SF Commercial Property Conversations

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with Michael Lam, founder of Kaydoh, to explore how smart marketing can transform real estate success. Michael shares his journey from launching viral startups to creating Kaydoh, an invite-only marketing hub designed for real estate professionals. He explains why great products and listings aren’t enough—you also need the right marketing tools to build trust and credibility.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We’re excited to feature your voice in the conversation about building wealth and legacies through commercial real estate. Join us to share your journey and insights with our growing audience! Learn more and apply at https://sfcommercialconversations.com/guest

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with Quentin Karn, a creative real estate developer making waves in Oakland. Quentin shares how his journey began with helping his dad renovate homes, and how that experience sparked a full-on dive into real estate development, including the transformation of a seized warehouse into livable apartment units. Quentin discusses how he built a 50-unit portfolio in the East Bay by targeting undervalued buildings with smart potential. From securing hard money loans, managing city permitting, drawing up architectural plans himself, to acting as a general contractor—Quentin has done it all. You’ll also hear insights into how he identifies value-add opportunities, manages rent-controlled properties, and navigates the current Oakland rental market. He talks candidly about rent trends, the slowdown in buyer activity, and why now might be a great time to invest. Whether you're a real estate investor, developer, or just curious about creative housing solutions, this episode offers inspiration and practical advice from someone making it happen at the ground level.     ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We’re excited to feature your voice in the conversation about building wealth and legacies through commercial real estate. Join us to share your journey and insights with our growing audience! Learn more and apply at https://sfcommercialconversations.com/guest

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with Kamyar K. Rezaie, founder of Wembleys Inc., to explore how he built a successful lending business that has weathered industry upheavals from the 2008 financial crisis to today’s shifting real estate landscape. Kamyar shares how his math and science background led him into the mortgage world, and how his father’s refinancing experience sparked his drive to offer better client service. Since launching his firm in 2005, Kamyar has navigated the ups and downs of lending—helping thousands of homeowners save their properties during the crash, pivoting into commercial lending, and guiding clients through both COVID-era freezes and today’s rising interest rate environment.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We’re excited to feature your voice in the conversation about building wealth and legacies through commercial real estate. Join us to share your journey and insights with our growing audience! Learn more and apply at https://sfcommercialconversations.com/guest

Megan Shapiro, a skilled construction litigation attorney and partner in her firm, shares her unique journey from Missouri to Sacramento. She discusses her passion for construction law and the challenges of litigation, providing insights into the nuances of trial work. Megan highlights common construction disputes like change orders and mechanic's liens while reflecting on notable cases, including the Millennium Tower. She also shares how her teaching role at UC Davis influences her practice, along with a surprising revelation about her favorite snack.

Whether you’re a founder trying to scale, a sales leader managing churn, or just curious about the role AI is playing in modern sales strategies, this episode is packed with insight. Josh talks candidly about his evolution from individual contributor to fractional head of growth, and the moment he "consulted himself out of a job." He walks through how his company builds high-performing sales teams and dives into the future of AI-driven lead engagement.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We’re excited to feature your voice in the conversation about building wealth and legacies through commercial real estate. Join us to share your journey and insights with our growing audience! Learn more and apply at https://sfcommercialconversations.com/guest

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, urban planner, author, and visionary Sheridan Tatsuno shares his extraordinary journey — from growing up in one of San Francisco’s oldest Japanese-American families to shaping global conversations about sustainable cities. Sheridan’s story begins with his family’s deep roots in Japantown, the impacts of urban renewal on diverse communities, and his own eye-opening experiences in Venezuela that inspired him to pursue urban and regional planning. From there, he takes us through his groundbreaking work in technology hubs, the influence of his book Technopolis, and his bold vision for the future with The Gaiapolis Strategy — a blueprint for how cities can lead the fight against climate change. We also explore Sheridan’s imaginative proposal to transform San Francisco’s Geary Boulevard into a world-class cultural and housing corridor — complete with parks, affordable housing, and a “UN of martial arts.” His ideas connect history, community, and innovation in ways that challenge us to rethink the future of our cities.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We’re excited to feature your voice in the conversation about building wealth and legacies through commercial real estate. Join us to share your journey and insights with our growing audience! Learn more and apply at https://sfcommercialconversations.com/guest

