The Insider's Edge To Real Estate Investing

This week's episode is a continuation of my series that coincides with my upcoming book and name of the podcast, The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing. In this show, the seventh of the 12-part series, I discuss what it means to orchestrate the funds and investors involved in a real estate acquisition. From equity and deposits to partner agreements and timelines, I spell out the main factors that you'll want to firmly grasp so you can move forward with confidence (and a greater chance of success!) My writing partner, Rachel Hartman, asks me questions as I share the importance of taking a bid seriously (brokers talk! Others will know if you back out), how to approach lenders, and why you shouldn't overlook incentives. In addition to helping me with the book, Rachel pens content for Fortune 500 companies and is a regular contributor for U.S. News & World Report (connect with her at LinkedIn).

This week's episode is a continuation of my series that coincides with my upcoming book and name of the podcast, The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing. In this show, the sixth of the 12-part series, I lay out some of the beginning financial considerations that will arise as you evaluate a piece of property. What type of return can you expect from a property? Who should you bring in to look at the financial statements? How do you make sure you don't get overleveraged? My writing partner, Rachel Hartman, asks me about these topics and more as I share the techniques that I've developed to understand the costs and returns related to an investment, which is a key component when initiating the bidding process. In addition to helping me with the book, Rachel pens content for Fortune 500 companies and is a regular contributor for U.S. News & World Report (connect with her at LinkedIn).

This week's episode is a continuation of my series that coincides with my upcoming book and name of the podcast, The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing. In this show, the fifth of the 12-part series, I discuss what it means to walk through a listing that you are considering for an investment. I compare what it's like to tour a residential home versus checking out an investment property (trust me, there are some key differences!). My writing partner, Rachel Hartman, asks me questions as I share inside tips to give you the advantage, including knowing who to bring with you, what questions to ask, and how to find out information that will help you decide whether to make a bid. The best part: the chance to reimagine a space and think creatively about how you could repurpose it and add value. In addition to helping me with the book, Rachel pens content for Fortune 500 companies and is a regular contributor for U.S. News & World Report (connect with her at LinkedIn).

On this week's episode, I'm continuing a series that coincides with my upcoming book and name of the podcast, The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing. In this show, the fifth of this 12-part series, I talk about discovering properties that can produce returns which outperform the market. You'll learn why it's a great idea to ask about the seller's motivation, how to find deals that aren't readily listed and visible to the public eye, and ways to build a great relationship with brokers, who are an essential resource and can lead you to hidden deals. My writing partner Rachel Hartman talks with me about pursuing off market opportunities, why neglected property might be a great fit, and how to decipher sales information. In addition to helping me with the book, Rachel pens content for Fortune 500 companies and is a regular contributor for U.S. News & World Report (connect with her at LinkedIn)

On this week's episode, I'm continuing a series that coincides with my upcoming book and name of the podcast, The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing. In this show, the fourth of this 12-part series, I delve into one of the most important aspects of real estate investing: your relationships. This is not a game you'll play on your own and having a partner you can count on will help you get great wins, time and again. I lay out the different players you'll need on your dream team, and how each one will contribute to the deal. My writing partner, Rachel Hartman, interviews me as I share ways to get to know others in this space, how to approach them, and the benefits of long-term relationships. Bottom line: your reputation will reign supreme, and others will notice who you keep in your circle. In addition to helping me with the book, Rachel pens content for Fortune 500 companies and is a regular contributor for U.S. News & World Report (connect with her at LinkedIn).

On this week's episode, I'm continuing a series that coincides with my upcoming book and name of the podcast, The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing. In this show, the third in this 12-part series, I define and compare the four main property types, which are often called asset classes, in real estate investing. These are: multi-family, retail, office, and land. I cover the advantages and disadvantages for each one, and lay out some important factors, like considering upfront costs and understanding your tolerance for risk when choosing a property. My writing partner Rachel Hartman interviews me as I discuss which asset class I think is a great option for beginning investors, along with the value of starting with a location where you feel comfortable and have an inside edge—like your own neighborhood. In addition to helping me with the book, Rachel pens content for Fortune 500 companies and is a regular contributor for U.S. News & World Report (connect with her at LinkedIn).

