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How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate — 201 episodes

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Deal Killers in Commercial Real Estate: The 4 Mistakes That Quietly Wreck Returns

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If We Lost Everything Tomorrow, Here’s How We’d Rebuild in Commercial Real Estate

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Why the Best Commercial Real Estate Deals Happen in Uncertain Times

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Deal or No Deal: How Criterion Evaluates CRE Deals & Lease Renewal Strategy That Drives Real Returns

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The Multi-Million Dollar Mistake Most CRE Investors Make

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Why Small Strip Retail Is Outperforming Apartments (and What Investors Miss)

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2026 Commercial Real Estate Outlook: Interest Rates, Refinancing Walls, and Where CRE Wins Next

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Put a Cap on It: Cap Rate Guessing Game + The New CRE Tax Playbook for 2026

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Stocks vs. Commercial Real Estate in a Crash: Risk, Liquidity, and Opportunity

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Cash Is Trash? Why Real Estate & Stocks Crush Savings During Inflationary Times

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Tulsa's Industrial Gold Rush: Why Vacancy Rates Are Below 3% With David Looney

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Retail Isn’t Dead — It’s Dominating | 2025 Tulsa Trends Insider Scoop with Vicki Patterson

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Closing Costs Exposed: The Hidden Expenses Most CRE Investors Miss

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Deals Closing, Debt Maturing & Rate Cuts: Inside Our CRE Game Plan

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Breaking Into Flex Real Estate with Special Guest Alec McElhinny

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Future of Retail Real Estate: The 2025 Expansion List

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Why 2025 Is Prime Time to Invest in CRE!

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Top 5 Rookie Mistakes in CRE (And How to Avoid Getting Burned)

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Master the Language of Commercial Real Estate in One Episode

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How to Analyze a CRE Deal in 15 Minutes or Less

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The "Big Beautiful Bill" Breakdown: How It Impacts Commercial Real Estate Investors

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Tax Strategies to Save Millions in Commercial Real Estate

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Real Estate Lawsuits: What Every CRE Operator Should Know

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Use Your IRA to Buy Real Estate : A Step-by-Step CRE Strategy

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ICSC Las Vegas 2025: Key Takeaways for Retail Investors

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Getting to a No: Mastering Lease Negotiation in Commercial Real Estate

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How to Hit Grand Slams in Commercial Real Estate Investing

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Pulling the Trigger: How to Confidently Close Your First CRE Deal

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How to Profit from Inflation: CRE Investor Tactics Explained

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Hiking Everest, Selling Gas Stations & Raising Millions!

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Mastering Lease Renewals: A Landlord’s Guide to Maximizing Value

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The Secret to Building Wealth: Stop Spending, Start Investing!

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Debunking the Millionaire Next Door: Why Frugality Won’t Make You Rich

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Back to Basics: Understanding Commercial Real Estate Investing

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IT'S DISTRIBUTION TIME! Our Biggest Distribution Yet: $5 Million Back to Investors This Quarter!

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Cap Rates, Tenants, & Trends: Insights from ICSC New York With Andy Thelen

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2024 Year in Review: Wins, Lessons, and Goals for 2025

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Unlocking the World of Tax Liens and Deeds with Brian Seidensticker

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From Family Business to $500M in Real Estate: Zihao Wang's Multifamily Journey

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Spotting Fraud in Real Estate Investments: Warning Signs of Bad Sponsors

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Lessons from $5 Billion in Assets: RREAF Holdings' Jeff Holzmann Shares Strategies

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The Wealth Elevator: Lane Kawaoka on Scaling Real Estate Success

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From Optometrist to 1,000 Doors: Zach Lemaster's Real Estate Journey

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Secrets to Success in Commercial Real Estate Lending with Chris Odom

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Scaling Up in Commercial Real Estate: A New Frontier with Criterion Fort Worth

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Spotting Hidden Gems: A Real-Time Crexie Deal Analysis

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How to Evaluate Risk in Vacant Commercial Real Estate Deals

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Navigating Your First CRE Closing: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Why You Shouldn’t Just Focus on Cap Rates in Real Estate Deals

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Mastering Commercial Real Estate: Cap Rates, Interest Rates, and Positive Leverage

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From Single-Family Homes to Multifamily Ventures ⎹ With Special Guest Arn Cenedella

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Capitalizing on Commercial Real Estate Trends in 2024

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The Unexpected Realities of Commercial Real Estate: Dead Cats and Beyond

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SBA Loans for Real Estate: The Best Kept Secret in America with Kamyar Rezaie

