In this episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate, the guys dive deep into knowing when it's time to pull the trigger on your first deal, breaking down everything from building your investor group and getting lender quotes to managing fear, partnerships, and the practical checklist that prepares you for action. If you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:33 - Lane and Square Deal Closed in Cincinnati 1:49 - Laburnum Shopping Center Update 2:09 - Distributions and Return Updates 3:28 - K-1s and Tax Season Insights 4:03 - Main Topic: When to Pull the Trigger 5:04 - Building Metrics and Setting Deal Criteria 8:00 - Raising Equity and Partnerships 9:01 - Securing Loan Quotes and Terms 13:00 - Facing Fear and Starting the Process 17:00 - Importance of Property Management 20:03 - Overcoming Fear of Submitting an LOI 23:00 - Building Confidence Through Action 24:00 - Conclusion: Time to Buy!

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In this episode, Criterion breaks down the latest property updates, dives into the impact of tariffs and inflation on commercial real estate, and explains how owning assets positions investors to win in any market cycle.

Time Stamps: 0:00 Welcome back to the show! 1:11 Recent property tour highlights 4:03 Landon Square & Richmond deal updates 4:42 Fluorescent outparcel success story 7:13 Introducing today’s topic: tariffs & inflation 8:15 How tariffs impact prices & inflation 10:00 Why inflation benefits asset owners 13:33 Rent growth & value-add strategies 17:00 Refinancing strategies in a recession 20:02 Final thoughts: Winning in any market

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In today's episode, Brian and Joel share their experience doing the Mt. Everest base camp trek and we talk about our $5 Million Q1.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction
0:09 - Welcome Back to the Podcast
0:26 - Major Real Estate Updates
0:32 - Closing on Kickapoo Plaza Shopping Center
0:53 - Selling All Petromax Gas Stations
1:10 - Big IRR Returns & Investor Payouts
2:18 - Raising Capital for Cincinnati Shopping Center
2:44 - Another Big Closing Coming Soon
3:33 - Pre-Raising for the Next Deal – Get Involved
3:49 - Outparcel Sale Update – Huge Returns
4:41 - Owasso Development & Tenant Updates
5:29 - Launching Two TLE Sales in Texas
6:10 - Over $5M in Q1 Distributions Paid
7:17 - The Everest Base Camp Hike Begins
8:05 - Brutal Cold & No Running Water
9:36 - Challenges of Hiking at High Altitudes
10:37 - The Reality of Staying in Tea Houses
12:17 - What We Ate on the Trek – Yak Meat & More
14:12 - Dealing With Altitude Sickness
15:17 - The Final Push to Base Camp
16:00 - Taking a Helicopter Back – Worth It?
17:15 - The Lukla Airport Experience – World’s Most Dangerous Runway
19:03 - Earthquake & Rock Slides on Everest
20:46 - Should You Try This Hike? Our Advice
22:08 - Kathmandu & The Cost of the Trip
22:48 - Final Thoughts on the Everest Adventure
23:00 - Outro

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