On this week's episode, I'm continuing a series that coincides with my upcoming book and new name of the podcast, The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing. In this show, I compare real estate investing to other investment types, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and retirement accounts. I explain how real estate tends to be an opaque and inefficient space, meaning it's not always easy to readily find information about every available property in your neighborhood. I also lay out why those factors work to your advantage, because if you research and get to know an area, you'll be able to spot great opportunities and build returns on your own terms. My writing partner Rachel Hartman interviews me as I break down two common myths that tend to hold new investors back, which are the lack of capital and lack of experience. I share my investing philosophy which reduces risk, point out ways to raise capital right from the beginning, and explain how I went from having nearly zero knowledge of real estate to becoming an expert in my neighborhood in just 90 days—and how you can too. In addition to helping me with the book, Rachel pens content for Fortune 500 companies and is a regular contributor for U.S. News & World Report (connect with her at LinkedIn).

On this week's episode, I'm kickstarting a new series that coincides with my upcoming book and new name of the podcast, The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing. In this first episode, I share insights into my background, including where I grew up and how I got into real estate, first as a broker and later as an investor myself. I relate stories about observing my grandfather's tenacity and seeing how that helped guide his real estate investing strategy, along with my gratitude for mentors who showed me how to get into the real estate game and gain the competitive advantage. My writing partner Rachel Hartman interviews me to pull back the layers and point out the lines I draw between my brokerage business and acting as an investor, my early mistakes that taught me valuable lessons, and discoveries that opened my eyes to the opportunities in real estate for those who have the inside knowledge. In addition to helping me with the book, Rachel pens content for Fortune 500 companies and is a regular contributor for U.S. News & World Report (connect with her at LinkedIn). Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-hartman-4a8a516/

On this week's show I welcome Nick Axford, Principal and Global Director of Insight at Avison Young. Dr. Nick Axford is Avison Young's Global Director of Insight, and has over 25 years' experience in leading private sector research and consultancy functions. From 1994 to 2018 he worked for CBRE, including five years as Global Head of Research. In this global role, Nick was responsible for leading and coordinating the activities of more than 650 specialists in countries around the world. Nick is a regular presenter at leading industry conferences and events, appearing frequently in the print and broadcast media commenting on topical issues relating to the commercial real estate market.

On this week's show, I welcome Craig Robinson, Chief Growth Officer at Industrious. Craig is an experienced chief executive, division president and board director for global commercial real estate, outsourcing and tech-enabled service companies. Craig has led business units within both large global public companies and private mid-cap growth businesses. He most recently built and led Powered By We, a hyper-growth business unit at WeWork providing technology, development, and management services to real estate owners and tenants. Previously he was the CEO of Global Corporate Services at Newmark Knight Frank (NASDAQ: NMRK) where he led all sales, operations and platform investments for their corporate real estate outsourcing business. Prior to Newmark, he was President of Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CIGI), U.S. Region, where he was responsible for $1B+ in annual revenue, 5,600 real estate professionals, and 150 offices.

On this week's episode, I welcome a close friend and an industry colleague, David Shorenstein. David is a Principal and Co-Founder of Hildreth Real Estate Advisors and brings over fifteen years of real estate experience to his position. David has expertise in purchasing, operating and representing buyers and sellers of multi-family, mixed-use, office, retail, development and conversion sites. David has successfully assembled and exited a New York City Real Estate portfolio with a value in excess of $300 million in over 250 properties.

On this week's episode, I welcome Robert Rivani of Black Lion Investment Group. Robert is a true innovator in the entertainment and real estate business, having closed more than $500 million since founding Black Lion in 2014. Robert shares with us how he got his start, what his strategy is, as well as an inside look at his social media tools for success.

On this week's episode, I welcome close friend and proptech expert, Ashkán Zandieh. In this third part of our data driven decision making series, Ash shares with us a few powerful and insightful tips for investors looking to gain an edge by using technology and data to help them make informed decisions. Ash has an extensive knowledge base in the PropTech world, giving us a look at his career and some advice as well for any investor!

On this week's episode, I welcome Avison Young's Executive Director of Innovation and Insight in the U.S., Craig Lebowitz. On this second part of Data Driven Decisions, Craig dives into how investors can use the latest technology to find the best investment out there. He gives examples, talks about some of the work he is doing with Avison Young, and much more!