In this compelling episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Nizan Mosery shares his extraordinary journey from world traveler and raw vegan restaurateur to high-level commercial real estate investor. Born in New York to Israeli parents, Nizan’s path to success was anything but typical. After years of global exploration and a brush with death, he landed in the U.S. during the 2008 financial crisis and began flipping houses. Today, he’s managing $20M+ real estate deals, raising capital, and teaching others how to do the same. Nizan opens up about the value of real estate education, how he built a portfolio of multifamily, office, and student housing investments, and the power of networking in unexpected places—like social clubs and non-real estate events. He also shares insider tips on capital raising, choosing markets, and de-stressing by outsourcing property management. You’ll also hear his take on current market trends, distressed assets, and how the Doug Flutie Effect is shaping demand in the student housing sector.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We’re excited to feature your voice in the conversation about building wealth and legacies through commercial real estate. Join us to share your journey and insights with our growing audience! Learn more and apply at https://sfcommercialconversations.com/guest

Bruce sits down with Arn Cenedella to trace his path from growing up amid Silicon Valley’s rise to building Spark Investment Group in Greenville, South Carolina along the I-85 corridor between Charlotte and Atlanta. Arn shares the lessons from buying his first East Palo Alto home at an 11.75% mortgage rate, the move to San Carlos, and eventually shifting capital to the Southeast where he could operate hands-on. We dig into his investing framework: stay hyper-local, underwrite for cash flow and resiliency, keep low leverage and fixed-rate debt, and run properties with tight operations. Arn explains why sales volume froze post-2022 as rates jumped, how he pivoted to build-to-rent bulk buys from small builders in 2023–2024, and why he’s now back to selective ’70s/’80s value-add with tax-advantaged, affordable assets. On the operations side, Arn credits partner Brian (Buildium, policy-first PM) for consistent collections and minimal evictions, and partner Dan (underwriting, accounting, tax) for disciplined modeling—freeing Arn to hunt deals and serve investors. He also shares his long-view take on cycles (bull runs, plateaus, retrenchment), why he’s bullish on U.S. real estate, and how onshoring/high-tech manufacturing can rebuild middle-income strength. Fun finale: pizza with Albert Einstein—and the surprising connection to Arn’s 1938 Greenville home.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We’re excited to feature your voice in the conversation about building wealth and legacies through commercial real estate. Join us to share your journey and insights with our growing audience! Learn more and apply at https://sfcommercialconversations.com/guest

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we dive deep into the story of Blake Comfort—a San Diego native who turned a $26,000 seminar into a thriving portfolio of over 2,700 mobile home units. Blake shares how a bold leap from college dropout to mobile home park mogul came with hard lessons, savvy deal-making, and a long-term vision fueled by family partnerships and operational grit. You'll hear how Blake navigated early financial hurdles, mastered property management in challenging markets, and built a business model focused on community development and operational efficiency. He also reveals his strategy for dealing with institutional investors, handling tenant transitions, and why keeping mobile home parks in private hands is a mission he takes seriously. Whether you're a seasoned investor, a curious newcomer, or someone who loves a great entrepreneurial story, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration from a true industry player.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We’re excited to feature your voice in the conversation about building wealth and legacies through commercial real estate. Join us to share your journey and insights with our growing audience! Learn more and apply at https://sfcommercialconversations.com/guest

Bruce sits down with 1031 exchange specialist James Bean to unpack the biggest reasons exchanges fail and how to avoid them. James explains why “like-kind” really means investment property for investment property, the truth behind the 45-day identification crunch, and where net lease (NNN/absolute) properties and DSTs (Delaware Statutory Trusts) fit for hands-off income. You’ll hear how term length, tenant credit, and today’s interest rates shape cap rates—and why many investors over 65 are trading management headaches for mailbox money.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We’re excited to feature your voice in the conversation about building wealth and legacies through commercial real estate. Join us to share your journey and insights with our growing audience! Learn more and apply at https://sfcommercialconversations.com/guest