Hanifa Brown, a commercial real estate expert specializing in multifamily properties and industrial warehouses, reveals the untapped wealth in commercial investments. She discusses the critical advantages of diversifying from single-family homes to larger deals. Listeners learn about the importance of building relationships with brokers and the common pitfalls new investors face. Hanifa emphasizes evaluating deals using financial metrics and strategic financing options. Tune in for insights on maximizing cash flow and transitioning into this lucrative field!
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Commercial Real Estate Overview
Commercial real estate encompasses various asset classes, including multifamily, office, retail, industrial, and land.
Most investors desire large commercial properties, but the information isn't guarded, rather, people don't know where to start.
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Getting Started in Commercial Real Estate
Leverage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) to enter commercial real estate without extensive experience.
Start with smaller multifamily properties or single-tenant offices, which require less experience.
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Hanifa's Transition to Commercial
Hanifa Brown transitioned to commercial real estate for scalability and to learn development.
The 2020 surge in demand sparked her interest to switch to the demand side of the market.
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Everyone talks about flipping houses, but what if the real money is in commercial real estate? In this episode of Rich Dad Radio, we dive deep into big-money real estate deals with expert Hanifa Brown. From multifamily properties (5+ units) to industrial warehouses and office spaces, commercial real estate offers massive opportunities—but most investors don’t know where to start. Why is only 11% of land zoned commercial? How can you flip commercial properties like the pros? What are the biggest mistakes new investors make? Hanifa breaks down how you can scale from single-family flips to commercial real estate, leverage creative financing, and connect with the right brokers and buyers. If you’ve ever dreamed of owning apartment complexes, office buildings, or warehouses, this episode is a must-watch! Learn the #1 mistake investors make, how to analyze deals like a pro, and why commercial real estate is the real path to wealth. Connect with Hanifah Brown: https://hanifahbrown.com/ 00:00 Introduction 01:27 Understanding Commercial Real Estate 04:04 Getting Started in Commercial Real Estate 05:18 The Role of Brokers in Commercial Deals 09:48 Evaluating Commercial Properties 10:25 Wholesaling Commercial Real Estate 11:48 Building Relationships in Commercial Real Estate 18:06 Understanding Asset Comparables 18:23 Choosing the Right Commercial Asset Class 19:01 Benefits of Multifamily Investments 21:17 Specialization in Commercial Real Estate 22:23 Finding Local Brokers 22:49 Commercial Flipping Insights 23:47 Risk and Cap Rates in Commercial Real Estate 24:50 Challenges with Vacant Properties 27:39 Targeting Individual Property Owners 29:10 Launching the Wealth Foundations Ebook 30:07 The End Game: Cash Flow and Big Deals
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