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Breaking into Commercial Real Estate Without a Degree: Our Success Story

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From W-2 to Financial Freedom: Preparing for a Career in Commercial Real Estate

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Commercial Real Estate Opportunities in Oklahoma with Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell

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From Craigslist Flip to Multi-Million Deals: Arturo's Journey in Real Estate Investing

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From Leisure Suit to Real Estate Mogul: Jerry Rosengarten's Journey into Commercial Investments

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Unlocking Wealth with Commercial Real Estate: A Guide to Appreciating Assets

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The TRUTH About Flex Industrial Real Estate Investments in 2024

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Episode 141 - Inside the Deal: Analyzing the 15 Gas Station PetroMax Acquisition!

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Episode 140 - Navigating Investment Fears: A Deep Dive into Commercial Real Estate Psychology

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Episode 138 - Mastering Joint Ventures in Commercial Real Estate: A Guide to Successful Partnerships

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Episode 137 - Maximizing Profits with Ground Leases: The Million Dollar Strategy Explained

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Episode 136 - The Millionaire Blueprint: Smart Investing in Commercial Real Estate

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Episode 135 - From First Triplex to 47-House Deal: Lessons From Justin Foster's Real Estate Career

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Episode 134 - Dump on Dave: Criterion's Critical Analysis of Dave Ramsey's 7 Financial Baby Steps

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Episode 133 - Insider's Perspective: Commercial Property Insurance Essentials with Stephanie Cliff

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Episode 132 - Cracking the Code: Modeling Commercial Real Estate Deals in Real Time

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Episode 131 - From General Contracting to Multifamily: Special Guest Shannon Robnett's Journey

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Episode 130 - Behind the Scenes: Our Origin Story & What it Takes to Create Your Own Podcast

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Episode 129 - Missed Opportunities and Market Insights: A Deep Dive into Recent Deals

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Episode 128 - Profitable Pivot: Navigating the Shift to Retail Development

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Episode 127 - Navigating Year-End Challenges in Commercial Real Estate Investments

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Episode 126 - Unlocking the BIGGEST Tax Secret in Real Estate Investing!

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Episode 125 - 8 Tax-Saving Strategies in Commercial Real Estate!

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Episode 124 - Breaking Down Industry Standard FEES in Commercial Real Estate

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Episode 123 - Strategies for Early Retirement: Building Passive Income in Commercial Real Estate!

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Episode 122 - IT'S DISTRIBUTION TIME! Criterion's Quarter 3 Distributions and Investment Updates!

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Episode 121 - Unlocking Financial Independence through Commercial Real Estate With Chris Larsen!

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Episode 120 - Navigating the Storm in Commercial Real Estate: Investment Opportunities Ahead

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Episode 119 - Navigating Commercial Real Estate Investments: Distributions and Strategies

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Episode 118 - Unlocking New Markets: How to Invest Beyond Your Backyard!

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Episode 117 - Mastering the Art of Crafting Competitive Real Estate Offers!

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Episode 116 - Mastering the CEO Mindset for Success in Commercial Real Estate

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Episode 115 - Investing in Distressed Properties: Strategies for Success in Today's Market

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Episode 114 - Maximizing TAX BENEFITS in Commercial Real Estate!

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Episode 113 - WHEN Are You Ready to Invest?

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Episode 112 - Maximizing Returns with Retail Developments!

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Episode 111 - Warehouse Investing, Cannabis Boom, and the Power of Social Media with Aviva!

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Episode 110 - Building a THRIVING Real Estate Community: Insights from Kathy Portley With Tulsa REIA

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Episode 109 - Empowering WOMEN in Commercial Real Estate with Beth Azor!

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Episode 108 - Leveraging Google Ads in Commercial Real Estate with Special Guest Max Fisher!

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Episode 107 - How to ADD VALUE to Your LEASE RENEWALS!

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Episode #106 - 9 Ways to FINANCE Your Next CRE Deal!

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Episode #105 - Buying Commercial Real Estate Deals OUT OF STATE!

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Episode #104 - The Ultimate Guide to Profitable Land investments With Special Guest Brent Bowers!

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Episode #103 - How to GET RICH QUICKER!

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Episode #102 - 3 Ways to ADD VALUE to Your Retail Property!

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Episode #101 - Expanding Our Real Estate Portfolio With New Deals, Locations, and Principles!

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EPISODE #100 - A Look Back at Some of Our Favorite Moments!

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Episode #099 - How to OWN A HOTEL! With Special Guest Sujay Mehta From Bloom Ventures

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Episode #098 - The Advantages & Disadvantages of GROUND LEASES in Commercial Real Estate!

