WMRE Common Area: Exploring Tax-Advantaged Real Estate Options with Louis Rogers

March 20, 2023Hot Topics, NREI, WMRE, WMRE Common AreaCapital Square, Commercial Real Estate, CRE, David Bodamer, Louis Rogers, Real Estate, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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Some real estate structures offer investors major tax benefits. Like-kind exchanges allow investors to roll capital gains from one real estate investment into a new one. DSTs allow 1031 exchangers to pool capital into a fund. Qualified Opportunity Zone funds allow investors to defer capital gains from any previous investments.

In this episode, David Bodamer speaks with Louis Rogers, founder and Co-CEO of Capital Square, tax-advantaged real estate. Louis outlines the different structures and where his firm sits within the marketplace.

Louis discusses:

How 1031 exchange options evolved, including the creation of Delaware Statuary Trusts
Which property types Louis is bullish on in the current climate
How he advises investors and chooses the assets for the different structures Capital Square uses
How real estate investments fit into estate planning
And more

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Louis J. Rogers is founder and co-chief executive officer of Capital Square, where he oversees the firm’s Delaware statutory trust (DST) programs for investors seeking qualifying replacement property for Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges and regular (non-exchange) investors.

WMRE Common Area: A CRE Economist’s View of Current Market Conditions

February 21, 2023Hot Topics, WMRE, WMRE Common AreaCommercial Real Estate, CRE, David Bodamer, Real Estate, Real Estate Trends, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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David Bodamer is joined by Xander Snyder, Senior Commercial Real Estate Economist at First American, in discussing economic trends impacting commercial real estate, such as demographics, fundraising, investment and lending.

Snyder monitors, analyzes and reports on economic data and surveys related to CRE, and develops models and forecasts to better understand the forces that influence commercial real estate markets. He also co-manages a small family office of real estate investments.

Xander discusses:

What’s driving the pace of real estate investment sales volumes
The latest trends on some of the major CRE property types
What determines whether offices can be converted to other uses
And more

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Xander Snyder is a real estate economist, investor and serial impact entrepreneur. Xander graduated with a degree in economics from Cornell and a masters degree in data science from Berkeley. He has a background in finance, banking, and global risk.

WMRE Common Area: Outlining the Latest Proptech Investment Trends with Sarah Liu (Ep. 76)

September 29, 2022WMRE, WMRE Common AreaCommercial Real Estate, CRE, David Bodamer, Real Estate, Remote Work, Technology, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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Commercial real estate has been a notorious laggard when it comes to adopting technology. But a surge of investment in proptech in recent years is helping to transform many business practices within the space.

Fifth Wall is a major venture capital firm focused on the global real estate industry and property technology for the built world. With the backing of institutional partners within the sector it has helped fund dozens of proptech startups.

In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by Sarah Liu, a Partner of the Real Estate Technology Investment Team at Fifth Wall, to discuss what kinds of technology the industry is adopting..

Sarah discusses:

How Fifth Wall vets their proptech investments.
Which sectors and processes are seeing some of the biggest effects by adopting technology and automating processes.
How the pandemic helped accelerate some proptech adoption and how changes like work-from-home and hybrid work schedules have created new challenges to navigate.
How Fifth Wall positions its funds to help incubate proptech startups.
And more

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Sarah Liu is a Partner on the Real Estate Technology Investment team at Fifth Wall, where she focuses on early stage investing in the construction, fintech, insurtech, and residential sectors.

Prior to joining Fifth Wall, Sarah worked at McKinsey in San Francisco. Her work there spanned FIG, TMT, and retail and included private equity due diligence, M&A strategy, and corporate transformations.

WMRE Common Area: Understanding Changes to the Industrial Development Timeline With Lisa DeNight and Kyle S. Roberts (Ep.75)

August 22, 2022WMRE, WMRE Common AreaConstruction, DavidBodamer, IndustrialRealEstate, InvestmentPlanning, Pipeline, Space, Timeline, WealthManagement RealEstatenreiweekender

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Due to intense competition, supply chain and labor challenges, the time it takes to build new logistics real estate properties across the country has lengthened. This is coming at a time when the national industrial vacancy rate is already at historic lows.

In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by Newmark’s Lisa DeNight, National Industrial Research Director, and Kyle S. Roberts, Executive Managing Director Industrial/Capital Markets, to break down the state of the industrial real estate market.

Lisa and Kyle discuss:

Why construction timelines are lengthening across the country
How the demand for space is impacting existing industrial real estate inventory
The outlook for the sector amid rising interest rates and inflation
What kinds of investors are targeting industrial real estate
And more

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Lisa DeNight serves as National Industrial Research Director at Newmark, where she researches and analyzes national industrial trends and commercial market implications, focusing on timely thought leadership and elevating data integrity. Lisa’s expertise is in statistical data collection and analysis, interpretation and advisement on economic and real estate trends, driving thought leadership initiatives and generating market insights. Her more than a decade of research experience is inclusive of all commercial property types.

Kyle Roberts, CCIM, SIOR, co-founded Newmark’s Salt Lake City office (formerly Newmark Grubb ACRES, founded as NAI) in 1998 and currently serves as an executive managing director in the company’s Salt Lake City, Utah, office. A 22-year industrial real estate veteran, Mr. Roberts is a market leader in the logistics, supply chain, development and capital markets segments of commercial real estate. He has been involved in more than 3,700 individual transactions, representing clients in the acquisition or disposition of over 75 million square feet in Utah and 11.5 million square feet nationally and internationally. Mr. Roberts’ transactions have a cumulative value exceeding $3.1 billion and include many of the market’s largest industrial and office capital markets transactions.

WMRE Common Area: The Latest Outlook on the Future of Offices with Julie Whelan (Ep.74)

July 18, 2022WMRE, WMRE Common AreaCommercialRealEstate, DavidBodamer, Future, Hybrid, OfficeSpace, RemoteWork, Travel, WealthManagement RealEstatenreiweekender

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After two years of employees working partly or fully remotely, offices are not seen as the necessities they once were. Most occupiers are wrestling with hybrid strategies, although a true consensus on the best model has still yet to emerge.

In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by Julie Whelan, global head of occupier thought leadership at CBRE, in discussing how “return-to-office” is playing out.

Julie discusses:

How CBRE collects sentiments from office occupiers in the U.S. and globally
How working remotely has forever changed the need for permanent office space
What does hybrid mean for the future of office real estate
How important government intervention might be in fostering public/private partnerships in revitalizing central business districts as part of increasing office use
And more

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CBRE’s Spring 2022 Occupier Sentiment Survey

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Julie Whelan leads a global team of researchers tasked with identifying major trends impacting commercial real estate occupiers across all industries. Julie also works directly with CBRE professionals across the Advisory & Transaction Services business to advise clients on real estate markets and strategies around the world.

Julie earned a Bachelor’s degree from Providence College, a Master’s in Business Administration from Suffolk University and completed the Commercial Real Estate Program at Boston University.

Episode 73: Reviewing the ULI Spring 2022 Real Estate Economic Forecast with William Maher

June 21, 2022WMRE, WMRE Common AreaDavidBodamer, Inflation, InvestmentPlanning, Investors, MarketPredictions, MarketTrends, RealEstate, Spring2022, WealthManagementnreiweekender

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In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by William Maher, director of strategy and research at RCLCO Fund Advisors, ULI Washington member, and ULI Spring 2022 Real Estate Economic Forecast survey respondent. William shares insights into the recent forecast, how the picture has shifted somewhat since the report was compiled and what the rest of the year may look like for commercial real estate.

William discusses:

The headline takeaways from the spring ULI forecast
How macroeconomic and geopolitical developments have shifted the landscape since then
How different types of real estate investors are responding to the evolving market conditions
Long term expectations for inflation and how it will affect real estate investment
And more

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William Maher serves as the Director of Strategy and Research for RCLCO and RCLCO Fund Advisors, an affiliate business and a leading consultant to institutional advisors. Bill leads all research efforts and develops house views on the economy, capital markets, metro economies, and property markets. In addition to serving as a member of the RCLCO Investment Committee, Bill develops real estate investment strategies for institutional clients, based on internally-developed risk and return metrics. He brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective from his decades-long experience as a respected economist and thought-leader to the real estate industry.

Episode 72: The Rising Popularity of Single-Family Rental Investments

June 6, 2022Hot Topics, WMRE, WMRE Common AreaCap Rates, David Bodamer, Interest Rates, Real Estate, Rent, Rental Market, Single Family Rentals, Wealth Managementnreiweekender

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In this episode, David Bodamer shares insights from the WMRE’s 2022 report on the investment and development climate for single-family rentals. He dives into what the current markets are like, what’s driven the creation and success of the market and what the survey results say about the outlook for the next 12 months.

David discusses:

A brief history of the rise of SFRs as an institutional real estate investment subsector
The current state SFRs and how demand for by investors to own homes for rent properties affects the single-family housing market more broadly
How rising construction costs are factoring into build-to-rent projects
How some sentiments have shifted between the current survey and past results
And more

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Sentiment Remains Strong for the SFR Sector

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Episode 71: A Look at the First Quarter Commercial Real Estate Investment Numbers with Darin Mellott

May 24, 2022WMRE, WMRE Common AreaCommercial Real Estate, David Bodamer, Environment, Financial Planning, Interest Rates, Investment Planning, Market Commentary, Real Estate, Wealth Managementnreiweekender

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After a record breaking fourth quarter in 2021, the momentum continued into the first quarter of 2022 with a 45 percent year-over-year increase in U.S. commercial real estate investment volume. What has influenced these numbers and what does the rest of the year look like?

In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by Darin Mellott, Senior Director of Capital Markets Research at CBRE, in sharing key highlights from recent market activity, touching on different types of buyers, comparing the end of 2021 to the beginning of 2022, and discussing future outlook. They also talk about interest rates, the impact of the value of the dollar on cross-border flow and other takeaways from the first quarter numbers.

