Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions with Andrew Kirsh

In this episode of Real Talk, we go from music executive to multifamily CEO with Larry Jacobson, President and CEO of Jacobson Equities.  We discuss:     Running Giant Records (Time Warner)Managing iconic artists – Lessons learning fromworking with Avenged Sevenfold, Alanis Morrissette, Slash, and Michael Bolton that still shape how Larry leads todayMusic vs real estate – Why the two industriesare more alike than people thinkBreaking into student housingWhy Poway works – Focused take on demographics,supply constraints, and why this San Diego submarket stands outLearn more about Larry: View Larry’s bio on Jacobson’s website: https://jacobsonequities.com/leadership/larry-jacobson/ Connect with Larry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-jacobson-968696/ *******************************************  In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, AndrewKirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today'smarket, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance fornewcomers to the industry.  Don't miss an episode of Real Talk: • Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and isthe Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutiquelaw firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment,bankruptcy, and litigation.  • Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkirsh/• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh • Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sklar-kirsh-llp• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/?hl=en 

Sandy Sigal, President and CEO of NewMark Merrill Companies, shares insights from his decades of experience in retail real estate. He discusses the slow technological adoption in the industry and how tools like geofencing are crucial for understanding customer behavior. Sandy highlights the resilience of retail post-COVID and why community shopping centers are thriving. He also emphasizes the importance of tenant relationships, data-driven decisions, and the evolving landscape of investment in retail, particularly in previously underserved areas.

In this episode of Real Talk, we discuss leaving a legacy thrureal estate and philanthropy with Mark Weinstein, Founder of MJW Investments.  We discuss:      How his first sizable deal included a jail, ahotel and livery stableInvesting in Downtown Los Angeles in the 1990sBuilding a legacy thru real estate andphilanthropyLearn more about Mark Weinstein:       View Mark’s bio on MJW’s website: https://mjwinvestments.com/team/Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-weinstein-7651bb5/ *******************************************  In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, AndrewKirsh 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.  Don't miss an episode of Real Talk: • Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and isthe Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.  • Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkirsh/• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh • Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sklar-kirsh-llp• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/?hl=en 

In this episode of Real Talk, we go from Japanese Foreign Affairs to Disneyland Paris to Owning Hotels throughout the US with Heather Turner, CEO and Co-Founder of Tamarack Capital Partners. We discuss: • How Heather was negotiating strategic Japanese foreign affairs at 22 years old • Where to focus capital to get your biggest returns in hotels • The magic formula of hotel revenue management (determining room rates)Learn more about Heather Turner:• View Heather’s bio on Tamarack’s website: https://tamarackcp.com/team-members/heather-turner• Connect with Heather on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherturner-*******************************************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. Don't miss an episode of Real Talk: • Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM • Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j • Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... • Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation. Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkirsh/Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirshVisit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession... Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sklar-kirsh-llpFollow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/?hl=en

In this episode of Real Talk, I speak with Kevin Donner, Executive Vice Chairman of Newmark, a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers. We discuss: * State of West Coast markets * How cost of capital is only one component when analyzing a deal * Best advice to Business School studentsLearn more about Kevin Donner: * View Kevin’s bio on Newmark’s website: https://www.nmrk.com/people/kevin-donner * Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-donner-672b86158 * Email: Kevin.Donner@nmrk.com***********************************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.Don't miss an episode of Real Talk: * Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM * Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j * Listen on Spotify for Creators: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrew-kirsh2 * Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnUAndrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation. * Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkirsh * Connect with Andrew on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/atkirsh * Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/professionals/andrew-t-kirsh * Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sklar-kirsh-llp * Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh

In this discussion, Louis Friedel, Senior Managing Director at Berkadia with a rich background in real estate private equity, delves into the essence of successful joint ventures, emphasizing trust and collaboration. He shares insights on building relationships with institutional equity and why he transitioned to brokerage at Berkadia. Louis also tackles current lending markets, highlighting the significance of cash flow over IRR. On a lighter note, he shares his passion for pickleball and an impressive memorabilia collection, adding a personal touch to the conversation.