For this week's episode I am re-broadcasting a recording of a recent webinar that I held in which Scott Singer and Craig Lebowitz of Avison Young join me to go over the Fourth Quarter of 2021 in New York City, as well as give us an inside look at what to keep an eye out for in 2022.

To start the New Year, we are featuring a few snippets from our guests in 2021 in which they share their best advice for aspiring real estate investors looking to get started. Guests include Joe McMillan, Doug Steiner, Alex Rabin & Alex Kaskel, Adam Gordon, Janine Yorio, Rachel Loeb, Eric Birnbaum and Atit Jariwala. List of times below! Joe McMillan – 4:34 – 7:00 Doug Steiner – 7:21 – 13:50 Alex Rabin & Alex Kaskek – 13:53 – 17:09 Adam Gordon – 17:11 – 21:02 Janine Yorio – 21:07 – 25:54 Rachel Loeb – 25:58 – 28:49 Eric Birnbaum – 28:53 – 31:40 Atit Jariwala – 31:44 – 36:07

On this week's show, I am broadcasting an interview that I did with Ryan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT. that I held for our Young Men's and Women's Real Estate Association luncheon. In this interview, Ryan gives us an un-filtered look at how he became the number one residential broker in New York City and some of the gambles he made along the way. He gives us advice, an inside look at his new ventures and some great stories along the way.

On this week's episode, I welcome a very special guest, Rich Sarkis, Founder & Executive Chairman at Reonomy. Reonomy is the leading provider of CRE insights, empowering top brokerages, financial institutions, and commercial services providers with actionable data and solutions. In this episode, Rich gives us an inside look at Reonomy and how it can benefit anyone involved in real estate, based on their data driven approach. In this episode I also share with the audience, Step 1 of my ten part series on how to invest in commercial real estate.

For this week's show, I am re-broadcasting an extremely important and interesting interview that I did as our second show of the podcast with the legendary MaryAnne Gilmartin. Gilmartin is Chief Executive Officer of L&L MAG, a New York-based real estate development company she founded with David Levinson and Robert Lapidus.

On this week's episode, I welcome a fellow podcaster and real estate investor, Whitney Sewell. Whitney is the founder of Life Bridge Capital, as well as The Life Bridge Foundation. This amazing interview dives into Whitney's incredible backstory of law enforcement, horse training, and what ultimately led him to invest in real estate and start his career. Whitney also shares with us his amazing story of adopting his children and the astonishing work he is doing to help all adopted children.

This week's show is a family affair! I welcome John Casano, Principal at Great Global Holdings and Lara & Emily Casano of Raem Capital. This very special episode dives into the investing philosophy of both John, as well as Lara & Emily. John gives us an inside look at how he has structured deals and how he got to where he is today, as well as working closely with his daughters, Emily and Lara. Finally, Emily and Lara give us an inside look at their brokerage and investment business, Raem Capital, as well as what it's like working with their father.

We've made it to our 100th episode! For this momentous show, I welcome a close friend and industry legend, Rod Kritsberg, Managing Partner at KPG funds. This show is special in that Rod and I are paying tribute to the late Jim Kinsey, a close friend and colleague that unexpectedly passed away earlier this year. Rod and I talk about the impact that Jim had on all of us, lessons he taught us, and stories we will never forget. Rod also gives us an inside look at his new firm, KPG Funds, in which they are shaking up the real estate industry and becoming one of the most prolific developers and investors in the Tri-State area. This show is one you will not want to miss! To Donate To Jim Kinsey's Kids College Fund, Please Click Here: https://www.ugift529.com/ Codes: James Kinsey III - 56L-X6J, Noelle Kinsey - 45Q-82J

In this week's show, I am re-broadcasting a webinar that I held on October 27th with our Co-Lead of Tri-State Debt & Equity at Avison Young, Scott Singer. Scott and I discuss the Third Quarter Capital Markets State of the Market and give everyone an inside look at some of the largest deals that happened both nationally, as well as in New York City. Scott gives listeners a look at some of the main trends that are happening in the debt & equity market, as well as an outlook for anyone out there in the market.

On this week's show, I welcome Bruce Stachenfeld, one of the nation's preeminent real estate attorneys, founding partner of Duval & Stachenfeld LLP, as well as author of "The Real Estate Philosopher's Guide: The Secrets to Real Estate Success." Bruce shares with us incredible insight into a variety of topics within real estate from both the perspective of the law side of things, as well as how to succeed in any market. His book is now #2 on the Wall Street Journal, giving veterans and beginners 40 years of industry experience on how to create ideas outside the box and truly succeed in the real estate industry.

