Best Distressed Acquisitions Podcasts (2025)

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So you gotta go back to your W2?! 33:57

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7d ago33:57

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In this episode, Jesse gets personal about a big transition—returning to a W2 job after pursuing the entrepreneurial path of real estate investing. It's not a story of giving up, but of regrouping, recalibrating, and continuing the journey with more wisdom and resilience. Jesse opens up about what it means to step back into the workforce without le…

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Is SMS Marketing DEAD? 34:34

2M ago34:34

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If you're actively marketing for real estate there's typically 4 channels you would use: PPC (pay per click Google Ads), Direct Mail, SMS (sending cold texts), or Cold Calling. We speak specifically about SMS today. It's a marketing channel we both have experienced. We say the Good, the Bad and the Ugly that entails this disruptive marketing channe…

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The Real Estate Market We Are In August 2025 33:33

2M ago33:33

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We all know the Real Estate market boom in 2020-2021. We also know how the market has corrected. This is has been a challenge for investors. We discuss our specific insights on the Real Estate market here in 2025. We are the No Gimmicks, No Fluff, Raw, Unfiltered podcast for Real Entrepreneurs. Jesse & Jason are serious about entrepreneurial life a…

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Get Great At Making Offers! 34:37

2M ago34:37

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Jason & Jesse break down just how to be the king at making offers. A strong offer can sometimes determine if you get the deal or it's lost forever. There's a finesse to it. We are the No Gimmicks, No Fluff, Raw, Unfiltered podcast for Real Entrepreneurs. Jesse & Jason are serious about entrepreneurial life and are willing to open their lives wide o…

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Mastering one marketing channel is pivotal! 35:35

2M ago35:35

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Marketing...the beast that runs your business. In this episode we will be talking about how sticking to one marketing channel and mastering that one is pivotal to your success. We discuss what channels we use now and ones we used before. We are the No Gimmicks, No Fluff, Raw, Unfiltered podcast for Real Entrepreneurs. Jesse & Jason are serious abou…

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A Day In The Life Of A Messy Title Guy....Jesse! 35:13

3M ago35:13

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A Day In The Life Of? Jesse opens up his life to show you what his day typically looks like. What it takes to source these "messy title" deals. He says it's a lot fun living his normal day in "messy titles". Let's just see how fun it is...hmm!? We are the No Gimmicks, No Fluff, Raw, Unfiltered podcast for Real Entrepreneurs. Jesse & Jason are serio…

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Deals, Deals, Deals!! The Good, The Bad, The Ugly 33:14

3M ago33:14

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"Let's talk about deals baby, let's talk about you and me, let's talk about all the good things and the bad things that could be let's talk about DEALS!" 90's reference to a famous rap song. DEaLs baby! Let's freakin talk about them, for real son! We are the No Gimmicks, No Fluff, Raw, Unfiltered podcast for Real Entrepreneurs. Jesse & Jason are se…

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Inside Appraisals: Valuation, Lease Resets & Property Tax Insights 48:45

4M ago48:45

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Benjamin M. Williams, Member and Head of the firm's Property Tax Department, invites Brett B. Theis, Member in the firm’s Litigation Department, and Neil Axler, Managing Director at EisnerAmper NY and leader of the firm’s National Real Estate Valuation Practice, to discuss appraisal methodologies, commercial lease app…

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Are Mentorships And Coaching Really Worth It? 36:19

4M ago36:19

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If your in the entrepreneur space you've seen the "Guru" ads for whatever business you're in. It's still hard for me to determine which one's are real and which one's are fake. Jason and I have spent $1000s of dollars on coaching and mentorships. In this episode we will tell you how to decipher who is worth it and who is not. Should you spend $1000…

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How We Shifted Our Real Estate Game in 2025! 33:16

4M ago33:16

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In this episode of The Golden Ticket podcast, we share key shifts we made in our real estate investing strategy in 2025. From how to analyze markets to rewriting the whole playbook, we break down what worked, what didn't, and how we adapted to keep growing! We are the No Gimmicks, No Fluff, Raw, Unfiltered podcast for Real Entrepreneurs. Jesse & Ja…

