NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area Chapter NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

In this episode, host Dave Karol, Managing Director at Ridge Capital Investors, sits down with the NAIOP SFBA's esteemed 2024 President, Briana DeHaan, Senior Vice President at Northmarq. Briana brings to the table her extensive experience in commercial real estate financing, having orchestrated over $2 billion in debt and equity transactions, and her visionary leadership for the SFBA chapter.
Briana shares her strategic vision for NAIOP SFBA in 2024, highlighting her commitment to enhancing educational programs and amplifying government affairs initiatives. Listeners will gain insights into her plans to expand Real Estate Insiders (REI) programming, foster professional growth through the Young Professionals Group (YPG), and navigate the political landscape affecting the commercial real estate industry.
 

In this engaging episode, host Dave Karol sits down with James Goddard of Wareham Development to delve into the nuances of the Bay Area's life science real estate market. Learn about Wareham's targeted approach to high-barrier markets, how they've adapted to the shifting venture capital landscape, and why nurturing long-term tenant relationships is key. Goddard provides a frank look at Wareham's development strategies, their resilience across market cycles, and imparts practical advice for those in the industry. Join us for a conversation brimming with expert insights and a touch of humor from a seasoned pro.

In this episode, Host, Dave Karol, Managing Director at Ridge Capital Investor interviews Todd Darling, COO of Acacia Capital, where he discusses the company's focus on multi-family real estate and its success in the western US market. He shares his background in the industry and how he transitioned from working for a large organization to a smaller private equity group. Todd also talks about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the multifamily market and the opportunities it presents. He emphasizes the importance of understanding regulatory issues when underwriting deals and provides insights into the current state of the market. Lastly, He provides insight into surviving cycles, why he believes that being able to make mistakes is essential for emerging professionals, and why he remains bullish on the Bay Area and the entire West Coast.
 
Timestamps:



0:00 - Introduction
0:49 - Todd Darling's Background and Path to Acacia Capital
3:55 - Acacia Capital's Investment Strategy and Portfolio
9:20 - Impact of COVID-19 on Investment Strategies
11:31 - Acacia Capital's Recent Investment in Sunnyvale
12:41 - Regulatory Considerations and Market Dynamics
21:39 -Advice for Young Real Estate Professionals
23:37 -Closing Remarks
 
Learn more about NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area at www.naiopsfba.org

In this episode host David Karol, Managing Director, Ridge Capital Investors interviews Isaac Abid, Partner, HP Investors an investment and development firm based in San Diego and Oakland. 
Abid shares his unique insight into the Oakland market as one of largest commercial real estate owners and as a resident. In December 2022 he was featured an SF Business Times article entitled “Oakland Tried to Create a Living Downtown. It Hasn’t Worked”. He breaks down what is really happening with regard to public safety and City politics and why he remains optimistic about the future of the city.

In this episode, host Dave Karol, Managing Director at Ridge Capital Investors and industry veteran, Tawni Sullivan discuss the CREATE program and the reality of the enormous talent gap in commercial real estate.CREATE, The Commercial Real Estate Alliance Tomorrows Employees, is a unique collaboration between NAIOP-SFBA, BOMA SF, BOMA East Bay, and IREM that educates a diverse workforce and connects career-ready candidates to employers. In partnership with San Francisco State University and Merritt College, CREATE provides signature a program that allows students learn the fundamentals of the industry and about career opportunities.

In this episode host Dave Karol, Managing Director, Ridge Capital Investors interviews Colby Wick, Managing Director, Shorenstein Properties and 2023 NAIOP SFBA Chapter President.  Wick provides insight on the state of Bay Area office and multifamily markets and shares what he is most fired up about as Chapter President including a new taskforce he created to help revitalize downtown San Francisco.