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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Building a Brand by Adding Value with J. Scott