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How To Master Acquisitions and Dispositions To Make More Money$$$ 33:31

4M ago33:31

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The heart and brain of your real estate investing business all rests on Acquisitions (acquiring real estate) and Dispositions (selling real estate). You're leaving a lot of money on the table if both of these are not honed in efficiently and effectively. In this episode Jesse & Jason give you their tips and tricks to make more money in real estate …

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How To Hold Yourself Accountable To Reach Your Goals! 34:18

5M ago34:18

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We all know how difficult entrepreneurship is. If it was easy everyone would do it. You've chosen this path for either freedom, money, or a combination of both. Who knows, you could just like hard stuff! No one is going to tell you to make the calls, to make the offers, to put yourself in uncomfortable situations. You're going to have to hold yours…

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When Should You Hire? Who Should You Hire? 34:41

5M ago34:41

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Are you at a point where you feel like you need some help? Hiring employees either in office or virtually can be time consuming and costly. In this episode we will show exactly how to hire, when to hire, and who to hire. We are the No Gimmicks, No Fluff, Raw, Unfiltered podcast for Real Entrepreneurs. Jesse & Jason are serious about entrepreneurial…

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Time Management To Make More Money As A Solopreneur! 38:41

5M ago38:41

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What are you doing with your time throughout the day? Are you working on your website? Are you cleaning your room in the middle of the day? Time management is key to your long term success. You need to be doing INCOME generating activities. This means activities that move the revenue needle aka making money. We will tell you exactly how to manage y…

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Part 2: Local Law 97 34:30

5M ago34:30

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Devin P. Kosar, a Member in the firm's Litigation Department, welcomes back Alex Zafran, the Director of Business Development of Logical Buildings, to continue their discussion on Local Law 97, which was enacted in 2019 as part of New York City’s Climate Mobilization Act. In Part 2 of this series, (the original episod…

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Part 2: Why Should I Call My Litigator To Draft a Lease? 33:40

5M ago33:40

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Alex M. Estis and Adam Lindenbaum, Members of R&E’s Litigation Department, join Dave Lorenzo, Founder of Exit Success Lab, to talk about some case studies where Litigation and Transactional Attorneys have worked together (or ideally should have worked together) to draft commercial leases. This episode is a follow-up t…

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Tariff Talk: Navigating its impact in Construction 31:26

5M ago31:26

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Raychel A. Camilleri, a Member of R&E’s Litigation Department, joins Dave Lorenzo, Founder of Exit Success Lab, for a discussion on how the construction industry can work through the impact of tariffs on the cost of their current and future projects. During the conversation, Raychel and Dave talk about the various cla…

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Close More Real Estate Deals! Follow-up Is Key! 38:56

5M ago38:56

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Following up with sellers is key to this business. The likely hood of closing a deal the first time you speak with a seller is not likely. You need to have a system for following-up. Also, who should you follow-up with? You can waste a lot of time following-up with people that will never sell to you. In this podcast we will show you exactly what wo…

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Inspiring Spaces with Inspiring People 25:22

5M ago25:22

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Michael A. Pensabene, a Member in the firm's Litigation Department, and Craig M. Deitelzweig, President & Chief Executive Officer of Marx Realty, host an inaugural podcast in the new podcast gallery at 10 Grand Central. In this episode, Craig walks Michael through the various facilities in the new space, explaining th…

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Why Should I Call My Litigator To Draft a Lease? 19:00

6M ago19:00

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Alex M. Estis, a Member of R&E’s Litigation Department, joins Dave Lorenzo, Founder of Exit Success Lab, for a discussion about landlord-tenant leases. Alex shares insights from his recently published article, co-authored with R&E Founding Member Gary M. Rosenberg, titled “Why Should I Call My Litigator To Draft a Lea…