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Episode #097 - 5 Ways to AVOID RISK When Purchasing Your FIRST Commercial Real Estate Deal!

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Episode #096 - "Successfully Unemployed" with Special Guest Dustin Heiner!

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Episode #095 - Why SETTING GOALS Will Change Your Life!

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Episode #094 - 4 Simple Steps to Evaluate Any Deal in Commercial Real Estate!

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Episode #093 - Self-Storage Investing and Blockchain Technology With Special Guest Scott Krone!

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Episode #092 - It's DISTRIBUTION TIME! Criterion's Q4 and 2022 Distribution Recap.

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Episode #091- A Review of Our 2022!

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Episode #090 - When to WALK AWAY From a Deal in Commercial Real Estate!

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Episode #089 - Save Money On Your Taxes NOW! The Benefits of Cost Segregation With Guest Erik Oliver

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Episode #088 - Create the Life You Want Using PASSIVE INCOME!

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Episode #087- How to LOWER Your Effective Tax Rate Using Commercial Real Estate!

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Profit & Loss Checklist: These 8 Items Will Help You Calculate Your P&L!

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Episode #085 - Current Market Update: Interest Rates RISE AGAIN!

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Episode #084 - Everything You Need to Know About LEASE AUDITS!

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Episode #083 - Analyzing the Stock Market vs. Commercial Real Estate!

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Episode #082 - 6 THINGS You Need to Do Before Asking Investors for MONEY!

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Episode #081- Why You Should LEVEL UP From Residential to Commercial Real Estate Investing!

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Episode #080 - Our Top 11 Criteria For Underwriting Commercial Real Estate Properties!

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Episode #079 - Poker and Commercial Real Estate: Understanding Implied Value in CRE!

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Episode #078 - "What the Heck is An Appraisal?" EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Appraisals!

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Episode #077- HOME RUN! The Criterion Fund Sells 3 Out-Parcels in Plaza West Deal

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Episode #076 - NEVER SPLIT THE DIFFERENCE: Strategies for Negotiating in Commercial Real Estate!

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Episode #075- Use THIS Budgeting Hack to STOP Living Paycheck to Paycheck!

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Episode #074 - What We LOVE About Our NEWEST RETAIL DEVELOPMENT!

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Episode #073 - The 7 LEVELS of Investing!

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EPISODE 72 - KNOWLEDGE Combats FEAR! Exploring Value-Building Alternatives With Benjamin Meyers.

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Episode #071- RECESSION-PROOF Your Real Estate Career!

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Episode #070- If You Could START OVER in CRE, What Would You Do DIFFERENTLY?

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Episode #069- How to Become A TOP ASSET MANAGER in Commercial Real Estate!

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Episode #068- The Current State of COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION!

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Episode #067 - How to Spot RED FLAGS in Commercial Real Estate!

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Episode #066 - What to Look For in a PROPERTY MANAGER!

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Episode #065 - Criterion's 5 KEYS to Success!

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Episode #064 - Maximizing Trust and Managing Risks With Neal Stenzel!

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Episode #063 - HOW And WHY We Chose Our TWO NEWEST CLOSINGS!

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Episode #062 - You're Always ONE CONTACT AWAY From Changing Your Life FOREVER!

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Episode #061 - EVERYTHING You Need to Know About REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS!

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Episode #060 - HOW TO EARN 40% on Your Money!

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Episode #059- The Top 10 CRAZIEST THINGS We've Seen in Commercial Real Estate!

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Episode #058- There's Money EVERYWHERE! The Secret to CLOSING Deals in Commercial Real Estate

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Episode #057- It's DISTRIBUTION TIME! The Criterion Fund Recaps Q1 of 2022!

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Episode #056- A Deep Dive Into Criterions' TWO NEW Kiddie Academy Acquisitions!

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Episode #055- How AVERAGE Investors Get BIG WINS in CRE!

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Episode #054- What We Love About These TWO NEW PROPERTIES in St. Louis!

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Episode #053- The POWER of Setting Goals in Commercial Real Estate!

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Episode #052- Navigating Commercial Real Estate in the CURRENT ECONOMY!

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Episode #051- Why the Time to Invest in Commercial Real Estate is NOW!

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Episode #050- A Deep Dive Into Criterion's Latest CRE Acquisition in Wichita, KS - Plaza West Retail

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Episode #049- The POWER of Negotiating Lease Renewals!

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Episode #048- How To Use DEBT To Produce CASH FLOW!