Darin discusses:

The impact of increased interest rates on buyers and sellers
How the pandemic has influenced investment decisions
Activity levels among different kinds of buyers
What markets and property types were the most active
And more

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Commercial Real Estate Investment Jumps by 45% Year-over-Year in Q1

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Darin Mellott is a Senior Director of Capital Markets Research at CBRE. In this capacity, Darin leads a global team of Capital Markets Research Analysts and works with other members of senior leadership to provide analysis and develop “house views” on global markets and economic conditions, with a focus on their impact on real estate.

Beyond this, Darin leads and contributes to research and strategy efforts across the globe on behalf of clients, and has authored numerous white papers for the firm. He also represents CBRE with the media and at public forums on a frequent basis. Prior to his current role, Darin was CBRE’s Director of Research for the Americas.

Episode 70: What Family Offices Want from CRE Investments

March 14, 2022Hot Topics, NREI, WMRE, WMRE Common AreaDavid Bodamer, Generational Wealth, Inflation, Investments, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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High-net-worth investors and family offices have unique needs when it comes to the commercial real estate market. It’s a way of diversifying their portfolios and, unlike for other investors, it is sometimes a long-term play that plays a role in estate planning and generational wealth strategies.

In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by Belinda Schwartz, partner and chair of Herrick Feinstein. Belinda works with a range of high-net worth individuals and family offices, serving as the outside general counsel to a number of family-owned real estate businesses with portfolios valued above $1 billion.

Belinda discusses:

The impact of generational wealth planning when HNWIs and family offices invest in commercial real estate
What form HNWI and family office investments take in terms of looking at funds and private placements vs. directly acquiring real estate
What property types and markets these investors are interested in
How HNWIs and family offices have started experimenting with debt strategies and investing in proptech
How the tumult of the last two years has factored into their investment decisions

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Belinda Schwartz has chaired Herrick’s Real Estate Department since 2014, is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee since 2017, and is a 30+ year veteran of New York City’s commercial real estate market. She is a leader and mentor for 65+ attorneys and urban planners (23 of which are women) and one of the only women in the country to chair a major commercial real estate practice.

Episode 69: Best Places to Invest in Real Estate in 2022 with Ian Formigle

February 28, 2022WMRE, WMRE Common AreaAccess, David Bodamer, Investing, Investment Market, Technology, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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Accredited investors have more options for investing in commercial real estate than ever before. Public equities are one way, but private direct investments are another attractive option.

In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by Ian Formigle, chief investment officer of CrowdStreet, to explore how accredited investors can access private real estate and to discuss the firm’s recent report on the best places to invest in 2022. Ian shares how the company gathered the information and factors that could impact individual investment decisions.

Ian discusses:

The private real estate market and how platforms like Crowdstreet facilitate direct investments
What markets the company is recommending for 2022
Why the property types an investor may want to target might vary from market to market
How the difference between stabilized yield on cost and exit capital impact property investment decisions

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Best Places To Invest 2022

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Ian Formigle is chief investment officer of CrowdStreet, the nation’s largest real estate investing platform online. CrowdStreet brings individual investors and real estate project sponsors together to build wealth through private equity real estate investing.

Episode 68: A Look at Institutional Investors’ Plans for CRE

January 31, 2022WMRE, WMRE Common AreaDavid Bodamer, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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INREV, the European Association for Investors in Non-Listed Real Estate Vehicles, recently published its latest annual study exploring the aspirations for institutional investors into the real estate sector over the next two years.

In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by Iryna Pylypchuk, director of research and market information at INREV. Iryna shares some of the information obtained in the 2022 survey, providing projections for how much institutional investors plan to spend around the globe.

Iryna discusses:

How COVID has impacted institutional investors’ strategies when investing in commercial real estate
Which markets and property types this investor class is looking at in 2022
How institutional investors’ appetites for risk has evolved beyond core investments
The importance of ESG to institutional investors when assessing commercial real estate funds
And more

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INREV Intention Surveys

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Iryna is a passionate researcher and strategist, with broad experience in the industry and strong understanding of the European and global commercial real estate investment markets. Iryna is based in the Greater Frankfurt area.

At Fidelity International Iryna was responsible for providing market and sector level research across the European real estate market, developing insights into macro and micro market risk and actively supporting the investment teams.

Having previously worked in the CBRE’s Investment and Consultancy team of the EMEA and Global Research for 12 years, Iryna has a strong understanding of the European, and increasingly global, commercial real estate investment market and its key players. Experienced presenter, regularly reporting to a number of key clients, Iryna regularly opens CBRE European PAM conference and takes part at EXPO panel discussions on a variety of topics, most recently Iryna took part as a presenter and panelist in Dubai’s Global Investment Summit. Iryna also enjoys getting involved in educational programmes for real estate students and young professionals. These include regular market updates at the IPF and BLP seminars, as well as giving talks at the RAC.

Episode 67: What to Expect From CRE in 2022

January 18, 2022WMRE, WMRE Common AreaAdapting, David Bodamer, Demand, Future, Investments, Locations, Restaurants, Retail, Trends, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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As we enter a new year, there is still a lot of uncertainty when it comes to the U.S. economy, the direction of interest rates and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, for the commercial real estate industry, the projections for 2022 continue to look quite positive.

In this episode, host David Bodamer is joined by Dan Spiegel, senior vice president and managing director with Coldwell Banker Commercial. Dan shares where real estate investors are currently putting their money and what’s new in site selection practices among retail and restaurant tenants. He also discusses the continuing importance of maintaining bricks-and-mortar retail locations even as the trend toward e-commerce continues to grow.

In addition, Dan discusses:

Major trends that emerged in the commercial real estate market in 2021
Insights into how secondary and tertiary markets compare to primary markets for CRE investment
Projections for the major property types in 2022 and how momentum from 2021 will play out in the year ahead
How retailers and restaurants have adapted to the pandemic environment and what it means for retail real estate

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Episode 66: Finding CRE Deals Amid Uncertainty with Eric Birnbaum

December 13, 2021WMRE, WMRE Common AreaDavid Bodamer, Financial Planning, Real Estate, Wealth Management, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by Eric Birnbaum, founder and CEO of Dreamscape Companies, a real estate investment firm specializing in acquiring and repositioning multifamily and hospitality properties.

Eric shares his experience launching and building a new company during the pandemic, what kinds of deals they have pursued during the past two years and its plans for 2021. the firm.

Eric discusses:

Why Dreamscape focuses on multifamily and hospitality properties and why it prefers opportunistic/value-add plays in gateway markets
How launching a firm just prior to the onset of the pandemic affected its rollout
How he has built and maintained relationships with limited partners over the years to provide a consistent source of capital
What Dreamscape’s approach to debt is in terms of levering deals and increasing returns
What the firm’s long-term investment strategy is for the properties it repositions

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Episode 65: WMRE: Where It Started and How It’s Going

November 15, 2021WMRE, WMRE Common AreaChallenges, David Bodamer, Financial Planning, Real Estate, Wealth Management, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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It’s been almost one year since NREI announced a full rebrand to WMRE, a change that represented the status of the company within the WealthManagement.com portfolio.

In this episode, David Bodamer discusses the brand change from NREI to WMRE, revealing why they chose to rebrand and how it’s changed how they cover the commercial real estate industry. David shares how they managed the curveballs 2021 threw at them while undergoing changes themselves, and shares some insight about what’s to come in 2022.

David discusses:

The reasoning behind the rebrand from NREI to WMRE
How the change from NREI to WMRE impacts clients
The most surprising outcomes from the rebrand
The plans for the brand in 2022
The best ways to pitch the brand
And more

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Episode 64: What To Expect When Returning To The Office With David Smith

October 18, 2021WMRE, WMRE Common AreaBuilding Space, Business, Change, David Bodamer, Future, In Person, Post-Pandemic, Pre-Pandemic, Return To Work, Wealth Management Real Estate, Worknreiweekender

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As the world begins to reopen, more and more people are returning to work in person. With more people going back to the office, what can we expect in this post pandemic world?

In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by David Smith from Cushman & Wakefield. David Smith discusses the latest report from Cushman & Wakefield about the return to offices and what you can expect as you make the move to in-person work. He shares how offices may need to change their layouts and the impact of the pandemic on how businesses function in the future.

David Smith discusses:

The Predicting the Return to the Office report by Cushman & Wakefield
What office real estate investors need to know about how the “return to office” process is playing out
How space within the office will change post pandemic
Predictions for the next few months

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About Our Guest:

David C. Smith is the Global Head of Occupier Insights for Cushman & Wakefield. David’s work is focused on how economics, demographics, technology and space usage trends impact the future of commercial real estate for occupiers and investors. He produces reports, analysis and thought leadership that serve clients and internal Cushman & Wakefield service lines, including Global Occupier Services, Commercial Tenant Representation, Flexible Office / Coworking, Total Workplace, Consulting, Agency Leasing and Investor Services.

In addition to advising clients, David frequently participates at industry events and on speaker panels. He has been a presenter at CoreNet Global’s North American Summit and a keynote / main stage speaker at the NHMC Annual Conference, The Office Tenant Week – Latin America, and BOMA China’s Annual Conference. At Cushman & Wakefield, he leads the development and authorship of industry reports co-branded with CoreNet Global.

Mr. Smith previously spent over a decade at Kingsley Associates, a leading provider of research and benchmarking solutions to real estate companies around the world. In addition to providing consulting services to global real estate companies, he was also involved in several industry-wide thought leadership partnerships with BOMA and NMHC. In that role, Mr. Smith served as one of the creators of the NMHC/Kingsley Associates Apartment Renter Preferences Report.

