Every real estate developer eventually runs into an issue that reinforces, in vivid and, if unlucky, expensive detail, as to why good contracts and clean closeout processes exist. For me, RV@Olympic, our ground-up development of an RV park and campground near Olympic National Park, had a few reinforceable issues that thankfully, we were able to […]
(Updated August 7, 2019 to include a Watch Me Build video and Downloadable file) Commercial real estate lenders commonly calculate loans in three ways: 30/360, Actual/365 (aka 365/365), and Actual/360 (aka 365/360). Real estate professionals should be aware of these methods if they want to understand the real interest rate as well as the total amount of interest […]
In this post, I walk you through the A.CRE Mixed Use Development Model for Condo and Retail projects. The model is basically a reworked and expanded version of the Condo Development Model, so if you are familiar with that, this should feel and operate very similarly. This model can also be used as a condo […]
After posting the construction draw module that demonstrates how to calculate the true LTC of a development loan, I decided that since we have yet to publish a condo development model, to build upon that module to create one. This condominium model has a lot of really great functionality that will allow the user to get a […]
Welcome to another episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! This time, we sit down with Chris Moreno, CEO of Infinite Niches, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and industry thought leader with a deep passion for real estate and technology. Chris has built and sold three companies, scaling innovative prop-tech solutions that have reshaped logistics, multifamily operations, […]
Welcome to another episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! This time, we’re diving into the evolving world of office real estate with Matt Legge, Principal at Polaris Development Group, and Brian Tolman, Principal and Co-Founder at Origin. With decades of experience in real estate development, design, and repositioning distressed assets, Matt and Brian are reshaping […]
Welcome to another episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! In this episode, we dive into an innovative financing tool that’s transforming commercial real estate—C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing. Our guest, Ina Montejo, Assistant Vice President of Originations at PACE Loan Group, brings her expertise to the table to break down how this long-term, […]
Welcome to another episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Royden Cooper, Co-Founder and CEO of Epum, a cutting-edge prop-tech startup revolutionizing commercial real estate research. Royden’s journey is a unique one—starting as a commercial real estate developer, he transitioned into the world of real estate data science, ultimately […]
Welcome to another episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! In this conversation, Alex Moroz Williams and Michael Belasco sit down with Jeremy Shackle, Principal of Consultancy 619, to delve into the complexities of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Jeremy, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in real estate development and a specialized […]
Welcome to the sixth episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! In this insightful conversation, we dive into the dynamic intersection of cannabis law and commercial real estate with Gregg Hilzer, Co-Chair of Stevens & Lee’s Cannabis Law Group. With years of experience navigating white-collar criminal investigations, regulatory matters, and complex commercial litigation, Gregg has become […]
Welcome to another episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! This time, we’re excited to feature John Cusumano, Founder of Cusco, a visionary platform reshaping retail development in rural America. With a wealth of experience as Vice President of Real Estate at MRP Capital Group, where he oversaw a $250 million portfolio of Walmart shadow centers, […]
Welcome to another insightful episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! This time, we dive into the dynamic world of private lending and innovative financing strategies with Charles Farnsworth, Fund Director of 1892 Capital Partners. With over three decades of experience in real estate investment, finance, and banking, Charles brings a wealth of knowledge and a […]
Welcome to the latest episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast, focused on finding commercial real estate success! This time, we’re honored to host Leonard Allen-Smith, Founder and CEO of Allen Smith Equities, a trailblazer reshaping New York City’s real estate landscape. Leonard’s story is one of passion, resilience, and relentless learning. From his beginnings in […]
I wanted to share with everyone a great (and free, but selective) learning opportunity from both a person and company I really respect. Ackman Ziff has launched a new program called A|Z Educate that I think could provide significant value to our readers. This is a program that focuses “on business ethics, career development, networking, […]
As we are currently working to develop our new RV park at Olympic National Park, RV@Olympic, we are dealing with the all too familiar monotonous processes that come with any development project. One of these tasks is organizing, managing, and processing invoices to pay our subcontractors. It is a repeatable task that is ripe for […]