How to Break Into Commercial Real Estate (What I Wish I Knew Starting Out)

💌 STAY AHEAD YOUR WAYWant smarter insights, market trends, and strategies delivered straight to your inbox?Join the Commercial Connections Newsletter — a quick, actionable read for brokers, investors, and CRE professionals. 👉 Subscribe now📅 BOOK A CALLIf you’re a family-owned apartment owner in Oregon, you don’t have to navigate your next move alone. From 1031 exchanges to retirement planning, I help owners protect equity and plan for the future. Schedule a strategy call🎙️ EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of Commercial Connections: Investing with Confidence, I share my personal and professional journey—from 20 years as a mortgage broker to becoming a CCIM commercial real estate advisor.I talk about:⦿ The ethical dilemma that led me to leave the mortgage industry⦿ Breaking barriers as a woman in a male-dominated field⦿ Why knowing your numbers and managing property well matters⦿ How rising interest rates are reshaping investor strategy⦿ The value of the CCIM designation and lifelong learningWe also look ahead at trends like AI in real estate and strategies for building long-term financial freedom.📝 EPISODE THEMES00:00 – Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:23 – René’s Journey into Commercial Real Estate 06:57 – Challenges in the Real Estate Market 08:19 – Advice for New Investors 11:35 – The Importance of Education and Networking 24:30 – Future Trends in Commercial Real Estate 28:29 – Conclusion and Next Episode Preview🔗 CONNECT WITH ME#Networking #RealEstateInvesting #EducationMatters #RealEstateAdvice #PodcastEpisode #InvestmentTips