Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions with Andrew Kirsh

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I have a conversation with Doug Lozier, Chief Investment Officer of GeneSuites. GeneSuites provides cGMP manufacturing infrastructure procurement, design and construction expertise to the Life Science and Pharmaceutical industries, focused on cGMP manufacturing facility global site selection, process and facility design, CAPEX interior improvement budgets and funding. The GeneSuites platform assists clients in the process development, preclinical, clinical, and commercial stages of cGMP manufacturing strategic planning and execution, uniquely combining real estate and industry cGMP technical expertise. Tune in to the episode to hear Doug and I discuss: Life science real estate asset class What it takes to build out facilities for biotech companies and pharmaceutical companies The next geographical locations that he predicts will be hotbeds for life science Learn more and connect with Doug: Visit the GeneSuites website: https://www.genesuites.com/ Follow GeneSuites on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/genesuites/ Connect with Doug on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-lozier-8b6a431a/ 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 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/

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I talk with Dan Rosenbloom, Chief Investment Officer of Cadre. Cadre is a groundbreaking technology-driven commercial real estate investment platform that offers both institutional and individual investors the opportunity to access expertly curated real estate assets with lower minimums, low fees, and unprecedented potential for liquidity. Via its data-driven and transparent approach, Cadre opens participation in a historically opaque and illiquid asset class. Since Cadre’s founding, Cadre has closed more than $5 billion in real estate transactions across 25 U.S. markets. Cadre has exited thirteen investments with an approximate 27.5% targeted realized average net IRR and in total has returned approximately $340 million of capital to Cadre investors to date. Tune in to the episode to hear Dan and I discuss: How Cadre is trying to revolutionize the commercial real estate investing world with its crowdfunding platform How Cadre is the unofficial “J-Date” or “Tinder” of real estate investing thru their quarterly liquidity offering How Cadre differentiates themselves with their $250 million balance sheet to take down deals before they syndicate to the public Learn more and connect with Dan: Visit Cadre’s website: https://cadre.com/ Follow Cadre on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cadrere/ Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-rosenbloom-10a8912/ 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 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/

In this week's #RealTalk podcast episode, I had a great conversation with Quincy Allen, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Arc Capital Partners. Along with Neville Rhone (also Co-Founder and Managing Partner), he is responsible for overall firm strategy, investments, asset management, financing and dispositions. Arc Capital Partners is a minority-owned, real estate owner-investor dedicated to redefining urban mixed-use environments. In partnership with large institutional investors, Arc is currently pursuing over $1 billion of urban real estate located primarily in California and Texas. Through the lens of diversity and inclusion, Arc targets middle-market investments ($40 million to $100 million) that typically exhibit value-add and opportunistic business plans. Tune into the episode to listen to us discuss: Transforming neighborhoods with high-quality adaptive re-use projects Is it the Property or Location that makes a mixed-use project successful? Lessons learned going from the institutional world to being an entrepreneur Learn more about and connect with Quincy Allen: Connect with Quincy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quincy-allen-10a74953/ Learn more about Quincy at his firm's website: https://arccapitalpartners.com/team/ Contact Quincy: qallen@arccapitalpartners.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 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/

For this week's #RealTalk podcast episode, I had an insightful conversation with Moses Kagan, Founder of Adaptive Realty and the Unofficial Czar of Real Twitter! Moses is also founder of Re-convene, the real estate private equity "un-conference". We discuss: His use of Twitter (and his 100,000+ growing followers) across his business platforms He never quotes a projected IRR to his investors, as his goal is to never sell The creation of Re-Convene which has become the go to “conferences” in the real estate industry Adaptive Realty buys, renovates, and manages apartment buildings in improving areas of Los Angeles. Through Adaptive and predecessor entities, Moses has overseen the acquisition and renovation of more than 100 buildings in Los Angeles. Learn more about and connect with Moses Kagan: Connect with Moses on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moses-kagan-2638ab2/ Follow Moses on Twitter: https://twitter.com/moseskagan Visit Adaptive Realty's website: https://www.adaptiverealty.com/ Visit Re-convene's website and learn about the "un-conference" happening in September 2023: https://www.re-convene.com/ Read Moses' blog: https://kagansblog.com/ Join Moses' mailing list: https://kagansblog.com/mailing-list/ 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 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/

