Adventures in CRE Audio Series
Adventures in CRE is a podcast focused on commercial real estate financial modeling, careers, and education. Host Sam Carlson joins co-founders Michael Belasco and Spencer Burton to interview experienced professionals from across the real estate industry. Episodes explore how analysts and investors build models, evaluate deals, and develop their careers. The show is aimed at students, young professionals, and anyone looking to sharpen their real estate finance skills.
Episodes
Introducing AI Edge – The CRE Playbook for Staying Ahead | S6E6
Ready to move from curious to AI native in commercial real estate? In this episode, Sam, Spencer, and Michael unveil AI Edge, a new A.CRE membership that delivers signal (not noise), skills (not fluff), and real tools to multiply your output. If you want to stand out in the AI era, this is where to start. Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s6e6/ Take your real estate
What Really Matters: Filtering AI Trends for CRE Success | S6E4
Feeling overwhelmed by AI hype? In this episode, Sam, Spencer, and Michael unpack how to filter the noise, spot real signals, and focus on what truly matters—so you can take action with confidence and clarity in your CRE career. Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s6e4/ Take your real estate career to the next level with the Accelerator 3.0: https://adventuresincre.sh
Your 30-Day AI Challenge – From Curious to Capable | S6E5
Think AI is too technical? In this episode, the team lays out a 30-day challenge to help you become AI capable—no coding background required. You'll learn what to study, what tools to try, and how to go from tinkerer to teacher, all within one month. Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s6e5/ Take your real estate career to the next level with the Accelerator 3.0: http
Becoming AI Native – Mastery, Multipliers, and the Future of Work | S6E3
What does it mean to be "AI native"? In this episode, Spencer, Michael, and Sam break down the mindset, skillsets, and strategies that separate AI users from AI masters. They explore the power of pairing deep CRE expertise with smart AI tools—and why the best time to start is now. Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s6e3/ Take your real estate career to the next level
Welcome to Season 6: The CRE Era of AI | S6E1
Season 6 kicks off with Sam, Spencer, and Michael setting the stage for a deep dive into the CRE era of AI. They explore why becoming AI-native is the new career differentiator and what this paradigm shift means for forward-thinking professionals. Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s6e1/ Take your real estate career to the next level with the Accelerator 3.0: https:/
AI Is Not a Fad: Why CRE Professionals Can't Ignore AI | S6E2
Is AI a seismic shift or just another tech trend? In this episode, Spencer, Michael, and Sam debate the stakes, discuss why fear holds professionals back, and offer a roadmap for becoming AI native—before it's too late. Read the transcript: https://www.adventuresincre.com/audioseries-s6e2/ Take your real estate career to the next level with the Accelerator 3.0: https://adventuresincre.shop/accele
Intro to the A.CRE Audio Series Season 5
Welcome to Season 5 of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series! Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco are back to take you on another exciting journey through the world of commercial real estate. This season, they'll explore AI developments, share major announcements like the launch of A.CRE's Accelerator 3.0 platform, and discuss how these innovations impact the CRE industry. Watch this episode to learn
What's New at A.CRE
In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco discuss what's new in their lives and at A.CRE. Michael provides an update on his RV@Olympic project, sharing insights into the challenges and successes that have shaped the development so far. Spencer talks about his move to Miami and the launch of CRE Agents, a new AI-powered platform for commercial real es
Modeling Like a Deal-Seasoned Pro – Accelerator 3
Join Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco in this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series as they explore Modeling Like a Deal Seasoned Pro and introduce the new Accelerator 3.0. Learn why they created the Accelerator, how it accelerates real estate financial modeling mastery, and what's new in 3.0—including AI tools, networking features, and accountability options. Listen now to discover how the Accelera
Generative AI – The New Frontier in CRE
In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco explore Generative AI and its growing role in commercial real estate. Learn how generative AI differs from traditional AI, the opportunities it presents for improving productivity, and why it's crucial to understand its limitations. Spencer shares real-world applications for tasks like brainstorming, writing,
AI Agents – From Insights to Action