Episode 63: How To Get A Loan From Home With Dan Gorczycki

October 4, 2021WMRE, WMRE Common AreaDavid Bodamer, Interest Rates, Loans, Mortgage Rates, Sales Rates, Social Media, Technology, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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After more than a year of uncertainty for businesses, being able to access and apply for mortgages and loans from home is more beneficial than ever.

In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by Dan Gorczycki with True Rate Services. Dan discusses how modern technology changes how you can apply for and find a quote for mortgages or loans quickly and effectively from home. He dives into how the pandemic has changed what people need and how that will translate into the future of mortgages and loans.

Dan and David discuss:

How they leverage online tools as mortgage and sales brokerage firm
The role of technology in modern mortgage lending
The importance of relationships when asking for a loan
What technology means for the future of mortgages and loans
And more

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Dan Gorczycki is the Managing Director of True Rate Services, a pioneering debt placement marketplace that optimizes the lending experience by creating true markets in real time. True Rate launches with a number of the top lenders in the United States as partners on their platform, creating a vibrant marketplace for debt. The marketplace is agnostic and creates markets in bridge lending, agency lending, insurance company lending and other institutional debt sources. Parent company Olive Tree Holdings is a real estate investment firm that combines Big Data, Analytics and Deep Fundamental Research in order to identify, acquire and improve assets in dynamic markets throughout the United States.

Episode 62: Breaking Down the Seniors Housing Industry for 2021 with Beth Burnham Mace

August 23, 2021Hot Topics, WMRE, WMRE Common AreaDavid Bodamer, Finances, Housing, Investments, REITs, Retirement Planning, Senior Housing, seniors housing, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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Understanding the current situation for seniors housing affects everyone on different levels, whether you realize it or not. The seniors housing industry reflects how many other industries are doing, and is heavily affected by the state of the economy.

In this episode, David Bodamer sits down with Beth Burnham Mace, chief economist and director of outreach at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC), to discuss the current situation of senior housing in the US, and their predictions for the 2022 year.

David and Beth discuss:

An outlook at the seniors housing industry for 2021 and 2022
What the slow growth rate in seniors housing means for the future
What the market for REITS looks like currently and the capital they have
How COVID has affected the seniors housing situation
And more

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Beth Burnham Mace is the Chief Economist and Director of Outreach at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC). Prior to joining the staff at NIC, she served as a member of the NIC Board of Directors for seven years and chaired NIC’s Research Committee. Ms. Mace was also a Director at AEW Capital Management and worked in the AEW Research Group for 17 years. Prior to joining AEW in 1997, Ms. Mace spent ten years at Standard & Poor’s DRI/McGraw-Hill as the Director of the Regional Information Service. She also worked as a Regional Economist at Crocker Bank, the National Commission on Air Quality, the Brookings Institution and Boston Edison.

Ms. Mace is a member of the National Association of Business Economists (NABE), the Urban Land Institute (ULI), ULI’s Senior Housing Council and New England Women in Real Estate (NEWIRE/CREW). In 2020, she was inaugurated into the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor. In 2014, she was appointed a fellow at the Homer Hoyt Institute and was awarded the title of a “Woman of Influence” in commercial real estate by Real Estate Forum Magazine and Globe Street. Ms. Mace is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College (B.A.) and the University of California (M.S.). She has also earned The Certified Business Economist™ title (CBE) from the National Association of Business Economists (NABE). Ms. Mace is often cited in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Seniors Housing Business, Seniors Housing News and McKnight’s Senior Living and has a bi-monthly column in the National Real Estate Investor.

Episode 61 – A Look Into the 2021 Scoring Tech Talent Report With Colin Yasukochi

July 26, 2021WMRE, WMRE Common AreaDavid Bodamer, Tech Talent, Technology, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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During 2021, the importance of technology has become more apparent than ever. Understanding the technology industry can really help business professionals to not only make better decisions for their company, but also stay on top of advancements and new products.

In this episode, David Bodamer speaks with Colin Yasukochi, executive director of CBRE Tech Insight Center, about the 2021 Scoring Tech Talent report. The report is a labor market analysis focusing on 50 US and Canadian markets, and targeted to technology workers across all industries.

David and Colin discuss:

A brief history and explanation of what the report is
The best places to run your business, looking at both high-quality and low-cost options
Some major changes in the industry, such as the increase in job availability in some surprising areas
How the pandemic has affected the industry
A close look at diversity distribution in the industry and who is currently being underrepresented
And more

Resources:

Scoring Tech Talent in North America 2021 | CBRE

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Colin Yasukochi, for over 20 years, has specialized in strategic research and advisory services for commercial real estate, providing insight that reveals opportunities and guides decision making. He currently serves as CBRE’s Executive Director of its newly formed Tech Insights Center, based in San Francisco, CA.

Backed by Colin’s leadership, the CBRE Tech Insights Center provides thoughtful real estate perspectives on the ever-evolving tech sector in the United States. As a pioneer in tech industry research in commercial real estate, Colin has been the lead author of CBRE’s tech-focused thought leadership pieces—including Scoring Tech Talent and Tech-30.

Colin has a distinct perspective of the business and is recognized as a leading real estate market expert through years of experience in analyzing market trends and economics.

Episode 60: The Changing World of Distribution with Chad Buch and George Cutro

July 5, 2021WMRE, WMRE Common AreaCold Storage, David Bodamer, Distribution, industry, JLL, Research, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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As e-commerce continues to change the way we live our day-to-day lives, there have been some major impacts in the world of transportation and distribution that could affect you in ways you have never considered.

In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by Chad Buch and George Cutro, JLL researchers, as they discuss areas within the industrial world you might not think about such as cold storage, truck terminals and transloading, and how they are currently changing and adapting to the technology-based world we live in today.

Chad and George discuss:

How the pandemic has affected distribution and increased demand for more advanced and adaptable delivery systems throughout the world
What transloading is and why it works
New delivery developments such as 15-minute grocery delivery services in New York City
Emerging niche markets and how they are creating competition for major big-box distributors
And more

Please visit www.us.jll.com to access more JLL research reports.

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Episode 59 – What Financial Advisors Should Know About REITs? With Abby McCarthy

May 31, 2021Hot Topics, WMRE, WMRE Common AreaCommon Area, David Bodamer, Investments, Nareit, Real Estate, real estate investment trusts, REIT, Wealth Management Real Estate, Weekendernreiweekender

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Investing in REITs can help diversify an investor’s portfolio, which can decrease overall portfolio risk.

In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by Abby McCarthy, senior vice president of investment affairs with Nareit, as they talk about what financial advisors should know about investing in REITs.

Abby discusses:

The common misconceptions and big questions financial advisors often have about REITs
The proper allocations for REITs within overall investment portfolios
What Nareit’s strategy looks like when it comes to educating advisors and investors on the sector
And more

Resources:

Nareit Quick Facts Guide

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Abby McCarthy is the vice president of investment affairs with Nareit. Within Abby’s role, she develops research that can be used within the investor market. Abby creates educational materials that can be shared with investors to understand the current investing environment.

Episode 58 – Net Lease Investing: What’s Trending? –– With Randy Blankstein

May 17, 2021Hot Topics, WMRE, WMRE Common AreaCommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, Real Estate, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by Randy Blankstein, president of The Boulder Group, a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. David and Randy discuss everything from the effects of COVID on the industry to the potential change in how 1031 exchanges will be taxed and what industry pros are doing to communicate with lawmakers in Washington.

You will learn:

How the net lease investment market weathered the storm during the pandemic and proved its mettle as a stable asset class
What sub-sectors within the net lease world are proving to be the most popular
How the sector has evolved as more types of investors have moved into the space
Why the proposed tax reforms from the Biden administration would mean a seismic shift for the sector and what industry pros are doing to try and help shape any legislation that emerges
And more!

Tune in to discover what one of the leading authorities in the nation has to say about the net lease sector of commercial real estate.

Resources: Wealth Management Real Estate | The Boulder Group | Randy Blankstein LinkedIn | Ryan

Episode 57 – Institutional Investments: Current Updates & Future Growth Potential –– With Dori Nolan

May 3, 2021Hot Topics, WMRE, WMRE Common AreaCommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, Real Estate, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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With the rollout of vaccines and the end of lockdown orders in several states, the economy is beginning to recover – which means new opportunities for institutional investors.

In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by Dori Nolan, senior vice president of National Client Services at Berkadia to talk about a recent merger that led to the formation of Berkadia Institutional Solutions, Powered by Moran. This new merger is dedicated to providing exceptional service and resources to institutional investors. Dori also shares her expert insights into the latest trends and updates in the real estate market.

You will learn:

How a shift in lifestyle preferences has impacted the demand in real estate markets
Why institutional investors need to focus their efforts on ESG investing
The importance of strategic planning and building client relationships, instead of being merely transaction-based
Ways in which technology can help you with data mining and making informed decisions
And more!

Tune in to discover what Berkadia Institutional Solutions, Powered by Moran, has in store for institutional investors in the real estate market!

Resources: Wealth Management Real Estate | Dori Nolan on LinkedIn | Berkadia | Ryan

Episode 56 – The Government as a Tenant –– with William Hill

April 19, 2021Hot Topics, WMRE, WMRE Common AreaCommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, Real Estate, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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In this episode, David Bodamer speaks with William Hill, vice-chairman of Federal Investor Services Group with Newmark in Washington D.C. David and William (Bill) discuss how the government as a tenant fared during the pandemic for investors in the commercial real estate market.

You will learn:

The role Newmark plays in the commercial real estate market
During the pandemic, how it has been having the government as a tenant versus another kind of occupier
Bill’s views on traditional office space needs as people return to work
What sort of implications does the governments potential jobs plan have on the demand for real estate going forward
How does an investor approach this real estate space of having government as a tenant
And more!

Tune in now for the latest insights on CRE!

