The Crexi Commercial Real Estate Podcast | CRE Insights & Strategies Mastering Offices in Midtown Manhattan
This episode features the latest in Class A Office performance with Alex Woodlief, Director of Investment Sales at B6 Real Estate Advisors.
The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate.
Host Ashley Kobovitch sits down with Alex as he shares his journey from managing fraternity real estate in college to becoming a pivotal figure in New York City's commercial real estate sector, with experience in loft office, commercial development, and ground lease transactions.
They discuss the challenges and transformations in the office market post-COVID, emphasizing the shift towards Class A buildings, tenant preferences, and the adaptability of New York City's real estate landscape. Alex also provides insights on the importance of networking, the impact of technological tools like Crexi, and offers advice for newcomers aspiring to enter the real estate industry.
Welcome to The Crexi Podcast: A Deep Dive into Commercial Real Estate
Meet Alex Woodlief: A Journey Through the Real Estate World
From Fraternity Houses to Commercial Real Estate: Alex's Unique Path
8 Navigating Challenges and Lessons in Real Estate
Building a Powerful Network in Real Estate
Embracing Mistakes and Learning from Them
Work Ethic and Success in Commercial Real Estate
Alex's Most Memorable Transactions and the Power of Going Above and Beyond
Navigating the Office Investment Sales Landscape in Manhattan
Understanding Today's Real Estate Investors
The Impact of Coworking Spaces on the Office Market
New York's Unique Position in the Real Estate Market
Future Predictions for the Office Sector
Advising Clients in Current Economic Times
Rapid Fire Questions: Investment Insights and Industry Tools
Misconceptions and Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Professionals
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About Alex Woodlief:
Alex Woodlief is a Director of Investment Sales with B6, specializing in Manhattan’s Midtown South market. Alex has expertise in value-add loft office, commercial development, and ground lease transactions. He has been involved in the underwriting, sale, and capital raising of over $4 billion of New York City commercial real estate.
Alex joined B6 from Kaufman Investments, the institutional acquisition arm of the Kaufman Organization, one of New York’s oldest and largest private owners of office buildings. At Kaufman, he was responsible for sourcing new investment opportunities, managing landlord partnerships, and business development initiatives.
Before Kaufman, Alex was an associate in the capital markets group of Cushman & Wakefield, focusing on middle-market investment sale transactions in Manhattan. Earlier, he raised capital for real estate credit and equity strategies for REIT sponsor American Realty Capital. Previously, he served as Asset Manager for SigEp National Housing, a boutique owner/operator and lender specializing in nationwide student housing assets.
Alex graduated from Northeastern University with a B.S. in Political Science. He is a licensed real estate salesperson in New York and has held his FINRA Series 7 & 63 licenses.
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