In this episode, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco break down the game-changing technology of AI Agents and their impact on commercial real estate (CRE). Learn how these bodiless robots can automate repetitive yet highly technical tasks like broker opinions of value (BOVs) and construction draws. Unlike traditional software solutions, AI agents integrate directly into your existing workflows, sav
CRE Agents – Spencer's New Venture
In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, Spencer Burton unveils CRE Agents, his newest venture that aims to transform commercial real estate with the power of vertical AI agents. This innovative platform, built on technology developed at Stablewood, automates repetitive yet critical tasks, allowing CRE professionals to focus on strategy and relationships rather than administrative bu
Physical AI and the Future of Commercial Real Estate
AI isn't just virtual anymore—it's physical. In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Spencer and Michael dive into the growing role of Physical AI, or robotics, in commercial real estate. Discover how technologies like cashierless stores, drone inspections, and even humanoid robots are changing the way properties are managed. They also share how their RV@Olympic project is serving as a testing
AIs Impact on People
What does AI mean for the future of jobs in commercial real estate? In this final episode of Season 5, Spencer and Michael tackle the ethical questions and real-life impacts of AI on the workforce. They discuss the potential for job displacement, the new opportunities emerging from automation, and how professionals can adapt by developing strategic and technical skills. Don't miss this in-depth di
Strategy Discussion and Full Model Walkthrough of RV@Olympic
In this episode of the A.CRE Audio series, Michael walks Spencer and Sam through the RV park development model used to analyze Michael's current project with Firm Ridge, RV@Olympic, spotlighted in episode 8. Michael also shares additional insights on the overall strategy, supply and demand dynamics, the strategic location, and market positioning of the RV@Olypmic project for a comprehensive unders
Building a Winning CRE Strategy & Team
In this episode of the A.CRE Audio series, Sam, Michael, and Spencer talk about the role that CRE teams play in different real estate strategies. Michael's current work at Firm Ridge lays the foundation for the conversation and allows Michael to share his experience with how a well-assembled team is important. In this conversation, the guys cover topics such as entitlements, local expertise, contr
RV@Olympic - A Firm Ridge Development
In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, led by Michael, who is working on an RV Park development with Firm Ridge, the guys talk about the burgeoning RV park market. RV parks can serve as a good investment opportunity, as they are flexible, short-term ground lease opportunities with guests bringing their own RVs. Michael's RV Park development strategy focuses on developing a portfolio of RV park
Team Spotlight Edition: Business & Marketing Strategy with Sam Carlson
In this special intermission episode of the A.CRE Audio series, Sam Carlson, a member of the A.CRE team, takes center stage as he shares insights into his background and the role he plays within the A.CRE. Sam also discusses his approach to strategy, marketing, and persuasion, and offers valuable advice to job seekers and others looking to market themselves effectively. Listen to this episode to
The Sixth Sense of Real Estate: An Intro to Super Forecasting
In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Spencer, Sam, and Michael explore the concept of "super forecasting," featured in the book "Superforecasting" by Philip Tetlock and Dan Gardner. The guys discuss the skills of super forecasters, people with a knack for prediction, and how they can be valuable in CRE. Through a practical forecasting exercise, they highlight the significance of the methodol
How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Commercial Real Estate - The Good & Bad
In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, the team explores the impact of AI on the world of commercial real estate. While the last episode talked about AI in general, this episode discusses how it applies to CRE. This episode explores how AI is reshaping careers within the industry, and how roles may evolve in the future. From AI-driven screening interviews to the prospect of customized, in-hous
The AI Paradigm Shift
In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Spencer, Sam, and Michael discuss the evolving landscape of commercial real estate in a world where AI is becoming extremely prominent. They explore the real impact of AI on business and whether all the publicity surrounding it is justified. From AI-powered Excel add-ins to interview preparation coaching, the team at A.CRE shares their experiences in harn
Disruption and Evolution in the CRE Markets
Welcome back to season 4 of the A.CRE Audio Series! In this latest podcast episode, Spencer, Sam, and Michael discuss the disruption and evolution that has occurred in real estate and capital markets in the past several years. Specifically, we'll talk about how rising interest rates and the post-COVID world have changed CRE. Listen here to learn about risks, opportunities, and changing human behav
