
Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions with 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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Apr 9, 2025 • 49min
From Big Law Partner to Global Capital Allocator, to Running $3 Billion in Assets, My Conversation with Paul Fuhrman, Co-Founder and CEO of Miramar Capital
In this episode of Real Talk, I speak with Paul Fuhrman, Co-Founder and CEO of Miramar Capital, a full service real estate investment and development company.We discuss: * Why he prefers being an operator to being a capital allocator or real estate attorney * His views on today’s market * How he is making a charitable impact with the Palisades Fire RecoveryLearn more about Paul Fuhrman: * Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-fuhrman-a914301b * View Paul’s bio on miramarcapital.com: https://miramarcapital.com/paul-fuhrman * Email: pfuhrman@miramarcapital.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/

Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 12min
My Story about the Palisades Fire by Andrew Kirsh interviewed by Gidi Cohen
In this episode of Real Talk, I tell my story about the Palisades Fire interviewed by Gidi Cohen, Founder & CEO at CGI+.We discuss: * What it was like in the Palisades on January 7 – the day of the fire * The hardest moments, challenges, optimism, fear, and frustrations * Next steps on rebuilding the Palisades***********************************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 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

Dec 11, 2024 • 35min
Why Self-Storage is “Beautiful” with Brian Shniderson, CEO and Founder of Capital 360
In this episode of Real Talk, I speak with Brian Shniderson, CEO and Founder of Capital 360.
We discuss:
* What is “beautiful” about self-storage properties
* Key factors in sourcing self-storage locations
* Brian’s most recent sale which was the largest single asset self-storage deal in history
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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/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 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

Dec 4, 2024 • 55min
Let’s Talk Politics and Real Estate with David Chasin, Chief Executive Officer of Pegasus Investments Real Estate Advisory Inc.
In this episode of Real Talk, I speak with David Chasin, Chief Executive Officer of Pegasus Investments Real Estate Advisory, Inc. As CEO, David oversees all aspects of the firm’s investment advisory, capital markets, and asset management businesses as well as the executive leadership and strategic vision of the company.
We discuss:
* Real estate is about longevity investing, it doesn’t matter who’s in the White House
* Building a private wealth management company exclusively for commercial real estate investors
* Why NNN real estate is F’ed!
* Who’s the tallest midget in the circus?
Learn more about David Chasin:
* Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidchasin
* Visit Pegasus Investments Real Estate Advisory, Inc.'s website: https://www.pegasusinvestments.com
* Call (Work): 310-691-1350 ext. 101
* Call (Mobile): 310-710-7172
* Email: david@pegasusinvestments.com
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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/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 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

Nov 13, 2024 • 32min
Providing Liquidity for the Office Market with Chad Carpenter, Founder of Reven Office REIT and Reven Capital, LLC
In this episode of Real Talk, I speak Chad Carpenter, Founder of Reven Office REIT and Reven Capital, LLC. Chad has founded and operated both public and private real estate companies as Chairman & CEO, has 30 years of real estate investing and operating experience and been involved in over $3 billion in real estate transactions.
We discuss:
* 90% of office borrowers are under water
* The default rate of CMBS office loans
* Where to find opportunities in purchasing office buildings
Learn more about Chad Carpenter:
* Connect with Chad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-carpenter-04101415
* Visit Reven Capital's website: https://www.revencapital.com
* Visit Reven Office REIT's website: https://www.revenofficereit.com
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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/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: 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

Nov 6, 2024 • 46min
Building a Legacy with Bill McMorrow, Chairman and CEO of Kennedy Wilson
In this episode of Real Talk, I speak with Bill McMorrow, Chairman and CEO of Kennedy Wilson (NYSE: KW), a leading real estate investment company with over $27 billion of assets under management in high growth markets across the United States, the UK, and Ireland. Bill acquired Kennedy Wilson in 1988 and has subsequently grown into a leading global real estate investment platform.
We discuss:
* Why he created a company in Europe
* How he bought Pacific Western Bank
* How he is in the people business more than the real estate business
Read Bill’s profile and learn more about Kennedy Wilson on Kennedy Wilson’s website: https://www.kennedywilson.com/mcmorrow
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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/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: 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 30, 2024 • 33min
Buying Multifamily Real Estate in the Heartland with Ivan Barratt, Founder and CEO of The BAM Companies
In this episode of Real Talk, I speak with Ivan Barratt, Founder and CEO of The BAM Companies. A 20-year veteran of the real estate industry, Ivan is a multifamily owner, fund manager, and syndicator who specializes in large apartment communities in the Midwest. Since 2015, he has raised nearly $700 million in equity, acquired over 8,500 units, and acquired over $1 Billion in transaction volume.
We discuss
* Why he focuses on buying in the “Heartland” of the U.S.
* How he went from buying duplexes to having 1,400 investors
* Creating a culture where employees like their job
Learn more about Ivan Barratt:
* Connect with Ivan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanbarratt
* Visit The BAM Companies’ website: https://pm.thebamcompanies.com/about
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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 Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrew-kirsh2
* 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: 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 2, 2024 • 32min
Finding Multi-Family Acquisition Opportunities in a Choppy Market with Jeff Remillard, Chief Investment Officer of Abacus Capital Group
In this episode of Real Talk, I speak with Jeff Remillard, Chief Investment Officer of Abacus Capital Group, a private real estate investment firm founded in 2004 with a singular focus on multifamily investments in the United States.
We discuss:
* How Abacus was able to find buying opportunities over the last 12-24 months
* Why there has been more deal volume over the last 3-4 months
* Specifics about Abacus’ latest acquisitions in the Inland Empire and Washington State
Learn more about Jeff Remillard:
* Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-remillard-5958bb
* Read more about Abacus Capital Group on their website: https://www.abacuscapitalgroup.com
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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 Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrew-kirsh2
* 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: 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

Aug 14, 2024 • 45min
Buying Multifamily Assets Out of Bankruptcy with John Adair, Managing Partner of Glencrest
John Adair, Managing Partner at Glencrest, discusses his firm's unique focus on multifamily communities. He highlights his preference for capital raises over fund structures and dives into the nuances of sub-market economics versus broader regional trends. Adair shares insights from acquiring Meadowscape Apartments out of bankruptcy, detailing the significance of due diligence and ethical practices in distressed asset transactions. He emphasizes the importance of understanding local market dynamics, especially in the Pacific Northwest, for successful investments.

Aug 7, 2024 • 30min
Creating a Syndication Machine with Jeff Gleiberman, President of MG Properties
In a captivating discussion with Jeff Gleiberman, President of MG Properties, listeners explore how his company became a top player in multifamily real estate. He reveals staggering syndication raises averaging $80-$100 million and explains why it’s not the right time to sell. Jeff shares insights on the types of properties they’re currently targeting and the importance of maintaining long-term investor relationships. The conversation also touches on the evolution of MG Properties from a family business to a corporate powerhouse.
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