#584 The Best Real Estate Opportunity in a Decade — Featuring Chris Loeffler from Caliber

In this insightful episode, Mat Sorensen sits down with Chris Loeffler, CEO of Caliber, to dissect the current state of the real estate market and why commercial real estate is presenting one of the best buying opportunities in over a decade. With over $2.9 billion in assets under management and development, Chris breaks down the macroeconomic and local market conditions creating value in distressed assets—especially in hotels, industrial, and multifamily sectors.They explore how real estate investors can reposition capital, the shift from the traditional 60/40 portfolio, and how individual investors—accredited or not—can participate in today’s unique opportunities through direct deals or diversified funds. This is a must-listen for anyone managing a real estate portfolio, considering Opportunity Zones, or exploring how to use self-directed IRAs to tap into alternative investments. See the market chart Chris refers to at 03:22 — Download the Guide Here00:00:00 – Welcome to Main Street Business Podcast Intro to the episode with host Mat Sorensen and guest Chris Loeffler.00:05:46 – Why Commercial Real Estate Is At 2008 Pricing Market correction parallels to 2008 and why it's creating a rare buying window.00:11:44 – Commercial vs Residential: Sell Homes, Buy Commercial Strategic shift: Why residential might be peaking while commercial offers upside.00:19:15 – Office Buildings to Multifamily: Deep Discount Conversions Case study on converting distressed office properties into profitable multifamily.00:27:42 – Hotel Industry: Supply Shortage, High Demand Post-COVID hotel trends and why Caliber is building ground-up in key markets.00:34:08 – Investment Options: Direct Deals vs Fund Structures How investors can participate—accredited and non-accredited—with flexibility.00:42:44 – Distressed Asset Opportunities and Strategy Accessing off-market deals and why experienced operators have the edge.00:49:03 – Opportunity Zones Becoming Permanent Tax Code What’s in the new tax bill and how OZs can be a powerful capital gains strategy.00:52:43 – Final Advice: Value and Cash Flow Focus Chris’s core investment principle: buy below replacement cost and cash flow strong.Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For  Small Business Owners On Main Street America:  Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Are you ready to get certified in EVERY strategy I teach? Start your journey with a FREE 15-minute discovery call to explore the Main Street Tax Pro Certification. Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohlerCraving more content? Check out my Instagram!