Stop Guessing, Start Investing: A Simple Framework for Choosing the Right CRE Deal
I just joined Dave Cotter on Behind the Capital Curtain to talk about one of the biggest challenges I see investors face in commercial real estate: getting stuck.
Whether it’s confusion over what to buy, where to invest, or how to finance or unrealistic expectations about cap rates, returns, and timelines. I shared what I’ve learned over 25+ years of working with accredited investors across the country.
Here’s what we dive into:
✅ Why so many investors get “stuck in the mud” in CRE
✅ How lack of clarity can lead to poor deal decisions
✅ Common mistakes in underwriting, cap rates, and return assumptions
✅ Understanding market rents vs. artificial rents
✅ Why experience and asking the right questions matters
✅ How timing, financing, and due diligence can make or break a deal
✅ When strategies like DSTs, 721 exchanges, or UPREITs might make sense
This episode is especially for:
🏢 CRE investors
🤝 Brokers and advisors working with accredited investors
📊 Anyone weighing passive vs. active CRE investments
📈 Investors navigating today’s changing market conditions
If you want to gain clarity, avoid costly mistakes, and make smarter CRE decisions, this conversation is packed with real-world insights you don’t want to miss.
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