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Ben Haghani has been a real estate investor and operator for over 18 years, and has been actively involved in all stages of building acquisitions, renovations, leasing and asset management. Ben is currently the president of Steelpoint Property Group and the Chief Revenue Officer at Block.a. We talk about the evolution of PropTech, creative ways to add value to a building, and the current state of NYC's CRE market. I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I did. Tune in Wednesdays and Sundays @ 7pm EST to hear more conversations like this with Real Estate Developers, Real Estate Investors, Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Private Equity Sponsors, Real Estate Lawyers, Real Estate Bankers, and Construction Managers. If you are interested in coming on the podcast to share your journey in CRE and pave the way for the future of the industry, email us: discoveringcre@gmail.com Please feel free to drop any criticism/feedback in the comments below. I'm constantly looking for ways to improve the show, and nothing will be taken personally. Thank you. *Nothing in this video should be construed as tax, legal, accounting, valuation, or financial advice or recommendation. All information in this video is intended solely for educational purposes, and you are advised to consult with your own personal professional advisors regarding your personal investment decisions. #commercialrealestate #realestateinvestment #proptech Like this Video? Give it a Thumbs Up! Have Feedback? Drop a Comment!

Erik Yankelovich is a Principal and founding partner at ARG. He began his career as a commercial real estate sales associate in 2003 and quickly developed a distinguished reputation in the industry. He is an expert in the New York City real estate market and has established many dynamic relationships with countless property owners. Erik educates his clients on all aspects of the commercial brokerage business and has a very active client base of local and abroad investors. He has negotiated the sale of over $1B worth of real estate. Erik’s transaction and press releases have been featured in outlets such as Crain’s, The New York Times, The Real Deal, BISNOW, NYRJ and Commercial Observer. Notably, several of his transactions broke records allowing many in the industry to reach for new heights. Among some of his more notable transactions are: Blackstone’s purchase of 535 Zerega Avenue for $28,500,000 Greenroad Capital purchase of Prospect Park South buildings for $27M $46 million portfolio sale of three large Brooklyn elevator buildings $27M Upper East Side Sale to European investor Rybak buys Brighton Beach site for $13.5M, plans 22-story tower Sale of 115 Ocean Ave., an 89-unit Prospect Park building for $25.7 million, about $16 million more than previous owner paid four years prior Sale of longtime Sheepshead Bay diner for $13M Sale of Loehmann’s Seaport Plaza for $24M We talk about how compassion always wins in the game of commercial brokerage, how to persevere as a businessman & professional, and how to navigate the business of multifamily assets in NYC. I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I did. Tune in Wednesdays and Sundays @ 7pm EST to hear more conversations like this with Real Estate Developers, Real Estate Investors, Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Private Equity Sponsors, Real Estate Lawyers, Real Estate Bankers, and Construction Managers. If you are interested in coming on the podcast to share your journey in CRE and pave the way for the future of the industry, email us: discoveringcre@gmail.com *Nothing in this video should be construed as tax, legal, accounting, valuation, or financial advice or recommendation. All information in this video is intended solely for educational purposes, and you are advised to consult with your own personal professional advisors regarding your personal investment decisions. #commercialrealestate #realestateinvestment Like this Video? Give it a Thumbs Up! Have Feedback? Drop a Comment!

Executive Managing Director Henry Stimler’s core focus is origination and brokerage in multifamily debt and equity, with an emphasis on large portfolio bespoke transactions. He joined Newmark in 2018 at the firm’s Manhattan headquarters. Stimler has had notable success in the Capital Markets field coaxing traditional Tri-State investors into new markets across the United States, such as the Midwest region, Texas and South Florida. However, Stimler’s reach is global: A former resident of Great Britain, France and Israel with insider access to high-net-worth-individuals, he has sourced equity from markets such as London, Tel Aviv and Johannesburg. Stimler is fluent in English, Hebrew and Yiddish. Prior to Newmark, Stimler was company Director at London Green Capital, a prolific debt origination firm he founded in 2015. Professional Achievements – Top Producer, Newmark, 2019 – Top Producer Newmark, 2020 – 2021 – Number 1 Ranked Multifamily Lending Group within Newmark, 2021 I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I did. Tune in Wednesdays and Sundays @ 7pm EST to hear more conversations like this with Real Estate Developers, Real Estate Investors, Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Private Equity Sponsors, Real Estate Lawyers, Real Estate Bankers, and Construction Managers. If you are interested in coming on the podcast to share your journey in CRE and pave the way for the future of the industry, email us: discoveringcre@gmail.com *Nothing in this video should be construed as tax, legal, accounting, valuation, or financial advice or recommendation. All information in this video is intended solely for educational purposes, and you are advised to consult with your own personal professional advisors regarding your personal investment decisions. #commercialrealestate #realestatefinance #crebanking Like this Video? Give it a Thumbs Up! Have Feedback? Drop a Comment!