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What To Expect The First 90 days Of Getting Started In Real Estate 34:08

6M ago34:08

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So you signed up for a real estate investing course huh? So you should be a millionaire in 6 months top right? It's super easy huh? Wrong! In this episode we talk about what to expect in the first 90 days of signing up for a course. What you should be doing while going through the material and what it really takes to succeed. We are the No Gimmicks…

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What Is Your "WHY"? If It Is Not Specific You Will Fail! 36:45

6M ago36:45

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Today we are talking about your "WHY". Without one, you're failure is imminent. You may be asking what is a WHY? We tell you all about it in this episode. We also, explain the steps to determine your WHY. Your WHY will change with time and become a driving force in your entrepreneur journey. Listen up and you'll learn something and maybe a laugh or…

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Is It A Deal? Is The Seller Worth Talking To? 35:48

6M ago35:48

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In this episode we show you exactly what you should be looking for and what you should avoid when evaluating real estate deals. We've personally wasted time and money on deals we should've never messed with. Also, deals that were a homerun based on the property and the seller. They both must align! Sometimes the best deals you've ever done are the …

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MINDSET....Everything You Need To Know To Be A Successful Entrepreneur! 31:13

6M ago31:13

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We deep dive into MINDSET. What is MINDSET? It's something we all battle with daily. As an entrepreneur it's even a bigger a struggle to keep going. In today's episode we tell you what we battle with what we use to battle with and how we overcame those roadblocks. Listen closely you'll learn a lot and maybe even have a laugh or two. We are the No G…

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How To Get Started In Real Estate Investing! 31:59

6M ago31:59

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So you want to be a real estate investor huh? Well, in this episode we will show exactly how to get started. How we get started and the mistakes we made and the proven strategies that we've done to acquire deals and get them across the closing table. Even with as little as $100/mo you can do massive deals! We are the No Gimmicks, No Fluff, Raw, Unf…

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Who the heck are we? What is this podcast about? 29:05

7M ago29:05

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We will dive deep into who we are, where we came from, and what this dang podcast is about! We are the No Gimmicks, No Fluff, Raw, Unfiltered podcast for Real Entrepreneurs. Jesse & Jason are serious about entrepreneurial life and are willing to open their lives wide open to what it takes to not only become an entrepreneur but how to stay one. The …

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Local Law 97 42:06

7M ago42:06

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Devin P. Kosar, a Member in the firm's Litigation Department, invites Alexander Zafran, the Director of Business Development of Logical Buildings, to share his insights on Local Law 97, which was enacted in 2019 as part of New York City’s Climate Mobilization Act. During their discussion, Alex talks to Devin about his…

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Emerging Trends in Distressed Real Estate 48:06

7M ago48:06

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Christopher A. Gorman, a Member in the firm's Litigation Department, invites Dr. Rebel A. Cole, Lynn Eminent Scholar Professor of Finance in the College of Business at Florida Atlantic University, to discuss the Distressed Commercial Real Estate market. They explore key trends from recent years and offer insights into…

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Personal Injury Lawsuits Against Property Owners – A Plaintiff Attorney's View 36:58

7M ago36:58

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Justin S. Weitzman, a Counsel in the firm's Litigation Department, invites Christopher M. Seleski, Senior Associate at Tolmage, Peskin, Harris, & Falick, to share his perspectives and insights as a Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney on claims and lawsuits that affect property owners and developers. During the conversa…

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A View from the Front Row of Real Estate Distress 38:53

7M ago38:53

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Zachary J. Rothken, Member and Head of the firm's Administrative Law department, invites Greg Corbin, President and Founder of Northgate Real Estate Group, to discuss their experiences of navigating various aspects of the Distressed asset space. During the conversation, Zach and Greg discuss the various aspects that c…

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Do Tenants Have To Pay if They Want To Stay? 23:42

