In this conversation, Dennis Cisterna shares his journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship in the real estate sector. He discusses his investment strategies, focusing on commercial real estate and the importance of risk management and transparency in investor relations.
Dennis emphasizes the need for thorough due diligence and the challenges of tenant management, while also addressing the evolving landscape of passive investing and the importance of aligning interests between operators and investors.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:05 From C-Suite to Starting His Own Shop

02:20 Scaling with Carlyle and Knowing When to Exit

03:35 Why Sentinel Focuses on Net Lease Now

04:57 Buying at 25% of Replacement Cost

06:03 How to Explain Long-Term Deals to Retail Investors

15:21 1000 Deals Reviewed. 1 Deal Bought.

24:28 When a Google Maps Roof Inspection Goes Wrong

29:48 "Influencer BS Needs to Die"

Connect with Dennis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denniscisterna/

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