

Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions with Andrew Kirsh
Andrew Kirsh
Welcome to Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions with Andrew Kirsh. In each episode of Real Talk, Andrew interviews industry leaders. We'll hear their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 45min
Leaving a Legacy Thru Real Estate and Philanthropy. My Conversation with Mark Weinstein, Founder of MJW Investments
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

Nov 7, 2025 • 52min
From Japanese Foreign Affairs to Disneyland Paris to Owning Hotels with Heather Turner
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

Oct 15, 2025 • 46min
Real Estate Speed Dating with Kevin Donner, Executive Vice Chairman of Newmark
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

Oct 8, 2025 • 54min
From Real Estate Private Equity to Debt and Equity Intermediary with Louis Friedel
In this episode of Real Talk, I speak with Louis Friedel, Senior Managing Director of Berkadia.We discuss: * The keys to a successful joint venture partnership * Why Louis chose to go into brokerage and why Berkadia * Louis’ epic memorabilia collectionLearn more about Louis Friedel: * Connect with Louis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-friedel-a7a37b23 * View Louis' profile Berkadia's website: https://www.berkadia.com/people-and-locations/people/louis-friedel***********************************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

Oct 1, 2025 • 35min
Summiting Mt. Everest with Matt Ferrari, Co-Chief Investment Office of TruAmerica
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/

Sep 24, 2025 • 45min
From Fixing Rusty Pipes to C-Suite. My Conversation with Matt Ferrari, Co-Chief Investment Officer of TruAmerica (Part 1)
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

Sep 3, 2025 • 46min
Buying Middle Market, Value-Add Office Buildings…My conversation with Paul Miszkowicz and Justin Loiacono, Principals of Harbor Associates
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

Aug 20, 2025 • 41min
Assisting Borrowers When They Are Underwater—My Conversation with Michael Cohen, Managing Partner of Brighton Capital Advisors, LLC
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

Aug 13, 2025 • 32min
From Parking Meter Technician to Owning a Portfolio of Multi-Family Assets Worth $500mm
My conversation with Alex Rozenfeld, Founder of Freshwater Investments. We discuss: - When immigrating to the U.S. from Ukraine, did he ever think he would own $500mm of real estate? - What he needs to see in order to acquire multi-family properties again - Which mid-western cities he likes to own real estate inLearn more about Alex Rozenfeld: - Read about Freshwater Investments on their website: https://freshwaterinvestments.com/about - Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozenfeldalex***********************************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

Jul 30, 2025 • 45min
Thriving in Distressed, Complex Deals with Andrew Gindy, Founder of Range Equity Management LP (REM)
In this episode of Real Talk, I speak with Andrew Gindy, Founder of Range Equity Management LP (REM), a private investment platform headquartered in Los Angeles exclusively focused on operational real estate opportunities. We discuss * Return expectations for JV capital * What makes successful JV partnerships * Why he focuses on operating asset classesLearn more about Guest Name: * Follow REM on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/remlp * Visit REM’s website: https://remlp.com * Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-gindy-a509137***********************************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


