In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with Kamyar K. Rezaie, founder of Wembleys Inc., to explore how he built a successful lending business that has weathered industry upheavals from the 2008 financial crisis to today’s shifting real estate landscape.

Kamyar shares how his math and science background led him into the mortgage world, and how his father’s refinancing experience sparked his drive to offer better client service. Since launching his firm in 2005, Kamyar has navigated the ups and downs of lending—helping thousands of homeowners save their properties during the crash, pivoting into commercial lending, and guiding clients through both COVID-era freezes and today’s rising interest rate environment.

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From a small town in Missouri to the heart of Sacramento’s legal community, Megan Shapiro’s journey into construction litigation is as fascinating as it is inspiring. In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Megan to explore her path from law school to becoming a trial lawyer and partner at her firm, with a focus on construction defect defense and fraud-based claims.

Megan shares how she “fell into” construction law and grew to love it, building a thriving practice that serves trade contractors, general contractors, and design professionals across California. She also sheds light on the nuances of litigation, what it really means to be a trial lawyer, and why construction disputes—from change orders to liens—are at the core of so many cases.

Listeners will also enjoy Megan’s take on high-profile cases like the Millennium Tower in San Francisco, insights into the future of construction litigation, and a surprising favorite snack that might just involve a 7-Eleven run.

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Whether you’re a founder trying to scale, a sales leader managing churn, or just curious about the role AI is playing in modern sales strategies, this episode is packed with insight. Josh talks candidly about his evolution from individual contributor to fractional head of growth, and the moment he "consulted himself out of a job." He walks through how his company builds high-performing sales teams and dives into the future of AI-driven lead engagement.

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, urban planner, author, and visionary Sheridan Tatsuno shares his extraordinary journey — from growing up in one of San Francisco’s oldest Japanese-American families to shaping global conversations about sustainable cities.

Sheridan’s story begins with his family’s deep roots in Japantown, the impacts of urban renewal on diverse communities, and his own eye-opening experiences in Venezuela that inspired him to pursue urban and regional planning. From there, he takes us through his groundbreaking work in technology hubs, the influence of his book Technopolis, and his bold vision for the future with The Gaiapolis Strategy — a blueprint for how cities can lead the fight against climate change.

We also explore Sheridan’s imaginative proposal to transform San Francisco’s Geary Boulevard into a world-class cultural and housing corridor — complete with parks, affordable housing, and a “UN of martial arts.” His ideas connect history, community, and innovation in ways that challenge us to rethink the future of our cities.

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In this compelling episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Nizan Mosery shares his extraordinary journey from world traveler and raw vegan restaurateur to high-level commercial real estate investor. Born in New York to Israeli parents, Nizan’s path to success was anything but typical. After years of global exploration and a brush with death, he landed in the U.S. during the 2008 financial crisis and began flipping houses. Today, he’s managing $20M+ real estate deals, raising capital, and teaching others how to do the same.

Nizan opens up about the value of real estate education, how he built a portfolio of multifamily, office, and student housing investments, and the power of networking in unexpected places—like social clubs and non-real estate events. He also shares insider tips on capital raising, choosing markets, and de-stressing by outsourcing property management. You’ll also hear his take on current market trends, distressed assets, and how the Doug Flutie Effect is shaping demand in the student housing sector.

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Bruce sits down with Arn Cenedella to trace his path from growing up amid Silicon Valley’s rise to building Spark Investment Group in Greenville, South Carolina along the I-85 corridor between Charlotte and Atlanta. Arn shares the lessons from buying his first East Palo Alto home at an 11.75% mortgage rate, the move to San Carlos, and eventually shifting capital to the Southeast where he could operate hands-on.

We dig into his investing framework: stay hyper-local, underwrite for cash flow and resiliency, keep low leverage and fixed-rate debt, and run properties with tight operations. Arn explains why sales volume froze post-2022 as rates jumped, how he pivoted to build-to-rent bulk buys from small builders in 2023–2024, and why he’s now back to selective ’70s/’80s value-add with tax-advantaged, affordable assets.

On the operations side, Arn credits partner Brian (Buildium, policy-first PM) for consistent collections and minimal evictions, and partner Dan (underwriting, accounting, tax) for disciplined modeling—freeing Arn to hunt deals and serve investors. He also shares his long-view take on cycles (bull runs, plateaus, retrenchment), why he’s bullish on U.S. real estate, and how onshoring/high-tech manufacturing can rebuild middle-income strength. Fun finale: pizza with Albert Einstein—and the surprising connection to Arn’s 1938 Greenville home.

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we dive deep into the story of Blake Comfort—a San Diego native who turned a $26,000 seminar into a thriving portfolio of over 2,700 mobile home units. Blake shares how a bold leap from college dropout to mobile home park mogul came with hard lessons, savvy deal-making, and a long-term vision fueled by family partnerships and operational grit.

You'll hear how Blake navigated early financial hurdles, mastered property management in challenging markets, and built a business model focused on community development and operational efficiency. He also reveals his strategy for dealing with institutional investors, handling tenant transitions, and why keeping mobile home parks in private hands is a mission he takes seriously.

Whether you're a seasoned investor, a curious newcomer, or someone who loves a great entrepreneurial story, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration from a true industry player.

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Bruce sits down with 1031 exchange specialist James Bean to unpack the biggest reasons exchanges fail and how to avoid them. James explains why “like-kind” really means investment property for investment property, the truth behind the 45-day identification crunch, and where net lease (NNN/absolute) properties and DSTs (Delaware Statutory Trusts) fit for hands-off income. You’ll hear how term length, tenant credit, and today’s interest rates shape cap rates—and why many investors over 65 are trading management headaches for mailbox money.

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