Resources: WealthManagement.com| Newmark | William L Hill Email

Episode 55 – The Time Is Now For Investing in Hotels –– With Carlos Rodriguez

April 5, 2021Hot Topics, WMRE, WMRE Common AreaCommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, Real Estate, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by Carlos Rodriguez, CEO of Driftwood Capital, an umbrella company with three new funds for investors in the hotel sector. They take care of everything from development, to acquisitions and even preferred equity. The pandemic has been particularly hard on the hotel industry, so what does that mean for investors? Listen in and see that the future is bright and the time is now to invest in this sector.

You will learn:

What Driftwood Capital does within the hotel industry
How have the last few months changed Carlos’ outlook and Driftwood Capitals strategies in this space
In what ways has COVID-19 forced developers to adapt when creating group or conference spaces
Are outdated hotels still the future for multi-family living
And more!

We are social beings and competition will drive people out on the road again. Tune in so you don’t miss your opportunity!

Resources: Wealth Management Real Estate| Carlos Rodriguez LinkedIn | Driftwood Capital

Episode 54: Results of the 2021 CRE Capital Raising Survey –– With Brandon Sedloff

March 22, 2021Hot Topics, WMRE, WMRE Common AreaCommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, Real Estate, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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In this episode, David Bodamer discusses the results of Juniper Squares 2021 CRE Capital Raising Survey with Brandon Sedloff, the founding senior vice president of sales. Juniper Square is transforming the private funds industry with easy-to-use software and solutions that streamline fundraising, investment operations and investor reporting.

You will learn:

How Juniper Square is bringing CRE into the 21st century
Some of the highlevel takeaways from the Capital Raising Survey
As a CRE investor, how one learns about all the options and opportunities available
How out-sourcing can be the key component to success
And more!

Tune in now for the latest insights on CRE!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | Brandon Sedloff LinkedIn | Juniper Square Survey

Episode 53: Why the Opportunities in Real Estate Are Endless –– With Mark Rose

March 8, 2021Hot Topics, WMRE, WMRE Common AreaCommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, Real Estate, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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In this episode, David Bodamer speaks with Mark Rose, the CEO and chairman of Avison Young, a full-service commercial real estate company. Together, they discuss how this last year has provided the opportunity for not only Avison Young, but for the real estate industry as a whole to grow faster and further than ever before.

You will learn:

Mark’s predictions for what the future of the office will look like
Whether the adoptions of open-office floor plans will continue
What the transition back to working in an office will look like
How workplace culture plays a part in a company’s revenue and profits
Where the current opportunities are within the real estate industry
And more!

Tune in now for the latest insights on CRE!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | Avison Young

Episode 52: Logistics is Location! Location! Location! –– With Melinda McLaughlin

February 22, 2021Hot Topics, WMRE, WMRE Common AreaCommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, Real Estate, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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In this episode, David Bodamer has an in-depth conversation with Melinda McLaughlin, the vice-president of research at Prologis, about how automation and the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted the global logistics chain.

You will learn:

What opportunities are available to someone who’s interested in investing in the logistics space
How the pandemic has brought awareness to shortfalls in the supply chain
Ways that customers’ use of supply chain and automation has fundamentally changed during COVID-19
The environmental benefits of e-commerce shopping versus brick-and-mortar shopping
And more!

Tune in now for the latest insights on CRE!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | Melinda McLaughlin on LinkedIn Prologis | Prologis Global Insights & Research

Episode 51: Enduring the Waiting Game: 2020 Retail Through the Eyes of a Transactional Broker –– With Tom Lagos

February 8, 2021Hot Topics, WMRE, WMRE Common AreaCommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, Real Estate, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by Tom Lagos, an executive director with Institutional Property Advisors, an arm of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services. Tom has spent the last 27 years as a transactional broker, specializing in the area of shopping centers. Tom talks about how slow and dismal 2020 was for the retail sector considering that in-person meetings and walking the properties were no longer an option. But, as you will soon find out, the future of the retail property sector is starting to look bright again.

You will learn:

What it has been like to try to close deals during COVID-19
How valuations fluctuated throughout 2020
Whether there are any motivated investors in the retail sector right now
Where retail might move to in 10 years if shopping centers are out of the equation
And more!

The rebound of brick and mortar is coming! Tune in to discover what the rebound will look like.

Resources: Wealth Management Real Estate| Tom Lagos on LinkedIn | Institutional Property Advisors

Episode 50: Why Single Family Rental Housing is Currently on the Rise –– With David Howard

January 25, 2021Hot Topics, WMRE, WMRE Common AreaCommon Area, David Bodamer, David Howard, hot stories, Investments, National Rental Home Council, NRHC, Real Estate, Wealth Management Real Estatenreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer is joined by David Howard, the executive director at National Rental Home Council (NRHC), to discuss how the single family rental housing market is faring in early 2021.

Together, David and David discuss all the facets of single family rental housing, from who is investing in this market to which demographics are forcing this market to expand.

You will learn:

What the NRHC is and how they service the rental market
Who makes up the majority of U.S. landlords
What the secret is to providing good customer service in this market
How technology is playing a role in the rental industry
And more!

We encourage you to listen in, whether you are the investor or the renter, because understanding where the industry is headed will help you make better decisions.

Resources:

Wealth Management Real Estate| National Rental Home Council | David Howard on LinkedIn

Episode 49: The Middle Market CRE Investment Opportunity – – With Sam Isaacson

January 11, 2021NREI, WMRE, WMRE Common AreaCommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, Real Estate, Weekender, WMREnreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area, David Bodamer talks to Sam Isaacson, president of Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners (WDIP) about the opportunities the firm sees in assets worth less than $100 million across most property types.

WDIP is commercial real estate investment firm now comprised of 31 investment professionals who manage approximately $1.2 billion.

In this episode, you will learn:

How WDIP defines middle market assets, how they source deals and what sectors they are targeting in 2021 and how its using technology and data to develop insights into what assets to acquire.
How the firm is looking at small business bankruptcies and small business formation and how it is impacting the firm’s investment strategy.
Why the firm is looking at opportunistic and value-add strategies in the new future.
What the broader political landscape and Democratic control of the presidency and both houses of Congress might mean for the sector.
And more!

Tune in now for the latest insights!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | Walker & Dunlop IP

Episode 48: Reasons Why Cities Survive Pandemics –– With Matt Pestronk

December 21, 2020Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer talks with Matt Pestronk, president and co-founder of Post Brothers: an industry leading multi-family development company that focuses on Class “A” apartment buildings in Philadelphia.

The two discuss ground-level insights into the multi-family sector, how it has fared throughout 2020, and what can be expected in 2021.

In this episode, you will learn:

Whether this pandemic has damaged commercial real estate in the city
Which types of businesses are looking to re-open with an office environment
Which apartment-sizes are in-demand right now and which ones are remaining vacant
Matt’s intriguing thoughts on how to correct the affordable housing issue in America
And more!

Tune in now for the latest insights on CRE (and remember, cities are cities for a reason)!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | Post Brothers

Episode 47 – 2020’s Lessons Learned in Senior Housing –– With Beth Burnham Mace

December 7, 2020Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer is joined by Beth Burnham Mace, the chief economist and director of capital markets outreach at the National Investment Center for Senior Housing and Care (NIC): A non-profit organization that provides options and support for senior housing and care by bringing capital into the industry.

In this episode, you will learn:

What has made some sectors more resilient than others during this pandemic
The best ways for an investor to secure financing
Whether seniors are even moving into housing right now
Whether COVID-19 has changed the operational thought process in senior care
And more!

Listen in and hear how the senior living sector plans to bounce back and thrive in post-COVID-19 era!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | National Investment Center for Senior Housing and Care

Episode 46: Highlights From CBRE’s Market Outlook 2021 –– With Richard Barkham

November 23, 2020Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer discusses the recent report published by CBRE, CBRE Market Outlook 2021, with the CBRE’s Chief Global Economist and Head of America’s Research, Richard Barkham.

In this episode, you will learn:

What real estate’s recovery looks like for 2021
How much the outcome of the presidential election will affect this sector
What the return to office scenario will look like in 2021
How CBRE’s projections for 2021 in the various real estate types will be affected by the large numbers of people who’ve left big cities for a suburban lifestyle
And more!

Tune in now to get all the highlights from the CBRE Market Outlook 2021 report!

Resources:

National Real Estate Investor | CBRE | CBRE Market Outlook 2021

Episode 45 – A Shelter in the Storm: How the Hospitality Industry Is Enduring 2020

November 9, 2020Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer is joined by David Duncan, the president and CEO of First Hospitality: a company that not only strives to provide the very best for their guests but their employees as well.

Together, they discuss how the hospitality industry is staying afloat in the midst of a global pandemic and national civil unrest.

In this episode, you will learn:

Where David Duncan sees the hospitality sector heading in the next six to 12 months.
How the sector has weathered the storm of dropoffs in business, convention and leisure travel and which types of hotels have fared the best amid the COVID-19 crisis.
What lessons can be learned from previous down cycles in the hotel sector about when investors may want to strike on acquisitions.
The importance of the diversity and inclusion at First Hospitality and in the lodging sector more broadly
And more!

Tune in now to learn how First Hospitality is setting the pace in hospitality during 2020!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | First Hospitality

Episode 44: Is the Office Dead?

October 26, 2020Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer is joined by Joe Brady, the CEO of the Americas for The Instant Group.

David and Joe discuss whether workers in the knowledge economy will ever make a full return to the office, the rise of suburban flexible office spaces, and how corporate real estate leaders are re-imagining the design of the traditional office space.

In this episode, you will learn:

How COVID-19 has fueled a drive toward autonomy –– and how we see this played out in worker and consumer behaviors
Key takeaways that The Instant Group gleaned from CRE leaders across four continents
Whether there is still a demand for brick and mortar with the rise in technology
Different ways to approach office design and employee attendance
And more!

Tune in now to consider what the future might hold for the modern office.