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Episode #047- How To Pay ZERO Taxes By Investing In Commercial Real Estate!

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Episode #046- How to GET STARTED in Commercial Real Estate!

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Episode #045- Learn How To SuperCharge Your Network To Find Your Next Commercial Real Estate Deal!

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Episode #044 - How to Create Financial Freedom in Commercial Real Estate with Passive Cash Flow!

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Episode #043 - Understand the POWER of CASH FLOW in Commercial Real Estate!

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Episode #042 - Five Creative Ways to Make Big Gains in Commercial Real Estate!

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What the F**K is Holding You Back?! - How to get where you want to in LIFE and in CRE - Episode #041

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Episode #040 - Quick and Dirty Underwriting to FIND the one you might actually BUY - LIVE REACTION!

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Episode #039 - FAQ's Review - How to NOT GET SCAMMED Investing in Commercial Real Estate

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Episode #038 - How to LEGALLY Setup your Commercial Real Estate Investment Offering w/ Tom Hutchison

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Episode #037 - How to get into Commercial Real Estate Development w/ Josh Chesney from Cyntergy

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Episode #036 - The Power of 3%-4% annual RENT GROWTH in Commercial Real Estate

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Episode #035 - The Best Kept Secret of ALL TIME! Are you INVESTING in COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE?!

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Episode #034 - How Commercial Leases and Guaranties are Structured and WHY?!

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Episode #033 - How to find good COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE investment opportunities and how to vet them!

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Episode #032 - How to find MILLIONS of dollars on Google for your Commercial Real Estate Deal!

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Episode #031 - Building Relationships and Adding Value in Commercial Real Estate w/ Grant Gary

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Episode #030 - Evaluating HOW and WHEN to Refinance in Commercial Real Estate Investing!

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Episode #029 - How to think outside the box to fund your first Real Estate Deal!

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Episode #028 - Starting your DEVELOPMENT - You have a piece of land and an idea, What now?

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Episode #027 - How did COVID affect Commercial Real Estate? - w/ Jason Kennon from Case & Associates

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Episode #026 - How to Evaluate a Commercial Real Estate Deal in 10-15 Minutes or less!

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Episode #025 - Entity Structure in Commercial Real Estate - How to form a LLC

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Episode #024 - Don't forget the GAME you're playing!

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Episode #023 - A Basic Introduction to Internal Rate of Return or IRR in Commercial Real Estate!

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Episode #022 - Underwriting Commercial Real Estate - Free Underwriting / Due Diligence Checklist!

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Episode #021 - What your Property Manager DOES NOT DO for your Commercial Real Estate Investment!

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Episode #020 - Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable and Start Taking Action!

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Episode #019 - What to watch out for when using Cap Rates to purchase Commercial Real Estate!

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Episode #017 - HOW TO BUY and BROKER Multi Family Apartments w/ Brandon Lamb of Newmark

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Episode #016 w/ special guest Brandon Lamb with Newmark going over MultiFamily Apartment Investing and Brokering

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Episode #015 - How to RETIRE on ONE Commercial Real Estate Syndication!

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Episode #014 - Understanding WATERFALL DISTRIBUTIONS In Commercial Real Estate Investing

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Episode #013 - Live Overview of Criterion's latest investment opportunity - Kiddie Academy DFW

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Episode #012 - How to Underwrite both the Physical and Financial Components to your First CRE Deal

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Episode #011 - The three EASIEST ways to raise money and STRUCTURE your Commercial Real Estate Deal!

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Episode #010 - How to Make Your FIRST Offer on a Commercial Real Estate Property | LOI Review

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Episode #009 - How to make MASSIVE amounts of MONEY in REAL ESTATE and pay NO TAXES | 1031 Exchange

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Episode #008 - Finding your WHY and staying deeply rooted in your GOALS!

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Episode #007 - Understanding Net Operating Income (NOI), Cap Rate, and Cash on Cash (CoC).

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Episode #006 - Things we wish we would've known when we started investing in Commercial Real Estate.

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Episode #005 - Commercial Real Estate Asset Classes & How to Evaluate Them.

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Episode #004 w/ Neil Dailey from McGraw Commercial Properties - Getting started as a BROKER!

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Episode #003 - The size of your return matters!

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Episode #002 - How To Find Your First Commercial Real Estate Deal & What To Do Next.

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A 9 to 5 Won't Cut It - How to ask BIGGER questions to get BIGGER answers!

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Episode #001 - Introduction to Commercial Real Estate, What to expect, and Who we are.