Intro to the A.CRE Audio Series Season 4: A.CRE On Site
Welcome back to this new season 4 of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series! Join Sam, Michael, and Spencer as they take you on a journey through the future of commercial real estate. This season, they'll dive into AI, evolving CRE trends, and provide an exclusive inside look at a real deal in progress. Listen to this episode to learn about everything you can expect from season 4 of the A.CRE Audio S
A Look at Commercial Real Estate Lease Audits with Michael Hetchkop
In this episode of the A.CRE Audio series, Spencer, Michael, and Sam consult Michael Hetchkop about the complicated world of commercial real estate lease audits. Michael Hetchkop, a seasoned professional in the field, shares his expertise on the nuances of lease audits, the complexities of lease terms and expenses, and common issues that can arise when leases are not thoroughly examined. Whether y
How To Setup a Real Estate Fund Like A Pro with Matt Burk
In the latest episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Spencer, Sam, and Michael delve into the world of real estate investment funds with Matt Burk, CEO of Fairway America. Matt brings a wealth of experience, having transitioned from individual deals to pooled investment funds in the late '90s. This episode explores various facets of real estate fund management, from understanding the ideal profile of
The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing with James Nelson
In the newest episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, James Nelson, principal and head of Avison Young's Tri-State Investment Sales Group (as well as an active CRE investor himself), shares his insights and expertise on various aspects of real estate investing to help CRE professionals develop an insider's edge with their investments. James and the guys discuss multiple topics such as finding opportuni
The Real Estate Entrepreneurial Journey From Employed to Self-Employed with Drew Breneman
Pathway to Career Success: CRE Alumni Associations, Networking, and Giving Back with Chad Hagle
In this episode of the Adventures in CRE podcast, Chad Hagle, CEO of Aventine Development and founding member of the Stanford Professionals in Real Estate (SPIRE), discusses the importance of CRE alumni associations and networking in launching successful careers. Chad shares his experience in forming SPIRE and overcoming initial resistance, highlighting the power of creating a culture and mission
How to Win a Real Estate Case Competition
Real estate case competitions are a great opportunity for real estate students to show what they know and practice skills used in the real estate industry. Winning a competition can be a great achievement and improve a student's future. In this article, we will explore the success story of Monty McClendon and Justin Du from the University of Texas at Austin, who recently won the Undergraduate Real
From Ukraine Pursuing a CRE Dream In Time of Conflict
In the midst of conflict and uncertainty, chasing a dream can seem like a daunting task. For Dima Nazarenko, who's featured in this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, this was establishing a successful career in commercial real estate. Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing armed conflict in his home country, Dima remains undeterred in his pursuit of a career in CRE in Ukraine. Watch
Diversifying The Face of CRE with SEO
In today's society, diversity and inclusivity have become important topics across all industries, including commercial real estate. As businesses strive to be more representative of the communities they serve, CRE professionals are also recognizing the benefits of a diverse team. To gain insights on the topic of diversifying CRE, we sat down with Angela Gorbold and Pamela McKoin from Sponsors for
Advice From a Seasoned CRE Pro During Times of Economic Uncertainty
In times of economic uncertainty, commercial real estate (CRE) professionals face unique challenges in navigating the market. To gain insights into how to manage these challenges, we sat down with seasoned CRE pro and founder of Patriot Holdings, Jeremiah Boucher, to get his advice. With decades of experience in the industry, Jeremiah has weathered multiple economic downturns and emerged stronger.
Student to Skilled CRE Analyst With Travis Headapohl
In this newest Accelerator in Action episode, Sam talks to Travis Headaphol. Travis, like many young professionals, started his career in commercial real estate as a student. Through dedication, hard work, and a commitment to learning, he went from a novice to a skilled CRE analyst. In this podcast episode, we'll take a closer look at Travis's journey and the steps he took to succeed in this dynam
Transitioning From Employee to CRE Entrepreneur with Kyle Keene
In this newest special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam and Michael talk with Kyle Keene from Keene Development Group. Kyle transitioned from working for a construction management group into starting his own development group. Listen to this episode to learn about how to bridge the gap from employee to entrepreneur and how to make the transition.
