Podcast
Commercial Property Advisors
Hosted by Peter Harris · EN
Insight, market updates and wisdom from America's leading commercial real estate mentors, including Peter Harris, the author of the book Commercial Real Estate Investing for Dummies.
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4 Landmines That Will Kill Your Real Estate Deal
Apr 2200:15:20Tap to summarizeDiscover 4 hidden landmines that wipe out cash flow, mislead new investors, and turn “great real estate deals” into financial disasters. If you want to analyze deals with confidence and protect your investment from costly surprises, this is the breakdown you can’t afford to skip.Tuesdays with Peter LIVE! Register for our next session: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/peter-harris-live/Get your free copy of my best selling book, "Commercial Real Estate for Beginners": https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/free-book/Every successful commercial real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/protege-program/Questions or Comments? Text PETER to 833-942-4516
Transcribe →Skip Single Family Investing, Go Straight to Commercial
Apr 1500:09:58Tap to summarizeDiscover four reasons beginners should skip single-family investing and start with commercial real estate from day one.Tuesdays with Peter LIVE! Register for our next session: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/peter-harris-live/Get your free copy of my best selling book, "Commercial Real Estate for Beginners": https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/free-book/Every successful commercial real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/protege-program/Questions or Comments? Text PETER to 833-942-4516
Transcribe →The Sweet Spot for Multifamily Beginners (5-20 Units)
Apr 100:14:05Tap to summarizeDiscover the most overlooked and profitable segment in multifamily real estate. Most beginners crowd into duplexes and fourplexes, while institutional investors dominate the 50–100 unit space. But between them lies a wide‑open opportunity where new investors can thrive.In this podcast, you’ll learn:Why 5–20 unit properties are ignored by big funds and avoided by small investorsHow YOU can control the value through NOI and force appreciationA real example showing how a simple rent increase can create $200,000 in valueWhy this range offers the best creative financing opportunitiesHow motivated sellers and flexible deal structures can help beginners get startedIf you want to build wealth through multifamily real estate, this sweet spot is where it begins.Tuesdays with Peter LIVE! Register for our next session: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/peter-harris-live/Get your free copy of my best selling book, "Commercial Real Estate for Beginners": https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/free-book/Every successful commercial real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/protege-program/Questions or Comments? Text PETER to 833-942-4516
Transcribe →Peter Harris Live (3/31/26): Landmines that Kill Deals
Apr 101:01:24Tap to summarizeAre you stepping into commercial real estate for the first time? Before you sign anything, you need to know the four hidden landmines that can destroy your deal, wipe out your cash flow, and crush your confidence. After 25+ years of coaching investors and reviewing deals across the country, we’ve seen these mistakes derail beginners again and again.In this training, you'll learn:▪️The #1 reason beginners fail (it’s not what you think)▪️Why trusting seller numbers can cost you thousands▪️How “proformas” mislead new investors▪️The emotional trap that makes smart people overpay▪️The silent expense killers that explode after closingTuesdays with Peter LIVE! Register for our next session: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/peter-harris-live/Get your free copy of my best selling book, "Commercial Real Estate for Beginners": https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/free-book/Every successful commercial real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/protege-program/Questions or Comments? Text PETER to 833-942-4516
Transcribe →Peter Harris Live (3/24/26): Getting Starting with Commercial Real Estate
Mar 2500:58:37Tap to summarizeMost people think you need to “start small” in real estate—buy a house, then a duplex, then a fourplex—before you’re ready for commercial. That belief slows people down for years.In this live session, I’m proving you can start with commercial real estate from day one. You’ll meet Jared, who skipped residential entirely and bought a 140‑unit RV park at 17 years old using seller financing. Now 19, he’s running the property and building his commercial portfolio without ever touching a duplex.We’ll break down:• How he found the deal• How he structured the financing• Why starting with commercial made more sense• The framework beginners can use to analyze commercial properties• Creative financing structures that work for first‑time buyers
Transcribe →Build Your Own Pension with Multifamily Real Estate
Mar 1800:16:21Tap to summarizeMost Americans are falling behind on retirement — but you don’t have to. Discover how two beginner investors, Bill and Chris, built their own pension using multifamily real estate. Two different strategies. One powerful outcome: financial security and control. You’ll hear how Bill used his self‑directed IRA to buy a 24‑unit property with $480K in equity on day one, and how Chris cashed out his retirement accounts, bought 18 units, neutralized $180K in taxes, and forced $360K in appreciation with simple rent increases.If they can do it, so can you.
Transcribe →Peter Harris Live (3/17/26): How to Raise Capital for Your First Multifamily Deal
Mar 1800:55:37Tap to summarizeRaising private capital for your first multifamily deal feels impossible when you have no track record. Investors want proof—but you need their capital to create that proof. In this training, you'll discover how beginners raise money ethically and confidently, including:• How to identify fundable properties investors actually want• How to structure partnerships that protect everyone• How to build trust when you’re brand new• Real numbers from real deals so you know what investors look forPlus, special guest Jaden joins us. Three years ago he had minimal money, no experience, and no track record. Today he owns 199 units worth over $14M. He’ll break down exactly how he raised the capital for his first 48‑unit deal.
Transcribe →How to Reduce Taxes & Build Wealth with Multifamily Real Estate
Mar 1100:15:53Tap to summarizeDiscover how real estate investors reduce their taxes to little or nothing and accelerate their wealth—using two powerful strategies built directly into the U.S. tax code. In this podcast, Peter breaks down cost segregation and 100% bonus depreciation, showing you exactly how they work and why savvy investors rely on them year after year.Key Takeaways:Cost segregation breaks your building into components you can depreciate fasterBonus depreciation lets you take those deductions all in the first yearA $7,500 cost seg study can produce a 632% ROI in tax savingsThese strategies are 100% legal and intentionally designed by CongressThis is how wealthy investors scale portfolios and reduce taxes
Transcribe →Multifamily is the New Retirement Plan
Feb 2600:09:59Tap to summarizeDiscover why multifamily real estate has become the new retirement plan for everyday investors—and how redefining risk is the first step toward building a stable, predictable financial future.
Transcribe →3 Powerful Reasons Why Multifamily Will Thrive in 2026
Feb 1200:10:00Tap to summarize2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest entry points for multifamily investors. Discover 3 key trends driving multifamily demand, stability, and long‑term growth.In this podcast, you’ll learn:Why renter demand is rising nationwideHow blended rent growth strengthens cash flowWhat the supply burn-off means for future rent increasesWhy 2026 offers a rare investment windowPerfect for new investors who want a clear, data‑driven outlook on the multifamily market.
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