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
331. Why You Shouldn’t Buy Commercial Real Estate (Until You Do This One Thing)
The Commercial Real Estate Investor Podcast
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3 months ago
331. Why You Shouldn’t Buy Commercial Real Estate (Until You Do This One Thing)
Too many new investors are skipping the most important step in commercial real estate: defining your Buy Box.
In this video, I’ll walk you through my Accelerator Buybox Framework—the same system I use with students in my program to bring total clarity to what you should (and shouldn't) be buying. If you're browsing listings, meeting with brokers, or analyzing deals without clear criteria, you're not investing—you're gambling.
You’ll learn how to:
Define your investor identity and goals
Choose the right property type for your lifestyle
Pick a market where you have a competitive edge
Set clear financial filters to avoid bad deals
Decide how hands-on (or off) you want to be
I’ll even walk you through a real-world example of how one of my students used this framework to confidently find and fund his first deal.
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
