Real Estate Profit Boost

JerryKatzCEO

Hosted by Jerry Katz – CEO of Premier Protection Insurance This podcast is for high-net-worth investors, brokers, lenders, and CRE professionals who want to scale faster, protect smarter, and close bigger deals. With over $4B insured and 20+ years in the industry, Jerry delivers clear, actionable strategies to reduce insurance costs, boost NOI, protect high-risk assets, and increase portfolio value. Learn how to leverage insurance as a deal-closing tool. Subscribe and gain the edge.

  1. Sep 28

    Why Institutional Money Is Moving Back Into Florida Real Estate

    Florida real estate is changing, and the data behind insurance, capital and transaction activity tells a more nuanced story than the headlines. Interest rates remain elevated. Insurance is still a major operating expense. And investors are still debating affordability, hurricanes and valuations across the state. But the underlying market is shifting. In this episode of Real Estate Profit Boost, Jerry Katz breaks down what he is seeing across Florida commercial real estate and why owners should take a closer look at the economics of their portfolios. Citizens Property Insurance has sharply reduced its policy count from 2023 levels. New carriers have entered Florida, reinsurance conditions have improved, and major commercial real estate transactions continue across South Florida. The real question isn't "When will rates go back to 3%?" It's "What is the current data telling us about Florida commercial real estate?" In this episode: What's changing inside Florida's insurance marketWhy waiting for lower rates may not be the only factor CRE owners should weighWhy capital is becoming more selectiveHow insurance impacts NOI, DSCR, refinancing and property valuationHow lowering operating expenses can improve NOI and asset valueWhy underwriting, reporting, risk management and operating systems matterHow Total Asset Optimization looks beyond the policy to the economics of the whole portfolioJerry also walks through a hypothetical example showing how a reduction in annual operating expenses could affect property valuation at a given cap rate. Insurance isn't just another expense line. For commercial real estate owners, it directly affects NOI, financing and the value of the asset. That's the philosophy behind Total Asset Optimization: instead of simply shopping a policy, Premier Protection Insurance Services looks at the full risk and economic structure around the asset. Own commercial real estate? Apply for a confidential review of your insurance and risk economics:https://ppis.premierprotectioninsurance.com/confidential-review Jerry KatzCEO, Premier Protection Insurance ServicesCommercial Real Estate InvestorHost, Real Estate Profit Boost Follow the data. Not the fear.

  2. Aug 20

    He Squatted 900 LBS. Real Estate Was Harder.

    43 years in commercial real estate was harder than squatting 900 pounds. That is where this one starts. Jerry Katz sits down with Adam Von Romer, CCIM, a commercial real estate veteran involved in more than $3.5 billion in transactions across four decades, and a former world rated powerlifter. This is not about chasing the next hot property. It is how experienced operators really think about underwriting, cash flow, leverage, 1031 exchanges, industrial deals, triple net leases, and surviving every market cycle. Adam breaks down what he is seeing across South Florida, from Miami to Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach, and why the assumptions built into today's deals should have investors paying attention. His biggest lesson: problems don't kill deals, surprises do. Inside this episode: why South Florida may be overbuilding, the underwriting mistakes that cost investors millions, the danger of overleveraging and chasing the wrong cap rate, and how the pros use cash flow, timing, and 1031 exchanges to build lasting wealth. Connect with Adam Von Romer, CCIM Website: https://axisrealtyadvisor.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-von-romer-511081195/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Started-Commercial-Program-Success/dp/149102237X Connect with Jerry Katz Website: https://jerrykatzceo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrykatzceo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrykatzceo/ Follow Real Estate Profit Boost so you never miss an episode.

