The Insider's Edge To Real Estate Investing James Nelson

You will gain insight into working at smaller real estate firms and larger institutions in this conversation with Stuart Milstein, president and founder of Drake Street Partners.
Prior to the company, Stuart was a senior vice president at Beacon Capital Partners, and a vice president at Vornado Realty Trust where he was responsible for acquisitions, note purchases, and asset financing. Stuart also worked at Clarion Partners, in investment banking at Bear Stearns Real Estate Group, and at Laidlaw Equities. He has a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University.

You’ll hear about ways to work through challenges in deals and spot opportunities that others
might not see. Stuart discusses how he focuses on adding value, along with how he raises capital for his investments.


You can connect with Stuart at LinkedIn and his company website Drake Street Partners.
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You will learn about timing in the sales process in this episode of the Sell High series. If you can be a patient seller, you could maximize value and get the highest price. Most sales processes in commercial real estate take about six months to complete.
 
For buyers, you’ll want to learn about the seller’s motivation, and make sure that your financing aligns with your overall business plan. I also discuss fluctuations in the market and best practices for timing the sale.   
 
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You will learn how to analyze opportunities with Jesse Terry, chief investment officer of real estate acquisitions at HUBB NYC. The company owns and operates Free Market, Rent Stabilized, and Rent Controlled homes. Jesse vets between 50 and 60 broker setups each month and uses a system to identify which opportunities to pursue. 
 
To navigate investing, Jesse discusses the value of having a team to work on different aspects of the deal. He also emphasizes the importance of due diligence when moving from bid to close. He draws on his own extensive experience, which includes viewing thousands of deals, when making decisions about an investment.   
 
You can connect with Jesse at LinkedIn and his company website HUBB NYC.
 
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You will learn about ways you can use technology in real estate in this conversation with Eric
Brody, founder of ANAX Real Estate Partners, a real estate capital advisory firm. Eric is an
accomplished developer and investor in New York City with nearly two decades of experience in
the mid-market multifamily sector. He has developed approximately 800 units across NYC,
totaling nearly $1 billion worth of real estate.

You’ll hear about opportunities in today’s market, and how to use technology to get ahead and be competitive. Eric is also the founder of ANAX Ventures, an early-stage PropTech investment
fund which identifies, tests, and invests in solutions that redefine urban landscapes. He is the host of the Real Tech Talk podcast, which discusses how technology can affect change within the industry.
You can connect with Eric at LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and his company website ANAX Real Estate Partners.
 
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You will learn to keep a long-term approach when investing in real estate in this conversation with Bill Rudin, co-executive chairman of Rudin Management Company. The company was founded in 1925 by Samuel Rudin and is now led by the third and fourth generations. The portfolio is comprised of residential buildings totaling more than 4 million square feet and commercial office buildings totaling more than 10 million square feet.
 
Bill shares how the company stays true to its founder’s guideline principles and monitors trends to make decisions. He emphasizes the value of giving back to your community, and getting involved in ways that can help people in need.
 
You can connect with Bill Rudin at his company website Rudin Management Company.

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You will hear how to learn as you go in this conversation with Rob Kaliner, founder of
RoundSquare Development, which specializes in ground-up development, value-add, distressed properties, and commercial condominiums. Rob has been involved in the development of luxury condominium buildings such as the A Building in the East Village, 133 West 22 nd Street in Chelsea, and the Georgica on the Upper Side.

Prior to entering the world of New York real estate, Ron had a successful career in the textile
industry. You’ll hear how he jumped into the real estate market and asked questions to understand the process. Ron also emphasizes the value of being transparent and building strong relationships.
 
You can connect with Rob Kaliner at LinkedIn and his company website RoundSquare Development.

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