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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 15 MIN

I Bought a Commercial Building by Complete Accident… Here’s What Happened

from CRE Playbook Podcast · host John Heisler

In 2021, I bought my very first commercial building… completely by accident.I wasn’t looking for it. I wasn’t ready for it.And honestly? I had no idea what I was doing.But that unexpected phone call, and the deal that followed, completely changed the direction of my life, my career, and my family’s future.In this video, I’m breaking down:🏢 How I stumbled into my first commercial deal😅 The mistakes I made (yes… there were many)🧠 The lessons I learned the hard way💰 Why that one deal changed everything🚀 And how it led me to build a multi-million-dollar CRE portfolioWhether you’re coming from residential real estate, a W2 career, or you’re just curious about how to get started in commercial, this story will show you that you don’t need experience, luck, or a fancy background.You just need the courage to say yes when opportunity shows up.

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