Streamlining Asset Management with RE Analytics
In this newest special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam, Michael, and Spencer talk to George Burchlaw and Carol Ann Flint from Re Analytics Business Development. RE Analytics is a service that partners with real estate investment companies to provide efficient, cost-effective back-office asset management and analyst services. Listen to this episode to learn about RE Analytics and how they so
Impact Development Doing Good While Doing Well with Brian Murray
In this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam, Michael, and Spencer talk to Brian Murray, the CEO of Shift Capital. Shift Capital is a B-certified impact real estate group. A B-certification is a designation that certifies that a group focuses on social and environmental returns to society. Founded with the mission of influencing the poverty equation, Brian Murray and his team at Shift Ca
Why Manufactured Housing Communities (MHC) are the safest investment in CRE with Brandt Foster
In this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we feature Brandt Foster, Director at Northwestern Mutual Real Estate, one of the largest real estate investors in the nation. In this conversation, Spencer and Sam ask Brandt about MHCs, manufactured housing communities, where there are multiple different tiers of property types that sit within the community. Here at A.CRE we have our own special
Leveraging Data & Technology to Streamline Real Estate Debt Procurement
In this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we feature Yaakov Zar and Sammy Greenwall, the founders of Lev Capital, a commercial mortgage marketplace for capital market advisors. In this conversation, Spencer, Michael and Sam ask Yaakov and Sammy about what Lev is doing to bring real estate financing into the 21st century. Watch, listen, or read below to learn about Lev Capital, how they're
The Forefront of Climate Solutions for The Built Environment with Jacob Racusin
This episode of the A.CRE Audio Series features Jacob Deva Racusin, a real estate professional and co-founder of New Frameworks. New Frameworks is a worker-owned cooperative focused on environment-friendly construction. An active member of the carbon leadership forum, Jacob is engaged in code and policy development, professional training, and other initiatives supporting the transition to a more j
How Innovation is Poised to Disrupt Development with Aleks Gampel
This episode of the A.CRE Audio Series features Aleksandr Gampel, a real estate professional and co-founder of Cuby Technologies. Cuby is a tech company working to change the way we build buildings altogether. If you look into the recent past, you'll see that the construction process overall hasn't changed in decades. With the huge growth of commercial real estate and its emphasis on the asset cla
Phosphor and Oliver Beavers - Changing the Way Real Estate is Underwritten
In this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we talk with a special guest and friend to A.CRE, Oliver Beavers, the founder of Phosphor who is working on a new financial modeling tool. Originally, similar to multiple new professionals in the industry, Oliver entered the finance world needing to learn Excel to map out complex financial deals. As many of our users know very well, the process of
How To Model Like a Deal Seasoned Pro - Introducing the Accelerator 2.0
In 2018, Michael and I designed and built the A.CRE Accelerator program. We sought to build the preeminent tool for learning and mastering real estate financial modeling. It was intended to provide a clear path to real estate financial modeling mastery, and ultimately give Accelerator Graduates a significant advantage in the industry. Now as we approach the 3-year anniversary of the Accelerator's
Using "Money Ball" Strategies In Commercial Real Estate With Brandon Taubman
In this fourth special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam, Spencer, and Michael discuss how to create a real estate portfolio with special guest, Brandon Taubman. Brandon is a data scientist and financial engineer with 15 years of experience within investment banking, sports analytics, and real estate. With Brandon's experience in a variety of fields, we ask for his advice in creating a portf
Data-Driven Self Storage Strategy With Drew Dolan
In this third special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam and Spencer discuss self-storage data-driven strategies with special guess Drew Dolan. Drew is a Principal & Fund Manager at DXD Capital, a data-driven self-storage development company. Here at A.CRE, we've tried to create a wide array of cre content and one of the more recent areas we've dived into was self-storage, specifically with ou
Perfecting Your Strategy, Process, & Product With Scott Choppin
In this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we feature Scott Choppin, the CEO and founder of The Urban Pacific group of companies, a real estate development company based in Southern California. In this conversation, Spencer, Michael, and Sam consult Scott for his insights into the development side, as well as other things happening from an actual deal-doer and maker in the business. As we'
