Episode 31: Unlocking Commercial Real Estate and Business Growth with Alex Wallace

The Landlady ListensIn this episode of The Landlady Listens, host Meg Hayden sits down with second-generation mortgage broker Alex Wallace from Cornerstone Commercial Capital. Alex breaks down the nuances of commercial lending, pulling back the curtain on everything from Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to private lending solutions.Whether you are a business owner looking to transition from a food truck to a brick-and-mortar space, or an investor looking into new construction and rehab projects, this episode offers a roadmap for your financial journey. Alex shares the "three keys" every strong borrower needs—experience, credit, and liquidity—and discusses how he balances modern digital files with a traditional pen-and-paper approach to deeply connect with his clients' files. Tune in to learn how to stop paying rent, leverage your commercial real estate, and nurture your business goals just like a summer garden.Host: Meg HaydenGuest: Alex Wallace