Discover how Criterion transforms market chaos into grand slams in commercial real estate, unlocking infinite returns through strategic deals and explosive rent growth.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:10 - Market Turmoil & Crypto Jokes 1:20 - Steady CRE Distributions Amid Uncertainty 2:12 - Richmond Deal Update & Equity Raise 3:50 - Landon Square Closing: Loan Assumption Breakdown 4:34 - The Consistency of Cash Flow in Real Estate 5:04 - Hitting Grand Slams in CRE: Hidden Value Unlocked 6:01 - Cincinnati Deal: Tripling Rents in 8 Years 8:48 - Why Tenants Are Paying Double: Location & Demand 11:39 - Wichita Deal: Selling Outparcels, Infinite Returns 13:36 - Massive Rent Increases & Value Creation in Wichita 15:12 - Financing Strategies: Recaps, Refis, and Cash Flow 15:51 - Slidell Deal: Doubling Rents & Selling to O'Reilly’s 18:37 - Multifamily Grand Slam: From $12K to $100K/Unit 20:01 - Inflation’s Impact on Real Estate Value 21:57 - Why We Share Big Wins: Inspiration, Not Hype 23:29 - Seizing Opportunity in Market Shifts 24:02 - Closing Thoughts & See You Next Week

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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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