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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In this episode of How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate, we break down the lease renewal process, sharing expert strategies for landlords to maximize property value, increase NOI, and negotiate fair market rents. From timing your renewal discussions to structuring triple-net leases, we cover everything you need to know to make informed, profitable lease decisions.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction
0:28 - Why lease renewals are crucial for asset managers
0:36 - Recent deal updates & upcoming investment opportunities
1:42 - The importance of lease renewals in commercial real estate
2:56 - Multi-tenant shopping centers vs. single-family lease renewals
4:31 - When to start renewal discussions with tenants
7:02 - Strategies for handling tenants who reach out early
11:05 - How to structure lease renewal offers & rent increases
16:14 - Moving tenants from gross to triple-net leases
18:36 - How lease structures impact property sales & valuations
19:09 - Should landlords use amendments or new leases?
20:22 - Final thoughts on lease renewals & market rent strategies

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Learn how to shift your mindset from spending to investing, using real estate to build wealth and fund your lifestyle—without sacrificing financial freedom.

Time Stamps: 0:00: Introduction
0:26: Brayden’s Market Updates & Deal Insights
0:47: The Unexpected Deal That Fell Through
1:20: Lessons Learned: Why Our Lender Failed Us
1:52: The Importance of a Financing Contingency
2:24: The Hidden Risks We Take as Sponsors
3:19: Today’s Topic: The Right Way to Think About Money
3:43: Money is Not Meant to Be Spent—Here’s Why
4:45: The Common Mistake That Keeps People from Wealth
5:29: Investing vs. Spending: The Luxury Car Example
6:45: How to Use Real Estate to Fund Your Lifestyle
7:25: Breaking Down the Numbers: Cash Flow vs. Car Payments
8:46: The Power of Passive Income Over Time
9:49: How to 5X Your Net Worth with Smart Investing
10:38: The Worst Financial Mistake People Make
11:46: The Fastest Way to Build Wealth: Buy Assets First
12:27: Why Borrowing Money Can Be a Wealth-Building Tool
13:20: Final Thoughts: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life

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