Alex Leykind is a Banking & Capital Markets industry veteran with extensive tenure representing middle market developers, large multifamily property owners & RE investors. We talk about how new developers can navigate the landscape of project financing, how new brokers can set themselves apart, and the mindset of a successful debt & equity broker. This chat was super inspiring, entertaining, and educational. I hope you all enjoy this podcast as much as I did. Tune in Wednesdays and Sundays @ 7pm EST to hear more conversations like this with Real Estate Developers, Real Estate Investors, Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Private Equity Sponsors, Real Estate Lawyers, Real Estate Bankers, and Construction Managers. If you are interested in coming on the podcast to share your journey in CRE and pave the way for the future of the industry, email us: discoveringcre@gmail.com *Nothing in this video should be construed as tax, legal, accounting, valuation, or financial advice or recommendation. All information in this video is intended solely for educational purposes, and you are advised to consult with your own personal professional advisors regarding your personal investment decisions. #commercialrealestate #realestateinvestment #realestatefinance Like this Video? Give it a Thumbs Up! Have Feedback? Drop a Comment!

Adam is the Co-Founder and Principal of Candor Capital Partners, a private equity real estate investment partnership based in Miami that owns and manages more than 50 multifamily and commercial properties nationwide. Candor Capital Partners brings institutional and accredited investors transparent and secure exposure to high-yield multifamily real estate assets in secondary and tertiary markets throughout the Nation. Adam has worked in finance and real estate for 14 years, having managed assets for high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and family offices. We talk about how to find your value as an operator and as an investor, as well as how to go about goal setting to become the person you are meant to be. This chat was super inspiring, entertaining, and educational. I hope you all enjoy this podcast as much as I did. Tune in Wednesdays and Sundays @ 7pm EST to hear more conversations like this with Real Estate Developers, Real Estate Investors, Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Private Equity Sponsors, Real Estate Lawyers, Real Estate Bankers, and Construction Managers. If you are interested in coming on the podcast to share your journey in CRE and pave the way for the future of the industry, email us: discoveringcre@gmail.com Like this Video? Give it a Thumbs Up! Have Feedback? Drop a Comment!

Erik Edeen is a Principal and the Director of Tri-State Investment Sales Operations in Avison Young’s NYC office, where he leads and coordinates day-to-day execution for the three-dozen member group. Erik has been involved in developing and executing all facets of the investment sales business across all asset types in the Tri-State region. His oversight includes underwriting & analytics, marketing, technology, market research, business development strategy & sales management, as well as managing the P+L, human resources, and training. In addition to that, he serves on the Executive Committee and in several steering roles for national Capital Market Group initiatives. He has been involved in over $4.5 billion of real estate transactions during his ten-year career. Before joining Avison Young, Erik was a Financial Analyst on CBRE’s New York Institutional Investment Sales group, a top 10 globally ranked team. Erik earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut with a concentration in Real Estate and was the 2019 recipient of the University of Connecticut Real Estate Center Early Career Alumni Award. In addition, he serves as the Co-Chair on the Management Committee of REAL, an exclusive New York based networking and educational association. Erik is a member of REBNY, ULI and the PropertyIDX Leadership Board. We talk about what makes a good investment sales broker, how incremental habits can change your relationship with yourself as a professional, and developing the skills of leadership in CRE. This chat was super inspiring, entertaining, and educational. I hope you all enjoy this podcast as much as I did. https://jamesnelson.com/ https://www.jdkmemorialfund.com/ https://real-ny.org/ Tune in Wednesdays and Sundays @ 7pm EST to hear more conversations like this with Real Estate Developers, Real Estate Investors, Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Private Equity Sponsors, Real Estate Lawyers, Real Estate Bankers, and Construction Managers. If you are interested in coming on the podcast to share your journey in CRE and pave the way for the future of the industry, email us: discoveringcre@gmail.com *Nothing in this video should be construed as tax, legal, accounting, valuation, or financial advice or recommendation. All information in this video is intended solely for educational purposes, and you are advised to consult with your own personal professional advisors regarding your personal investment decisions. #commercialrealestate #realestateinvestment Like this Video? Give it a Thumbs Up! Have Feedback? Drop a Comment!

