In this episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate, we break down the essential financial metrics every investor should know—cash-on-cash returns, IRR, cap rates, and more.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:24 - Kicking off the new year & Thunder game recap 1:01 - Latest real estate deals: Aspen Dental, Cincinnati, and Richmond 2:54 - Updates on gas stations & auto deals 3:37 - Back to Basics: Helping new investors understand commercial real estate 4:24 - The importance of converting earned income into passive income 5:42 - Why commercial real estate is an ideal investment vehicle 8:04 - How we provide investment opportunities for passive investors 10:59 - Understanding the preferred return in real estate investing 12:18 - Cash-on-Cash Returns: What they mean and why they matter 17:52 - What is IRR (Internal Rate of Return)? 20:59 - Cap Rates: What they are and how they affect deals 24:27 - Equity Multiple: How much your investment can grow 27:01 - Final thoughts & encouraging investors to take action

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This episode explores the state of the commercial real estate market in 2025, highlighting strategies to capitalize on high cap rates, optimize distributions, and seize opportunities in retail investments amid changing market conditions.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction
0:47 - Record distributions to investors
1:46 - Market reset: why now is the time to buy
4:03 - High cap rates and interest rates: A winning formula
7:28 - Retail growth: Demand exceeds supply
10:49 - Exit strategies and reinvestment opportunities
12:06 - Closing thoughts and how to get involved

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This episode dives into the resurgence of retail real estate, analyzing trends, market stability, cap rates, and predictions for 2025 as optimism surges across the industry.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction
1:15 - Market trends: 10 straight days down, a historical perspective
3:30 - Fed policy and its impact on commercial real estate deals
5:01 - Retail's resurgence: Insights from ICSC New York
8:26 - Cap rates, tenant stability, and market stabilization trends
13:29 - Key takeaways from 2024 and predictions for 2025
15:45 - Closing thoughts: The future of retail real estate

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