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Expect the Unexpected: Navigating through New York City commercial real estate unscripted

Expect the Unexpected: Navigating through New York City commercial real estate unscripted

By: Marek
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This podcast is about getting real estate deals done—from the first conversation to the finish line.

We talk about what it really takes to close deals in commercial real estate, with some insight into residential deals as well. You’ll hear real, day-to-day stories from the field: negotiations, challenges, problem-solving, and the moments that make or break a deal.

Guests include my associates, industry professionals, and neighbors who are part of the commercial landscape of Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. They share their experiences, lessons learned, and the behind-the-scenes work that never makes the headlines.

This is an honest look at real estate—how deals happen, why they fall apart, and what it takes to get them across the finish line.

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Episodes
  • Real Estate Strategies: Unlocking 1031 Exchanges and Seller Financing

    Real Estate Strategies: Unlocking 1031 Exchanges and Seller Financing
    Mar 4 2026

    🎙 Guest: Salvatore P. Candela, EA, ABA, CTC, CTRS, NTPI Fellow
    Profession: Accountant
    The TaxAdvocate Group, LLC
    Phone : 718.894.1500
    Fax : 718.894.4476
    Email : scandela@thetaxadvocategroup.com
    7516 Metropolitan Ave
    Middle Village, NY 11379
    www.thetaxadvocategroup.com

    Closer look at 1031 exchange that allows real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting the proceeds from the sale of one investment property into another qualifying property. Also touching on owner financing that on the other hand, allows the seller to act as the lender, giving buyers flexible financing options and creating opportunities for creative real estate transactions.
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 6

    6
    Feb 25 2026

    Guest: Kenneth Volandes
    Profession: Attorney at Law - represent clients in a broad range of real estate acquisition, sale, financing and leasing transactions for both residential and commercial properties. Representation includes drafting and negotiating purchase contracts, leases, license agreements, collateral assignments and loan documents.

    Washington George Volandes PLLC

    33 Nassau Ave., 2nd Flr.

    Brooklyn, NY 11222

    Office: 917-546-6734 ext. 203

    Email: kvolandes@washgeo.com

    Website: www.washgeo.com

    Touching the details on extensive renovation of an existing buildings, especially in the context of rent-regulated housing and preservation programs.
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    24 mins
  • Hidden Hazards in NYC Homes: Asbestos, Lead & Mold

    Hidden Hazards in NYC Homes: Asbestos, Lead & Mold
    Feb 11 2026

    In this episode, I interview Peter Wilk of Five Star Environmental where we discuss following topics:
    * Asbestos Testing & Inspection
    * Lead Testing – lead paint and lead dust testing, including XRF and wipe tests.
    * Mold Inspection & Testing – mold assessments and air quality tests for airborne spores
    With years of experience Peter helps understand challanges that are faced by homeowners in NYC.

    📍 Five Star Environmental
    Peter Wilk
    NYS Asbestos Inspector/Mold Assessor
    EPA Lead Based Paint - Risk Assessor
    DOH Approved Environmental Insctructor
    📞 (718) 971-9191
    #leadpaint #leadtesting #Moldinspection
    #environmentalservices #asbestosinspection
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    40 mins
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