The Deal Makers - An Agora production podcast

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TheDealMakers (an Agora production podcast) is a unique platform to recognize top-performing real estate partners in America and honor them for their expertise, achievements and growth. In The DealMakers, we will shine a light on the people behind high-performing real estate deals, unveil behind-the-scenes stories you’ve never heard before, and discuss growth opportunities for real estate investment experts. If you’re looking to learn more about top-performing GPs in America and how they MAKE deals, this podcast is for you!

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S2E22 - John Casmon - Sustainable cash flow with multifamily investments

S2E22 - John Casmon - Sustainable cash flow with multifamily investments

In this episode of the Dealmakers Coffee Break, we welcome John Casmon, a multifamily investor and syndicator at Casmon Capital Group who shares insights into real estate investment strategies and market dynamics.Highlighting the importance of understanding market fundamentals and cultivating strong investor relationships, John underscores the importance of selecting desirable locations and assessing factors like population growth, job opportunities, and infrastructure development when making investment decisions.Tune in to gain valuable insights from John for navigating multifamily investments in today's evolving market landscape.

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S2E22 - John Casmon - Sustainable cash flow with multifamily investments

S2E22 - John Casmon - Sustainable cash flow with multifamily investments

In this episode of the Dealmakers Coffee Break, we welcome John Casmon, a multifamily investor and syndicator at Casmon Capital Group who shares insights into real estate investment strategies and market dynamics.Highlighting the importance of understanding market fundamentals and cultivating strong investor relationships, John underscores the importance of selecting desirable locations and assessing factors like population growth, job opportunities, and infrastructure development when making investment decisions.Tune in to gain valuable insights from John for navigating multifamily investments in today's evolving market landscape.

S2E21 Coffee Break - Craig McGrouther - Mastering Multifamily Investments in a Shifting Market

S2E21 Coffee Break - Craig McGrouther - Mastering Multifamily Investments in a Shifting Market

Join us in this episode of the Dealmakers Coffee Break as we delve into the world of multifamily investments with Craig McGrouther, Director of Business Development at Lone Star Capital. Craig shares his expert insights on navigating the current market dynamics, particularly in Texas. He discusses Lone Star Capital's unique investment strategies, including their approach to tax abatement and affordable housing, and how they're adapting to the challenges of high-interest rates and market shifts. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the nuances of multifamily investments in today's economic climate.

S2E20 - Jeremy Hill - Navigating Market Uncertainty

S2E20 - Jeremy Hill - Navigating Market Uncertainty

In this insightful episode of the Dealmakers Coffee Break, we sit down with Jeremy Hill, the seasoned expert from JB Capital. With over two decades in the private debt industry, Jeremy shares his valuable perspectives on the current market trends, the rise in interest rates, and the impending maturity cliff in commercial securities. He delves into the challenges and opportunities this environment presents for investors and lenders alike. Tune in to hear Jeremy's strategies for 2024 and his unique approach to debt and equity in the evolving landscape of real estate investment.

S2E19 Coffee Break - Maria Zondervan - If you're not working for the investors, you're doing something wrong

S2E19 Coffee Break - Maria Zondervan - If you're not working for the investors, you're doing something wrong

Maria Zondervan from Blue Vikings Capital is a capital allocator, acting as a bridge between investors and sponsors by selecting how to optimally allocate her investors' capital, vetting deals, and protecting her investors' interests.With her unique perspective, Maria has a lot of insights to share with GPs on how to manage changed deal expectations, refinancing, common mistakes when communicating with investors, and when to break away from a deal.This episode is powered by Agora

S2E18 Coffee Break - Ben Reinberg - When there's chaos, there's opportunity

S2E18 Coffee Break - Ben Reinberg - When there's chaos, there's opportunity

With nearly three decades of experience in real estate, Ben Reinberg, CEO of Alliance, has a unique vantage point into the upcoming challenges of commercial real estate, and he's not mincing words about it.In this episode, Ben discusses the effect that rising interest rates, conservative lenders, unemployment, and a wave of maturing loans loom on the horizon will have on commercial real estate. Ben also offers advice on how to ride out the storm and how the current situation presents investment opportunities.This episode is powered by Agora

S2E17 Coffee Break - Michael Salafia - The untapped opportunity of net lease investments

S2E17 Coffee Break - Michael Salafia - The untapped opportunity of net lease investments

The next time you drive past a Wendy's, walk into a CVS, or pull up to a gas station, think of them in real estate investment terms - or, more specifically, net lease investments. This is what Michael Salafia and STAX Equity do and do well.In this episode, we talk with Michael about his experience in the net lease investment space and Stax's unique use of advanced AI and Machine Learning to analyze and underwrite thousands of properties at scale.This episode is powered by Agora

S2E16 Coffee Break - Lupei Chou - When deals are slow we need to sharpen our pencils

S2E16 Coffee Break - Lupei Chou - When deals are slow we need to sharpen our pencils

Lupei Chou, the Investor Relations Executive at Crown Capital, ventured into real estate multifamily investments together to gain more control over her time after more than two decades of military service as a naval officer. In our episode, she talks about how Crown Capital tackles current challenges and its unique approach to growing its investor community, even when deals are slow, by providing them with educational value. This episode is powered by Agora

S2E15 Coffee Break - Marc A. Hershberg - Is debt the new equity?

S2E15 Coffee Break - Marc A. Hershberg - Is debt the new equity?

