The Commercial Real Estate Investor Podcast 354. 10 Ways to Make Money from ONE Deal | Office Hours
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Dec 10, 2025 Discover ten innovative ways to make money from a single commercial real estate deal. Explore various fees like brokerage, acquisition, and asset management that can create profit streams. Learn about the importance of equity shares and creative debt structures. Uncover real-world strategies for managing properties and tenants, particularly with below-market rents. Personal growth tips for building a successful real estate career are also shared, along with insights on property management expansion and relationship-building.
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Scaling A Property Management Business
- Tyler scaled a property management company to over 2 million square feet and recently merged with an Atlanta group.
- The merger doubled size and will expand operations between Nashville and Atlanta to accelerate growth.
Get Paid Buying Your Own Deals
- If you hold a real estate license, collect a brokerage commission when buying your own investment to get paid at closing.
- Charge an acquisition fee (1–2% of purchase) as the syndication GP to cover underwriting and due diligence work.
Price Property Management To Incentivize Collections
- Charge market-rate property management fees tied to gross revenue to keep managers incentivized to collect rent.
- Use a percentage with a minimum (e.g., 6% or $1,500/month) so small assets remain viable to manage.