8M ago23:42

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Alex M. Estis, a Member of R&E’s Litigation Department, joins Dave Lorenzo, Founder of Exit Success Lab, for a discussion about landlord-tenant law. Alex shares insights from his recently published article, co-authored with R&E Founding Member Gary M. Rosenberg, titled “Do Tenants Have to Pay if They Want to Stay?”, w…

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The Stafford Deal 35:10

9M ago35:10

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How We Turned Our First Messy Deal into a $60K Profit - Despite Everything Going Wrong In this episode, we break down our very first distressed property deal - a challenging transaction that taught us crucial lessons about navigating complex ownership situations, dealing with occupants, and the importance of having multiple exit strategies. What st…

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The Montana Deal 24:41

9M ago24:41

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How a Google Ad Led to a $120K Joint Venture Deal in Big Sky Country In this episode, Clint and Jeremy break down an unconventional partnership deal that came through their Google ads - proving that messy title opportunities can come from unexpected places. What started as a simple $20K request evolved into a $60K investment with creative deal stru…

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The Edinburg Deal 34:02

9M ago34:02

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Ever wonder how to turn a disaster into a goldmine? In this episode, we break down the Edinburg Deal - a property that had everything going wrong: imminent foreclosure, feuding ex-spouses who hadn't spoken in years, and a ticking clock of just 5 days to save it all. Listen as we reveal: How we stopped a foreclosure with days to spare Our strategy f…

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The Kuldell Deal 32:55

9M ago32:55

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In this episode we discuss a deal that covers the other end of the spectrum, deals that make you a modest $20k or $30k profit. This particular deal we talk about is SUPER interesting because… This property had $166,000 in unpaid taxes. Yet across the ENTIRE deal, we only had $3,300 in out-of-pocket costs… Which means our $30k profit 9x’ed our out-o…

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Why Messy Title Deals 29:27

9M ago29:27

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In this debut episode, hosts Clint and Jeremy introduce their new podcast focusing on complex real estate deals with messy titles. They share their journey from traditional land flipping to focusing on distressed properties with title issues, explaining how market changes in 2022-2023 led to this strategic pivot. The hosts discuss how this new appr…

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Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure 33:41

10M ago33:41

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This episode of Inside R&E, moderated by Dave Lorenzo, Founder of Exit Success Lab, features Richard Y. Im, a Member in R&E’s Litigation Department, and Jason C. Bergman, Vice President & Senior Underwriting Counsel at Benchmark Title Agency LLC. The attorneys share valuable insights on Deed-in-Lieu and its pros and cons for borrowers as well as le…

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Everything you need to know about Local Law 152 49:12

1y ago49:12

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Justin S. Weitzman, a Counsel in the firm's Litigation Department, invites Bill Weidner, Managing Member at KeepMyGas, to share valuable insights, statistics and more regarding the 1st 4-year cycle of LL152 and what law firms, building owners and property managers can expect in cycle 2 from 2024 to 2027. During the co…

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The Little-Known Connection Between Immigration Policy and Real Estate Law 29:17

1y ago29:17

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Real estate development, particularly in booming areas of New York and Florida, is directly impacted by federal immigration policies. In this episode of Inside R&E, Michael A. Pensabene, R&E Litigation Member, invites a seasoned immigration attorney, Alexis S. Axelrad, Partner with Barst & Mukamal LLP, for a dynamic discussion revealing the many wa…

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New Local Laws in NYC Real Estate: What’s on The Horizon? 28:08

1+ y ago28:08

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Michael A. Pensabene, R&E Litigation Member, invites for the second time Tina Larsson, Co-Founder & CEO of The Folson Group, for a high-level discussion of some of New York City’s most substantial Local Laws introduced this year, detailing the ways in which these changes impact coop / condo owners from both a financia…

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There are very few guarantees in life. Is your commercial guarantee one of them? 35:54

1+ y ago35:54

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On this episode of Inside R&E, Dave Lorenzo interviews R&E’s Alex M. Estis, a Member with the firm’s Litigation Department, for a deep dive into the complexities of commercial guarantees - a pivotal area in Alex’s sophisticated commercial litigation portfolio. During their conversation, Alex explores every aspect of commercial guarantees, discussin…

