In this episode of The Mentor Podcast, Ron LeGrand sits down with seasoned commercial real estate investor and private equity expert, Mark Khuri, Co-Founder of SMK Capital Management. With over 20 years in the industry and experience across asset classes like mobile home parks, self-storage, and triple-net industrial, Mark shares the inside scoop on how everyday investors can break into the commercial side of real estate—even without credit, money, or experience.

Whether you're curious about investing passively in recession-resistant assets or want to actively partner on deals, Mark lays out multiple accessible paths into the commercial world—and reveals why now is a prime moment to get started.

What you'll learn about in this episode:

Why commercial real estate can be more stable and recession-resistant than residential
The biggest differences between residential and commercial investing—and how value is calculated
How beginners can invest passively as Limited Partners (LPs) without taking on risk
What it means to start a fund-to-funds and raise capital legally
The smartest way to partner with experienced operators and learn from the inside
How Mark personally got started in commercial real estate with no prior experience
His two favorite asset classes in today's market—and why they outperform in uncertain times
Real-world examples of multi-million-dollar commercial wins
Ron's personal insights on flipping land, avoiding bank loans, and spotting problem properties with big upside
Why now may be one of the best times in a decade to invest in commercial real estate

Resources:

Download Mark's free eBook: Navigating Passive Real Estate Investments – 5 Steps to Best Position Your Capital
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