Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions with Andrew Kirsh

Andrew Kirsh
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Jul 16, 2025 • 44min

From College Tennis Player to Pickleball Champion to Best in Class Real Estate Investor with Jeff Karsh, Founder of Tryperion Holdings

My conversation with Jeffrey Karsh, Founder of Tryperion HoldingsWe discuss: * How Tryperion is a value real estate investor agnostic to asset class capital stack placement * Buying core plus assets but make value add returns * Why he evolved his fund from purely credit to special situations * Whether Jeff is the #1 Pickleball player in the real estate industryLearn more about Jeff Karsh: * Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-karsh-b74b743 * Read Jeff's bio on Tryperion Holdings' website: https://tryperion.com/team/jeffrey-karsh***********************************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 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/
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Jul 9, 2025 • 48min

From College Football National Champion to Real Estate Private Equity — My Conversation with Aaron Greeno, Co-Founder of Arselle Investments

In this episode of Real Talk, I speak with Aaron Greeno, Co-Founder of Arselle Investments.We discuss: * Arselle’s strategy for transacting in today’s market * The types of operators that are appealing to Arselle * Whether there will be disintermediation of capital allocators * Winning a National Championship in College Football with the University of MiamiLearn more about Aaron Greeno: * Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarongreeno1 * Read Aaron’s bio on arselleinvestments.com: https://www.arselleinvestments.com/aaron-greeno#**********************************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/
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Jun 4, 2025 • 49min

Transacting Coast to Coast with Mark Silver, Co-Founder of Bold Partners and Sunday Capital

In this episode of Real Talk, I speak with Mark Silver, Co-Founder of Bold Partners and Sunday Capital.We discuss: * Why after several years of doing deals in New York he came out to LA to buy apartment buildings * His “Rule of 4” * How cities should look to the resurgence of San Francisco as a play book on how to recover * Two types of buyers today: value and yield Learn more about Mark Silver: * Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-silver-46584011***********************************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

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