Since founding PD Properties, Elad Dror has worked on the acquisition, financing, asset management, and sales of over $1 billion of real estate throughout the United States and Europe. He’s also been involved in the leasing of over 500,000 SF of commercial real estate throughout New York, and Seoul. Elad manages the day to day operations for the firm, and oversees new business development. Elad also oversees the property management division which started in 2014, and manages residential and commercial properties in Manhattan. Prior to starting PD, Elad worked at The Moinian Group for 11 years where he served as Director of Residential Assets and in this position, he oversaw asset management, leasing, strategy, and the sales portfolio of over $800 million in closed sales, and managed approximately 2,500 luxury rental apartments. We talk about Elad's experience working for The Moinian Group, how honesty can get you far in business & brokerage, and creative ways to add operational value to a building. This chat was super inspiring, entertaining, and educational. I hope you all enjoy this podcast as much as I did. Tune in Wednesdays and Sundays @ 7pm EST to hear more conversations like this with Real Estate Developers, Real Estate Investors, Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Private Equity Sponsors, Real Estate Lawyers, Real Estate Bankers, and Construction Managers. If you are interested in coming on the podcast to share your journey in CRE and pave the way for the future of the industry, email us: discoveringcre@gmail.com Like this Video? Give it a Thumbs Up! Have Feedback? Drop a Comment!

Rob Beardsley is the founder and principal of Lone Star Capital, a fast-growing real estate investment firm owning and operating over 2,500 multifamily units in Texas. Lone Star Capital delivers superior risk-adjusted returns in excess of 30% since 2018, through diligent sourcing and selection, vertically integrated property management, and rigorous reporting. To date, Rob has acquired over $350M of multifamily properties, he’s evaluated thousands of opportunities using proprietary underwriting models and published two books “Structuring and Raising Debt and Equity for Real Estate” and “The Definitive Guide to Underwriting Multifamily Acquisitions”, which is currently the number one book on multifamily underwriting. We talk about Real Estate Private Equity, the importance of putting yourself out there, and the different REPE deal structures. I hope you all enjoy this podcast as much as I did. Tune in Wednesdays and Sundays @ 7pm EST to hear more conversations like this with Real Estate Developers, Real Estate Investors, Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Private Equity Sponsors, Real Estate Lawyers, Real Estate Bankers, and Construction Managers. If you are interested in coming on the podcast to share your journey in CRE and pave the way for the future of the industry, email us: discoveringcre@gmail.com Like this Video? Give it a Thumbs Up! Have Feedback? Drop a Comment!

David Amirian is the Founder of The Amirian Group, which is one of New York City’s premier residential and commercial developers. David began his career in real estate back in 2001, at HRH construction where he worked on construction projects such as The Gateway Plaza Mall in East New York, and The Marc at 900 8th Avenue which is the Moinian Group’s first ever ground up project in the city. Just 5 years later, in 2006, David was named the Director of Construction at 40 Broad Street and helped convert the Office Building in The Setai, which was a multi-million dollar mixed-use project where they added 5 stories on top of a 25 story commercial building and converted the 30 story building from commercial to residential. After over 11 years of work in the real estate and construction industry, David started his own firm and now develops projects all over the city, breaking numerous records and generating substantial returns for himself and for his investors. We talk about his career trajectory, advice for new developers, and the importance of reputation in the world of Commercial Real Estate. This chat was super inspiring, entertaining, and educational. I hope you all enjoy this podcast as much as I did. Tune in Wednesdays and Sundays @ 7pm EST to hear more conversations like this with Real Estate Developers, Real Estate Investors, Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Private Equity Sponsors, Real Estate Lawyers, Real Estate Bankers, and Construction Managers. If you are interested in coming on the podcast to share your journey in CRE and pave the way for the future of the industry, email us: discoveringcre@gmail.com Like this Video? Give it a rumble. Have Feedback? Drop a Comment!