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | The Instant Group

Episode 43: A Window of Opportunity For Great Leadership During COVID-19

October 12, 2020Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer talks to Brian Ward, CEO of Trimont Real Estate Advisors, about how COVID-19 has disrupted the commercial real estate (CRE) industry in 2020.

They also discuss what opportunities have opened up for leaders, despite the pandemic’s unfortunate impact on several key sectors.

In this episode, you will learn:

What issues have unfolded across CRE property types, from January until now
How retail and hospitality have been rocked by COVID-19
How COVID-19 factors into the acceleration of technology
What the data is showing for multifamily market
What trends investors should watch for
And more!

Tune in now for the latest insights on CRE!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | Trimont

Episode 42 – Highlights from the CBRE 2020 Scoring Tech Talent Report –– With Colin Yasukochi and Lexi Russell

September 28, 2020Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer is joined by Colin Yasukochi, the executive director of CBRE Tech Insight Center, and Lexi Russell, the director of research and analysis at CBRE.

Today, they cover the highlights from CBRE’s Scoring Tech Talent Report, discussing what impact tech talent is having on the real estate industry.

In this episode, you will learn:

Key trends from the Scoring Tech Talent Report
Where CBRE gathers data from for this report
As a real estate investor, why you should pay attention to this report
How COVID-19 has affected tech talent collaboration efforts
And more!

Tune in now to hear about tech talent and its growth –– and why you should pay attention to it.

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | CBRE 2020 Scoring Tech Talent

Episode 41: Efforts to Achieve Gender Parity in the CRE Industry Are Far From Complete –– With Wendy Mann

September 14, 2020NREICommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer has a timely conversation with Wendy Mann, CEO of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Network. Wendy shares how for over 30 years, CREW has been working with women from all walks of life to help them have successful and meaningful careers in commercial real estate.

In this episode, you will learn:

About CREW Network and how they’re educating the industry to become a more equal environment for all
About the encouraging and eye-opening findings from the 2020 CREW Benchmark study
Whether millennials will face the same blockades as their predecessors
What can and should be done to recognize wage gaps between men and women
And more!

Tune in now for this timely conversation –– it’s time to take action for gender parity and greater diversity in commercial real estate.

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | CREW Network | 2020 CREW Benchmark Study

Episode 40 – 2020 Midyear Outlook

August 10, 2020Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer shares highlights from the CBRE’s midyear market report, including many of the topics from the articles within the NREI 2020 Midyear Update.

In this episode, you will learn:

The highest in-demand CRE space for 2020
How mall landlords will utilize the vacant space left by stores closing
The projections for the office sector
Whether there will still be a need for off-campus student housing in light of COVID-19
And more!

Tune in now for your CBRE midyear update!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | CBRE’s Midyear Market Report | NREI 2020 Midyear Outlook

Episode 39: How Malls Are Being Used for More Than Just Shopping

July 13, 2020Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, COVID-19, David Bodamer, hot stories, IREM, Lou Conforti, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, REIT, Washington Prime Group, Weekender, WPGnreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer speaks with Lou Conforti, CEO of Washington Prime Group (WPG). WPG is a retail REIT and a recognized leader in the ownership, management, acquisition, and development of retail properties. Lou talks about what he and the WPG team are doing to help their tenants continue operating their retail businesses during COVID-19.

In this episode, you will learn:

How Washington Prime Group is assisting their tenants during COVID-19
Ways that Lou is helping tenants strike a delicate balance between physical space and e-commerce
How WPG differentiates itself from other open-air retail centers
Creative ways that WPG is using open-air spaces in their assets
And more!

Tune in to hear how WPG is collaborating with retail tenants to pivot during the pandemic.

Resources: NREI Newsletter | National Real Estate Investor | Washington Prime Group

Episode 38: Real Estate Management and Diversity

June 29, 2020Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, IREM, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer is joined by IREM President Cheryl Gray. They examine how the commercial real estate industry has been having conversations about underrepresented groups for some time now, but in today’s atmosphere, people want to stop talking and start doing.

In this episode, you will learn:

How the recent rise in protests against racism is leading to to a renewed push in industries to improve diversity and inclusion efforts
The obstacles that have faced members of oppressed communities in the past
The benefits of having diverse teams
How IREM is working to make property management a career of choice
And more!

Tune in now to hear how IREM is working to broaden their pool of future employees, find new ways of recruitment, and cultivate from within.

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | IREM

Episode 37: Trends in Logistics Real Estate During COVID-19

June 15, 2020Hot Topics, NREIChris Caton, Common Area, COVID-19, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, Logistics, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Prologis, Real Estate, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer is joined by Chris Caton, the senior vice president of global strategy and analytics at Prologis. They discuss how the world’s logistical supply chain of the essential industries has outperformed during this lockdown period and where logistics real estate is heading for the foreseeable future.

In this episode, you will learn:

Key takeaways that Prologis has seen from being exposed to the effects of the pandemic since the early stages
How the role of e-commerce is changing in the industry
Whether the locations of logistics real estate development will change now that more people are working from home
And more!

Tune in now to learn about logistics real estate and how it’s keeping the supply chain moving.

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | Prologis

Episode 36: How COVID-19 is Changing the Real Estate Landscape

June 1, 2020Hot Topics, NREIAdam Gower, Common Area, COVID-19, David Bodamer, Gowercrowd, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer talks to Adam Gower, the founder of Gowercrowd, a crowdfunding resource for real estate developers. Together, they discuss why it’s time for investors to consider distressed real estate, examples of adaptive reuse on commercial properties, and other ways that COVID-19 is shaking up commercial real estate.

In this episode, you will learn:

How Gowercrowd is helping its clients during COVID-19
Why now is the time to be looking for distressed real estate opportunities
Why June 1st is an important date for the real estate market
Why working remotely does not have to mean working from home
And more!

Tune in for insight into how COVID-19 is changing the commercial real estate market.

Resources: NREI Newsletter

National Real Estate Investor | Gowercrowd

Episode 35: How the Education Sector is Coping With COVID-19

May 18, 2020Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, COVID-19, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, JLL Public Sector and Higher Education, Kevin Wayer, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer speaks with Kevin Wayer, CEO of brokerage firm JLL’s Public Sector and Higher Education group.

In this episode, you will learn:

How JLL finds efficiencies with managing properties and facilities, such as universities
Whether it takes a certain type of real estate investor to invest in these types of properties
How the sector has been impacted by COVID-19
And more!

Tune in now for a glimpse into this seldom-discussed and unique area of the real estate market.

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | JLL

Episode 34: Diagnosing the Medical Office Space During COVID-19

May 4, 2020Hot Topics, NREIAtkins properties, Bob Atkins, Common Area, COVID-19, David Bodamer, hot stories, Industrial Investors, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Tenants, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer is recording safely from his Brooklyn home, as his guest, Bob Atkins of Atkins Companies, dials in from New Jersey. Bob is here to discuss how the medical office space is holding up during this crisis and how he sees it emerging once the pandemic is over.

In this episode, you will learn:

What changes have been made to Atkins properties
How the Atkins tenants have been affected by COVID-19 and how they’re adapting
Whether there are still deals to be made in the industry
Where Bob sees the future of medical office space heading
And more!

Tune in now to consider whether medical office space will become the new craze in retail space.

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | Atkins Companies

Episode 33: The Status of Commercial Lending and Borrowing During COVID-19

April 20, 2020Hot Topics, NREIAlliant Credit Union, Charles Krawitz, Common Area, Coronavirus, COVID-19, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer is recording safely from his home and has a guest on the line: Charles Krawitz, vice president and head of commercial lending at Alliant Credit Union. Charles is here to discuss how the lockdown is affecting commercial borrowers.

In this episode, you will learn:

What (if any) deals are happening right now
In which areas government funding could be more elevated
What to consider before purchasing a distressed property
How businesses are faring in their transition to working from home
And more!

Tune in now to get a lender’s perspective on this pandemic in the commercial real estate space.

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | Alliant Credit Union

Episode 32 – COVID-19’s Impact on the Commercial Real Estate Market

April 6, 2020Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, Coronavirus, COVID-19, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, RealCrowd, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer speaks with Adam Hooper, the founder and CEO of RealCrowd. RealCrowd is a digital marketplace for real estate managers that are looking to raise capital from accredited investors. Together, they discuss the impact that COVID-19 is having on commercial real estate –– an industry that was in a fairly strong position prior to the pandemic.

In this episode, you will learn:

At what point the commercial real estate markets will start to feel the effects of this pandemic and how far-reaching those effects will be
Ways the government is assisting the CRE industry and whether it will be enough
What the future might hold for the office-space sector
And more!

Tune in now to get the latest scoop on how CRE is faring during this unprecedented time.

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | RealCrowd

NREI Common Area – Episode 31 COVID-19 Update: Some REITs are Getting Hammered, Others are Well In-Demand

March 25, 2020Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer is recording safely from home to bring you updates on how the real estate industry is responding to the COVID-19 situation, who is thriving, and who is struggling.

In this episode, you will learn:

Which sectors of the market are struggling and which ones are in need of human power to keep the supply chain moving
How the government is working to support businesses
David’s advice to anyone who is considering investing in real estate right now
And more!

Tune in now to get the latest updates on how REITs are faring in the midst of COVID-19.

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | COVID-19 CRE Industry Resource Centre

NREI Common Area – Episode 30 – Will the REIT Markets Hold Strong in 2020?

March 16, 2020Hot Topics, NREICalvinSchnure, Common Area, COVID-19, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, Nareit, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, REIT, REIT Markets, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer interviews Calvin Schnure, Nareit’s senior vice president of research and economic analysis, about the various REIT markets, how they finished in 2019, and where he predicts they are headed for 2020.

In this episode, you will learn:

Which REIT sector finished the strongest in 2019
How COVID-19 will affect the REIT space
What a “ghost kitchen” is
Why REITs can be an important part of your portfolio
And more!