Leveling Up as a CRE Entrepreneur With Mark Rios
In this first special episode of the 3rd season of the A.CRE Audio Series, we feature Mark Rios, a real estate entrepreneur with a background in media. In addition to being an A.CRE Accelerator Graduate, he is the principal and co-founder of Prosperity CRE. Growing up in Hollywood, Mark planned for a career in the entertainment industry and spent 30 years in various acting roles. Through the years
Here's What To Expect In Season 3 - S3E1
Welcome to Season Three of the A.CRE Audio Series! In this season, I am joined by the creators of Adventures in CRE, Spencer Burton, and Michael Belasco. This season is the first chance Spencer, Michael and Sam had been able to get together in person since 2019, and so they decided to do something special. As opposed to past seasons, season 3 is focused entirely around a central theme: Deal Making
Putting Together Your Capital Stack - Equity - S3E4
As briefly mentioned in the last episode, before you can start sourcing deals and finding investment opportunities, you need a strategy and you need money. Episode 1 talked about how to develop a strategy. Episodes 4 and 5 talk about how to put together the capital required for closing a deal in real estate. Specifically, this episode addresses equity when putting together your capital stack. Just
Putting Together Your Capital Stack - Debt - S3E5
As far as deal-making, and deal doing are concerned. the last three episodes or so have been really focused on the making side. But making deals is great, but if you can't get them closed, they're not worth anything. In this episode, we're beginning to bridge over to the doing side. Episode 5 is the second part of putting together your capital stack for deal-making and deal-doing in commercial rea
Pro Level Due Diligence - S3E6
Now that we've really dug into the details about deal-making in commercial real estate, it's time to get into the weeds concerning deal-doing. This episode talks about how to go about due diligence in CRE at a pro-level. Hear Michael's perspective on the three main things for keys to success in real estate due diligence. We'll talk about the big buckets of due diligence. As a side note, we'd love
Executing The Plan | Managing The Asset - S3E7
Now that we've discussed the strategy and capital behind deal-making, and the due diligence required in conducting deals, let's talk about how to manage your assets. Ultimately, this is the step where quite frankly, the value comes to reality. Both Michael and Spencer have been on the development side of the real estate business and this episode features their advice when it comes to assets in rea
Maximizing Outcomes | Disposition - S3E8
Welcome to the last regular episode of season 3, Deal Making and Deal Doing, from the A.CRE Audio Series. With both Michael and Spencer, today we talk about disposition. We're talking about bringing the whole thing full circle: realizing your profits and realizing your strategy. It seems like a very simple thing. If we've done everything up to this point correctly, as we've discussed and really ex
Creating Your CRE Strategy - S3E2
In this second episode of this special season of the A.CRE Audio Series, we're talking about how to create a strategy for deal-making and deal doing, the theme of season 3. Strategy is an important part of deal-making: before you can go out and identify deals, you need to have a strategy, a reason to pursue those deals. The strategy really is the foundation of all real estate. As part of this epis
How To Source Deals - S3E3
Now that we've talked about the strategy behind deal-making in commercial real estate, it's time to get into the actual deals! This episode of season 3 of the A.CRE Audio Series talks about how to actually source deals and identify investment opportunities and the relationships needed to properly find these real estate investment opportunities. You've watched episode 1 and have a strategy. Once yo
The A.CRE Networking Reboot Cruise
One of our biggest goals here at A.CRE is building a community and engaging with our readers. Recently, you've likely seen our posts on the A.CRE Networking Reboot Cruise. This cruise we're putting together is another effort to bring that community together, give value back to our readers, and allow us to interact in person in a more substantive way. This cruise will take place in April 2022 and i
How to Maximize Value for Tenants featuring Justin Smith
This episode of the A.CRE Audio Series features Justin Smith, Senior Vice President at Lee & Associates and the author of Industrial Intelligence: The Executive's Guide for Making Informed Commercial Real Estate Decisions. In this episode, he sits down with Michael, Spencer, and Sam to talk about how to maximize value for tenants. A big thanks to Justin for making himself and his story available t
Making the Career Transition into CRE featuring Caleb Staub
This episode of the A.CRE Audio Series features Caleb Staub, a Real Estate Investor and Construction Project Manager. In this episode, we ask Caleb's advice on how to transition into the commercial real estate field. A big thanks to Caleb for offering his knowledge to our viewers!
