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296 - Passive Commercial Real Estate Investing Explained by a Deal Expert

Real Estate Investor Growth Network Podcast

Release Date: 03/23/2026

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What if the biggest reason you have not stepped into commercial real estate is not lack of money, but lack of clarity? In this episode, Jen Josey sits down with Michael Holshouser of Linville Team Partners to break down how accredited investors can build wealth through commercial real estate without getting lost in confusing deals, vague promises, or risky guesswork. If you have ever wondered how passive real estate investing really works, this conversation pulls back the curtain.
 
Michael shares how his team created an investor portal that gives people deal-by-deal visibility, real transparency, and a clear path into commercial real estate investing. You will hear how underwriting works behind the scenes, what red flags can kill a deal, how preferred returns and profit splits are structured, and why control, cash flow, and market knowledge make real estate such a powerful hedge against inflation. This is practical, real-world insight from a team that closed major deals and built trust by putting their own money alongside their investors.
 
This episode is for accredited investors, real estate entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone looking for smarter ways to grow long-term wealth through passive income. If you are tired of stock market volatility, curious about syndications, or ready to understand commercial real estate with more confidence, this is a must-listen right now. The right knowledge can help you avoid expensive mistakes and spot opportunities faster.
 
5 Powerful Takeaways
  • Learn how accredited investors can enter commercial real estate with a lower minimum investment while still accessing larger, higher-quality deals.
  • Discover why deal-by-deal transparency can help investors make smarter decisions instead of blindly trusting a pooled fund.
  • Understand the underwriting process, including cash flow, lease terms, market risk, environmental concerns, and tenant strength.
  • Hear how strong property management, local market expertise, and in-house deal analysis can protect returns and reduce surprises.
  • See what a real passive investment structure looks like, from quarterly preferred returns to long-term profit at sale.
 
About the Guest
 
Michael Holshouser is part of Linville Team Partners, a commercial real estate investment team helping accredited investors participate in commercial deals with more clarity, transparency, and support. With more than 20 years of experience in commercial banking and commercial real estate finance, he brings deep expertise in underwriting, deal analysis, and investment strategy. Michael helps source projects, evaluate risk, and structure opportunities that are designed to be both understandable and scalable for passive investors. His team built an investor platform that has already attracted more than 100 accredited investors and supported tens of millions in deals. He is known for making complex commercial real estate concepts simple, practical, and actionable.
 
Resources & Websites Mentioned
 
00:00 REIGN Podcast Intro
01:02 Investor Friendly Realtors
03:51 Meet Michael Holshouser
05:48 Linville Platform Overview
07:14 Accredited Investor Explained
09:43 Investor Portal Walkthrough
10:10 Syndication vs Custom Fund
12:49 Deal Transparency Model
14:07 1031s and IRA Options
16:45 Underwriting Deep Dive
18:37 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid
22:06 Deal Breaker Red Flags
24:27 Sell Leaseback Case Study
27:14 Real Estate vs Stocks
28:51 Sweet Spot Deal Sizes
29:43 Lower Minimum Investment
30:41 Off Market Deal Flow
32:11 In House Expertise Edge
34:19 Sponsor Invests Alongside
35:02 Returns And Payouts
38:49 Conservative Underwriting
40:25 How To Invest Portal
42:56 Badass Book Picks
44:47 Advice And Network
47:32 Drive Goals Systems
51:07 Defining Success Wrap
 

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