The Insider's Edge To Real Estate Investing

You'll learn how to combine social impact with investing in this conversation with Ron Beit, Founding Partner and CEO of RBH Group. His firm is known for developing large-scale public- private partnerships that revitalize communities, including the acclaimed Teachers Village project in Newark, New Jersey. Ron shares how RBH structures complex financing for workforce housing, and how to use tools like tax-exempt bonds and Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) investments to create risk- managed, tax-advantaged returns. You'll hear how his team balances financial performance with placemaking, ensuring that developments serve local residents through education, engagement, and long-term community partnerships. You can connect with Ron at his company website. You can connect with me at: My website: JamesNelson.com LinkedIn: JamesNelsonNYC Instagram: JamesNelsonNYC Twitter: JamesNelsonNYC My Forbes.com articles: Forbes.com/sites/jamesnelson

You'll hear strategies to move the needle for brokers and investors in this episode with investment-sales icon Bob Knakal, founder of BK Real Estate Advisors, and coaching pioneer Rod Santomassimo, founder and president of The Massimo Group. They discuss strategies including accountability, specialization, market presence, and most importantly, relationships. You'll hear how Bob increased his income and gained family time after engaging with a coach, why exclusive brokers and maximum exposure create wins for sellers, and how AI is changing the real estate game. Rod and Bob also offer input on what to do next for investors and brokers, and the right mindset to have. You can connect with Bob at his website, and Rod at his company website. You can connect with me at: My website: JamesNelson.com LinkedIn: JamesNelsonNYC Instagram: JamesNelsonNYC Twitter: JamesNelsonNYC My Forbes.com articles: Forbes.com/sites/jamesnelson

You'll learn about spotting smaller deals and aligning sponsors in this conversation with Steve DeNardo, President and CEO of River Oak Investment Corp. The firm pursues opportunistic and value-add asset purchases and operational opportunities on behalf of a diverse set of investors ranging from institutions to individuals. You'll learn about raising fund versus deal-by-deal capital, and how trust is built through transparent reporting and consistent distributions. Steve shares lessons learned from investing in student housing, along with expanding from equity to high-yield debt as banks pulled back after Covid. You can connect with Steve at his company website. You can connect with me at: My website: JamesNelson.com LinkedIn: JamesNelsonNYC Instagram: JamesNelsonNYC Twitter: JamesNelsonNYC My Forbes.com articles: Forbes.com/sites/jamesnelson

You'll gain a data-driven view of U.S. investment sales in this market update with Eric Adeen, principal and senior director of US Investment Sales; Marion Jones, Principal and Executive Managing Director of U.S. Capital Markets; Joe French, Vice President of U.S. Capital Markets Group; and Mike Fay, Chairman of U.S. Capital Markets Group Executive Committee. You'll hear why 2025 marks a potential pivot point, with transaction volumes picking up, fundraising momentum returning, and REIT earnings projections revised upward. Capital is shifting as private buyers lead office acquisitions and opportunistic and value-add funds raise record levels. You'll also get an in-depth look at local market dynamics in Florida, where condo law changes, distressed citrus groves, and underperforming malls are creating unique buying opportunities. In Washington, D.C. there is transformation through data center growth, adaptive reuse, and federal property dispositions. You'll learn why market strategies are key for positioning in today's competitive environment.

You'll learn how affordable housing can create meaningful change in this episode with Robert Dunn, Managing Director at Fairstead. As an institutional and community partner, the firm oversees a national portfolio with in-house expertise in acquisitions, development, construction, property management, and community impact. You'll gain insight into how portfolio managers work with local governments, navigate compliance and financing challenges, and create improved environments for residents. Rob shares his journey from syndication to acquisitions to asset management, and why mastering operations can give you an Insider's Edge. You can connect with Robert at LinkedIn and on his company website You can connect with me at: My website: JamesNelson.com LinkedIn: JamesNelsonNYC Instagram: JamesNelsonNYC Twitter: JamesNelsonNYC My Forbes.com articles: Forbes.com/sites/jamesnelson

You will learn about making a community impact in this conversation with David Brause, president of Brause Realty Inc., a third-generation real estate business founded in 1927. With a long-term focus on value creation, the company prides itself in preserving the historic character of 20th century buildings while integrating modern technology to revitalize interiors. You'll gain insights into the history and development of the Young Men's/Women's Real Estate Association in New York, an organization which both David and James have been involved in and have served as former chairman. In addition, David and James have spent time on the Real Estate Board of New York's Board of Governors. David is chairman on the Long Island City Business Improvement District and on the Board for Union Square Partnership, and continually looks for ways to support both real estate and the city. You can connect with David at his company's website (https://www.brauserealty.com). You can connect with me at: My website: JamesNelson.com LinkedIn: JamesNelsonNYC Instagram: JamesNelsonNYC Twitter: JamesNelsonNYC My Forbes.com articles: Forbes.com/sites/jamesnelson

You'll learn about generating outsized value by investing in underappreciated properties in this episode with Brian Ker, Founder and President of Snowball Developments, and Scott Sambade, Head of Capital Markets at Snowball. The company was created to acquire under-utilized and under-invested properties in the Greater NYC urbanized region with the opportunity for immediate renovations and long-term development potential. You'll hear how their involvement with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) has been beneficial for mentorship, networking, and growing trusted relationships. Brian and Scott walk you through how Snowball finances deals, communicates with more than 100 investors, and maintains institutional discipline while preserving the agility of a private operator. You can connect with Brian and Scott at their company website. You can connect with me at: My website: JamesNelson.com LinkedIn: JamesNelsonNYC Instagram: JamesNelsonNYC Twitter: JamesNelsonNYC My Real Estate Weekly articles: REW-online.com/author/jamesnelson My Forbes.com articles: Forbes.com/sites/jamesnelson