Maximizing Your ROI on In Person CRE Events'
In this episode, watch as Spencer, San, and Michael discuss how to maximize your ROI on In-Person CRE Events.
Internship Opportunities and More with A.CRE Fellow Samuel Obasi
In this episode of Accelerators in Action, we're so happy to feature Samuel Obasi, the current A.CRE Fellow. In this episode we talk about the opportunities that come with a Fellowship as well as internships and so-on. This is our 9th episode in a growing sub-series of interviews with commercial real estate professionals. This Accelerators in Action sub-series tells the stories of CRE professiona
Launching a Co-Living Company Amidst a Global Pandemic with Johannes Peter
In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we're pleased to be joined by Johannes Peter, the Founder & CEO of TomoDomo Co-Living in Switzerland. TomoDomo provides Co-Living residences in Switzerland. Through Co-Living, TomoDomo's goal is for their residents to consciously share their living space in order to build relationships, think further, aim higher and live better. This episode discusses how
Building a Diverse and Competent Team with Garland Fuller
In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we're pleased to be joined by Garland Fuller, a Diversity Recruiting Leader and Inclusion & Equity Strategist at CBRE. For this episode, we consult Garland on the best way to build a diverse team in the CRE profession. We're very grateful for Garland's willingness to share their knowledge with the A.CRE audience!
CRE Networking in 2021 with Allison Weiss
With the events of 2020, networking in CRE has changed. In-place interactions have taken a necessary backseat to virtual connections. We all must adapt in order to advance our careers. In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we're pleased to be joined by Allison Weiss, Principal and Founder of CRE Recruiting. Allison offers excellent insights into how to network in 2021 and beyond. We're very g
Elevator Pitches and Other Career Advice with Jenn Cook
Many of our content here at Adventures in CRE recently has been about career help and advice. This isn't accidental. With the current pandemic, we're doing our best to help our readers get through the recession. This episode features Jenn Cook, a Corporate Recruiter and Learning & Development Manager at Crow Holdings, and talks about various career advice, such as how to polish your elevator pitch
Setting your Sights High with Alex Williams
One important aspect present in real estate more than any other industry is the need to shoot above your station. Alex Williams, a Financial Analyst at CBRE Capital Markets and our guest today exemplifies this. As just an intern in college, he cold-called and asked to speak with the CEO to close a deal. In this episode, watch as Sam asks Alex about his experience shooting for the stars as an inexp
Integrating Tech into Real Estate with Justin Lia
Commercial real estate isn't the fastest to adopt the newest tech compared to other fields. Doing so, however, could increase returns, lower operating expenses, and reduce workload. In this Accelerators in Action episode, listen as Sam Carlson speaks on this topic with RE professional working to integrate tech with real estate, Justin Lia. Justin Lia currently helps people buy, sell, and run real
Getting the First Job with Julio Villalobos-Torres
We get a lot of questions here at Adventures in CRE about how to "get the first job." Many young professionals breaking into the market struggle to do just that. Jobs available often require experience and or connections - things that new professionals often lack. This episode features Julio Villalobos-Torres, an underwriting analyst at Freddy Mac's and Accelerator graduate. As a recent university
Evolving your Career as a Young Professional with Greg Astor
Being young and just out of college is a shared experience of many of our listeners. Breaking into the industry and continually evolving your career as a young professional is an important thing to know. This episode talks about exactly that. In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam welcomes real estate associate and Accelerator graduate Greg Astor. Greg originally majored in Philosophy at P
Advice for Young CRE Professionals with Mike Strug
Adventures in CRE has always had to goal to provide value to CRE professionals. Mike Strug, our guest speaker today, has a similar goal. This week we met together to talk about different pieces of advice for young CRE professionals. This episode talks about how to make connections as a just out-of-school CRE professional, how to network in a virtual environment, and the number one piece of advice
Alternatives to Graduate Real Estate Education with Richard Byrd
Over the past few weeks, the Adventures in CRE staff have been updating and populating A.CRE with real estate education content, including profiles of some of the top undergraduate and graduate real estate programs in the United States. Though pursuing graduate education in real estate is a great option to further one's career, it's not completely plausible for every individual. Because of that, w
