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Philosophy

My First Post

Oct 1, 2020
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I am sharing my background as one of several paths that can equip you to make and manage commercial real estate investments. I was born…

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Previous Articles

Investing

  • When Leverage Does More Harm Than Good
  • Value-Add Deals in LA are Pricing in More Risk
  • Advantages of Private vs Institutional Investing in Real Estate
  • Protecting Investors as Steward of Capital
  • Our Approach to Investing in Dislocation Opportunities (Part 3)

Mixed Use

  • Broker Engagement for Leasing Vacancy
  • Helping Landlords to Lease Smaller Commercial Spaces
  • A Recent LA Story
  • How Collaboration with Neighbors can save Retail Brick and Mortar
  • COVID has Accelerated the Rationalization of Space Use

Entrepreneurship & Philosophy

  • My First Post
  • Why Blog Now & Why Me?
  • A Commercial Real Estate Dojo

Investor Education

  • New Investors Start Here
  • Critical Thinking: The What, the Why and Implications on Property Investment Value
  • Pro forma Financial Valuation Analysis
  • Finance Principles and Tools for Building a Pro forma
  • Valuation Principles that Incorporate Financial Tools and Critical Thinking

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