In this "Deal Makers Coffee Break" episode, we welcome Marc Hershberg, Managing Partner and CEO of Topaz Capital and General Partner of Topaz Ventures. Marc discusses the current state of the real estate market and the shift from equity to debt investments. He also addresses how Topaz is tackling the headwinds of high-interest rates and operating expenses, along with a softening in the rent market, and how they still find opportunities in this market.This episode is powered by Agora

S2E14 Coffee Break - Litan Yahav - It's about the operator, not the asset

S2E14 Coffee Break - Litan Yahav - It's about the operator, not the asset

In this Coffee Break episode, Litan Yahav, CEO and Co-Founder of Vyzer, a tech startup helping LPs centralize their investment management in one platform, gives us an invaluable vantage point into LPs' current state of mind.This episode is powered by Agora

The Deal Makers - Special Episode - Next Point Socimi - How do you say REIT in Spanish?

The Deal Makers - Special Episode - Next Point Socimi - How do you say REIT in Spanish?

We're delighted to host the founders of Next Point Socimi, Ofer Lior and Nir Goldberg, on the Deal Makers. Next Point invests in Spain's real estate market with outstanding returns. In this episode, Nir and Ofer discuss the opportunities it presents and its appeal to U.S.-based investors. They also share their unique business model and investment strategy, and talk about the roadmap of growing from small-scale flipping to running complex investment vehicles on a large scale.

S2E13 Coffee Break - Erin Hudson - Bet on the jockey, not on the horse

S2E13 Coffee Break - Erin Hudson - Bet on the jockey, not on the horse

Many people are passionate about what they do, but after having Erin Hudson on The DealMakers, the word "passionate" feels a bit underwhelming to describe her vibrant energy when she talks about her work at Quattro Capital. Erin is a Co-founder and Director of Equity Relations at Quattro Capital, and we're delighted to have her on this episode, where she talks about her philosophy for cultivating flourishing investor relationships and shares the incredible story of how Quattro Capital came to be. This episode is powered by Agora

S2E12 Coffee Break - Shawn Griffith - Debt is like a power tool

S2E12 Coffee Break - Shawn Griffith - Debt is like a power tool

Shawn Griffith and his wife dabbled in real estate for over a decade as passive investors before starting TWT Multifamily. Today they're real estate syndicators focusing on multi-family acquisitions, and Shawn's conservative approach to investment keeps his investments safe and his investors happy.This episode is powered by Agora

S2E11 Coffee Break - Chad Sutton - Your debt is an asset

S2E11 Coffee Break - Chad Sutton - Your debt is an asset

Chad is a Managing Partner and Director of Acquisitions at Quattro Capital, a Tennessee-based investment firm that delivers the full suite of services to actualize real estate opportunities that yield strong returns.In this episode of The Deal Makers Coffee Break edition, he recounts personal stories about their portfolio, shares tips on the current state of economic affairs, and his analytical approach to managing risk. This episode is powered by Agora

S2E10 Coffee Break - Ahsan Daredia - 20-35% IRR, that is our sweet spot

S2E10 Coffee Break - Ahsan Daredia - 20-35% IRR, that is our sweet spot

Ahsan Daredia did the corporate America tour: he was in corporate finance, operations and consulting. Then he returned home to the family's real estate business as Principal of Investor Relations and Marketing in the Dhanani Private Equity Group, a Houston-based company with more than $1B in AUM and an outstanding IRR track record. In this episode, he shares a glimpse into the unique recipe for their consistent success. This episode is powered by Agora

S2E9 Coffee Break - Meir Fried - No guts, no glory

S2E9 Coffee Break - Meir Fried - No guts, no glory

Meir Fried isn't a big believer in sitting on the fence as a business strategy. In this episode of Coffee Break, Meir shares his unique perspective on taking calculated risks to find deal opportunities.This episode is powered by Agora

S2E8 Coffee Break - Tammy Sutton - The six-handed goddess

S2E8 Coffee Break - Tammy Sutton - The six-handed goddess

Tammy Sutton is the master of operational efficiency. After the PSA is signed, she oversees the takeover, investor equity reconciliation, compliance, and cost check analysis and hands over impeccable dossiers to asset management.In this episode, she covers the behind-the-scenes activities that are pivotal to smooth sailing when it comes to operational efficiency. This episode is powered by Agora

S2E7 Coffee Break - Jon Siegel - Time heals many wounds in this business

S2E7 Coffee Break - Jon Siegel - Time heals many wounds in this business

Jon Siegel has three decades of experience in real estate investments. Having seen it all makes it easier for him to be cautious of trends, navigate turbulent financial seas, and keep his eyes fixed on the horizon when making investment decisionsThis episode is powered by Agora

S2E6 Coffee Break - Gaurang "Greg" Gala - The Summer of 2024 is going to be Boom!

S2E6 Coffee Break - Gaurang "Greg" Gala - The Summer of 2024 is going to be Boom!

Gaurang ״Greg" Gala saw his parents immigrate to the US and work hard. When it was time to invest what they accumulated, they had no network of lenders and people didn’t take them seriously. Today, he helps new Americans with business acumen to gain access to capital, knowledge and financial services to invest in real estate. This episode is powered by Agora

S2E5 Coffee Break - Rich Bouchner - History doesn’t repeat Itself, but It often rhymes

S2E5 Coffee Break - Rich Bouchner - History doesn’t repeat Itself, but It often rhymes

Rich Bouchner connects investors with opportunities. He's done it for decades across all asset classes, and he's learned a thing or two. Mainly - if you do your field work, believe in your thesis and take the emotion out, you'll win.This episode is powered by Agora

S2E4 Coffee Break - Seth Grossman - Just stick to the fundamentals

S2E4 Coffee Break - Seth Grossman - Just stick to the fundamentals

Seth Grossman can arrange for funding in his sleep. For all the rest, he relies on creating a network of business partners and building winning teams around the deals he brokers to have all bases of expertise covered.