In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Blueprint Podcast, Slava Men shares his journey from Ukraine to becoming a successful commercial real estate investor. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, the lessons learned from analyzing deals, and the strategies for building a successful real estate business. Slava discusses the current state of the commercial real estate market, funding strategies, and the evolution of his company, Good Harbor Commercial Real Estate. He also shares insights on lifestyle design, work-life balance, and the importance of being intentional while traveling and managing a business.

Takeaways

• Surround yourself with talented individuals to accelerate learning.
• Real estate can be a side hustle while pursuing other ventures.
• Commercial real estate offers a repeatable business model.
• Mentorship is crucial for speeding up the learning process.
• Analyzing deals requires both science and art.
• Building a successful business involves optimizing for time and energy.
• Retail and industrial markets are currently distressed.
• Leasing requires proactive efforts and relationship building.
• Traveling while managing a business requires intentionality and planning.
• Freedom of time and money is essential for a fulfilling lifestyle.

Hope you enjoy & God Bless!

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In this episode I sit down with Commercial Real Estate Broker, Investor, and Coach Henry Eisenstein. We discuss topics from Cold Calling, Prospecting, Investing in deals as a Commercial Real Estate Broker, and much more.

Henry provides a TON of value walking us how to effectively find commercial real estate deals.

In this inspiring interview, we have Henry as our guest, a young powerhouse in the real estate world. Over the past 5 years, he's been part of $450 million in real estate transactions, owns multiple investment properties, and sells over $100 million a year personally. However, his journey wasn't always glamorous, battling depression since the age of 9 and surviving two suicide attempts by 14. After quitting college, he stumbled into real estate, faced financial setbacks, and rebuilt his team four times before finding success.

Today, Henry focuses entirely on the commercial division of his team, aiming to achieve $1 billion in annual sales. He attributes his success to three key principles: an unwavering commitment to self-improvement, emphasizing relationship building ("your network is your net worth"), and maintaining a mindset of gratitude.

I hope you enjoy this interview, get tons of value from it, and can take actionable steps towards your goals!

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Cole Babcock is a commercial real estate broker and investor based in Decatur, Illinois. He started his career in real estate after completing an internship with a local real estate company. Cole's entrepreneurial spirit led him to focus on commercial real estate, where he saw the potential for bigger deals and higher paychecks. He joined forces with Tim, a seasoned commercial real estate broker, and together they dominate the commercial market in their area. Cole's portfolio includes various properties, such as an old gas station, a car wash, and a big box retail facility. He also partnered with Rafique Moore, another successful investor, to acquire and stabilize industrial buildings. Cole emphasizes the importance of being in the right rooms and building relationships with potential investors and tenants. He uses a combination of cold calling, mailers, and personal letters to stay top of mind and find motivated sellers and tenants. In this conversation, Cole Babcock shares insights and advice on commercial real estate investing. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on commercial real estate for long-term investment and scalability. Cole discusses the different ways to structure deals, including forming LLCs with partners or raising money and paying a preferred return. He also highlights the value of personal relationships in finding and closing deals, as well as the importance of underwriting and having a clear investment criteria. Cole encourages new investors to find their niche, stay in touch with local brokers, and practice underwriting deals.

Takeaways

• Entrepreneurial spirit can drive success in commercial real estate
• Building relationships and being in the right rooms is crucial for finding opportunities
• Timing and seizing the right deals can lead to significant returns
• Consistency in outreach efforts, such as cold calling and mailers, is key to staying top of mind
• Commercial real estate deals can take time to close, but the rewards are worth it Commercial real estate offers long-term investment opportunities and scalability.
• Consider structuring deals through LLCs with partners or raising money and paying a preferred return.
• Building personal relationships with brokers and tenants is crucial in finding and closing deals.
• Understand the importance of underwriting and having a clear investment criteria.
• Find your niche and stay in touch with local brokers to discover potential deals.

Hope you enjoy & God Bless!

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