In this episode of the Deal Makers Podcast, host Asaf Raz sits down with Zach Winner, founding partner and CEO of Prosperity Commercial Real Estate. With a deep background in multifamily investments, Zach shares how he’s navigating today’s challenging market by targeting properties in high-growth areas and utilizing a “value-add plus” approach. He explains how unique features, like economic incentive bonds and strategic tax planning, help maximize returns for investors. Zach also discusses the importance of adapting to market shifts, spotting distressed assets, and maintaining flexibility in underwriting, providing valuable insights for investors looking to succeed in uncertain times.

Chapters:

01:30 - Focus on multifamily investments with a “value-add plus” approach
03:39 - Key criteria for selecting high-growth markets and neighborhoods
07:00 - Adapting to a lower inventory and shifting interest rates in the market
08:46 - Distressed assets and the impact of adjustable-rate financing
12:15 - Staying agile: Underwriting based on current conditions, not forecasts
14:20 - Tax-saving strategies: Cost segregation and 1031 exchanges
20:23 - Shameless plug: Current investment opportunities and partnership interests

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In this episode of the Deal Makers Podcast, host Asaf Raz talks with Dale Wills, founder of Centra Companies, about his journey from banking to real estate development. Dale shares insights on the current real estate market, focusing on opportunities in first-time for-sale housing and build-for-rent communities, despite rising interest rates. He explains how Centra Companies stays nimble in a challenging market and highlights how accredited investors can co-invest in high-quality projects through Centra Capital Partners.

Chapters:

00:49 - Dale Wills’ background in real estate and banking

06:12 - The current market for first-time for-sale housing and build-for-rent communities

09:21 - How Centra Companies controls costs in development projects

12:55 - Adapting to market changes and staying flexible in development strategies

19:36 - Dale’s outlook for the real estate market in 2024 and beyond

24:22 - Shameless plug: Opportunities with Centra Capital Partners and building wealth through real estate

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In this episode of the Deal Makers Podcast, host Asaf Raz speaks with Itay Gamlieli, CEO of Avenues Real Estate, about his journey from immigrant to leading broker and investor in New York City. Itai shares how his early experience in the rental market shaped his approach to multifamily and mixed-use investments. He offers insights into navigating the challenges of rising interest rates and regulatory changes, and why now is one of the best times to invest in NYC real estate. Packed with valuable lessons, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to capitalize on opportunities in the NYC market.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
06:11 - Partnering with investors and scaling through multifamily investments
08:27 - Interest rates, rising costs, and how they impact NYC real estate
12:08 -Finding value in multifamily and mixed-use properties
14:19 - The current opportunities in the NYC market: distressed assets and upside potential
20:40 - Shameless plug: What Avenues Real Estate is focused on and how to partner with them

Get in touch with Itay:
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