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

By Wealth Management Invest | May 17, 2021

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | May 3, 2021

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | April 19, 2021

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | April 5, 2021

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | March 22, 2021

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | March 8, 2021

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | February 22, 2021

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | February 8, 2021

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | January 25, 2021

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | January 11, 2021

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | December 21, 2020

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | December 7, 2020

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | November 23, 2020

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | November 9, 2020

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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?

By Wealth Management Invest | October 26, 2020

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | October 12, 2020

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | September 28, 2020

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | September 14, 2020

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | August 10, 2020

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | July 13, 2020

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | June 29, 2020

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | June 15, 2020

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | June 1, 2020

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | May 18, 2020

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | May 4, 2020

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | April 20, 2020

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | April 6, 2020

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | March 25, 2020

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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?

By Wealth Management Invest | March 16, 2020

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | March 2, 2020

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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

Links to more stories:

Walker & Dunlop Acquires AKS Capital Partners

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

By Wealth Management Invest | January 18, 2020

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | December 30, 2019

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

By Wealth Management Invest | November 25, 2019

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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!

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Exclusive Research: Light at the End of the Tunnel?

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

By Wealth Management Invest | November 11, 2019

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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!

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | October 25, 2019

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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!

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Resources: National Real Estate Investor

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | October 18, 2019

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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!

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Resources: National Real Estate Investor

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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 18 – Hot Stories of the Week: October 4, 2019

By Wealth Management Invest | October 4, 2019

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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!

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Resources: National Real Estate Investor

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | September 27, 2019

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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!

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Resources: National Real Estate Investor

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | September 20, 2019

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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!

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | September 13, 2019

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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

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Resources: National Real Estate Investor

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | September 6, 2019

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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

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Resources: National Real Estate Investor

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

By Wealth Management Invest | August 23, 2019

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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

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Resources: National Real Estate Investor

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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

By Wealth Management Invest | August 16, 2019

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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!

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Resources: National Real Estate Investor

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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