Podcast
Commercial Real Estate Blueprint Podcast
Hosted by Graham Storey & Jesse Durham · EN
We help beginner commercial real estate investors achieve financial freedom through Commercial Real Estate.
We have not made it yet, so join us on our journey!
17episodes
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NNN Investing Masterclass with Zane Schartz
1w ago00:47:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Zane Schartz shares insights on commercial real estate investing, focusing on triple net properties, building a track record, and leveraging AI for analysis and reporting. He discusses strategies for passive investing, risk management, and future projects including tokenized offerings and gas station funds.We are opening applications for Cohort 2 of The CRE Blueprint Program. It's 8 weeks, live with us, and we give you everything we use to buy commercial real estate: our underwriting model, cold call script, mailer, LOI template, and due diligence checklist. We've bought 11 buildings since beginning our journey with almost none of our own money, and we'll show you exactly how we did it. Spots are limited. Apply here: https://tally.so/r/Hope you enjoy & God Bless! Subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on Instagram and Youtube: @graham_storey and @thejessedurham for more.
Transcribe →The One Thing in a Building That Could 10x The Value with Logan Freeman
2w ago00:55:34Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Logan Freeman shares his journey from NFL athlete to successful commercial real estate investor and broker. He discusses niche strategies, the importance of media, and emerging trends like power infrastructure and small bay flex spaces.We are opening applications for Cohort 2 of The CRE Blueprint Program. It's 8 weeks, live with us, and we give you everything we use to buy commercial real estate: our underwriting model, cold call script, mailer, LOI template, and due diligence checklist. We've bought 11 buildings since beginning our journey with almost none of our own money, and we'll show you exactly how we did it. Spots are limited. Apply here: https://tally.so/r/Hope you enjoy & God Bless! Subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on Instagram and Youtube: @graham_storey and @thejessedurham for more.
Transcribe →We Bought a 12% Cap with an $80K Seller Credit
3w ago00:26:32Tap to summarizeJesse is back from his honeymoon in St. Lucia and we're catching up on everything that happened while he was gone, including a new deal that went under contract.In this episode, we break down our two latest acquisitions: a 12,000 SF warehouse in High Point we picked up for $580K with an $80K seller credit (essentially buying an existing 12 cap), and a 3-tenant automotive building in Durham with a potential $300K spread. We also talk through why we're pivoting from a pure buy-and-hold strategy to flipping a couple of these deals to build our track record and create a capital cushion.Plus, the story of the 800 SF former hot dog stand in Durham we just put under contract, and a hard lesson on seller credits vs. price reductions that almost blew up our financing. If you're negotiating credits with a seller, do not skip that part.We also share an update on our 8-week cohort wrapping up soon. Round two kicks off in September. Link below if you want in.What we cover:Buying a vacant 12K SF warehouse with 15% down at 6.76%Seller credit vs. price reduction: why the difference matters to your lenderRe-signing tenants at market rents during due diligenceWhy we're flipping instead of holding these two dealsDeal #5: the hot dog standWe are opening applications for Cohort 2 of The CRE Blueprint Program. It's 8 weeks, live with us, and we give you everything we use to buy commercial real estate: our underwriting model, cold call script, mailer, LOI template, and due diligence checklist. We've bought 11 buildings since beginning our journey with almost none of our own money, and we'll show you exactly how we did it. Spots are limited. Apply here: https://tally.so/r/Hope you enjoy & God Bless! Subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on Instagram and Youtube: @graham_storey and @thejessedurham for more.
Transcribe →How to Build a $250 Million Mobile Home Park Portfolio
4w ago00:40:14Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Blueprint Podcast, Tim Woodbridge shares how his team scaled a massive mobile home park portfolio by staying focused, building broker relationships, and using creative financing strategies.You'll learn why buying on-market deals can outperform off-market marketing, how seller financing creates win-win deals, why mobile home parks remain one of the best affordable housing investments, and how successful investors consistently find profitable acquisitions.Hope you enjoy & God Bless! Subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on Instagram and Youtube: @graham_storey and @thejessedurham for more.
Transcribe →How to Build a $1 Billion Multifamily Real Estate Portfolio
Jul 100:40:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Feras Musa shares his journey from software engineering to leading a billion-dollar multifamily real estate portfolio. He discusses strategies for scaling, deal structuring, managing lender relationships, and navigating market cycles in commercial real estate.Hope you enjoy & God Bless! Subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on Instagram and Youtube: @graham_storey and @thejessedurham for more.
Transcribe →How to Buy 30M in Commercial Real Estate This Year
Jun 2400:45:26Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Blueprint Podcast, Cole Babcock shares how he went from small-town broker to Head of Acquisitions at Break Capital, helping source and close tens of millions of dollars in commercial real estate acquisitions. Learn how top investors build broker relationships, find off-market opportunities, wholesale commercial real estate deals, structure partnerships, and create massive deal flow. Cole breaks down the exact acquisition strategies, networking tactics, and follow-up systems that are helping his team close deals across multiple states. If you're trying to break into commercial real estate investing, find better deals, or scale your portfolio faster, this episode is packed with actionable advice. Hope you enjoy & God Bless! Subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on Instagram and Youtube: @graham_storey and @thejessedurham for more.
Transcribe →Asking a Private Jet Pilot How to Develop Small Bay Flex with Captian Curt
Jun 1701:10:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Curt Marker, aka Captain Curt, shares his journey from private jet pilot to successful real estate developer, focusing on small bay flex industrial properties. Discover insights on development strategies, team building, market analysis, and how to leverage relationships for success in commercial real estate.Hope you enjoy & God Bless! Subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on Instagram and Youtube: @graham_storey and @thejessedurham for more.
Transcribe →Game Changing Info on How to Use AI in Commercial Real Estate
Jun 1000:42:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Phil Risher shares expert insights on modern marketing strategies for small and service businesses, emphasizing the importance of content creation, AI integration, and adapting to shifts in search behavior to attract and convert customers effectively.Hope you enjoy & God Bless! Subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on Instagram and Youtube: @graham_storey and @thejessedurham for more.
Transcribe →He Built a $400M+ Real Estate Empire
Jun 301:00:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Graham Storey & Jesse Durham interview Jarred Elmar about his journey in commercial real estate, strategies for deal analysis, market insights, and tips for aspiring investors. They discuss the importance of fundamentals, deal flow sources, and building a sustainable portfolio.If you're interested in Jarred's book get your copy here: https://a.co/d/0alww9NGHope you enjoy & God Bless! Subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on Instagram and Youtube: @graham_storey and @thejessedurham for more.
Transcribe →Shopping Centers Explained with The Shopping Center Guy
May 2700:46:46Tap to summarizeIn this in-depth interview, Andy Weiner, president of Rockstep Capital, shares his extensive experience in retail and shopping center investments. Discover his unique approach to market selection, deal structuring, and the core principles that drive his success in commercial real estate. Hope you enjoy & God Bless! Subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on Instagram and Youtube: @graham_storey and @thejessedurham for more.
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