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Criterion kicks off 2026 with a cap-rate guessing game, deal pipeline updates, and a practical breakdown of major real estate tax advantages—bonus depreciation, Opportunity Zones, QBI, Section 179, and SALT deductions—so investors can keep more of what they earn. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:23 Welcome back + first show of 2026 1:11 Q1 Deal Pipeline (Palm Beach/West Palm/Houston/Reno) + Non-Accredited Houston 3:33 Year-End Investor Updates (Financials + Distributions) 3:45 Game On: “Put a Cap on It” + Deal #1 Orlando Retail (New Build) 6:15 Deal #2 Springfield, IL Retail (Credit Tenants + Lease Terms) 8:29 Deal #3 Orangeburg, SC Center (Low Rents + Sketchy Demos) 10:02 Cap Rate Reveals + Round 1 Winner 11:55 Would We Buy the 9.3 Cap? Quick Underwriting Reality Check 12:22 2026 Tax Changes That Matter for CRE Investors (Overview) 13:02 Bonus Depreciation + Opportunity Zones + QBI + Section 179 (Key Takeaways) 20:53 Capital Gains/Recapture + SALT Increase + Biggest Tax Lesson 23:46 Overrated vs Underrated: Crowdfunding, Local Banks + Rapid-Fire Fun 27:53 Outro + Next Episode Ready to invest with Criterion? 👇 🌐 Learn more: https://www.thecriterionfund.com 📩 Join our investor list: https://www.thecriterionfund.com/join-our-investor-list 🔗 Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/thecriterionfund commercialrealestate #commercialrealestateinvesting #realestateinvesting #cre #syndication #realestatepodcast #passiveincome #wealthbuilding #cashflow #investor bonusdepreciation #costsegregation #taxstrategy #realestatetaxes #opportunityzones #1031exchange #qbideduction #section179 #saltDeduction #capitalgains caprate #netoperatingincome #valueadd #retailrealestate #shoppingcenter #tripleNet #NNNlease #localbanks #privateequityrealestate #investingeducation

Criterion breaks down year-end acquisition numbers, highlights stock-market bubble indicators, and lays out a practical commercial real estate strategy to survive a potential 2026–2027 correction. Time Stamps: 0:00 – Introduction 1:30 – Year-end update: $72M acquired + $21M equity raised 2:35 – Growth story: 2019 first deal to “20X” scale + investor base expansion 4:27 – Why talk about a potential 2026–2027 market correction 6:12 – Index run-up: S&P / Dow / NASDAQ context and “bubble” risk framing 8:47 – Valuation red flags: S&P PE ratios vs. 1929 / 2001 comps 9:47 – Buffett Indicator explained (market cap vs. GDP) 10:55 – “Magnificent 7” concentration + elevated PE multiples 12:40 – Awareness over prediction: risk management mindset 13:08 – Macro pressure: national debt + interest cost discussion 15:19 – If stocks crash: what happens to real estate values + inflation response 16:39 – CRE in a downturn: tenant risk, vacancy, and cash reserves 17:25 – Rates drop = refinance opportunity; CRE vs. stocks volatility 18:42 – Why higher-cap buys help: breathing room on cash flow 19:14 – Crash playbook: buy discounted assets, avoid forced sales, keep operating 19:47 – “Don’t wait for perfect”: buy through every season Visit TheCriterionFund.com for more information commercialrealestate #commercialrealestateinvesting #cre #realestateinvesting #investing #passiveincome #wealthbuilding #financialfreedom #realestatepodcast #investoreducation #stripcenters #retailrealestate #neighborhoodcenters #caprate #cashoncash #dealmaking #capitalraising #privateequityrealestate #marketcycle #recessionproof #riskmanagement #economicoutlook #interestrates #refinance #valueadd #assetmanagement #tenantmix #vacancy #portfolio #multifamilyinvesting stockmarket #sp500 #nasdaq #dowjones #buffettindicator #priceratios #peratio #magnificentseven #marketcorrection #marketcrash #macro #inflation #deficit #nationaldebt #economy #investingtips #wealthstrategy #longterminvesting #buythedip

