In this eye-opening episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate, the Criterion team dives deep into a side of the business no one wants to deal with—but every serious investor inevitably faces: lawsuits.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction & Fort Worth Acquisition Update 1:11 - Brian’s Maui Trip & Team Travel Banter 2:01 - Deal Pipeline & Recent Closings Rundown 3:04 - Getting Sued in CRE: The Harsh Reality 4:00 - Real Lawsuit Example: A Pothole Cost Us Thousands 5:20 - Why It’s Cheaper to Settle Than Fight 6:10 - Discovery Phase: What You Must Turn Over 7:01 - Conduct Business Like You're Always Being Watched 8:46 - Email Habits That Can Save You in Court 10:52 - Attorney-Client Privilege: Keep Your Emails Clean 12:25 - The Power of Written Records in Business 14:46 - Documenting Conversations & Agreements 16:00 - Final Thoughts: Lawsuits Are Part of the Game

🔥 Want to use your 401(k) or IRA to invest in commercial real estate?

In this episode of "How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate", the team breaks down how to roll over traditional retirement accounts into self-directed IRAs, what rules you MUST follow to stay tax compliant, and how to avoid nasty surprises like UBIT and UDFI. Learn how high-net-worth investors leverage Roth IRAs for tax-free cash flow and why your retirement portfolio might be better off in CRE than stocks right now.

📊 Topics Covered:

• How to convert your 401(k)/IRA into a self-directed account
• Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA for real estate investing
• What is UBIT/UDFI and how to avoid it
• Leveraging depreciation to reduce taxable income
• Why arms-length rules matter in real estate IRAs
• Real-world examples + strategies we use

💡 This episode is packed with actionable intel, numbers, and rules every investor should know before moving retirement funds into real estate. Whether you're 25 or 65, there's something here for your portfolio.

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🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 We just got back from ICSC Las Vegas 2025 — the largest retail real estate convention in the world — and we’re breaking down the key takeaways every retail investor needs to know. From tenant bankruptcies to bullish market trends and rent growth strategies, this episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone in commercial real estate.

Time Stamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:27 – Discussion on ICSC Las Vegas 2025
1:16 – Insights into the retail real estate market
2:03 – Conversations with equity groups at ICSC
3:03 – Challenges in securing equity for deals under $10 million
4:46 – Institutional bullishness on retail investments
5:03 – Strategies for rent growth in under-market properties
6:05 – Criterion's recent deal closures and fundraising efforts
8:02 – Managing tenant bankruptcies and lease negotiations
18:03 – Encouragement for proactive investment strategies

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In the latest episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate, the Criterion team provides a comprehensive update on recent transactions, strategic growth initiatives, and the importance of assertive lease negotiations.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction and recent activities
0:46 - Property sales and closures
1:39 - Future projects and contracts
3:11 - Investor engagement and advertising strategy
8:01 - Main topic: "Getting to a No" in negotiations
18:00 - Market trends and rent growth
21:00 - Conclusion and final thoughts

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Discover how Criterion transforms market chaos into grand slams in commercial real estate, unlocking infinite returns through strategic deals and explosive rent growth.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:10 - Market Turmoil & Crypto Jokes 1:20 - Steady CRE Distributions Amid Uncertainty 2:12 - Richmond Deal Update & Equity Raise 3:50 - Landon Square Closing: Loan Assumption Breakdown 4:34 - The Consistency of Cash Flow in Real Estate 5:04 - Hitting Grand Slams in CRE: Hidden Value Unlocked 6:01 - Cincinnati Deal: Tripling Rents in 8 Years 8:48 - Why Tenants Are Paying Double: Location & Demand 11:39 - Wichita Deal: Selling Outparcels, Infinite Returns 13:36 - Massive Rent Increases & Value Creation in Wichita 15:12 - Financing Strategies: Recaps, Refis, and Cash Flow 15:51 - Slidell Deal: Doubling Rents & Selling to O'Reilly’s 18:37 - Multifamily Grand Slam: From $12K to $100K/Unit 20:01 - Inflation’s Impact on Real Estate Value 21:57 - Why We Share Big Wins: Inspiration, Not Hype 23:29 - Seizing Opportunity in Market Shifts 24:02 - Closing Thoughts & See You Next Week

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In this episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate, the guys dive deep into knowing when it's time to pull the trigger on your first deal, breaking down everything from building your investor group and getting lender quotes to managing fear, partnerships, and the practical checklist that prepares you for action. If you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:33 - Lane and Square Deal Closed in Cincinnati 1:49 - Laburnum Shopping Center Update 2:09 - Distributions and Return Updates 3:28 - K-1s and Tax Season Insights 4:03 - Main Topic: When to Pull the Trigger 5:04 - Building Metrics and Setting Deal Criteria 8:00 - Raising Equity and Partnerships 9:01 - Securing Loan Quotes and Terms 13:00 - Facing Fear and Starting the Process 17:00 - Importance of Property Management 20:03 - Overcoming Fear of Submitting an LOI 23:00 - Building Confidence Through Action 24:00 - Conclusion: Time to Buy!

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In this episode, Criterion breaks down the latest property updates, dives into the impact of tariffs and inflation on commercial real estate, and explains how owning assets positions investors to win in any market cycle.

Time Stamps: 0:00 Welcome back to the show! 1:11 Recent property tour highlights 4:03 Landon Square & Richmond deal updates 4:42 Fluorescent outparcel success story 7:13 Introducing today’s topic: tariffs & inflation 8:15 How tariffs impact prices & inflation 10:00 Why inflation benefits asset owners 13:33 Rent growth & value-add strategies 17:00 Refinancing strategies in a recession 20:02 Final thoughts: Winning in any market

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In today's episode, Brian and Joel share their experience doing the Mt. Everest base camp trek and we talk about our $5 Million Q1.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction
0:09 - Welcome Back to the Podcast
0:26 - Major Real Estate Updates
0:32 - Closing on Kickapoo Plaza Shopping Center
0:53 - Selling All Petromax Gas Stations
1:10 - Big IRR Returns & Investor Payouts
2:18 - Raising Capital for Cincinnati Shopping Center
2:44 - Another Big Closing Coming Soon
3:33 - Pre-Raising for the Next Deal – Get Involved
3:49 - Outparcel Sale Update – Huge Returns
4:41 - Owasso Development & Tenant Updates
5:29 - Launching Two TLE Sales in Texas
6:10 - Over $5M in Q1 Distributions Paid
7:17 - The Everest Base Camp Hike Begins
8:05 - Brutal Cold & No Running Water
9:36 - Challenges of Hiking at High Altitudes
10:37 - The Reality of Staying in Tea Houses
12:17 - What We Ate on the Trek – Yak Meat & More
14:12 - Dealing With Altitude Sickness
15:17 - The Final Push to Base Camp
16:00 - Taking a Helicopter Back – Worth It?
17:15 - The Lukla Airport Experience – World’s Most Dangerous Runway
19:03 - Earthquake & Rock Slides on Everest
20:46 - Should You Try This Hike? Our Advice
22:08 - Kathmandu & The Cost of the Trip
22:48 - Final Thoughts on the Everest Adventure
23:00 - Outro

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