In this episode of the A.CRE Audio series, Michael walks Spencer and Sam through the RV park development model used to analyze Michael’s current project with Firm Ridge, RV@Olympic, spotlighted in episode 8. Michael also shares additional insights on the overall strategy, supply and demand dynamics, the strategic location, and market positioning of the RV@Olypmic […]
In this episode of the A.CRE Audio series, Sam, Michael, and Spencer talk about the role that a CRE team plays in different real estate strategies. Michael’s current work at Firm Ridge lays the foundation for the conversation and allows Michael to share his experience with how a well-assembled team is important. In this conversation, […]
In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, led by Michael, who is working on an RV Park development with Firm Ridge, the guys talk about the burgeoning RV park market. RV parks can serve as a good investment opportunity, as they are flexible, short-term ground lease opportunities with guests bringing their own RVs. Michael’s […]
In this special intermission episode of the A.CRE Audio series, Sam Carlson, a member of the A.CRE team, takes center stage as he shares insights into his background and the role he plays within the A.CRE. Sam also discusses his approach to strategy, marketing, and persuasion, and offers valuable advice to job seekers and others […]
In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Spencer, Sam, and Michael explore the concept of “super forecasting,” featured in the book “Superforecasting” by Philip Tetlock and Dan Gardner. The guys discuss the skills of super forecasters, people with a knack for prediction, and how they can be valuable in CRE. Through a practical forecasting […]
In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, the team explores the impact of artificial intelligence and commercial real estate. While the last episode talked about AI in general, this episode discusses how it applies to CRE. This episode explores how AI is reshaping careers within the industry, and how roles may evolve in the […]
In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Spencer, Sam, and Michael discuss the evolving landscape of commercial real estate in a world where AI is becoming extremely prominent. They explore the real impact of AI on business and whether all the publicity surrounding it is justified. From AI-powered Excel add-ins to interview preparation coaching, […]
Welcome back to season 4 of the A.CRE Audio Series! In this latest podcast episode, Spencer, Sam, and Michael discuss the disruption and evolution that has occurred in capital and CRE markets in the past several years. Specifically, we’ll talk about how rising interest rates and the post-COVID world have changed CRE. Watch, listen, or […]
Welcome back to this new season 4 of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series! Join Sam, Michael, and Spencer as they take you on a journey through the future of commercial real estate. This season, they’ll dive into AI, explore CRE trends, and provide an exclusive inside look at a real deal in progress. Watch, […]
If you’ve been reading A.CRE lately, you know that we see huge potential in generative AI (e.g. ChatGPT for language, Midjourney for images, etc). We’ve committed an entire section of our site to AI in commercial real estate, created a series exploring use cases for AI in CRE, and even keep a running list of […]
Spencer here. So, every morning one of the first things I read is a summary of AI news. Artificial intelligence, and generative AI in particular, is moving at a breakneck speed. Seemingly every day, a big advancement or announcement in AI comes out that has the potential to change how we do everything in our […]
With several decades of experience in commercial real estate, we’ve become adept at navigating the complexities of 1031 exchanges. Recognized as a powerful tool in the United States, 1031 exchanges allow for the compounding of lifetime real estate returns pre-tax by deferring capital gains tax from one investment property to the next. However, the effectiveness […]
Para finales de 2022, en A.CRE empezamos a sumergirnos en serio en el mundo de la IA. Desde entonces, hemos compartido numerosas publicaciones de blog que exploran casos de uso de AI y materiales de formación. También hemos compartido y creado nosotros mismos varias herramientas relacionadas con la IA que creemos que cambiarán el panorama […]
In the commercial real estate industry where precision and foresight are essential, artificial intelligence – and generative AI in particular – has emerged as a game-changer. AI, through language models like ChatGPT and Google Bard, can sift through data, generate reports, and even simulate negotiation scenarios. They can also help us save enormous amounts of […]
Welcome to our comprehensive list of concepts and terms common to the 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange. This resource is crafted to help professionals, investors, and others understand the terms used as part of a 1031 exchange in real estate. The 1031 exchange, rooted in Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, offers investors the opportunity to […]