In this episode, we walk through our latest shopping‑center acquisition in Midwest City, preview upcoming CRE deals in Palm Beach and Houston, then dive deep into why cash is “trash” in inflationary times — and how real estate and equities are the only real hedge for long‑term wealth. Time Stamps: 0:00 - INTRODUCTION 1:13 – Latest Deal Update: Midwest City Shopping Center 3:55 - Preview: Palm Beach and Houston CRE Opportunities 8:05 - Inflation Reality Check: Why Cash Loses Value 9:14 - Retirement Goals vs. Inflation: The Wealth Trap 15:26 - Asset Appreciation Over Consumer Goods: Real Estate & Equities vs. Liabilities 19:00 - Side Hustles, Saving Behaviors & Building Long-Term Wealth 20:35 - Closing Thoughts & Holiday Greeting Visit thecriterionfund.com for more information on how to get into the commercial real estate game. CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #InflationHedge #ShoppingCenterInvestment #GenerationalWealth #CREpodcast #MidwestCityOK

Tulsa’s industrial market is on fire — with sub‑3% vacancy, booming manufacturing demand, and billions flowing into data centers, David Looney from Legacy Property Advisors breaks down why now is the time to pay attention to Oklahoma CRE. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:13 - Meet David Looney from Legacy Commercial Property Advisors 0:27 - Tulsa’s Industrial Market Overview 0:45 - Why Industrial Vacancy is Below 3% 1:30 - The Cost of Construction and Supply Issues 2:14 - Delivery of New Product is Down 2:37 - Manufacturing is Driving Demand in Tulsa 3:14 - Crane-Ready Buildings and Their Value 4:05 - Heat Exchangers and Tulsa’s Industrial Strengths 4:24 - Logistics vs Manufacturing in CRE Demand 4:53 - Data Center Developments in Tulsa 5:46 - Project Anthem: META’s Potential Expansion 6:52 - Google’s Multi-Billion Dollar Oklahoma Projects 7:27 - Support Industries Around Data Centers 8:32 - Project Clydesdale and Atlas Breakdown 9:03 - New Google Campus in Muskogee 9:45 - Why Support Companies Will See CRE Gains 10:55 - Oklahoma’s Power, Land, and Incentives Advantage 11:26 - UAE’s $4B Aluminum Smelter at Port of Inola 12:27 - Increased Barge Traffic & Supply Chain Opportunity 13:07 - Closing Thoughts + CRE Outlook for Tulsa Visit www.thecriterionfund.com and get in on the action! commercialrealestate #industrialrealestate #CREinvesting #tulsarealestate #oklahomainvesting #datacenters #realestatepodcast #economicdevelopment #manufacturingboom #meta #google #craneindustrial #realestateinsights #criterionshow #criterionmedia #tulsatrends #infrastructureinvesting #propertydevelopment #legacycre #okcre

We sit down with retail expert Vicky Patterson with Wiggins Properties live from NAIOP's Tulsa Trends Conference at Southern Hills to break down Bixby and Broken Arrow’s explosive retail growth, $40M+ deals, and what’s driving CRE momentum heading into 2025. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:35 - Live at the 2025 Tulsa Trends Conference 0:48 - Meet Retail Expert Vicky Patterson 1:11 - CRE Panelist Optimism 1:19 - Why Retail is Exploding in Broken Arrow & Bixby 2:06 - Aspen Creek & Hackberry Market Spotlight 2:41 - Other Tulsa Metro Hotspots 3:00 - Adams Town Center Redevelopment Details 3:21 - Retail Lease Rates & Pre-Leasing Activity 3:49 - Major Retail Sales in Tulsa ($11M–$40M+) 5:04 - Cap Rates & Massive $1.8B Portfolio 5:15 - Leasing, Absorption, and Construction Outlook 6:18 - City of Bixby Retail Growth Incentives 6:33 - Why the Outskirts Are Dominating Tulsa CRE 7:01 - Retail is Thriving Despite the Doubters 7:18 - Wrap Up with Vicky Patterson TulsaTrends #CommercialRealEstate #RetailInvesting #BrokenArrow #BixbyOK #CREgrowth #RetailBoom #HobbyLobby #HomeDepot #TulsaInvestments #RealEstatePodcast #RetailRealEstate #CREstrategy #PreLeasing #OklahomaRealEstate #HackberryMarket #MultifamilyDevelopment