Tune in now to get the latest updates on REITs!

Resources:

National Real Estate Investor

NREI Common Area – Episode 29 – AKS Capital Partners Acquired by Walker & Dunlop

March 2, 2020Hot Topics, NREIAdam Schwartz, AKS Capital Partners, Common Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Walker & Dunlop, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer speaks with Adam Schwartz, the senior managing director at Walker & Dunlop, about Walker & Dunlop’s recent acquisition of AKS Capital Partners, a New York City-based capital markets advisory shop. Adam and his three partners had only begun AKS Capital Partners in the summer of 2019, but their knowledge and expertise quickly made them a sought-after commodity in the capital markets space.

In this episode, you will learn:

How Adam made his way to Walker & Dunlop
Why Adam believes it made sense to sell AKS to Walker & Dunlop
Why communication is the key to Walker & Dunlop’s success
What impact new rent regulation will have on multifamily lending
And more!

Tune in now to get the scoop on Walker & Dunlop’s recent acquisition of AKS Capital Partners

Resources:

National Real Estate Investor

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Walker & Dunlop Acquires AKS Capital Partners

NREI Common Area – Episode 28 – Mega-Merger: Simon Property Group to Buy Taubman Centers

February 16, 2020Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, David Bodamer, Investments, Landlord, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Simon Property Group, Taubman Centers, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer discusses the recent mega-merger between Simon Property Group and Taubman Centers. David explores the early days of the retail mall industry, which began with these two retail real-estate giants, to uncover what finally brought these two rivals together.

In this episode, you will learn:

What events led to the REIT revolution
About the conflictual past relationship between Simon Property Group and Taubman Centers
Insights into why both companies agreed to this merge
What Simon Property Group is doing to help struggling retailers
And more!

Tune in now to get the backstory behind this mega-merger!

Resources:

National Real Estate Investor

Links to more stories:

Breaking Down Simon’s Bet on Taubman

Book Review: A Pioneer’s Tale

NREI Common Area – Episode 27: How the Grocer Consolidation Will Impact Shopping Center Landlords

January 29, 2020Hot TopicsCommon Area, David Bodamer, Investments, Landlord, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer discusses how grocery stores are evolving to meet consumers’ ever-changing shopping habits, why consolidation is inevitable, and how these changes will impact shopping center landlords.

In this episode, you will learn:

How grocery chains are evolving to accommodate changes in consumer habits
Why smaller stores are at risk of being snatched up by the national players and larger chains
Why consolidation can be positive for landlords
And more!

What does all of this mean for grocers and landlords going forward? Tune in to find out!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

Read the full story:

Grocer Consolidation Is Expected to Continue. How Will It Impact Shopping Center Landlords?

NREI Common Area – Episode 26: What Does the CRE Industry Think About Trump’s Performance?

January 18, 2020Hot Topics, NREI#45, Common Area, CRE Market, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, President Trump, Real Estate, Trump, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer shares results from NREI’s new survey, which gauges how the CRE industry views President Donald Trump on the heels of impeachment. And to keep this all in context — the respondents commented on events that took place at the end of 2019, not the president’s most recent actions.

In this episode, you will learn:

Why NREI decided to conduct a survey about this particular president
How President Trump rates according to the CRE industry
How respondents view the impeachment proceedings and whether they believe Trump should be removed from office
What percentage of respondents approved and disapproved of Trump’s overall legislative agenda
And more!

What is the CRE industry’s sentiments on President Trump? Tune in to find out!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

Read the full story:

Despite Impeachment, President Trump Retains Slight Support from CRE Pros

NREI Common Area – Episode 25: Industries Top Stories for CRE of 2019

December 30, 2019Hot TopicsCommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Weekender, WeWorknreiweekender

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In the final episode of Common Area Podcast for 2019, David Bodamer recaps the commercial real estate industry’s biggest stories of the year. Get ready for an episode that’s full of notable and newsworthy 2019 topics, like the implosion of WeWork and the shakeout in the retail space caused by the shift to direct-to-consumer sales.

In this episode, you will learn:

About WeWork’s current state of affairs
How the direct-to-consumer trend has affected the industrial sector
A new meaning of “diversification” for commercial investors
About the different manifestations of diversification in 2019
And more!

Tune in now to get the top CRE stories of 2019!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

NREI Common Area – Episode 24 – A View From the North: Takeaways from the Global Property Market Conference and the Annual Toronto Real Estate Forum

December 16, 2019NREIAnnual Toronto Real Estate Forum, Canadian Commercial Real Estate, Common Area, David Bodamer, Global Property Market Conference, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Torontonreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer talks about his trip to Toronto, Canada, where he attended the Global Property Market Conference and the Annual Toronto Real Estate Forum. David discusses what he learned about Canadian commercial real estate trends and how the status of the U.S. economy and commercial real estate market is influencing investor decisions in Canada.

In this episode, you will learn:

Insight into whether we’ve entered a new kind of cycle (and why the baseball analogy no longer works)
Whether Canadians are more aware of events in the U.S. than Americans are of events in Canada
How AI might make real estate transactions more efficient in the next 5-10 years
And more!

Tune in now to get David’s takeaways from the Global Property Market Conference and the Annual Toronto Real Estate Forum.

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | Canadian Real Estate Forums

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A View From the North: Takeaways from the Global Property Market Conference and the Annual Toronto Real Estate Forum

NREI Common Area – Episode 23 – NREI Research Series: Light at the End of the Tunnel for the Retail Sector

November 25, 2019Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, Retail, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer uncovers the findings from their annual research into the retail sector. Retail has had quite a year with chains closing or restructuring under bankruptcy. Will there finally be light at the end of the tunnel for this struggling sector? You’re about to find out.

In this episode, you will learn:

How sentiment has changed in regards to investors’ plans to buy, hold, or sell in this sector
How respondents’ predictions about cap rates have shifted significantly
What the most popular retail investment is
Whether or not tenant sentiment has improved since last year
Where rent rates are heading for 2020
And more!

Tune in now to get your dose of this week’s top story!

Resources:

National Real Estate Investor

Links to more stories:

Exclusive Research: Light at the End of the Tunnel?

NREI Common Area – Episode 22 – Will McDonald’s Grill up a New Real Estate Strategy?

November 11, 2019Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Industrial Investors, Investments, McDonald's, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, REIT, REITs, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer serves up one hot story that focuses on McDonald’s. Whenever you see its famous golden arches, you probably recognize this ubiquitous restaurant right away. You might also know that McDonald’s is more of a real estate company than they are a fast-food restaurant. But why is this subject making headlines again? You’re about to find out.

In this episode, you will learn:

How deep the McDonald’s franchise is into real estate
Whether it would make sense to split the franchise into REIT and burger chain
The scoop on head office’s soaring profits due to the rent paid on franchised restaurants
And more!

Tune in now to get your dose of this week’s top story!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

Links to more stories:

Under New Leadership, Will McDonald’s Grill Up A New Real Estate Strategy

Walgreens Boots is Exploring a Potential Take-Private Deal

25 Dynamic American Cities

Prologis to Buy Liberty Property in $9.7 Billion Stock Deal

NREI Common Area – Episode 21 – Hot Stories of the Week: October 25, 2019

October 25, 2019Hot Topics, NREIBankruptcy, Common Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, NREI Research Series, Real Estate, real estate tech, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer talks about the news that made headlines this week, including the latest update on Sears, recent research from Hodes Weill, and a Cornell University report showing a rise in target allocations. David also shares news from the Boston area on the lab space market, and whether it is it signalling a downturn ahead.

In this episode, you will learn:

Ongoing issues for Sears through bailout and bankruptcy
Where large pension funds are investing their money
Recent stats showing that lab space markets’ could be signalling a recession
And more!

Tune in now to get your dose of this week’s top stories!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

Read the full stories:

Sears is Out of Bankruptcy. Can It Survive?

Institutions Continue to Raise Real Estate Allocations in 2019

Does Negative Absorption in One of the Nation’s Largest Lab Space Markets Signal an Oncoming Downturn?

The Market Is Still Not Seeing Enough Affordable and Workforce Housing

Investors Are Still Going After Student Housing Properties

NREI Common Area – Episode 20 – Hot Stories of the Week: October 18, 2019

October 18, 2019Hot Topics, NREICRE, David Bodamer, Gen-Z, hot stories, Investments, Millennials and Rent, National Real Estate Investors, Nestpick, NREI, RCA, Real Estate, Rental Control Law, Retail, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer discusses Nestpick’s list of the world’s best cities for Generation Z, what RCA’s research is showing for the slowdown of CRE acquisitions by foreign investors, and lastly what questions California’s new rent control law is posing for multifamily investors.

In this episode, you will learn:

Which city Nestpick ranked highest for Generation Z
The surprising metrics that Nestpick used to score each city
Which countries top the list for being active investors in the U.S. CRE market
Possible reasons why foreign investors have slowed down on CRE acquisitions
The new rent control law’s pros and cons for investors and renters
And more!

Tune in now to get your dose of this week’s top stories!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

Read the full stories:

The World’s Top Cities for Generation Z

Foreign Investors Slow CRE Acquisition Activity

California’s New Rent Control Law Poses Questions for Multifamily Investors

U.S. Retail Construction Levels Remain Well Below Pre-Recession Levels

How Can Commercial Real Estate Players Decide Which Proptech Products Are Worth Their Time and Money?

REITs Are a ‘Dangerous’ Hedge, Says CIO of Kairos Investment Management

Takeaways from the 2019 CRETech Conference

NREI Common Area – Episode 19 – Hot Stories of the Week: October 11, 2019

October 11, 2019Hot TopicsBed Bath and Beyond, Casino Hotels, Common Area, CRE Lenders, David Bodamer, Future Refi Risk, Investments, Issuance Trends, Lenders, Medical Office Buildings, National Real Estate Investors, Real Estate, Underwriting Disciplinenreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer talks about the big news that hit the shopping sector this week: Bed Bath & Beyond is upping the number of stores it expects to close. As well, you’ll get the latest scoop on CRE investors’ growing interest in casino hotels and investors’ steady attraction to medical office buildings.

