The headlines say “commercial real estate is cooling”—but the data tells a different story. According to Deloitte’s 2026 Outlook, most investors still expect to increase their CRE exposure over the next 12–18 months. Why? Because in uncertain times, hard assets win.
While lending markets tighten and capital availability rises to the top of investors’ concern lists, some sectors are quietly outperforming expectations. Flex space, logistics, and data centers are gaining traction, while even the much-maligned office and retail categories are showing early signs of recovery. The “flight to quality” is real—but it’s not just about trophy assets anymore; it’s about smart underwriting, adaptive reuse, and mixed-use evolution.
In this week’s breakdown, we’ll unpack:
Why capital constraints might actually create your next best opportunity
How shifting rate expectations could reignite development pipelines
The surprising resilience of retail—and how failing malls might become the next great redevelopment play
If you’re preparing for 2026, now’s the time to think beyond today’s rates and position for the rebound.
Sponsored by www.CRECentral.com
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The headlines say “commercial real estate is cooling”—but the data tells a different story. According to Deloitte’s 2026 Outlook, most investors still expect to increase their CRE exposure over the next 12–18 months. Why? Because in uncertain times, hard assets win.
While lending markets tighten and capital availability rises to the top of investors’ concern lists, some sectors are quietly outperforming expectations. Flex space, logistics, and data centers are gaining traction, while even the much-maligned office and retail categories are showing early signs of recovery. The “flight to quality” is real—but it’s not just about trophy assets anymore; it’s about smart underwriting, adaptive reuse, and mixed-use evolution.
In this week’s breakdown, we’ll unpack:
Why capital constraints might actually create your next best opportunity
How shifting rate expectations could reignite development pipelines
The surprising resilience of retail—and how failing malls might become the next great redevelopment play
If you’re preparing for 2026, now’s the time to think beyond today’s rates and position for the rebound.
Sponsored by www.CRECentral.com
330. Why Managing Your Own Rentals Will Burn You Out (and What to Do Instead)
The Commercial Real Estate Investor Podcast
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3 months ago
330. Why Managing Your Own Rentals Will Burn You Out (and What to Do Instead)
In this episode of Lessons Learned, I sit down with Brandon Thornberry—Founder of UrbanGate Capital and a former tour manager turned real estate investor. Brandon shares how he went from house hacking in East Nashville to building a multimillion-dollar portfolio of commercial and multifamily properties.
We cover everything from seller financing and creative deal structuring to managing hairy value-add properties and designing a business around your ideal lifestyle. Brandon doesn’t hold back—he shares his biggest mistakes, wildest property management stories (including one with a dead possum), and the framework he uses to de-risk deals with huge upside.
Whether you're just getting started or scaling your real estate portfolio, this conversation is packed with real-world insights you won’t find anywhere else.
Sponsored by www.CRECentral.com
The Commercial Real Estate Investor Podcast
The headlines say “commercial real estate is cooling”—but the data tells a different story. According to Deloitte’s 2026 Outlook, most investors still expect to increase their CRE exposure over the next 12–18 months. Why? Because in uncertain times, hard assets win.
While lending markets tighten and capital availability rises to the top of investors’ concern lists, some sectors are quietly outperforming expectations. Flex space, logistics, and data centers are gaining traction, while even the much-maligned office and retail categories are showing early signs of recovery. The “flight to quality” is real—but it’s not just about trophy assets anymore; it’s about smart underwriting, adaptive reuse, and mixed-use evolution.
In this week’s breakdown, we’ll unpack:
Why capital constraints might actually create your next best opportunity
How shifting rate expectations could reignite development pipelines
The surprising resilience of retail—and how failing malls might become the next great redevelopment play
If you’re preparing for 2026, now’s the time to think beyond today’s rates and position for the rebound.
Sponsored by www.CRECentral.com
