newer people to the development business, however, often have poor execution rather than poor deal-making or deal selection. An okay deal well executed will make you money, but a brilliant deal poorly executed will get you nothing. Watch below to hear advice from seasoned CRE professionals on commercial real estate strategy and execution. Scott's…

Now that we've talked about the strategy behind deal-making in commercial real estate, it's time to get into the actual deals! This episode of season 3 of the A.CRE Audio Series talks about how to actually source deals and identify investment opportunities and the relationships needed to properly find these real estate investment opportunities. You've watched episode 1 and have a strategy. Once you've got a strategy and you've got money (something we'll talk about later in the season), you're ready to start sourcing deals. But where do you go? Where do you start? Watch this episode to hear Spencer and Michael's takes on answering these questions as well as the various ways to approach sourcing deals in various real estate markets.

In this second episode of this special season of the A.CRE Audio Series, we're talking about how to create a strategy for deal-making and deal doing, the theme of season 3. Strategy is an important part of deal-making: before you can go out and identify deals, you need to have a strategy, a reason to pursue those deals. The strategy really is the foundation of all real estate. As part of this episode, Spencer Burton, co-creator of A.CRE and our resident strategy expert is going to share two experiences from his career and the strategies and firms he worked with. This episode is the first this season where we really get into the meat of the content for season three. It's been a ton of fun. We're glad we can share our experience with you, our viewers. We hope that week can provide value to you, where you may be in your commercial real estate career. Feel free to watch, listen, or read the episode below.

Welcome to the last regular episode of season 3, Deal Making and Deal Doing, from the A.CRE Audio Series. With both Michael and Spencer, today we talk about disposition. We're talking about bringing the whole thing full circle: realizing your profits and realizing your strategy. It seems like a very simple thing. If we've done everything up to this point correctly, as we've discussed and really executed on the plan, you would think that you're done, but there's a little bit more to it than that. When we say disposition, we're really talking about a sale or an exit, two synonymous terms in the industry. You could say that you exit when you buy, and therefore if you're not thinking about the exit and have a clear plan in place for that exit at the onset, you're going to struggle to find success. Listen on how to maximize your deal outcomes by working until the very end. Thank you for tuning in with us this special season, and we hope you'll stick with us in the future.

Now that we've discussed the strategy and capital behind deal-making, and the due diligence required in conducting deals, let's talk about how to manage your assets. Ultimately, this is the step where quite frankly, the value comes to reality. Both Michael and Spencer have been on the development side of the real estate business and this episode features their advice when it comes to assets in real estate. What's interesting is that real estate is a relationship business, it's a people business, and this gets to the deepest parts of achieving anything. The right team, the right skill sets, you bring it together and magic can happen. When it comes to asset management, there was a decision at the higher level to select the personnel. So it was a personnel selection.

Now that we've really dug into the details about deal-making in commercial real estate, it's time to get into the weeds concerning deal-doing. This episode talks about how to go about due diligence in CRE at a pro-level. Hear Michael's perspective on the three main things for keys to success in real estate due diligence. We'll talk about the big buckets of due diligence. As a side note, we'd love to hear from you guys! If anybody had questions or comments, feel free to follow up if you want to get more into geeky details. We couldn't do any of this without you, so we'd love to get in contact.

As far as deal-making, and deal doing are concerned. the last three episodes or so have been really focused on the making side. But making deals is great, but if you can't get them closed, they're not worth anything. In this episode, we're beginning to bridge over to the doing side. Episode 5 is the second part of putting together your capital stack for deal-making and deal-doing in commercial real estate. Where the last episode talked about equity, this episode specifically talks about debt. Hear about the three things we think about concerning debt in your capital stack.

As briefly mentioned in the last episode, before you can start sourcing deals and finding investment opportunities, you need a strategy and you need money. Episode 1 talked about how to develop a strategy. Episodes 4 and 5 talk about how to put together the capital required for closing a deal in real estate. Specifically, this episode addresses equity when putting together your capital stack. Just as in the last episode, the key to capital is networking. You can raise capital. You can find a broker. You can go find somebody to help you do that. But having relationships already made legitimately is critical. Below, watch, listen, or read the various approaches to raising capital and the relationships needed to do so.

Welcome to Season Three of the A.CRE Audio Series! In this season, I am joined by the creators of Adventures in CRE, Spencer Burton, and Michael Belasco. This season is the first chance Spencer, Michael and Sam had been able to get together in person since 2019, and so they decided to do something special. As opposed to past seasons, season 3 is focused entirely around a central theme: Deal Making and Deal Doing. This series is comprised of 8 episodes that deep-dive the various nuances of what it takes to both create deals at the highest levels, and to get them closed like a pro. Here are some of the highlights: How to develop and create an investment strategy others can get behind How to source deals and fill your pipeline like a pro How to assemble your Capital Stack, both equity and debt How to perform Due Diligence like a pro Expert-level Asset Management and executing your plan Bringing the whole strategy to completion with proper Disposition These episodes are full of nuance, context, and stories for…

This episode of the A.CRE Audio Series features Justin Smith, Senior Vice President at Lee & Associates and the author of Industrial Intelligence: The Executive's Guide for Making Informed Commercial Real Estate Decisions. In this episode, he sits down with Michael, Spencer, and Sam to talk about how to maximize value for tenants. A big thanks to Justin for making himself and his story available to our viewers!

In this episode, watch as Spencer, San, and Michael discuss how to maximize your ROI on In-Person CRE Events.

In this episode of Accelerators in Action, we're so happy to feature Samuel Obasi, the current A.CRE Fellow. In this episode we talk about the opportunities that come with a Fellowship as well as internships and so-on. This is our 9th episode in a growing sub-series of interviews with commercial real estate professionals. This Accelerators in Action sub-series tells the stories of CRE professionals at all stages of their career, from students to senior-level professionals. Their experiences will provide you with insights into how to take your real estate career to the next level.

In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we're pleased to be joined by Johannes Peter, the Founder & CEO of TomoDomo Co-Living in Switzerland. TomoDomo provides Co-Living residences in Switzerland. Through Co-Living, TomoDomo's goal is for their residents to consciously share their living space in order to build relationships, think further, aim higher and live better. This episode discusses how to accomplish this amidst a global pandemic. We're very grateful for Johannes's willingness to share his knowledge with the A.CRE audience! TomoDomo Website: https://en.tomodomo.ch/ TomoDomo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tomodomoliving/

Many of our content here at Adventures in CRE recently has been about career help and advice. This isn't accidental. With the current pandemic, we're doing our best to help our readers get through the recession. This episode features Jenn Cook, a Corporate Recruiter and Learning & Development Manager at Crow Holdings, and talks about various career advice, such as how to polish your elevator pitch, how to guide conversations with CRE employers, what questions to ask them, and more. We're very grateful for Jenn's willingness to speak with us this week about different pieces of advice for CRE professionals.