In this episode, you will learn:

How a new board of directors is looking to salvage Bed Bath & Beyond
Why top casino REITs are succeeding, despite having strong competition in the gaming market
How much medical office space is being generated annually
And about other headlines too!

Tune in now to get your dose of this week’s top stories!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

Read the full stories:

Is Bed Bath & Beyond Going Through Temporary Turbulence or More Serious Challenges?

Casino Hotels Are Gaining in Popularity with CRE Investors

Medical Office Buildings Remain in Demand Among Investors

CMBS Issuance Trends Slightly Lower This Year Than in 2018

CRE Lenders Try to Hold On to Underwriting Discipline to Avoid Future Refi Risk

NREI Common Area – Episode 18 – Hot Stories of the Week: October 4, 2019

October 4, 2019Hot Topics, NREIAustin CRE, Common Area, CRE Market, David Bodamer, Foreign Investing, Global Proptech, hospitality sector, hot stories, Industrial Investors, Investments, LIHTC Investments, National cap rate, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, NREI Research Series, Raj Dhanda, Real Estate, real estate tech, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer shares highlights from new NREI exclusive research that examines the evolving hospitality sector. As well, he discusses the record-setting surge in investments in real estate tech companies and what is on the horizon for Austin’s CRE market.

In this episode, you will learn:

How the rise home-sharing apps, like Airbnb, is affecting the hospitality market
What landlords, developers, and property managers need to focus on when selecting smart home products to attract tenants
How the economic boom in Austin is attributing to its growth in the commercial real estate sector
And more!

Tune in now to get your dose of this week’s top stories!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

Read the full stories:

Exclusive Research: Navigating an Evolving Hospitality Sector

Global Proptech Investment hits Record High in First Half of 2019

The Outlook for Austin CRE Remains Blazing Bright

Mall Investment Sales Volume Is Down, But Investors Are More Willing to Buy Lower-Tier Assets

Maximizing LIHTC Investments: Understanding Nuances Can Determine Profit

Black Creek CEO Raj Dhanda Talks About Why It Still Makes Sense to Buy Industrial Assets

NREI Common Area – Episode 17 – Hot Stories of the Week: September 27, 2019

September 27, 2019Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, David Bodamer, Foreign Investing, hot stories, Industrial Investors, Investments, National cap rate, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, NREI Research Series, Real Estate, Weekendernreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer shares highlights from the current NREI exclusive research series that unveils trends in brokerage firms. As well, he brings you updates on how foreign investors are emerging in the multifamily sector, what industrial investors are doing to the national cap rate, and new opportunities that are in store for self-storage developers.

In this episode, you will learn:

What trends are emerging within brokerage firms
Which type of firm brokers prefer to work at
Who the top foreign investors are in the multifamily sector
Where the industrial investors are looking in search of higher yields
Updates on self-storage developers finding a use for spaces made vacant by retail store closings
And more!

Tune in now to get your dose of this week’s top stories!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

Read the full stories:

Exclusive Research: State of the Unions

Foreign Investors Ramp Up Multifamily Acquisitions

Industrial Investors Drive Cap Rates Lower in Secondary and Tertiary Markets

Empty Big-Box Stores Offer an Opportunity for Self-Storage Developers

NREI Common Area – Episode 16 – Hot Stories of the Week: September 20, 2019

September 20, 2019Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, CRE, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, IPO, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, PREA Survey, Real Estate, Subscription-Based Retailers, Weekender, WeWorknreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer and co-host Aric Johnson discuss updates from the stories that we’ve been following for the last few weeks. Get the latest news about the Feds cutting interest rates, WeWork postponing their IPO, and online stores moving to brick-and-mortar spaces.

In this episode, you will learn:

How the Fed’s interest rate cuts could affect CRE investors
Why WeWork is still not ready to go public
What is driving popular online retailers to open physical stores
And more!

Tune in now to get your dose of this week’s top stories!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

Read the full stories:

Federal Reserve to Return to Stimulus Pump

Subscription-Based Retailers Getting in on Physical Store Action

WeWork Mulls Governance Changes to Save IPO

PREA Survey Continues to Show Expectations of Moderating Growth, but Sentiment Ticked Up from the Second Quarter

Are California CRE Investors Going to the Midwest in Search of Higher Yields?

Multifamily Investors, Spooked by Tougher Laws, Are Pushing Cap Rates Higher in Markets with Rent Control

Does the Spike in Net Lease Office Acquisitions Signal Waning Confidence in Economy?

NREI Common Area – Episode 15 – Hot Stories of the Week: September 13, 2019

September 13, 2019Hot Topics, NREICommon Area, David Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NIC Fall 2019 Conference, NREI, Real Estate, WeWorknreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer and co-host Aric Johnson discuss highlights from the top stories of this past week. Find out the key takeaways from the NIC Fall 2019 Conference, the latest buzz on WeWork’s IPO, an update on 2019 YTD investment sales figures, and how rising construction costs are disrupting multifamily financing.

In this episode, you will learn:

That there is a substantial private-pay seniors housing and care market currently not being served
Whether WeWork is the global leader in the co-working and flexible office space that they claim to be
About staying cautious while keeping an eye on the slowdown in the commercial real estate sector
Why lenders are hesitant to keep pace with the rising costs of construction

Tune in now to get your dose of this week’s top stories!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

Read the full stories:

Five Takeaways From NIC Fall 2019 Conference

WeWork Mulls Governance Changes to Save IPO

Signs of Caution Creeped into the Investment Sales Market in the Second Quarter

Lenders Won’t Cover Rising Construction Costs on Multifamily Projects

NREI Common Area – Episode 14 – Hot Stories of the Week: September 6, 2019

September 6, 2019Hot Topicscollege sports, Common Area, David Bodamer, female buying power, hot stories, HUD, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Retail, small housing sectornreiweekender

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In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer and co-host Aric Johnson discuss top stories affecting the affordable and senior housing sector and they uncover the results from a study focused on female buying power, “Rise of the SHEconomy.” Highlights include investment opportunities near big schools, the latest on affordable and smaller housing markets, and why retailers are turning their efforts to attracting single women to their stores.

In this episode, you will learn:

How successful college sports programs can attract investors to the area
Insights from the “Rise of the “SHEconomy” study
What the HUD reform can mean for senior housing
Whether investors can benefit from finding a niche in secondary and tertiary markets

Tune in now to get your dose of this week’s top stories!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

Read the full stories:

Elite Football Programs Translate to Lower Cap Rates on Student Housing Acquisitions

For Many Retailers, Single Women Will Become the Make or Break Demographic, Morgan Stanley Study Finds

HUD Reforms Would Allow Affordable Seniors Housing Projects to Access New Capital Sources

In Search of Yield, More Multifamily Investors Explore Affordable Housing, Smaller Markets

NREI Common Area Episode 13 – NREI Research Series: Seniors Housing Market Study, August 30, 2019

August 30, 2019Hot TopicsCommon Area, Construction and how it affects seniors, David Bodamer, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Occupancy Rates, Real Estate, Seniors, Weekendernreiweekender

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Today, co-host Aric Johnson asks David Bodamer the question we all want an answer to but are afraid to ask: Why did we change the name of this podcast from Weekender to Common Area? After David shares the answer, they go on to discuss the data from NREI’s latest research study on the seniors housing market.

In this episode, you will learn:

The major takeaways from this year’s research
Has there been a shift in the sentiment from previous surveys?
How respondents view construction as it affects the senior market
What people are thinking about occupancy rates

Tune in to hear the latest findings from this year’s On Solid Ground study as part of the NREI Research Series.

Resources: National Real Estate Investors | Senior Housing Market Study

NREI Weekender – Episode 12 – Hot Stories of the Week: August 23, 2019

August 23, 2019Hot TopicsDavid Bodamer, hot stories, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estatenreiweekender

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In this episode of the Weekender podcast, David Bodamer and co-host Aric Johnson discuss top stories centering around the finance and investment side of the industry. Highlights include what the inverted yield curve might mean for investors, highlights from an interview with RCA’s Jim Costello, life insurance companies looking to increase their CRE lending portfolios and how big-chain drugstore closures are impacting the CRE market.

In this episode, you will learn:

How the inverted yield curve is affecting the market
What the latest readings from RCA’s CPPI index mean for investors
How life insurance companies are hoping to use interest rate volatility to their advantage to gain market share
Whether CRE landlords should be worried about big-chain drugstore closures

Tune in now to get your dose of this week’s top stories!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

Read the full stories:

Yield Curve Inversion Might Be a Good Thing for CRE Investors

RCA’s Jim Costello Breaks Down the Firm’s Latest CPPI Numbers

Life Companies find CRE Opportunities in a Volatile Market

Should Landlords Worry About DrugStore Closures

NREI Weekender – Episode 11 – Hot Stories of the Week: August 16, 2019

August 16, 2019Hot Topics, NREIDavid Bodamer, Gen-Z, hot stories, Millennials and Rent, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Retail, Tenantsnreiweekender

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In this episode of the NREI Weekender Podcast, by Informa, NREIOnline.com, David Bodamer highlights the hot stories of the week. David and co-host Aric Johnson discuss top stories around the correlation between the macro-economic backdrop of the Fed dropping rates and the real estate industry, including office vacancy rates, the state of regional malls, why college graduates are moving home, and the cost of living across the country.

In this episode, you will learn:

Which cities are among the top 10 metros for highest office space absorption
Why more Gen Z-ers are moving back home after college
How PREIT is balancing growing property income with ensuring tenants aren’t rent-burdened
Which U.S. cities have the highest and lowest living costs
And more!