On this week's show, I am re-broadcasting a fantastic and extremely informative conversation that I had with the legend himself, Ryan Serhant of Serhant. Ryan has mastered the art of personal branding as well as professional branding, and sold his secrets through his course. In this interview, we dive into how personal branding can evolve your business, the power of branding, and what it can ultimately lead to. We go through examples, how you can start now, and what steps to take along the way.

On this week's episode, I welcome Sujohn Sarkar, Managing Director of Asset Management at Trinity Church Wall Street. This episode dives into some topics that we haven't yet covered on the show, examining both not-for-profit, as well as Sujohn's unique background and career path. Sujohn gives us an inside look at Trinity Church Wall Street and all of the fascinating projects they're working on in the city, as well as how Sujohn ultimately landed with them. Sujohn discusses his time at Princeton, how he took a different path into commercial real estate and some of the reasons he decided to go into the industry.

On this week's episode I welcome a close friend and colleague in the industry, Eric Birnbaum, Founder & CEO at Dreamscape Companies. In this episode, Eric shares with us his incredible story on how a friendship with the President of Vornado in 2003 turned into a pathway into the real estate industry on the acquisitions side and why he decided to leave investment banking to take on this new challenge. Eric then gives us an inside look at his entrepreneurial side as he gives us a detailed look at how he started Imperial Companies in 2014 and what drawbacks and advice he would give to someone going through the same thing. Finally, Eric shares with us what he is currently working on as well as advice he'd give to our listeners who are looking to get involved in the industry.

On this week's show I welcome the legendary multifamily broker, Beau Beery. Beau has taken the multifamily brokerage business by storm, starting his own firm Beau Beery Multifamily Advisors in the Florida market. Beau has also written a book entitled, Multifamily Investors Who Dominate showcasing all the aspects it takes to be an elite investor and become part of the top 1% in multifamily investing. In this interview Beau gives us an inside look at his business, including how many investors thrive, what he does to separate himself from the competition and how he has gotten to where he is today. Check him out by going to his website: https://www.beaubeery.com/

On this week's show I welcome Larry Taylor, Founder & CEO at Christina, as well as seasoned real estate investor. This incredible interview goes into Larry's lifelong investment strategy, stories about investing in his first building at the age of 12 years old, as well as how he has built a successful portfolio. Larry discusses with us why he has chosen Southern California and Malibu for much of his success, who he has worked with in the past including some major names, as well as advice for anyone looking to get involved in real estate success. If Larry could do it at 12 years old, there's nothing stopping most of us!

On this week's episode, I welcome a close friend and industry visionary, Atit Jariwala, CEO of Bridgeton Holdings. This truly incredible interview dives into Atit's fascinating life of growing up in St. Louis, MO in which he helped his parents manage the motel they were living at. Atit shares with us that he applied to Yale University after only reading that it's acceptance rate was higher than Harvard's, and ultimately attending the prestigious school without even visiting it once! He explains that his first job in investment banking led to getting involved with Citi's Real Estate & Lodging group because of his childhood experience and then he decided to attend graduate school. Atit's first real estate deal was in New York City with a family friend asking him to find, operate and sell an investment, with no experience to date. Finally, Atit goes into his current company and their holdings, what their strategy is and how he got to where he is today. This is one you won't want to miss!

In this week's episode, I am re-broadcasting a recent webinar I did entitled, Proposed Tax Policy Changes & the Impact on CRE. This extremely informative webinar featured Ryan McCormick, Senior Vice President and Counsel at the Real Estate Roundtable, as well as Kenneth Weissenberger and Lisa Knee, partners at Eisner Amper. Tune in to learn about the recent proposed tax policy changes that President Biden and the government have talked about including 1031 exchanges, capital gains tax and much more! This is information anyone in real estate will have to know in the coming months, even weeks!

