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In this episode, we take a step back and look at the big picture of real estate as an investment asset class, exploring how commercial real estate has performed historically and where it fits within the broader investment universe. We focus on core, unlevered investments to understand the foundation of real estate portfolios and how investors evaluate performance over time. We also break down the four main real estate investment strategies, core, core plus, value added, and opportunistic, highlighting how each differs in terms of risk, return, leverage, and investment horizon. This framework helps investors better understand how different types of properties align with their goals and risk tolerance. This episode was developed and produced by Nicole Jordan and Elizabeth Schrim. Content was generated using Wondercraft AI.© 2026 CRE Explained Podcast Team.Based on Commercial Real Estate Analysis for Investment, Finance, and Development (4th Edition) by David M. Geltner, Norman G. Miller, Alex van de Minne, Piet Eichholtz, Thies Lindenthal, and Lily Shen.Developed through Clemson University Creative Inquiry (CI) 4980, under the supervision of Dr. Lily Shen.Reference Material: Commercial Real Estate Resources | CREBook.net This episode includes AI-generated content.