
The Source of Commercial Real Estate
Jonathan Hayek will demystify the often confusing world of commercial real estate, so that you can learn how to grow your wealth with the types of properties the average real estate investor overlooks. Often highlighting asset classes outside of multifamily, Jonathan interviews experts and asks the crucial questions so you can gain a competitive edge over other investors still stuck in multifamily. Whether you are active or passive, owner/ operator or syndicator, learn the CRE jargon, current trends, emerging markets, where to find yield, and how to raise funds. From single tenant net lease, mobile home parks, industrial, office, retail and more, you might just find your new favorite niche so that your investing business can take off. If you’re serious about learning more about commercial real estate, you won’t want to miss this. Hit subscribe and take your investing to the next level.
Latest episodes

Nov 29, 2022 • 43min
Development and Small Office + Warehouse Space with Pete Montgomery
Join host Jonathan Hayek with guest Pete Montgomery, commercial real estate property manager. With 20 years of experience in the field, Pete is an expert in the redevelopment of downtowns and redeveloping office and warehouse space for small business owners. Enjoy learning about:- The trajectory of the Cincinnati MSA- How Pete attracts tenants to sleepy downtowns- Why you might want to talk with your city's manager and council members- Pete's best advice for getting started in CRE- Opportunities in office and warehouse for new CRE investors- Plus tons more!Connect with Pete:CMC Properties and The Perfect Small OfficeClick to text the show! Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*Some or all of the show notes may have been generated using AI tools.

Nov 21, 2022 • 52min
The Complete Guide to Net Leases
Have you heard terms like triple net lease (NNN)... and wondered... what is THAT? Listen to this episode as Jonathan explains everything you need to know about this very foundational concept of commercial real estate. You will learn:-What is a net?- What is a NN, NNN, and absolute net lease?- Can I get financing with a NNN lease?- Why would a tenant agree to a NNN lease?- Why should I invest in net leases?- Is there opportunity for value-add investors with net leases?- Plus tons more! Click to text the show! Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*Some or all of the show notes may have been generated using AI tools.

Nov 18, 2022 • 14min
Feedback Friday: Where I See Opportunity in Medical and Office Right Now
Join host Jonathan Hayek in this Feedback Friday episode. Each Friday, Jonathan will discuss his major takeaways from that week's interview. This week's interview was with Eric Schreibman - broker with Cushman and Wakefield in NE Ohio. With 20 years of experience, Eric is an expert in the sale and leasing of medical and office space. Listen to this episode to find Jonathan's three major takeaways.Click to text the show! Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*Some or all of the show notes may have been generated using AI tools.

Nov 15, 2022 • 1h 24min
Medical and Office Space Opportunities with Eric Schreibman
Join host Jonathan Hayek with guest Eric Schreibman, broker with Cushman and Wakefield CRESCO Real Estate in NE Ohio. With 20 years of experience and as the 2021 NE Ohio NAIOP Broker of the Year, Eric is an expert in the sale and leasing of medical and office space. Enjoy learning about:- Why Cleveland is an underrated market- Eric's best strategies for maintaining excellent landlord/ tenant relationships- What's happening with medical space right now- How to make your vacant office space attractive to prospective tenants- What Eric predicts might happen with vacant drugstores- How new commercial investors can get into this asset class- Plus tons more!Connect with Eric:Eric Schreibman at Cushman and WakefieldClick to text the show! Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*Some or all of the show notes may have been generated using AI tools.

Nov 11, 2022 • 14min
Feedback Friday: Lessons from Investing in MHP in this Market
Join host Jonathan Hayek in this Feedback Friday episode. Each Friday, Jonathan will discuss his major takeaways from that week's interview. This week's interview was with Jonathan Tuttle, and experienced MHP operator and investor. Listen to this episode to find Jonathan's three major takeaways from their discussion.If you are a commercial real estate investor or you're simply curious and want to learn more about commercial real estate, this podcast is for you. Jonathan will talk with experts in all of the various asset classes of CRE to bring you tons of value. Hear from experts in areas like: office, industrial, retail, RV parks, mobile home parks, development, multi family, plus tons more.A theme of the podcast is to use commercial real estate as a tool in order to live an amazing life. Learn how to invest, while also exploring your passions, interests, and important relationships.Subscribe to The Source of CRE to learn commercial real estate, improve your mindset, gain financial freedom, and live an amazing life.Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.comClick to text the show! Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*Some or all of the show notes may have been generated using AI tools.