  3. Jul 28

    Own 300+ Rentals And A $2M Plumbing Business

    Michael Gordon built more than 300 rental units one condo at a time. Then, at the top of his game, he walked away from real estate to bet everything on a plumbing company most investors would never touch. Michael started a candle and head shop at 24 with a couple thousand dollars and a pile of credit card debt. He pivoted into real estate, survived a market crash, built and sold Pizza Fusion to Bank Atlantic, then went all in on multifamily in a part of Broward County everyone else ignored. Decades later, he has been involved in more than 300 units and built a nonprofit along the way. But this episode is not just about real estate. It is about what happens after you win. Michael breaks down the condo strategy no one else was running, why he chose plumbing over every trendy service business private equity is chasing, the hiring mistakes that cost him his best employee, the reason he does not take a salary from his own company, and the lesson he now teaches his own kids every single day. The biggest lesson: If you cannot do the deal on a napkin, it is not a good deal. In this episode of Real Estate Profit Boost with Jerry Katz, Michael reveals how he took a condo building from 10 units to full control, how Better Call Steve scaled into a multiple seven figure business, why training beats hiring, how he vets and lets go of staff, and what he tells his kids every day about taking responsibility. DISCLAIMER: This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Individual results are not typical and are not a guarantee of future performance. Nothing here is financial, investment, tax, legal, or insurance advice. Consult qualified professionals before making financial decisions. Connect with Michael GordonBetter Call Steve: https://bettercallsteveplumbing.com/Phone: 954-50-STEVE Connect with Jerry KatzLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrykatzceo/Confidential insurance review: https://ppis.premierprotectioninsurance.com/confidential-review-page Follow Real Estate Profit Boost for real estate, wealth, risk, NOI, deal flow, operator lessons, and founder stories.

  4. Jul 27

    Why Smart Money Is Quietly Moving to Florida | @JerryKatzCEO

    I sat down with Moshe Popak on Common Denominator to talk about the hidden lever most investors ignore: insurance. The conversation opens into scaling, AI, and what is quietly reshaping Florida real estate right now. I walk through my own path, from chasing Wall Street excess at Stratton Oakmont and Lehman, to losing everything in the dot com crash, to rebuilding into a captive insurance strategy that now helps optimize close to $5 billion in Florida property. We get into: Why smart money and family offices keep flooding into FloridaThe Live Local Act and the zoning edge most out of state buyers missWhere AI is already changing underwritingHow proper coverage can cut premiums up to 80 percentIf you are a serious investor, operator, or founder who wants higher level strategy and mentorship, apply for early access to the Jerry Katz CEO Real Estate Mastermind:https://investors-miami-market.premierprotectioninsurance.com/real-estate-lead-magnet Follow Jerry Katz CEOInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrykatzceo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrykatzceo/

  5. Jun 16

    From Fired to $500M: Robbie Crager, The Flip Flop Flipper

    Robbie Crager quit his job at 26 with two kids and $3,000 borrowed from his wife. 28 years later, he has been involved in over $500M in real estate transactions. In this episode of Real Estate Profit Boost, Jerry Katz sits down with the man they call The Flip Flop Flipper for the full story: the wins, the 2008 wipeout that left him penniless, and the mindset shift that changed everything. If you have ever believed you need money to start in real estate, this one will change how you think. Inside the conversation: The infomercial that made Robbie quit his job in a single week Why his first deal went horribly wrong, and why he kept going The 2008 collapse and the $85,000 a month that caused it The shift from "money problem" to "deal problem" What he would do in his first 30 days if he lost everything tomorrow Connect with Robbie Crager (The Flip Flop Flipper): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFlipFlopFlipperPR Free community: https://theflipflopflipper.com/join-us-now Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-apex-real-estate-pros-8347/about Connect with Jerry Katz: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrykatzceo/ Confidential insurance review: https://ppis.premierprotectioninsurance.com/confidential-review-page For educational and entertainment purposes only. Individual results, not typical, not a guarantee of future performance. Not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.

  6. Jun 5

    Your Insurance Is Killing Your NOI. Here's the Fix.

