
Real Estate Investment Insights
Real Estate Investments Insights (REAL-Talk), a podcast that provides insights and knowledge to commercial real estate enthusiasts, brokers, investors, property owners, and those who provide professional services to the industry through the sharing of best-practices on industry topics and trends.
Episodes
58 episodes
Legacy Planning Episode 2 - Succession Planning
Jordan and I sit down with Don Bielen, Principal with Perkins & Company to discuss how to approach succession planning when it comes to a family owned business, what to look out for, and how to keep the piece throughout the process so that ...
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45:17

Legacy Planning Episode 1 - Why Have a Trust
Jordan and I sit down with Phil Cook CPA, Sr Director with Pacific Trust Company and Bridger Trust Company to discuss the value of setting up a trust and how to best position yourself for success with the right trustee. Whether yo...
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44:52

Management Services Episode 15 - Out of Area CRE Owners & Investors
I sit down with NAI Elliott President, Jordan Elliott to discuss what out of area and international investors and property owners should look for and consider when investing in and owning commercial real estate in unfamiliar markets, when it co...
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25:21

Management Services Episode 14 - First Downturn As An Owner
In this episode we discuss what new CRE owners may be going through and what they should do during a downturn in the market. If you purchased CRE after 2010, you will get some valuable insights into what to lookout for and how to surviv...
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27:57

Management Services Episode 13 - Selling a Business with Real Estate
I sit down with NAI President, Jordan Elliott, and International Business Associate's President, Gregory Kovsky, and Head of Business Development, Curt Maier, to discuss selling your business and real estate.Topics Discussed:...
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49:24

Management Services Episode 12 - Succession Planning & Strategies
I sit down with NAI President, Jordan Elliott, and Scott Greve, Senior Real Estate Advisor with wealth advisory firm Brighton Jones, to discuss family succession planning when investment real estate is involved.
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28:16

Management Services Episode 11 - Kicking Off 2024 With Evaluations
I sit down with NAI Elliott President, Jordan Elliott, to discuss strategies and best practices for evaluating your investment property. We also discuss the difference between being a Landlord and a Property Owner. Kicking off 2024!...
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29:06

Management Services Episode 10 - 2023 Year In Review
I sit down with NAI Elliott President, Jordan Elliott, to review 2023 from an asset and property management perspective and we discuss our thoughts about what property owners and investors should be thinking about going into 2024. ...
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38:03

Current CRE Market From An Attorneys Perspective
I sit down with real estate attorney, Robert Sargeant, to discuss the current CRE market and how he views the market we are in from the type of work he is engaged to perform for his clients. It was a very interesting way of looking at t...
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41:25

Management Services Episode 9 - The Value Is In The Lease
I sit down with NAI Elliott President, Jordan Elliott, to discuss the various types of leases and how each type of lease can and does affect the value of your property.
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40:00

Management Services Episode 8 - Can You Retire From Being A Landlord?
I sit down with NAI Elliott President, Jordan Elliott, to discuss how switching your mindset from being a hands-on landlord to that of a property owner can allow you to find time to pursue other joys in life.
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33:58

Management Services Episode 7 - Considerations For Market Uncertainty
I sit down with NAI Elliott President, Jordan Elliott, to discuss what investment property owners should be considering in uncertain markets (financing, risk management, leases, and maximizing property value).
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41:27

Management Services Episode 6 - Enhancing Returns and Streamlining Operations
I sit down with NAI Elliott President, Jordan Elliott, to discuss how to enhance returns and streamline operations by working with a full service provider.
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32:49

Management Services Episode 5 - Asset Management vs Property Management
I sit down with NAI Elliott President, Jordan Elliott, to discuss the difference between an Asset Manager and a Property Manager. We explore best practices and strategies for building your team of advisor.
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34:46

Management Services Episode 4 - Family Succession Planning
I sit down with NAI Elliott President, Jordan Elliott, to discuss what families should consider when evaluating what they should do when it comes to their investment property portfolio with regards to succession planning...hold, sale, o...
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27:46

View The Whole Picture of Commercial Real Estate Cycles
I sit down with fellow CCIM, Michael Rohm, to discuss his recent article in the National Association of Realtors magazine titled "View The Whole Picture of Commercial Real Estate Cycles". Mike walks us through is perspective of wh...
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30:24

Management Services Episode 3 - Technology and Property Management
I sit down with NAI Elliott President, Jordan Elliott, to discuss the impact of technology on property management and how to use technology to help keep property owners in compliance and potentially more profitable.
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33:19

Management Services Episode 2 - What To Expect From A PM Company/Manager
I sit down with NAI Elliott President, Jordan Elliott, to discuss what to expect from a property management company/manager and how to manage expectations. Together we break down the types of services that may be offered and how ...
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32:10

Management Services Episode 1 - What To Know Before Hiring A Property Management Company
I sit down with NAI Elliott President, Jordan Elliott, to discuss what to look for when hiring a commercial property management company. Together we break down the type of questions you should ask and what to avoid when engaging a...
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36:20

Working & Investing Together With Your Spouse
I sit down with couples coach, Frank Lind of Get The Edge Coaching Group, to discuss working and investing together with your spouse. Frank provides great insights on how to get and keep the two of you on the same page while worki...
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28:49

Understanding CMBS Loan Defeasance
I sit down with Seth Frankel of AST Defeasance and discuss the defeasance process with a CMBS loan and how brokers might be able leverage this knowledge to secure more listing appointments.
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20:33

The Future of Commercial Brokerage
I sit down with Michael Bull, CCIM, Founder of Bull Realty and host of America's Commercial Real Estate Show. We discuss the future of Commercial Brokerage from both the individual and firms perspective. Michael shares some ...
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24:53

Highest and Best Use Analysis...what is it?
I walk through, at a high level, my Highest & Best Use (HBU) Analysis. The case study looks at a small retail center with some excess land and how I go about evaluating the property and what might be the best options for the o...
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18:22

How inflation and rising interest rates is affecting commercial real estate
I sit down with the CCIM Institute's Chief Economist, KC Conway, CCIM, CRE, MAI, to discuss the effects of inflation and rising interest rates on commercial real estate. KC walks through the true impact of the current market condi...
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47:42
