In this high‑voltage episode, Criterion breaks down why 2025 is the sweet spot for commercial real estate—rising cap rates, rent growth, nimble deals, and fair‑play equity raises that move wicked fast.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:20 - Equity Raise Sold Out!
1:35 - Empowering Fair Launch Approaches
2:19 - CRE Strategy: Applebee’s Outparcel Flip
2:45 - Upcoming Deals: Atlanta Medical + OK Shopping Center
3:21 - Main Topic: Is 2025 THE Best Time to Invest?
4:14 -Tackling Interest Rates & Rent Growth
7:39 - Inflation & Value‑Add Rent Upside
11:00 - Small Operator Advantages
14:35 - The Cost of Waiting vs. the Cost of Courage
16:41 - Bold Call to Action: Buy, Learn, Grow

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Criterion dives into the top five rookie mistakes in commercial real estate investing—from emotional overpaying to shaky financing structures—so new investors can learn the plays and thrive with confidence.

0:00 – Introduction 3:30 – Mistake #1: Don’t Overpay Out of Emotion
7:31 – Mistake #2: Underestimating Expenses
11:16 – Mistake #3: Relying on Projections Instead of Actuals
13:19 – Mistake #4: Weak Financing Structure
14:29 – Mistake #5: Ignoring Exit Strategy
18:20 – WRAP-UP & What’s Next

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This episode is a rapid-fire masterclass on essential commercial real estate terms—from NOI to CapEx—designed to help investors speak the language of CRE with total confidence.

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:30 - Intro to Commercial Real Estate Terminology
3:45 - NOI
4:40 - Cap Rate
6:10 - IRR
7:20 - Cash on Cash Return
8:30 - Equity Multiple
9:05 - Gross Potential Rent
10:00 - Effective Gross Income
10:25 - DSCR
12:30 - Operating Expense Ratio
12:40 - Break-Even Occupancy
13:10 - Debt Yield
13:30 - Appraisal
14:00 - Replacement Cost
15:15 - Basis
15:32 - Underwriting
15:56 - Pro Forma
16:07 - Rent Roll
16:18 - LOI
16:24 - PSA
16:42 - LTV & Leverage
17:14 - Amortization
17:45 - Balloon Payments
18:08 - Bridge Loans
18:52 - Recourse vs Non-Recourse
19:15 - Lease Types (Triple Net, Gross, Modified Gross)
20:00 - Anchor & Shadow Anchor
20:50 - TI (Tenant Improvements)
21:40 - CAM
22:09 - Rent Escalations
22:15 - Option to Renew
22:30 - GP / LP / Syndication
23:10 - Preferred Return
24:00 - Promote, Hurdle, Waterfall
25:10 - 1031 Exchange
25:45 - REIT
26:30 - CapEx / OpEx
26:45 - Stabilized Property
27:18 - Disposition

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