After graduating from George Washington University in 2007 with a degree in Business Administration, Brandon Singer began his career in commercial real estate brokerage. During this 16-year career, Brandon has negotiated high profile retail, hospitality, and food & beverage leases in NYC and gateway cities across the United States. Brandon’s transactions for tenants like Showfields, FitHouse, H&R Block, and Fabric, as well as major landlords like The Related Companies, Blackstone, Thor Equities, and Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation have surpassed $4 billion in aggregate value. In late 2013, Michael Cody accepted what he originally believed would be a temporary support role in retail real estate to financially supplement his performing arts career. However, that “short-term gig” led to Michael developing an unexpected passion for retail and transitioning into brokerage. Michael then spent the next several years leasing flagship locations for trailblazing retail tenants and marketing retail opportunities for many of New York City’s top commercial landlords. A graduate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Michael feels a special connection to young entrepreneurs, taking great pride in helping new tenants roll out their concepts in New York City. Singer and Cody have worked together for nearly 8 years, and in September of 2020, the two decided to join forces and form their own retail brokerage firm, Retail by Mona. MONA is a first-of-its-kind retail leasing and advisory firm that uses modern tools to guide tenants and landlords through the increasingly disrupted retail landscape. An acronym that stands for “Making Of a New Age,” MONA was inspired by the most famous image of the Renaissance period as well as its founder’s steadfast belief that retail has entered a renaissance of its own We talk about what it takes to be successful as a retail broker and the state of the retail market. This chat was very valuable, entertaining, and motivating. I hope you all enjoy this podcast as much as I did. Tune in Wednesdays and Sundays @ 7pm EST to hear more conversations like this with Real Estate Developers, Real Estate Investors, Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Private Equity Professionals, Real Estate Lawyers, Real Estate Bankers, and Construction Managers. If you are interested in coming on the podcast to share your journey in CRE and pave the way for the future of the industry, email us: discoveringcre@gmail.com Like this Video? Give it a Thumbs Up! Have Feedback? Drop a Comment!

Mr. Raisner is the Founder and CEO of The Raisner Group which is a private real estate investment firm headquartered here in New York City. The Raisner Group’s mission is to raise living standards, deliver top-level risk adjusted returns to investors, create opportunities it invests into, and contribute to the greater good of society. Under Mr. Raisner’s leadership, The Raisner Group has raised capital domestically and internationally since 2009. It has been active in non-performing notes and fee simple transactions, and focuses primarily on value-add, residential and mixed-use real estate investments in New York City. Most of the firm’s acquisitions have taken place in the outer boroughs, with an emphasis in the emerging Brooklyn neighborhoods of Bushwick, Bed Stuy, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens. After working as an equity trader in New York, Mr. Raisner worked for a real estate investment firm in Argentina, where he focused on Latin American acquisitions. Mr. Raisner holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and an MBA from Columbia Business School and prior to his career in business, he played professional basketball. In conjunction to being an entrepreneur, Remy has been a leading voice of the real estate industry. He is a contributor to numerous international and national media outlets, and he is a frequent speaker at universities and conferences. His articles have been featured in publications including Forbes, The HuffPost (U.S., Canada, France, Italy and Mexico editions), the Observer, Le Monde and The Philadelphia Inquirer. He has also been published by think tanks such as The Berggruen Institute, The World Economic Forum and The Urban Land Institute. His opinion pieces often touch on urbanism and real estate on the one hand, and foreign affairs on the other, offering perspectives at the intersection of business, politics and culture. We talk about Real Estate Private Equity and the importance of perseverance. I hope you all enjoy this podcast as much as I did. Tune in Wednesdays and Sundays @ 7pm EST to hear more conversations like this with Real Estate Developers, Real Estate Investors, Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Private Equity Sponsors, Real Estate Lawyers, Real Estate Bankers, and Construction Managers. If you are interested in coming on the podcast to share your journey in CRE and pave the way for the future of the industry, email us: discoveringcre@gmail.com Like this Video? Give it a Thumbs Up! Have Feedback? Drop a Comment!