In this episode, we dive deep into the world of turnkey real estate investing with Zach Lemaster, founder of Rent2Retirement, who shares how he transitioned from optometry to owning over 1,000 doors and building a nationwide real estate empire.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:14 - Updates on gas station portfolio in Texas 0:39 - Retail center analysis in Chicago 2:00 - Introduction of guest Zach Leemaster from Rent2Retirement 3:30 - Zach’s start in real estate investing while in the Air Force 6:00 - Timeline from starting real estate to leaving his day job 10:20 - Explanation of Rent2Retirement’s turnkey services 15:00 - Tax advantages of real estate investing 18:50 - Typical returns on Rent2Retirement properties 22:40 - Website promotion and closing

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In this episode, the Criterion team sits down with Chris Odom from Mabrey Bank to discuss the state of commercial real estate lending, the impact of changing interest rates, and how to position deals for success in 2024.

YouTube Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:13 - Successful Callaway Deal: 40%+ IRR 1:06 - Special Guest: Chris Odom from Mabrey Bank 2:02 - Current State of Commercial Lending 4:45 - Construction Projects and Market Trends 8:06 - Evaluating Deals with Debt Yield 14:20 - First-Time Commercial Borrowers: Tips and Insights 18:59 - Key Asset Classes in Commercial Real Estate Today 20:33 - Mabrey Bank’s Lending Criteria and Services

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In this episode, we introduce Andy and Jackson from our Fort Worth office as we dive into how we’re finding value-add commercial real estate opportunities, breaking down recent deals, and discussing market trends in the DFW area.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:24 - Introduction to the Fort Worth Office 02:09 - Recent Deal Proposals and Offers 05:06 - Andy’s Background and Value-Add Approach 06:09 - Jackson’s Role and Investor Relations 14:00 - Quick Deal Evaluation Strategies

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In this episode, we dive into a live demonstration of using Crexie to search, evaluate, and discuss potential commercial real estate deals, providing insights into our decision-making process.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:40 - Concept of Today's Episode 1:12 - Finding Potential Deals on Crexie 2:22 - Filtering Properties on Crexie 4:30 - Setting Investment Criteria 5:54 - Evaluating an 11 Cap Deal 10:01 - Analyzing Another Property 18:08 - Finding a Promising Retail Center 24:28 - Final Property Evaluation and Offer Strategy

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This episode explores how to evaluate vacant commercial real estate properties, manage risk assumptions, and prepare for shifts in the market, including upcoming interest rate changes.

Time Stamps: 0:00 Introduction and Amarillo Deal Recap 1:50 Evaluating Vacant CRE Properties 2:55 How Cap Rates and Assumptions Impact Deals 5:01 Preparing for Upcoming Interest Rate Cuts 9:21 Strategies for Finding High-Cap Opportunities in a Shifting Market

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In this episode, we walk you through the critical steps of closing a commercial real estate deal, from securing your loan to finalizing investor documents, providing key insights to ensure a smooth transaction.

Time Stamps: 0:00 Introduction and Recap of Recent Deals 2:04 Preparing for the Closing of Little York Shopping Center 7:00 Breaking Down the CRE Closing Checklist 14:47 Warranties, Utilities, and Final Contract Steps 17:21 Excitement Around Our Biggest Acquisition Yet

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This episode dives into the importance of cap rates in commercial real estate, sharing insights on maximizing returns, recent big deals, and tips for identifying undervalued properties.

Time Stamps: 0:00 Introduction and Market Overview 0:39 August Slowdown in Commercial Real Estate 1:59 Closing the Houston Retail Deal and Equity Raise 3:06 Selling the New Jersey Kitty Academy Property 7:00 Cap Rates Explained: Comparing a 7.25 Cap to a 9 Cap Property 10:00 How to Spot and Analyze Profitable Real Estate Deals

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This episode dives into the critical metrics of commercial real estate investing, including cap rates, interest rates, and the powerful concept of positive leverage, offering strategies for maximizing returns in today's high-interest market.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:34 - Discussion on cap rates and interest rates 7:12- Positive leverage explained 14:28- The impact of rent growth on returns 21:20- Case studies on cap rate and interest rate spreads

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