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
335. Turning ABANDONED Buildings into GOLD (No Experience Needed)
The Commercial Real Estate Investor Podcast
8 minutes 25 seconds
2 months ago
335. Turning ABANDONED Buildings into GOLD (No Experience Needed)
Most investors drive past abandoned buildings and see a mess. I see money.
In this video, I’ll show you how to turn boarded-up, forgotten buildings into serious profit — even if you’ve never done a commercial real estate deal before.
Over the past few years, I’ve repositioned more than $75 million in neglected and underperforming properties — from a 12,000 sq. ft. abandoned office building in South Nashville, to a 9-story vacant tower in Chattanooga, to a caved-in roof project here in East Nashville that’s already generated $600K in equity before construction even started.
You’ll learn:
Why abandoned buildings are the best-kept secret in commercial real estate
The 3-part framework I use to separate money pits from gold mines
How to find upside using zoning, incentives, and local demand
Real examples of deals I’ve done — including one that went from $400K purchase to over $1M in value without a single tenant
This isn’t about flipping houses or buying turnkey properties. It’s about creating value where others see failure — and building long-term wealth through commercial real estate.
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
