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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In this episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate, we break down the lease renewal process, sharing expert strategies for landlords to maximize property value, increase NOI, and negotiate fair market rents. From timing your renewal discussions to structuring triple-net leases, we cover everything you need to know to make informed, profitable lease decisions.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction
0:28 - Why lease renewals are crucial for asset managers
0:36 - Recent deal updates & upcoming investment opportunities
1:42 - The importance of lease renewals in commercial real estate
2:56 - Multi-tenant shopping centers vs. single-family lease renewals
4:31 - When to start renewal discussions with tenants
7:02 - Strategies for handling tenants who reach out early
11:05 - How to structure lease renewal offers & rent increases
16:14 - Moving tenants from gross to triple-net leases
18:36 - How lease structures impact property sales & valuations
19:09 - Should landlords use amendments or new leases?
20:22 - Final thoughts on lease renewals & market rent strategies

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Learn how to shift your mindset from spending to investing, using real estate to build wealth and fund your lifestyle—without sacrificing financial freedom.

Time Stamps: 0:00: Introduction
0:26: Brayden’s Market Updates & Deal Insights
0:47: The Unexpected Deal That Fell Through
1:20: Lessons Learned: Why Our Lender Failed Us
1:52: The Importance of a Financing Contingency
2:24: The Hidden Risks We Take as Sponsors
3:19: Today’s Topic: The Right Way to Think About Money
3:43: Money is Not Meant to Be Spent—Here’s Why
4:45: The Common Mistake That Keeps People from Wealth
5:29: Investing vs. Spending: The Luxury Car Example
6:45: How to Use Real Estate to Fund Your Lifestyle
7:25: Breaking Down the Numbers: Cash Flow vs. Car Payments
8:46: The Power of Passive Income Over Time
9:49: How to 5X Your Net Worth with Smart Investing
10:38: The Worst Financial Mistake People Make
11:46: The Fastest Way to Build Wealth: Buy Assets First
12:27: Why Borrowing Money Can Be a Wealth-Building Tool
13:20: Final Thoughts: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life

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In this episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate, the guys dive deep into the popular book The Millionaire Next Door and explain why it’s giving people the wrong idea about wealth.

Time Stamps: 0:00 – Introduction
0:20 – Welcome back to the best podcast in Jenks, Oklahoma
0:33 – Quick updates: Aspen Dental, Grand Rapids, and new deals
1:13 – $600K in Q4 distributions to investors
2:04 – Why The Millionaire Next Door doesn’t align with our goals
2:50 – Breaking down the book's premise: Who is the average millionaire?
4:41 – The problem with living below your means as a path to wealth
5:56 – Why saving isn’t enough to achieve the millionaire lifestyle
8:13 – Focus on income growth and high returns instead of frugality
10:00 – Set bigger goals: $10 million instead of $1 million
12:33 – Passive income vs. net worth: What should your real goal be?
15:39 – Final thoughts: Don’t let frugality keep you from chasing your dreams

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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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