Three Keys to LinkedIn Success in CRE
For commercial real estate professionals in 2020, one social media platform is more important than all of the rest. That platform is LinkedIn, and it now serves as a long-form real estate resume, a virtual business card, and for many their online professional persona. So given its importance, we thought we'd spend a few minutes discussing LinkedIn and three keys to LinkedIn success in CRE. In this
How to Quickly Evaluate Real Estate Opportunities (Without Opening Excel)
We regularly respond to questions from A.CRE and Accelerator members as it relates to analyzing and evaluating real estate investment opportunities. Recently, in an Accelerator forum post a young professional marveled at how certain individuals in his office could look at a deal and within a matter of minutes make an assessment as to whether the deal was worth spending more time on. He asked if we
Today's Job Market & How To Stand Out In An Interview
The real estate job market has changed dramatically over the past 3-4 months, with the market shifting from one that favored job seekers to one that now favors employers. In light of that shift, we're excited to welcome onto the A.CRE Audio Series one of the foremost experts in real estate careers: Kent Elliott of RETS Associates. Kent founded the real estate executive search firm, RETS Associates
Making the Masters in Real Estate Decision
In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, we dive into the Masters in Real Estate decision. Specifically, we discuss for whom the Masters in Real Estate is ideal and share our thoughts on the benefits of this specialized degree. This discussion is a good complement to our two-episode discussion with Jim Spaeth in season one on the MBA in Real Estate.
The "Secret" to Learning Real Estate Financial Modeling
Just like any skill in life, there are tips and tricks to learning that skill. Some suggestions are more helpful than others, although all contribute in some way. In this episode, we share one of the more valuable tips - what our marketing team has dubbed the "secret" - for learning real estate financial modeling. And what is that secret... wait for it... practice! Big "secret", I know. But we can
Career Pivots, Finding Opportunity, and Your Next Move with Nick Bouquet
At some point in their career, most real estate professionals choose to pivot. No matter whether that means making wholesale career change (e.g. transitioning into real estate from another industry), or simply moving from one property type to another, these career pivots can be difficult to navigate. In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam welcomes real estate developer and Accelerator grad
From Civil Engineer to CRE Student with Josh Lau
Commercial real estate professionals come from all backgrounds and all walks of life. Some start with the family business as a kid. Others study real estate in college and begin their career in the industry. But a large share of commercial real estate professionals start their careers in other fields, only to transition into real estate at some point in their career. In this week's episode of the
Finding a Job out of College Amidst the COVID-19 Recession
Many A.CRE readers are young professionals and college students trying to navigate the job market in a recession. Finding a job in commercial real estate amidst the craziness of the COVID-19 pandemic can be challenging, especially for those with little to no experience in the industry. In this episode, we speak with Matthew Farrell, someone with direct experience finding his first job in CRE in th
The Next Level Broker with Craig Cadwallader
A lot of incredible real estate professionals have gone through the A.CRE Accelerator and we think sharing their stories will add value to your career. In this episode of the A.CRE Accelerators in Action series, Sam talks with Craig Cadwallader about what he has learned throughout his extensive career in real estate. In this episode, Craig shares his career path from an undergraduate degree in Com
Multifamily Metrics and Strategies in a Post-COVID World
Commercial real estate is the business of building, leasing, managing and selling space. And the demand for and how that space is used is largely a function of human psychology and behavior. With the human-psyche turned on its head due to COVID-19, how we use and interact with space is going to change forever. And that change will greatly impact the economics of commercial real estate, including a
Networking and Skill Diversity in CRE with Terry Kipp - AiA1
A lot of incredible real estate professionals have gone through the A.CRE Accelerator and we think sharing their career stories will add value to your career. In this episode of the A.CRE Accelerators in Action, Sam talks with Terry Kipp, a Senior Investments Associate at a family-owned real estate investment company. Terry's career story is one of deliberate networking and the opportunity to have
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