Greg Friedman, CEO of Peachtree Group, discusses his upbringing, building Peachtree, and the evolution of the investment team. Topics include CPACE financing, hospitality industry focus, and investor questions. The conversation highlights Greg's journey in real estate, diversified investment strategies, and market insights in the hospitality sector.

Greg Friedman, CEO of Peachtree Group, dives into the complexities of the commercial real estate market amid rising interest rates. He discusses the recent Fed rate cuts and how they're affecting deal-making opportunities. The conversation touches on the struggles facing the office sector while identifying potential growth areas in hotels and multifamily properties. Friedman also highlights contrasting strategies among banks as they prepare for quarterly earnings, offering insights into the broader economic outlook and the implications for investment strategies.

Greg Friedman, CEO of Peachtree Hotel Group, discusses building Peachtree, the appeal of hospitality as an asset class, vertical integration, making money buying debt, learnings from previous cycles, managing reputation in a debt environment, the importance of managing P&L, holding investment committee meetings on Fridays, touring assets, and investment trends in the hospitality industry.