Building a Brand by Adding Value with J. Scott

Enjoy this conversation with J. Scott with Bar Down Investments. In this episode Jonathan and J discuss leading economic indicators, the impending distress in CRE, building the J. Scott brand, J's best and worst deals, and what markets J loves right now. Listen to J's podcast, entitled Drunk Real Estate. 

J Scott is an entrepreneur, investor, advisor, author, and partner at Bar Down Investments, focused on buying and repositioning large multifamily properties. In the past fourteen years, J has bought, built, rehabbed, sold, lent-on and held over $150M in property around the country. J holds strategic advisor roles in several companies and is the author of five BiggerPockets books on real estate investing, including the best-selling, The Book on Flipping Houses.

Connect with J:
www.connectwithjscott.com

Takeaways

• The current state of the economy and commercial real estate market is uncertain, with inflation and interest rates being key factors to watch.
• Building a brand requires being genuine, providing value, and leveraging your strengths and interests.
• Networking and building relationships are crucial for finding deals and raising capital in the current market.
• Being honest and transparent with investors is essential for building trust and long-term success.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

03:24
The Current State of Commercial Real Estate Investing

11:55
Potential Distress in Commercial Real Estate

20:28
Building the J Scott Brand

25:09
Partnership with Ashley Wilson

40:12
Market Excitement and Best/Worst Deals

43:04
Tips for Finding Deals and Raising Capital

45:20
Recommended Resource and Conclusion

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podcast@thesourcecre.com

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www.thesourcecre.com

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