Tune in now to get your dose of this week’s top stories!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

Read the full stories:

U.S. Office Vacancy Lowest in 18 Years, Despite Lots of New Construction

More Than Half of College Graduates Are Moving in with Parents, Instead of Renting, Survey Finds

PREIT’s Joe Coradino Weighs in on the State of Regional Malls

The Cities with the Lowest (and Highest) Living Costs

NREI Weekender – Episode 10 – Hot Stories of the Week: August 9, 2019

August 9, 2019Hot Topics, NREIBankruptcy, Barney's, David Bodamer, Dollar Stores, Equity Market, Investments, Mega-Mall, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, REIT, REITs, Retailnreiweekender

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In this episode, you will learn:

Is the American Dream mega-mall coming to fruition after 20 years?
Why you shouldn’t think of it as a mall, but more like a tourist attraction
Why luxury department stores are not immune to high rents and slowing sales
Why dollar stores are so attractive to investors and shoppers
And more!

Tune in now to get your dose of this week’s top stories!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

Read the full stories:

Can the American Dream Mega-Mall Succeed in a Changing Retail World

What We Know About Barney’s Bankruptcy and Store Closing Plans

Dollar Stores Remain in Demand with Net Lease Investors

Publicly-Traded REITs Tap Equity Markets for Cash

NREI Weekender – Episode 9 – Hot Stories of the Week: August 2, 2019

August 2, 2019Hot Topics, NREIBulletproof, CMBS, Construction Labor Shortages, Construction Labour Shortages, David Bodamer, Garden-Style Apartments, Investments, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, retail loans, Tenantsnreiweekender

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In this episode of the NREI Weekender Podcast, by Informa, NREIOnline.com, David Bodamer highlights the hot stories of the week. David and co-host Aric Johnson talk about the trends happening in the multi-family sector, retail sector loans, and an update on the “hot” self-storage sector.

In this episode, you will learn:

How labor shortage is affecting rent prices
Why we can expect to see an expansion of garden-style apartments in the ‘burbs
Why lenders and investors are wary of retail-backed CMBS loans
Which class of self-storage properties is most appealing to investors
And more!

Tune in now to get your dose of this week’s top stories!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

Read the full stories:

Construction Labour Shortages are Forcing Rent Growth at Class-A Apartment Buildings

Garden-Style Apartment Projects allow Developers to Expand in the Suburbs

CMBS Issuance Focuses on “Bulletproof” Retail Loans

Investors Continue to Pay Top Dollar for Self-Storage Assets

NREI Weekender – Episode 8 – Hot Stories of the Week: July 27, 2019

July 26, 2019Hot TopicsCMBS, David Bodamer, Investments, Millennials and Rent, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Tenantsnreiweekender

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In this episode of the NREI Weekender Podcast, by Informa, NREIOnline.com, David Bodamer highlights the hot stories of the week. David and co-host Aric Johnson talk about the valuation of WeWork, the pros and cons of Prologis’s Clear Lease structure, apparel stores lending clothes to gain business, and more competitive terms on “green” and “affordable” loans.

In this episode, you will learn:

Where WeWork’s losses are derived from
What the Clear Lease is and what it represents
About the try-it-before-you-buy-it sales philosophy
What it takes to participate in the green lending program
And more!

Tune in now to get your dose of this week’s top stories!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

Read the Full Stories:

What to Think About WeWork’s Valuation?
Taking an In-Depth Look at the Pros and Cons of Prologis’ Clear Lease Structure
Apparel Retailers Try Lending Clothes to Draw In Shoppers
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Offer More Competitive Terms on “Green” and “Affordable” Loans

NREI Weekender – Episode 7 – Hot Stories of the Week: July 20, 2019

July 20, 2019Hot Topicsnreiweekender

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In this episode of the NREI Weekender Podcast, by Informa, NREIOnline.com, David Bodamer highlights the hot stories of the week. David and co-host Matt Halloran talk about food halls, the use of emerging technology to boost the retail market, recent data around cap rates for multifamily dwellings, and high-profile hotels and big portfolios.

In this episode, you will learn:

How food is driving mall traffic
New ways technology can give retail a boost
If cap rates are favorable for new investors
Luxury hotels — are they still hot items to add to your portfolio?
And more!

Tune in now to get your dose of this week’s top stories!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

Read the Full Stories:

Food Halls in U.S. Malls are Thriving, but is There Fear of Oversaturation?

Four Emerging Technologies in Retail Real Estate

Cap Rates on Apartment Acquisitions Take a Slight Dip in the 1st Half of 2019

Anbang Bidding Proves Investors Still Want High-Profile Hotels and Big Portfolios

NREI Weekender Episode 6 – NREI Research Series: Annual REITs Study Review, July 13, 2019

July 13, 2019Hot Topicsnreiweekender

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Today, David Bodamer and co-host Aric Johnson continue with the NREI Research Series by reviewing NREI’s 4th annual REITs study.

In this episode, you will learn:

The major takeaways from this year’s research
Which categories are on respondents’ buy and sell lists
The status of REIT balance sheets
What kind of predictions the study provides for REIT stock prices and returns
And more

Tune in now to hear the latest findings in the review of the fourth annual REITS Study as part of the NREI Research Series.

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

NREI Weekender – Episode 5 – NREI Research Series: The Multi-family Sector, June 29, 2019

June 29, 2019Hot Topicsnreiweekender

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In this episode of the NREI Weekender Podcast, by Informa, NREIOnline.com, David Bodamer and co-host Aric Johnson introduce the NREI Research Series and take a close look at the multi-family sector.

In this episode, you will learn:

That multi-family is the strongest real estate sector and is a very stable investment
What’s happening with CAP rates
Whether investors are looking to buy, hold, or sell
Is the development of new properties slowing? Why the answer is “maybe”
Whether rent rates are on the rise
And so much more…

Tune in now to hear the latest findings on multi-family properties in this first episode of the NREI Research Series.

Resources: National Real Estate Investor

NREI Weekender – Episode 4 – The Changing Environment in Manhattan Retail: June 22, 2019

June 22, 2019Hot Topicsnreiweekender

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In this episode of the NREI Weekender Podcast, by Informa, NREIOnline.com, David Bodamer is joined by special guest, Nicole LaRusso, CBRE’s director of research and analysis, to talk about Manhattan retail.

In this episode, you will learn:

About the significant shifts that have affected retail, from rent prices to consumer habits

How storefront healthcare is fast becoming an emerging market and taking up space in retail

Why property owners are struggling to keep up with rent changes and their lending agreements
Details on Hudson Yards’ new retail space (embrace the full NY experience!)
Findings from the Food and Beverage Report including how much more New Yorkers spend on food and beverages compared to the rest of the country
And so much more…

Tune in now to hear about the changing environment in Manhattan retail!

Resources: National Real Estate Investor | Nicole LaRusso

NREI Weekender – Episode 3 – Hot stories of the Week: June 15, 2019

June 15, 2019Hot Topicsnreiweekender

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In this episode of the NREI Weekender Podcast, by Informa, NREIOnline.com, David Bodamer highlights the hot stories of this past week. With a common theme this week: “sharing spaces,” David and co-host, Aric Johnson, talk about roommates, businesses, employees, and the levels to which they are all trying to combat the rising costs in rent.

In this episode, you will learn:

What part of the world saw the largest rise in office rental costs at 24.7%!

Why co-living, which is essentially student housing for adults, is now one of the hottest trends in apartment investing

How mall landlords are benefitting from retail space sharing and which businesses are opting for this arrangement

How competition in the co-working sector is creating opportunities for companies to choose the perfect space with new amenities such as gyms, coffee shops, and even whiskey lounges
What’s happening with Non-Traded REITs: an increased focus on improving transparency and reporting while reducing heavy fee structures

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Resources: National Real Estate Investor

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NREI Weekender – Episode 2 – Hot stories of the Week: June 9, 2019

June 9, 2019Hot Topicsnreiweekender

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In this episode of the NREI Weekender Podcast, by Informa, NREIOnline.com, David Bodamer highlights the hot stories of this past week. They cover topics ranging from the two property types that are now in demand by HNW investors, to the dwindling optimism in the self-storage sector.

In this episode, you will learn:

Which two property types HNW investors now prefer most
What is fueling investors’ appetites for power centers, in spite of troubles in the larger retail sector
The status of bank risk exposure: Is it uniform across the board?
The scoop on apartment building owners’ struggle with tougher energy-use requirements
Why developers of self-storage properties are slowing down
And more!

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Resources:

National Real Estate Investor

Episode 1 – Hot stories of the Week: Challenges Ahead for Fund Managers and Millennials Struggle With Rising Rents

June 1, 2019Hot TopicsCMBS, David Bodamer, Investments, Millennials and Rent, National Real Estate Investors, NREI, Real Estate, Tenantsnreiweekender

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In this inaugural episode of the NREI Weekender Podcast, by Informa, NREIOnline.com, David Bodamer and Aric Johnson highlight the hot stories of this past week. They cover topics ranging from private equity fund managers fighting to keep their investors happy, to millennials struggling with higher rent costs.

In this episode, you will learn:

Why private equity fund managers are struggling in today’s market. Are the investors still satisfied?
Why industrial investment sales have slowed down, despite strong demand from tenants
Will an online platform drive business for outlet centers or is it too little too late?
What obstacles are keeping younger millennials from moving out and affording rent?
About CMBS delinquency rates’ continued decline in April
And more!

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Resources: National Real Estate Investor

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Private Equity Real Estate Fund Managers Face Growing Pressure on Yields | High Pricing Few Available Asssts Deter Industrial Investment Sales | Simon Launches Online Platform to Drive Business to Outlet Centers. But Is This Move Too Little Too Late? | Younger Apartment Tenants Struggle to Keep Up with Rising Rents | CMBS Delinquency Rate in April Posts Another Decline, Led by Retail-Backed Loans