Nov 8, 2022 • 47min
Raising Capital for Mobile Home Parks with Jonathan Tuttle
Jonathan Tuttle, an expert in raising capital for mobile home parks, shares insights on investing trends, due diligence, niche focus, and more. Topics include market opportunities, asset class evolution, property management, securing funding, and strategies for success in real estate deals.

Nov 4, 2022 • 14min
Feedback Friday: Looking for Your First CRE Deal? Try This.
Join host Jonathan Hayek in this Feedback Friday episode. Each Friday, Jonathan will discuss his major takeaways from that week's interview. This week's interview was with Pete Montgomery - commercial property manager in SW Ohio. With 20 years of experience, Pete is an expert in redeveloping sleepy downtowns and outfitting office and warehouse buildings for small business owners. Listen to this episode to find Jonathan's three major takeaways.Click to text the show! Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*Some or all of the show notes may have been generated using AI tools.

Nov 4, 2022 • 17min
Feedback Friday: Three Takeaways from a Conversation with Real Estate Rockstar
Join host Jonathan Hayek in this Feedback Friday episode. Each Friday, Jonathan will discuss his major takeaways from that week's interview. This week's interview was with Ryan Gibson - co-founder, president, and CIO of Spartan Investment Group. Ryan has raised over $200m in capital and Spartan owns and manages a $500m+ portfolio. Jonathan and Ryan had an extensive conversation on a wide range of topics. Listen to this episode to find Jonathan's three major takeaways.If you are a commercial real estate investor or you're simply curious and want to learn more about commercial real estate, this podcast is for you. Jonathan will talk with experts in all of the various asset classes of CRE to bring you tons of value. Hear from experts in areas like: office, industrial, retail, RV parks, mobile home parks, development, multi family, plus tons more.A theme of the podcast is to use commercial real estate as a tool in order to live an amazing life. Learn how to invest, while also exploring your passions, interests, and important relationships.Subscribe The Source of CRE to learn commercial real estate, improve your mindset, gain financial freedom, and live an amazing life.Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.comClick to text the show! Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*Some or all of the show notes may have been generated using AI tools.

Nov 1, 2022 • 1h 11min
A Masterclass in Self-Storage with Ryan Gibson
Join host Jonathan Hayek with guest Ryan Gibson of Spartan Investment Group. Ryan has raised $200m+ in equity and Spartan has over $500m in assets under management. Ryan has a wealth of knowledge in various aspects of real estate and business. Enjoy learning about:- How Ryan found his partner and strategies for finding your partner- Ryan's top 10 considerations when analyzing the location of deal- Ryan's top 5 due diligence items when under contract- Why Ryan's team buried dynamite 14 feet under ground!- What Spartan looks for in a market- Plus tons more!Connect with Ryan:Linked In: Ryan GibsonSpartan Investment GroupIf you are a commercial real estate investor or you're simply curious and want to learn more about commercial real estate, this podcast is for you. Jonathan will talk with experts in all of the various asset classes of CRE to bring you tons of value. Hear from experts in areas like: office, industrial, retail, RV parks, mobile home parks, development, multi family, plus tons more.A theme of the podcast is to use commercial real estate as a tool in order to live an amazing life. Learn how to invest, while also exploring your passions, interests, and important relationships.Subscribe The Source of CRE to learn commercial real estate, improve your mindset, gain financial freedom, and live an amazing life.Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.comClick to text the show! Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*Some or all of the show notes may have been generated using AI tools.

Oct 28, 2022 • 1h 20min
Brokering, Daycares, and Self Storage Development with James R. Bowers
Join host Jonathan Hayek with guest James R. Bowers. James is a broker, investor, and syndicator with more than 20 years of experience in real estate. Enjoy some of these topics in this episode:- Why James has transitioned from single family to larger properties- What to look for when choosing a broker- How to get brokers to take you seriously as a buyer- What James bought when his 1031 was down to the wire- How James will nearly double the value of a ground-up self storage- How James enjoys his success- Plus tons more! Connect with James:Linked In: James R. BowersArena Capital Holdings If you are a commercial real estate investor or you're simply curious and want to learn more about commercial real estate, this podcast is for you. Jonathan will talk with experts in all of the various asset classes of CRE to bring you tons of value. Hear from experts in areas like: office, industrial, retail, RV parks, mobile home parks, development, multi family, plus tons more. A theme of the podcast is to use commercial real estate as a tool in order to live an amazing life. Learn how to invest, while also exploring your passions, interests, and important relationships. Subscribe The Source of CRE to learn commercial real estate, improve your mindset, gain financial freedom, and live an amazing life. Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.comClick to text the show! Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*Some or all of the show notes may have been generated using AI tools.