Recap with Brandon Roth

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Conversations with CRE sponsors and capital providers.

  1. 4d ago

    Ep. 17 - Madison Park (John Protopappas & Cameron Corwin)

    Madison Park is a real estate development company and owner-operator that has been investing in Oakland, CA and the surrounding markets for 40+ years. Our conversation covered many topics, including: Getting started in the CRE industryThe current real estate cycle versus prior onesMarket statistics highlighting the current recovery underwayEast Bay fundamentals and demand driversThe future of the East BayTheir strategic investment focus and how to participateIf you have any questions, please send me an email at brandon.roth@ipausa.com. Check out www.crecapitalinsights.com for my weekly capital markets newsletter.

  2. Jun 30

    Ep. 16 - PACE Loan Group (Rafi Golberstein)

    Rafi Golberstein is the CEO and founder of PACE Loan Group, which is one of the top C-PACE providers in the country. Our conversation answers many questions, including: How did Rafi get started in CRE and what was his path to eventually starting PLG?What is C-PACE and how has it evolved over the past 10 years?What are the sizing constraints?What are the typical terms today? (pricing, prepayment, etc.)What are the most common deal/asset types they're financing?Where is the C-PACE industry going over the next 12 months?How does the decision-making process work at PLG?If you have any questions, please send me an email at brandon.roth@ipausa.com. Check out www.crecapitalinsights.com for my weekly capital markets newsletter.

  3. Jun 15

    Ep. 15 - Genesis Capital (Clint Arrowsmith)

    Clint Arrowsmith is the CEO for Genesis Capital, which is one of the top bridge and construction lenders in the country. Our conversation covered many topics, including:  Genesis Capital's historyOverview of their loan programs Competitive advantages BTR legislation Impacts of rising ratesAreas for growth over the next 12 monthsIf you have any questions, please send me an email at brandon.roth@ipausa.com. Check out www.crecapitalinsights.com for my weekly capital markets newsletter.

  4. May 30

    Ep. 14 - LifeCo Financing (Kevin Connolly - Aegon Asset Management)

    Kevin Connolly oversees Aegon Asset Management's Commercial Mortgage Lending platform. Our conversation covered many topics, including:  How he got started in CREAegon Asset Management historyHow insurance company lending worksAegon's various loan programs, criteria, & pricingCM ratings and how they impact pricingThe types of deals they're winning most frequentlyHow insurance companies compare to other lender typesIf you have any questions, please send me an email at brandon.roth@ipausa.com. Check out www.crecapitalinsights.com for my weekly capital markets newsletter.

  5. Feb 17

    Ep. 13 - CMBS Financing (Eric Smith - Deutsche Bank)

    Eric Smith is a CMBS loan originator at Deutsche Bank. Over the past 28 years, he has closed more than 1,300 CMBS loans.  Our conversation covered many topics, including: - What is CMBS and how does it work? - Why is there a higher concentration of multifamily in CMBS pools today? - What's the role and impact of CMBS rating agencies? - Why is Fitch the primary rating agency? - What is a B-piece? - History of CMBS (1.0 vs. today) - Is CMBS becoming more borrower-friendly post-closing? - What are the most common asset types for CMBS?  - What are the typical loan sizes, leverage, and pricing? - What are the primary benefits for a borrower? - Takeaways from MBA CREF in San Diego If you have any questions, please send me an email at brandon.roth@ipausa.com. Check out www.crecapitalinsights.com for my weekly capital markets newsletter.

  6. Feb 7

    Ep. 12 - Multifamily Market in 2026 (IPA - Alex Tartaglia)

    Alex Tartaglia is part of IPA's multifamily investment sales team in Northern California. They've sold approximately 50% of all institutional multifamily sales in the Bay Area over the past 10 years, including $2B in 2025.  Our conversation covered many topics, such as: - 2025 recap & what's driving more sale transactions - Buyer profiles and target returns - How NOAH deals work  (Property Tax Welfare Exemption) - Submarkets in highest demand - Property performance trends  - Demand drivers in the Bay Area - Undewriting (rent growth, exit caps, etc.)  - Acquisition financing  - NMHC recap - Rent-to-income ratios - 2026 forecast If you have any questions, please send me an email at brandon.roth@ipausa.com.

  7. Jan 24

    Ep. 11 - Starting a GP Fund (The Martin Group - Stephen Siri)

    Stephen Siri is Co-Managing Principal of The Martin Group, a privately held real estate investment firm located in Oakland, CA. Founded in 1984, the company has acquired, developed, and invested in more than 24 million square feet. The firm specializes in multifamily, student housing, and mixed-use real estate projects throughout California. Our conversation covers many topics, including: - The Martin Group's investment strategy - Starting a GP fund (benefits, lessons learned, etc.) - State of the market in Oakland - Recent deals in Oakland, Berkeley, and San Mateo --- If you’d like to receive market updates that cover my weekly conversations with various capital providers, visit www.crecapitalinsights.com

  8. 09/25/2025

    Ep. 10 Bridge-to-Agency Financing (Joe Pizzutelli - M&T)

    Joe Pizzutelli is the Head of National Production for M&T's agency platform, as well as their on-balance sheet multifamily bridge platform focused on transitional and lease-up multifamily assets across the country. Our conversation covers many topics, including: - Lending programs - Loan modifications - Outlook for 2026 If you’d like to receive my weekly market update based on lender conversations, visit www.crecapitalinsights.com

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    Brandon Roth
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