The Source of Commercial Real Estate
Jonathan Hayek
Jonathan Hayek will demystify the often confusing world of commercial real estate, so that you can learn how to grow your wealth with the types of properties the average real estate investor overlooks. Often highlighting asset classes outside of multifamily, Jonathan interviews experts and asks the crucial questions so you can gain a competitive edge over other investors still stuck in multifamily. Whether you are active or passive, owner/ operator or syndicator, learn the CRE jargon, current trends, emerging markets, where to find yield, and how to raise funds. From single tenant net lease, mobile home parks, industrial, office, retail and more, you might just find your new favorite niche so that your investing business can take off. If you’re serious about learning more about commercial real estate, you won’t want to miss this. Hit subscribe and take your investing to the next level.
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Jan 6, 2026 • 34min
CRE Insight from $37B in Transactions with Chad Lavender
Chad Lavender is the President of Capital Markets, North America with Newmark. He has particpated in more than $37 billion in transactions throughout his career. In this conversation we discuss the importance of his undergrad education, niching down into an asset specialization, working out distressed debt, and how his team advises (and not sells) clients. Connect with Chad:https://www.nmrk.com/people/chad-lavenderhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-lavender-03551bb/Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*The audio of this podcast is never generated by AI. However, some of the show notes and images may have been generated using AI tools.
Dec 29, 2025 • 44min
Working Out Distressed CMBS Debt with Michael Cohen
CMBS loans can be great for stabilized properties. They offer great terms and low rates. But what happens if you want to talk to a real human about your loan? What if you need a loan modification? With CMBS, a nightmare will ensue. Michael Cohen specializes in helping borrowers do CMBS loan workouts. Connect with Michael:https://brightoncapitaladvisors.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/brightoncapitaladvisors/Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*The audio of this podcast is never generated by AI. However, some of the show notes and images may have been generated using AI tools.
Dec 22, 2025 • 27min
Cash is King: Advising CRE Clients in Indianapolis with Ryan Cadwell
Connect with Ryan:https://resoluterdm.com/Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*The audio of this podcast is never generated by AI. However, some of the show notes and images may have been generated using AI tools.
Dec 19, 2025 • 31min
Value and Opportunity in Distressed Office and Multifamily with Jenny Zhan
Jenny Zhan discusses her contrarian commercial real estate investing strategies including office and distressed multifamily. Connect with Jenny:https://beyond-wm.com/Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*The audio of this podcast is never generated by AI. However, some of the show notes and images may have been generated using AI tools.
Dec 16, 2025 • 35min
This $4B Institution is Developing Residential and Industrial in OZs with Peter Ciganik
Today we are talking with someone who operates at an institutional level. He helps manage a $4 billion fund and he raises capital from other institutions like pension funds and university endowments. It is always good for us as investors and brokers to understand what the big players are thinking about and how they're making decisions. In this case this particular group is banking heavily on multifamily development, in industrial development, and even residential like single-family and build to rent development. Connect with Peter:https://www.gtispartners.com/Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*The audio of this podcast is never generated by AI. However, some of the show notes and images may have been generated using AI tools.
Dec 9, 2025 • 38min
Building a 13+ Property Industrial Fund with Geoff Stuhr
Our guest today has niched down into Class B Industrial real estate in Southeast Wisconsin. The fact that he has niched down so narrowly is one of his biggest strengths and competitive advantages because it allows him to know his market and asset type better than almost anyone else. We talk about how Geoff thinks about risk, how he mitigates risk, why he decided to start a fund instead of syndicating deal by deal, and we go into one property in his fund that is performing the worst and he details why it's performing below expectations. Connect with Geoff:https://smartassetcapital.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffstuhr/Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*The audio of this podcast is never generated by AI. However, some of the show notes and images may have been generated using AI tools.
Dec 2, 2025 • 31min
Keeping Class A Trophy Office 98% Occupied with Tiffany McSwain
Connect with Tiffany:https://transwestern.com/tiffany.mcswainhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-mcswain-ccim-2321ab15/Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*The audio of this podcast is never generated by AI. However, some of the show notes and images may have been generated using AI tools.
Nov 24, 2025 • 30min
Providing Capital for Great Deals and Quality Sponsors with Derrick Barker
Connect with Derrick:https://www.usenectar.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-barker-3b1590a/Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*The audio of this podcast is never generated by AI. However, some of the show notes and images may have been generated using AI tools.
Nov 18, 2025 • 39min
Self-Funded Deals, Money Values, Strategy with Gino Barbaro
Connect with Gino:https://barbaro360.com/Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*The audio of this podcast is never generated by AI. However, some of the show notes and images may have been generated using AI tools.
Nov 11, 2025 • 29min
Mindful Investing for Long-Term Success with Michael Coxen
Connect with Michael:https://www.michaelcoxen.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcoxen/Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*The audio of this podcast is never generated by AI. However, some of the show notes and images may have been generated using AI tools.