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Corporate Transparency Act: Does it apply to you? 28:20

1+ y ago28:20

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On this episode of Inside R&E, Dave Lorenzo interviews R&E’s William Byers, a Member of the Firm and seasoned transactional attorney, who demystifies the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA, enacted to combat money laundering and other illicit activities, mandates the disclosure of beneficial owners and controllers of companies. Byers expertl…

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Maximizing Payments On Insurance Claims 23:57

1+ y ago23:57

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Michael A. Pensabene, an R&E litigation attorney with over two decades of experience, delves into the complexities of navigating insurance claims, particularly in the aftermath of a multitude of catastrophes across the country. Joined by Philip Maltaghati, Co-CEO of United Public Adjusters, they shed light on the cruc…

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How Heightened FTC Scrutiny Affects Roll-Up Strategy, with McGuireWoods’ Holden Brooks: A Cross-over Episode from Deal-by-Deal 28:55

2y ago28:55

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In this special crossover edition of Across the Table, we're excited to republish an insightful episode from our sister podcast, Deal-by-Deal. Host Greg Hawver talks to fellow McGuireWoods partner Holden Brooks about antitrust considerations for private equity investors in the middle market (and, interestingly, the lower middle market). They begin …

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Aging Condo and Coop Buildings Struggling to Meet Tightening NYC Climate Regulations 37:15

2y ago37:15

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Michael A. Pensabene, R&E Litigation Member, invites Tina Larsson, Co-Founder & CEO of The Folson Group, for a comprehensive discussion of the structural, financial and operational issues facing New York City condominiums and cooperatives, including their struggle to meet the evolving NYC Local Laws (such as the recen…

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A Thoughtful Discussion for NYC Commercial Landlords Leasing to Cannabis Dispensaries 30:19

2y ago30:19

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Adam Lindenbaum and Harris W. Davidson, attorneys with the firm’s Litigation Department, discuss the changing legal landscape and new challenges - from the perspective of commercial building owners and landlords - surrounding the unlicensed sale of cannabis products by thousands of New York City smoke shops. Together …

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Real Estate Property Management in NYC: Operational Changes Since Covid-19, Implementation of Tech and Meeting Tenant Expectations 27:35

2y ago27:35

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Adam R. Sanders, Member in R&E’s Transactional Department, discusses the ins and outs of property management with Michael P. Feldman, Co-Founder and CEO of Choice New York Management. Together they share ways in which building management across New York has changed since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, perhaps mos…

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Entrepreneurial Real Estate Spotlight: Pine & Polk is Hudson Square’s Ultimate Provisions Shop and Speakeasy 30:30

2y ago30:30

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Adam R. Sanders, Member in R&E’s Transactional Department, welcomes two of his clients, Lindsay Weiss and Alyssa Golub, who share the history and inspiration behind Pine & Polk, Hudson Square’s premier destination for artisanal provisions and hand-crafted cocktails. Lindsay and Alyssa co-founded Pine & Polk in 2020, s…

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The Residential Brokerage Process in NYC: Adapting from the Pandemic, Purchasing Trends and More 26:06

2y ago26:06

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Adam R. Sanders, Member in R&E’s Transactional Department, invites Nicole Hay, Co-Founder and Leader of Compass’s Hay and Holt Team, for a discussion on the residential brokerage process across prominent and emerging Manhattan neighborhoods including Hudson Square and Carnegie Hill. With a seasoned background in sales…

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Estate Planning for Real Estate Owners: Opportunities for Proactive Planning 41:05

2y ago41:05

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Theodore (Ted) Metzger, Member & Head of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Department, provides a comprehensive overview of the many ways in which trust & estate planning goes hand-in-hand with real estate representation. With 30-plus years of experience guiding clients of all sizes through wealth transfers, Ted has a demon…