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I talk with Brian Good, Founder and CEO of iBorrow, a Private Mortgage REIT. Brian has more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate both on the equity and finance side. As CEO of iBorrow, Brian oversees the operations and investments of iBorrow, and serves on its Loan Committee. Tune in to the episode to hear Brian and I discuss: The types of loans iBorrow is making in today’s market The term, rate, leverage of those loans Critical tips on how a Borrower can enhance Lender cooperation during difficult times iBorrow, made for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs, is the most creative, efficient, versatile, and reliable commercial real estate lending provider in the market. iBorrow has a track record of over $1 billion; a talent for creative problem-solving, lending for all commercial property types. iBorrow is hailed as the borrower-first alternative to traditional commercial real estate lending. Learn more and connect with Brian Good and iBorrow: Visit iBorrow's website: https://iborrow.com/ Follow iBorrow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iborrow/ Connect with Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briangoodiborrow/ 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 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/

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I talk with Hamo Rostamian, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NetVested Capital. Tune in to the episode to hear Hamo and I discuss: The interplay of real estate, transportation, technology and energy efficiency How to build Electronic Vehicle Stations with traditional retail uses. How childcare facilities are in demand but in under supply NetVested Capital invests in real estate that is occupied by providers of daily needs and necessities; a fundamental philosophy that makes NetVested Opportunistic Fund and the DST Fund the preferred engine for wealth creation and preservation. Learn more and connect with Hamo: Visit the NetVested Capital website: https://netvested.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 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/

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I talk with Adrian Berger, Director of Acquisitions at CEI - Cypress Equity Investments. Tune in to the episode to hear Adrian and I discuss: * How to capitalize large construction projects in today’s market * How and where to source the best development opportunities * Where to find the best Australian Pub in the States Since 2001, CEI has purchased, developed and invested in over 160 projects that amount to more than $15 billion of value. CEI’s current pipeline of 2022-2023 starts totals over $2.5 billion in capitalization. Successfully navigating economic cycles since 2001, CEI’s investment strategies have generated exceptional financial returns. CEI’s efficacy is centered on its unwavering commitment to basic disciplines including market research, acquisition analysis, entitlement execution, construction management, asset management, and disposition performance. Learn more and connect with Adrian: * Visit the Cypress Equity Investments website: https://www.cypressequity.com/ * Follow Cypress Equity Investments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cypress-equity-investments/ * Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-berger-8135a42/ 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 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/

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I talk with Noah Hochman, Co-Chief Investment Officer and Head of Capital Markets at TruAmerica Multifamily. Tune in to the episode to hear Noah and I discuss:  * How TruAmerica built an $18 billion multi-family empire  * The key to raising institutional capital  * Where cap rates are heading  * What markets they are pursuing  * Best advice from an institutional LP — you can’t have cockroaches in your office if you want institutional capital  * How one night on a boat, Blue Label and Cuban Cigars changed Noah's career path TruAmerica Multifamily was founded in 2013 on the premise that repositioning Class B apartment communities presents a tremendous value proposition for investors. They unlock the potential in these properties through tailored renovation, re-positioning strategies, and focused asset management. Learn more and connect with Noah:  * Visit the TruAmerica Multifamily website: https://www.truamerica.com/  * Follow Way Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truamerica/  * Connect with Noah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-e-hochman-b4a58326/ 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 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/

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I talk with co-founders of Way Capital, Malcolm Davies and Zack Streit. Tune in to the episode...  * Who are the players and who are the pretenders in providing capital in today’s market?  * What will it take for the capital markets to open up?  * Way Capital throws the best parties at all of the Real Estate conferences Way Capital represents entrepreneurial commercial real estate owners and developers in capitalizing their institutional and sub-institutional pursuits. Learn more and connect with Malcolm and Zack:  * Visit the Way Capital website: https://www.waycapital.com/  * Follow Way Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/waycapital/  * Connect with Malcolm on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolmdavies/  * Connect with Zack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zack-streit/ 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 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/

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I discuss the power of Openpath with James Segil, Co-Founder of Openpath. Openpath is the leading access control system. If you own or manage real estate, Openpath is a vital tool towards securing your tenants’ access to its real estate. In this episode, James and I discuss: * How the application applies across all asset classes * The sale of the company by James and his co-founders to Motorola Solutions * Prop Tech advancements in real estate Currently James is President and Co-Founder of Openpath Security, a company offering the next generation of access control for the modern workplace. In July of 2021, James sold Openpath to Motorola Solutions and now helps run the access control group there as the Vice President of Access Control. Before co-founding Openpath, James was the Chief Marketing Officer for Verizon Digital Media Services and responsible for all marketing and alliances for this division of Verizon. James came to Verizon by way of the company he co-founded, EdgeCast Networks, which was acquired by Verizon in December of 2013 for a reported $400 million value. Learn more about and connect with James Segil and Openpath:   • Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsegil/   • Visit  Openpath’s website: https://www.openpath.com/ • Follow Openpath on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/openpath-security/ 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 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/