E53: Commercial Real Estate Investing Explained - Diversified Funds for Stable Monthly Cash Flow

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Alt Investing Made Easy

AltInvestingMadeEasy LLC

60 episodes

6 days ago

Join attorneys Sarah Florer and Roland Roland Wiederaenders as they navigate through the maze of market jargon and reveal the secrets of diversifying your portfolio. Whether you're a seasoned investor or taking your first step toward financial freedom, we empower you with the knowledge and insights you need to thrive in the dynamic landscape of alternative assets. Get ready to transform how you invest, inspiring a new way of thinking about your finances, and discover how to make your money work harder. Dive in with us, and let's make investing in alternative assets easy, giving you the confidence to navigate the financial landscape, one episode at a time.

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E53: Commercial Real Estate Investing Explained - Diversified Funds for Stable Monthly Cash Flow

Alt Investing Made Easy

36 minutes

1 month ago

E53: Commercial Real Estate Investing Explained - Diversified Funds for Stable Monthly Cash Flow

Diversify smarter: stable, passive income through commercial real estate funds.

Commercial real estate doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode, Zane Schartz of Freedom Commercial Real Estate breaks down how diversified net-lease funds can generate stable monthly cash flow while minimizing risk. Whether you’re reallocating capital or expanding your portfolio, you’ll learn a proven, values-driven approach to commercial real estate investing designed to create predictable returns and long-term wealth.

About Our Guest: Zane Schartz, President at Freedom Commercial Real Estate

Zane Schartz is a real estate entrepreneur, investor, and former professional athlete dedicated to creating 100% passive, cash-flowing opportunities for investors while sharing his faith in Jesus Christ. He is the President of Freedom Commercial Real Estate, a private equity firm specializing in institutional-quality assets, and the Founder of Real World Equity, where he leverages tokenization and blockchain technology to revolutionize the real estate investment process.

With a career spanning private equity, commercial acquisitions, and sports ownership, Zane also serves as Partner/Owner of the Allen Americans Professional Hockey Club. Previously, he was Chief Investment Officer at a private equity real estate firm and played professional hockey in the ECHL.

A graduate of Liberty University with a degree in Business, Zane combines his competitive drive from athletics with a disciplined investment philosophy focused on long-term value and reliable returns. His mission is to build a Christ-centered real estate investment firm that empowers investors to achieve financial freedom through passive income.

Connect with Zane Schartz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaneschartz/

Takeaways
-Why diversification matters: Spread risk across 10–20 properties, tenants, and locations.
-Investment-grade tenants: Learn why tenants like Starbucks, Verizon, and -----Dollar General provide stability and predictable returns.
-Passive income model: How net-lease structures deliver consistent monthly distributions for investors.
-Deal evaluation secrets: Zane screens 200+ deals weekly—discover his top criteria for selecting low-risk assets.
-3–5-year exit horizon: Understand timelines, market dynamics, and how fixed-rate debt supports cash flow through market cycles.
-Values-driven investing: Integrity and faith as cornerstones of long-term investor relationships and trust.
-Real-world results: With a 50% reinvestment rate, Freedom’s track record keeps investors coming back.

Chapters
00:00 – Welcome and introductions
00:47 – Zane’s mission: financial freedom through passive cash flow and values-driven investing
03:55 – From private equity to entrepreneurship: Zane’s journey into commercial real estate
06:07 – Introducing the Freedom CRE Fund: structure, diversification, and target tenants
08:30 – How 200+ deals are evaluated weekly for stability and repurposability
12:18 – Why the Sunbelt market and institutional tenants’ matter for portfolio growth
13:58 – Blind pool funds explained: how they work and what investors should know
17:08 – The 3–5 year investment horizon and timing exits based on market conditions
19:51 – Zane’s personal story: from pro hockey to managing hundreds of millions in CRE assets
27:27 – Long-term vision: using real estate to create lasting global impact
31:54 – Minimums, logistics, and how to get started with the Freedom CRE Fund
34:20 – Closing thoughts and next steps for potential investors

Credits
Sponsored by Real Advisers Capital, Austin, Texas (https://realadviserscapital.com)
If you are interested in being a guest, please email us at info@AltInvestingMadeEasy.com

Video and Audio Podcast Production by Red Sun Creative, Austin, Texas (https://redsuncreative.net)

Disclaimers
“This production is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment or legal advice.”

“The hosts of this podcast practice law with the law firm, Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC; however, the views expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and their guests, and not those of Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC.”