    Your insurance is costing you more than you think. Not because of fraud. Not because of bad luck. Because nobody ever taught you how it actually works. I sat down with Julian Castle at The Real Deal event in Miami. Young operator. Already buying in Miami Beach. Building a podcast. Taking action while most people are still talking. Reminded me of myself 20 years ago. So I went on his show. And said everything I usually say behind closed doors. In this conversation I break down the exact mistakes quietly destroying NOI across every coastal market in Florida. I talk about the $100,000 overnight renewal that almost wiped out my entire portfolio. I explain why you literally cannot make a claim even when you should. And I show you how $300,000 in insurance savings equals $6,000,000 in equity at a 5 cap. This is not a conversation about insurance. This is a conversation about how serious operators think about money, risk, structure, and scale. If you own commercial real estate, multifamily, or anything in a coastal or high-risk market and you have not restructured your insurance strategy in the last 12 months, you are leaving money on the table right now. Listen. Then call my team. Apply for early access to the Jerry Katz CEO Real Estate Mastermind:https://investors-miami-market.premierprotectioninsurance.com/real-estate-lead-magnet Follow Jerry Katz CEO:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrykatzceo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrykatzceo/Website: https://jerrykatzceo.com/ Connect with Julian Castle:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliancastle/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliancastlex/

  7. Apr 28

    Luxury Condos Selling Out in Miami: How Smart Operators Are Positioning Now ft. Daniel Berman

    Qualified investor looking for direct access to Miami luxury deal flow before it hits the broader market: Investors Miami Market Apply for a Free Portfolio Review: Premier Protection Insurance While most investors are still waiting for the right time, institutional capital and top operators have already repositioned into luxury condos, branded residences, and hospitality ecosystems across South Florida. Waldorf Astoria Miami. Cipriani Residences. The James Miami. Allocated. Sold. Gone. In this episode, Jerry Katz sits down with Daniel Berman, President of 81 Global, developer behind The James Miami, a $650M luxury condo, hotel, and Padel Club ecosystem in Brickell. Daniel oversees 4,000+ hotel rooms under management across 27 hospitality properties nationwide and is a Forbes Real Estate Council member. We cover: Why hospitality real estate permanently changed after the pandemic. The number one shift separating high-NOI hotels from underperforming assets. How AI is increasing cash flow and reducing operating costs. Why business-travel hotels are struggling. The real strategy behind luxury condo developments in Miami and Brickell. Why institutional capital is moving into hospitality ecosystems. How projects like The James Miami are built for long-term NOI and valuation. Where the next opportunity in South Florida real estate is before it sells out. Most investors focus on buying deals and timing the market. Top operators focus on NOI, cash flow, operational efficiency, and portfolio strategy. That is the difference between owning real estate and building scalable wealth with exit leverage. Connect with Daniel Berman at mint-developers.com or reach him directly at Daniel.Berman@mintdevelopers.com This content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, tax, or insurance advice. Coverage, pricing, and underwriting vary by property, location, and risk profile. Always consult your own licensed professionals before making decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

  8. Apr 23

    Uninsurable Properties: What Most Investors Get Wrong About Coastal Coverage ft. Rick Lindsey

    Rick Lindsey isn't a broker. He owns the insurance company and takes the risk directly. In this episode, Rick opens up the insurance business from the inside. Why most carriers burn a massive chunk of every premium dollar before a single claim happens, how catastrophic events and litigation distort coverage outcomes, and the simple framework investors can use to spot leaks in their insurance spend. If you own real estate in coastal markets, this episode might change how you see your portfolio. We cover: Insurance volatility is quietly crushing NOI, reducing loan proceeds, and destroying equity. The "bucket" model and where your premium leaks out. What happens when a catastrophic event hits and litigation follows. Why the cheapest policy can be the most expensive decision. How insurance volatility impacts debt service, valuation, and cash flow. What to review before your next renewal season. This is not insurance theory. It is operator reality. Book your NOI Profit Review at premierprotectioninsurance.com This content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, tax, or insurance advice. Always consult your licensed professionals before making decisions.

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Hosted by Jerry Katz – CEO of Premier Protection Insurance This podcast is for high-net-worth investors, brokers, lenders, and CRE professionals who want to scale faster, protect smarter, and close bigger deals. With over $4B insured and 20+ years in the industry, Jerry delivers clear, actionable strategies to reduce insurance costs, boost NOI, protect high-risk assets, and increase portfolio value. Learn how to leverage insurance as a deal-closing tool. Subscribe and gain the edge.

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  • Creator
    JerryKatzCEO
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © JerryKatzCEO
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    Real Estate Profit Boost