This episode is a rapid-fire masterclass on essential commercial real estate terms—from NOI to CapEx—designed to help investors speak the language of CRE with total confidence.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:30 - Intro to Commercial Real Estate Terminology
3:45 - NOI
4:40 - Cap Rate
6:10 - IRR
7:20 - Cash on Cash Return
8:30 - Equity Multiple
9:05 - Gross Potential Rent
10:00 - Effective Gross Income
10:25 - DSCR
12:30 - Operating Expense Ratio
12:40 - Break-Even Occupancy
13:10 - Debt Yield
13:30 - Appraisal
14:00 - Replacement Cost
15:15 - Basis
15:32 - Underwriting
15:56 - Pro Forma
16:07 - Rent Roll
16:18 - LOI
16:24 - PSA
16:42 - LTV & Leverage
17:14 - Amortization
17:45 - Balloon Payments
18:08 - Bridge Loans
18:52 - Recourse vs Non-Recourse
19:15 - Lease Types (Triple Net, Gross, Modified Gross)
20:00 - Anchor & Shadow Anchor
20:50 - TI (Tenant Improvements)
21:40 - CAM
22:09 - Rent Escalations
22:15 - Option to Renew
22:30 - GP / LP / Syndication
23:10 - Preferred Return
24:00 - Promote, Hurdle, Waterfall
25:10 - 1031 Exchange
25:45 - REIT
26:30 - CapEx / OpEx
26:45 - Stabilized Property
27:18 - Disposition

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Learn how Criterion evaluates commercial real estate deals in under 15 minutes, sets new acquisition records, and shares insider strategies to spot profitable investments fast.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Market Update
0:50 - $20M in Texas Acquisitions
1:54 - Distributions and Performance Check
3:00 - Diversification Strategy in CRE
5:00 - Evaluating a Deal in 15 Minutes
6:00 - Know Your Strike Zone
7:27 - Red Flags That Kill Deals Fast
10:44 - Finding the Spread: Rent vs Market
12:16 - Beating the Cost of Capital
14:40 - Instinct Through Repetition
18:47 - Renovating Out-of-State Properties
20:37 - Why Out-of-Market Wins
21:41 - Final Thoughts and Getting Started

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This episode breaks down the game-changing 2025 tax bill and how its new depreciation rules, deduction limits, and estate exemptions unlock massive advantages for commercial real estate investors.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction
0:36 - Trail Lake Plaza Deal Overview
1:07 - Lending Partnerships & Expansion
1:31 - Upcoming Deal Pipeline
2:01 - Goal to Hit 12 Deals in 2025
2:17 - New Tax Bill Overview
2:50 - 100% Bonus Depreciation Returns
3:40 - Retroactive Application & CRE Impact
5:19 - State & Local Tax Deduction Increased
6:01 - Why These Tax Breaks Might Not Be Permanent
7:08 - Estate & Gift Tax Exemption Increased
7:42 - Qualified Business Income Deduction
8:26 - Rollback on Green Energy Incentives
9:30 - National Debt & Economic Outlook
10:01 - CRE Market Outlook & Opportunity Window
11:13 - Why It's a Buyer's Market Right Now
11:47 - Tulsa Multifamily Rent Growth
12:00 - Final Thoughts & Next Episode Tease

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Unlock the top five tax strategies savvy investors use—including depreciation, cost segregation, 1031 exchanges, and more—to legally minimize taxes and maximize commercial real estate returns.

Time Stamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:09 – Welcome & Thunder NBA champs 🎉 1:52 – Distribution update from Criterion & Precision 2:40 – New deal: Trail Lake Plaza in Fort Worth 3:42 – Deal pipeline: Atlanta & Michigan 4:09 – Today’s Topic: Tax Advantages in CRE 4:48 – DEPRECIATION: Bonus depreciation explained 7:37 – COST SEGREGATION: Front-loading depreciation 10:26 – Real Estate Professional Status vs Passive 14:31 – Utilizing a 1031 EXCHANGE 18:02 – Borrowing against stock instead of selling 21:44 – Borrow‑Buy‑Borrow‑Die strategy explained 22:32 – Episode wrap & 4th of July sign‑off

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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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