The Commercial Real Estate Investor Podcast

As you might expect, raising capital for commercial real estate isn’t all that easy. In fact, it’s my least favorite aspect of investing in commercial properties - I’d much rather stay in my lane and focus on deal sourcing and acquisitions, planning for and developing the project, and executing our ideas. However, capital is a finite resource and if you’re looking to grow your assets under management, you’ll need to throw that fuel on your fire and bring in outside capital from investors. I recently finalized a $4.8 million cash raise with my partners on a commercial development in Nashville. At 10x my largest capital raise to-date, this raise gave me some valuable insight to the entire process. So, here are my biggest takeaways. www.tylercauble.com/podcast/episode078

When I first got started in commercial real estate, I thought there was only one way to go: You save money for years and years until you finally have enough to do a deal on your own. And for some people, that’s certainly a good way to go. I thought the same way until I learned about syndicating real estate at a mastermind in Austin, TX. It completely opened my eyes to how I could grow my investment portfolio bigger and faster while having less of my own cash, which we all know is a finite resource, in each deal. So, here’s my guide to commercial real estate syndication for beginners. www.tylercauble.com/podcast/episode077

I’ve been in commercial real estate since 2013 but only really started investing in 2019, after founding my own commercial brokerage. Since then, I’ve developed a 42-unit townhome community, acquired over 50,000 square feet of office and retail space, and am in the middle of a $19.2 million mixed-use development in East Nashville. And I get asked all the time: “How can I get into commercial real estate investing?” So, knowing what I know now, here’s what I would do if I had to start it all over. www.tylercauble.com/podcast/episode076

Finding commercial real estate investments can be one of the most frustrating parts of becoming an investor. Projects are often hidden by LLCs or other entities that are either shells or forward directly to an attorney, so finding the true owner can be a bit tricky. However, I've found direct mailers to be one of the most effective methods for sourcing potential investment opportunities. Here's my step by step process for direct mail marketing to commercial real estate owners.www.tylercauble.com/podcast/episode074

Commercial and residential real estate are two sides of the same coin, but they’re still vastly different from one another. However, many of the same principles hold true for both - location is important, they both cash flow and appreciate, and they offer many tax benefits. Let’s dive into the pros and cons of commercial vs. residential real estate to decide which is better for you as an investment vehicle.www.tylercauble.com/podcast/episode073

If you’re looking for a beginner’s guide to commercial real estate development, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re going to discuss what commercial real estate development is, what commercial developers do and their process, and stick around to the end where I’ll give you a few ways to get started in commercial real estate development. Just about all commercial real estate investors aim to take a property and add value to it in some way in order to increase the overall cash flow or valuation. Most will take existing sites with either deferred maintenance, high vacancy, or a combination of both - but some investors will actually take raw land and reimagine what could be on that site. www.tylercauble.com/podcast/episode072

Let’s talk about off-market commercial real estate: what it is, why you should look to buy off-market properties, and how to find them. If you’re on the hunt for commercial real estate, I obviously don’t need to dive into the many benefits that this investment vehicle can bring you. You already know that commercial real estate investing is for you, but you’re likely having a hard time finding good opportunities that fit your criteria. These properties don’t ever come up for sale, so how are they still trading hands? Well, they’re being sourced off-market, so here’s my quick guide on how to find off-market commercial properties.www.tylercauble.com/podcast/episode071

The Commercial Real Estate Investor Weekly Update (or the CREI Weekly Update if you’re not up for a mouthful) is the first commercial real estate news show bringing you the biggest news stories and market trends from around the country. Each week, we cover the Nashville market, which markets should be on your watchlist, office / retail / industrial / and multifamily updates, and a wildcard on a topic or trend we feel is worth sharing. Tune in Mondays at 5:30pm CST to ask your questions live! Show notes:www.tylercauble.com/podcast/episode070

Today, I’m walking you step by step through commercial real estate due diligence and below is a link to download my due diligence checklist. As seasoned commercial real estate investors like to say, “you make your money when you buy it.” So, if that’s true, then conducting your due diligence before you buy the site is crucial to your success as an investor. But what if you’ve never been through the process before? www.tylercauble.com/podcast/episode069