On this week's show, I am doing a special edition highlighting some of the fantastic Young Guns that we've had on the show. This will include snippets from interviews showcasing some of the best advice we've heard thus far, as well as lessons learned along the way. For a breakdown of each guest, see below! - 0:00 - Jordan Vogel - 7:15 - Ayesha Seldon - 10:26 - Philip Michael - 12:54 - Steven Kachnanian - 16:24 - Peak Capital - 22:53 - Jessica Zaski - 27:30 - Chris Okada - 32:34 - Martin Nussbaum

On this week's show I welcome The Canvassing Queen herself, Beth Azor, owner and founder of Azor Advisory Services. In our interview, Beth gives us a snapshot of how she got to where she is today, focusing on her ambition and hustle. She shares with us that hard work does pay off and how she would be in the office on Saturday when no one else would be, trying to get deals done. She explains how she got her nickname and that canvassing was the best thing that ever happened to her career. Finally, Beth gives us an inside look at how she started buying her own deals and what kind of capital she raised early on to how she raises it today.

On this week's show, I welcome a close friend Joe McMillan, former CEO of DDG and current CEO of Azur. This incredible interview dives into topics and information about Joe that even I never knew about after knowing him for close to two decades. Joe's has an incredible story which begins in starting at an investment banking firm, working crazy hours, which ultimately led to him moving up in the banking world. He talks about meeting great mentors along the way and how those relationships formed bonds in his life. He talks about some of his first deals in the real estate industry and how he didn't see a single paycheck for close to 21 months. Finally, Joe gives us an inside look at how his deals are so incredibly successful and how building teams is the true key to his success.

On this week's show I welcome Eloy Retana, fellow podcaster of The Savy Mobile Home Park Investor Show, mobile home park investor, and entrepreneur. This fantastic interview dives into an asset class our show has yet to discover: mobile home parks. Eloy comes to us and shares with us how he got involved in mobile park homes, after having had a six figure job and ultimately leaving it to follow this pursuit. He shares with us some of the tricks he uses to help in his marketing efforts, how mobile home parks have done over the past few years and why he ultimately decided to get into this type of investing.

On this week's show, I welcome the one and only, Doug Steiner, Chairman of Steiner Studios and prominent developer throughout New York City. In this interview we dive right into it and discuss his early life in New Jersey, growing up working with his father and how that led him into development in New York. Doug shares with us an insight into how he designs his developments, the process he follows, and stories of some of his past projects. Finally, Doug also shares with us how he got involved in the television/film business and how that evolved into building Steiner Studios. This is one you will not want to miss!

On this week's show, I welcome the incredible Greta Guggenheim, former CEO of TPG Real Estate Finance Trust. In this episode, Greta shares with us her story and how growing up in a small town where everyone knew each other, ultimately helped her become the woman she is today. Greta goes into some of her first jobs in finance and what tools she took from those early days and how she uses them today. Finally Greta shares with us her thoughts on moving over to the equity side of things and what interests her about investing instead of the debt side.

On this week's show, I am re-broadcasting a panel I took part in, in which Paul Massey of B6 Real Estate Advisors, Christopher Coiley of Valley National Bank and Michael Vargas of Vanderbilt Appraisal Company discuss the NYC investment sales market, as well as the multifamily market. Tune in and get the most up to date information now!

On this week's show, I welcome a true legend in Dean Shapiro, Senior Vice President and Head of U.S. Development for Oxford Properties. Dean shares with us his incredible story from the time he went to Vanderbilt University to some of his first jobs. Dean was behind the development of Hudson Yards in New York City, one of the largest and most transformative projects in modern day development. He shares with us the struggles that went along with it, and two other large scale developments that he believes have transformed communities. Dean also gives us some great insight as to how he got to where he is today and what students or young professionals should look for in a company when joining.

On this week's show I welcome a very special guest in David S. Rose - author, investor, keynote speaker, founder of over 100 companies, and most recently, co-founding the US Real Estate Market. David shares with us what it was like growing up in such an all-inclusive real estate family and how that helped mold him into where he is today. David also shares with us some of his endeavors, how he landed upon them, and some advice he can give along the way. Finally, David shares with us his latest adventure, the US Real Estate Market, which he co-founded and is now the CEO.

On this week's episode, I am broadcasting both part two of a webinar that I moderated entitled, Fordham REI Presents: Envisioning the Future:Technology, Innovation, and Obsolescence, as well as the first part of the State of the Market that I presented going over all the activity from the First Quarter in New York City. The all-star panel includes Michael Dowling, President & CEO of Northwell Health, Jeffrey Levine, Founder & Chairman, Douglaston Development/Levine Builders/Clinton Management, Christopher Mills, President and COO, Plaza Construction, Jennifer Stewart, Global Head of Real Estate, BNY Mellon and Marc Zuluaga, PE, CEO, Steven Winter Associates.