Watch Part 1 of my conversation with Matt Ferrari: https://youtu.be/1-kcdxmbgQsIn this episode of Real Talk, I conclude my conversation with Matt Ferrari, Co-Chief Investment Officer of TruAmerica, a national, institutionally focused commercial real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition and repositioning of value-add multifamily properties.In part 2 of our conversation, we discuss: * How do you train to climb Mt. Everest * Despite people losing fingers and their lives, Matt continued to climb up the mountain * His emotions when he stood on the highest peak on Earth * What the re-entry of normal life is likeLearn more about Matt Ferrari: * Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ferrari-0623777 * View Matt’s profile TruAmerica’s website: https://www.truamerica.com/our_team/matt-ferrari***********************************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.Don't miss an episode of Real Talk: * Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM * Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j * Listen on Spotify for Creators: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrew-kirsh2 * Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnUAndrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation. * Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkirsh/ * Connect with Andrew on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/atkirsh * Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/professionals/andrew-t-kirsh * Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sklar-kirsh-llp/ * Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/

In this episode of Real Talk, I speak with Matt Ferrari, Co-Chief Investment Officer of TruAmerica, a national, institutionally focused commercial real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition and repositioning of value-add multifamily properties.In part 1 of our conversation, we discuss: * His days at Archstone where Matt got his hands dirty (literally) learning the apartment business * The types of transactions that TruAmerica is pursuing today * How Tru focuses on bringing operating costs down to outperform the market.Stay tuned for part 2 of our conversation!Learn more about Matt Ferrari: * Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ferrari-0623777 * View Matt’s profile TruAmerica’s website: https://www.truamerica.com/our_team/matt-ferrari***********************************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.Don't miss an episode of Real Talk: * Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM * Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j * Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrew-kirsh2 * Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnUAndrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation. * Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkirsh/ * Connect with Andrew on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/atkirsh * Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/professionals/andrew-t-kirsh * Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sklar-kirsh-llp/ * Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh

On this episode of Real Talk, I speak with with Paul Miszkowicz and Justin Loiacono, Principals of Harbor Associates. Harbor Associates specializes in acquiring, renovating, operating, and selling commercial properties throughout Southwestern U.S. markets. We discuss: * State of the office market * Sourcing capital for office deals * Name recognitionLearn more about Paul Miszkowicz & Justin Loiacono: * Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-miszkowicz-8291686 * Connect with Justin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-loiacono-86691349 * Read more about Paul and Justin on Harbor Associates' website: https://www.harborassociates.com/people***********************************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.Don't miss an episode of Real Talk: * Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM * Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j * Listen on Spotify for Creators: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrew-kirsh2 * Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnUAndrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation. * Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkirsh * Connect with Andrew on x: http://www.x.com/atkirsh * Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/professionals/andrew-t-kirsh * Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sklar-kirsh-llp * Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh

My Conversation with Michael Cohen, Managing Partner of Brighton Capital Advisors, LLC. Michael Cohen founded Brighton Capital Advisors to assist Borrowers through the complexities of CMBS, Bank and Life Company commercial mortgage servicing.We discuss: - How Michael can help Borrowers - When Borrower should reach out to Michael - What Borrowers should do when underwaterLearn more about Michael Cohen: - Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcohen36 - View Michael's profile on brightoncapitaladvisors.com: https://brightoncapitaladvisors.com/leadership-team/michael-cohen - Follow Brighton Capital Advisors on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brightoncapitaladvisors***********************************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.Don't miss an episode of Real Talk: * Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM * Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j * Listen on Spotify for Creators: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrew-kirsh2 * Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnUAndrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation. * Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkirsh/ * Connect with Andrew on x: http://www.x.com/atkirsh * Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/professionals/andrew-t-kirsh * Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sklar-kirsh-llp * Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh