In this episode of Real Talk, I speak with Jonathan Carson, Founder of Stretto.

We discuss:

* How to use bankruptcy offensively to find distressed real estate deals

* Comparing today’s market to GFC

* Where are the distressed deals

Jonathan serves as co-CEO of Stretto, leading the charge in outlining go-to market strategies and tactics geared toward company growth.

* Read more about Jonathan on Stretto's website: https://www.stretto.com/our-experts/jonathan-carson/

* Email: jonathan.carson@stretto.com

* Call: 714.716.1840

* Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-carson-83640a3

Key moments:

0:31 – Intro

2:19 – About Stretto

4:14 - Predicting bankruptcy in technology and business

8:47 - Bankruptcy in a post COVID era compared to post recession era

12:53 – Hawthorne Airport bankruptcy and similar opportunities

17:58 – Distressed deal opportunities that are not necessarily bankruptcy

22:54 – Common types of distressed real estate clients and how Stretto assists

26:53 – Transitioning from a big firm to being an entrepreneur

31:24 – Book and media recommendations from Jonathan and Andrew

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In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.

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