Lasting Impact with David Brause
The Insider's Edge To Real Estate Investing
Release Date: 05/30/2025
Purpose Built with Ron Beit
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...
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Family Offices with Richard Wilson
The Insider's Edge To Real Estate Investing
You’ll learn how ultra wealthy families allocate, vet, and structure deals in this conversation with Richard Wilson, founder and CEO of the Family Office Club. Since its start nearly two decades ago, the network has hosted more than 300events, published 13 books, and interviewed more than 40 billionaires and 60 pro athletes. You’ll hear where new wealth is being created and how real estate remains in the top three, along with ways that families are diversifying their portfolios. Richard also breaks down practical ways to raise capital, how his team uses AI to spot red flags, and...
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Coaching Insights with Bob Knakal and Rod Santomassimo
The Insider's Edge To Real Estate Investing
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...
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Generational Wealth with Agustin Barrios Gomez
The Insider's Edge To Real Estate Investing
You’ll learn about gaining an Insider’s Edge in different markets and finding the right tenants in this conversation with Agustin Barrios Gomez, Founder and President of International Capital Partners. ICP has built a portfolio of nearly 90 properties across 15 U.S. markets by focusing on stable, cash-flowing industrial and suburban corporate office assets. You’ll hear how real estate serves as a tool for generational wealth through tangible, income-producing assets. Agustin discusses how ICP works with trusted local partners, leverages regional banks for debt, and structures each...
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Smart Funding with Steve DeNardo
The Insider's Edge To Real Estate Investing
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...
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Diverse Development with Meg Brod
The Insider's Edge To Real Estate Investing
In this episode, You’ll learn how major institutional developers navigate cycles in Episode 1 of Season 2. Meg Brod, Senior Managing Director at Rockefeller Group, shares insight into Rockefeller’s dual structure of core assets and development, and how the firm, backed by Mitsubishi Estate, balances independence with long-term strategy across different asset classes. You’ll also hear how Meg approaches capital raising, market selection, and design strategy amid changing investor appetite and political uncertainty. She explains how to underwrite in volatile markets, manage...
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US Investment Sales Market Update 2025
The Insider's Edge To Real Estate Investing
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...
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A Conversation with Jack and Alex from the No Cap Podcast
The Insider's Edge To Real Estate Investing
In this Linedin Live Replay, You’ll learn about market trends and broker insights in this conversation with co-hosts JackStone and Alex Gornik of No Cap by CRE Daily. They share the story behind CRE Daily’s growth, their expansion into podcasting, and why connecting institutional players with rising talent has been so impactful. Dive into current market conditions across major U.S. cities, including New York, Dallas, and San Francisco. You’ll learn why private buyers are dominating office deals, the role of end-user purchases, and trends in office-to-residential conversions....
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Revitalizing Communities with Robert Dunn
The Insider's Edge To Real Estate Investing
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...
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Mini Series on Investment Sales - Brokerage Mastery with Marion Jones
The Insider's Edge To Real Estate Investing
You’ll learn about growing your presence and knowledge in this conversation with Marion Jones, Executive Managing Director of U.S. Capital Markets at Avison Young. James and Marion explain how thoughtful partnerships can help improve your client skills and ability to execute on deals. You’ll discover how your platform and learning environment play an important role in a successful career. From leveraging data and new tech to expanding your reach into new markets, James and Marion share examples of how to stay ahead in a rapidly changing business. They also cover how constantly...
info_outlineYou 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).
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