On this week's episode, I am broadcasting part one of a webinar that I moderated entitled, Fordham REI Presents: Envisioning the Future:Technology, Innovation, and Obsolescence. This fantastic and informative webinar goes through the way we are using technology and innovation in today's real estate world. The all-star panel includes Michael Dowling, President & CEO of Northwell Health, Jeffrey Levine, Founder & Chairman, Douglaston Development/Levine Builders/Clinton Management, Christopher Mills, President and COO, Plaza Construction, Jennifer Stewart, Global Head of Real Estate, BNY Mellon and Marc Zuluaga, PE, CEO, Steven Winter Associates.

On this week's episode I welcome members of the Goldberg Group including Principal Josh Goldberg, as well as Co-Founders Debbie Reich and Xan Goldberg, with special guest Jay Norris of Guesst. This is a very special episode as we learn how the Goldberg was founded and how their background in real estate got them to where they are today. We also learn from Jay Norris of Guesst about the incredible things he is doing, as well as how they all met. This is one you won't want to miss!

On this weeks show I welcome a very special guest in Martin Nussbaum, Co-Founder & Principal at Slate Property Group. Tune in to learn about Martin's upbringing and how at one time he thought he would become a doctor, but ultimately decided to pivot and get into real estate. He shares with us how he first got involved in real estate by finding it through investment banking and how he put in the hard work to learn the business. Martin also shares with us advice he has for anyone looking to get into real estate and how he got to the point he is at today.

On this week's show I welcome Alex Rabin and Alex Kaskel, Co-Founder & CEO, and Managing Director of Peak Capital. Tune in to learn about how they were able to obtain multiple units of real estate in the New York City area and how their niche market is going after younger professionals that are looking for luxury apartments for an affordable price. Both Alex's also share with us how they were able to start their company and what obstacles they faced along the way in order to be successful. They break down what they think of the New York real estate market for the coming 6-12 months as well.

On this week's show I am re-broadcasting a panel of highly intelligent individuals in which we discuss the future of retail and the ever-changing landscape that encompasses retail. Included on the panel was Deborah Jackson, Senior Managing Director of Valuation & Consulting at Cushman & Wakefield, Tom McGee, President and CEO of ICSC, John Morrison, Chairman, Former ICSC President and CEO of Choice Properties, Jay Norris, and Lewis Stirling III, Principal at Stirling Capital Advisors.

On this week's show, I welcome a very special guest, Mark Rose, CEO of Avison Young. This is Mark's second time on the show as he was one of our very early on guests. Tune in as Mark shares with us more of his story including growing up playing hockey, some of the earlier positions he had during his career, as well as how he got to where he is today. Mark also shares with us the power of mentors and also what opportunities he believes have come to fruition following the pandemic.

On this week's show I welcome Stacy Rossetti, founder of REI-USA and StorageNerds, as well as Glenn and Amber Schworm of Home Flipping Workshop and their own podcast, to the show. Tune in as our incredible guests talk about the storage investing business, the home flipping business, and how all three have managed to provide real insight and knowledge for all investors on how to succeed in today's market. All three emphasize that their programs are not get rich quick schemes, but instead are true programs and insight that give investors the tools they need to get to the next level.

On this week's show, I welcome Janine Yorio, Head of Real Estate at Republic, a private investing platform for investors seeking high growth potential. Janine shares with us how visiting constructions sites at an early age with her mom gave her the passion to get involved and how she realized that the people who own the buildings are the people who call the shots. Janine also shares with us some of her early experience and jobs such as being an analyst for an investment banking firm and what it was truly like. Finally, she shares with us how she ultimately landed in her current role and how she has always thought about the future and what is next.

On this week's show, I welcome the second installment of our interview with Slate Asset Management, featuring Brandon Donnelly who is the Managing Director of Development at Slate. Tune in as Brandon shares with us how he landed in real estate after first studying architecture, as well as what fascinated him about the business. He also discusses how he looks at master planning the developments he works on to include a live, work, play element in projects that aren't necessarily multi-building developments. Brandon also shares with us some information about his critically-acclaimed blog and how that has helped him propel is career.