This episode breaks down the hidden costs of closing a commercial real estate deal, showing investors exactly what to budget beyond the down payment to avoid surprises and protect their capital. TIme Stamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:11 – Podcast energy & banter 0:21 – Sponsor pitch / OSU joke 1:06 – Criterion updates & distributions 1:51 – Closing sale & project recap 3:16 – IRR, returns, risk in development 4:01 – Newsletter & investor communications 5:15 – Gateway acquisition update 7:29 – Cost items: loan charges, appraisal 9:53 – Title & escrow charges 13:04 – Title endorsements, easements 15:19 – Survey, property condition, closing summary 16:33 – Second deal cost comparison 18:21 – Using “points” and closing cost buckets 20:54 – Operating capital, over‑raising 22:06 – Final advice & wrap Join our investor list today: https://www.thecriterionfund.com/join-our-investor-list CommercialRealEstate #CREInvesting #ClosingCosts #EquityRaise #RealEstateDevelopment #TitleInsurance #OperatingCapital #CREFinance #InvestorReturns #DealStructuring

Criterion breaks down how interest rate cuts, upcoming debt maturities, and real-time deal closings are shaping its commercial real estate investment strategy right now — and what that means for you as an investor. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:04 - Crypto Prediction & $100 Bet 2:19 - Real Estate Market Update: Rate Cuts & Treasuries 4:14 - H-1B Visa Fee Controversy & Economic Impacts 4:43 - Criterion Deal Update: Smith Farm One Closing 5:38 - Lessons Learned From a Challenging Deal 6:38 - Aspen Dental: Construction Wrap-Up & Buyer Interest 7:25 - Grand Prairie & Burleson TLEs on the Market 8:03 - New Development: Granbury & Hudson Oaks Retail Projects 9:31 - Improved Development Timeline & Cost Planning 10:29 - How Each Deal Sharpens Our Strategy 11:18 - Midwest City Shopping Center Opportunity 11:44 - Core Strategy: Community & Neighborhood Centers 12:30 - Why We Prefer Buying Over Developing Right Now 13:09 - Market Recap: COVID to Inflation to Today 13:46 - Q2 2025 CRE Stats: Retail Up 10% 14:28 - $1.8 Trillion in Debt Maturities Ahead 15:20 - Grocery-Anchored Retail Dominance 16:48 - Walgreens Decline & Risk in Pharmacy Retail 18:03 - Fast Food, Service, & Automotive Retail Resilience 19:17 - Power Centers With Strong Inlines Performing Well 20:13 - Office: Dead or Just Dormant? 20:37 - Top CRE Markets Right Now (TX, FL, NC) 21:15 - Why We Focus on Tax-Free States 21:59 - Sports Talk Closer & Final Thoughts 22:47 - Outro Visit thecriterionfund.com and get in on the action! CommercialRealEstate #CREDeals #RealEstateInvesting #InterestRates #RateCut #RetailRealEstate #DebtMaturity #PassiveIncome #InvestmentStrategy #RealEstatePodcast #CriterionCRE #CREDevelopment #RetailReturns #TenantLeasing #RealEstateLessons

In this episode, we sit down with Alec McElhaney to break down his FlexSpace development strategy in Texas, covering land costs, phasing, leasing, and how he’s structuring deals to hit a 22% IRR. Time Stamps: 0:00 ‑ Introduction 2:23 ‑ Who’s Alec & What He’s Building 4:00 ‑ What Is FlexSpace & How It Differs 6:00 ‑ Splitting Bays / Site Layout Details 7:01 ‑ Debt Structure & Equity Raising (506(c)) 9:05 ‑ Projected Returns & Phasing Strategy 10:25 ‑ Land Price + All‑In Cost Per Square Foot 12:11 ‑ Rent Projections & Triple Nets 14:27 ‑ How Alec Got Started in CRE 17:28 ‑ Where to Find More (Website + LinkedIn) Visit thecriterionfund.com and get involved today! Connect with Alec & his team at https://land-play.com/ CommercialRealEstate #FlexSpace #SpecDevelopment #CREInvesting #IndustrialRealEstate #LandPlay #TexasCRE #PhaseBuild #CREReturns #506cInvesting

Retail real estate is heating up in 2025 as Criterion breaks down interest rate cuts, market trends, and the biggest store expansion moves from Dollar General, Target, Costco, and more. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:37 - College Football Banter & Market Vibes 1:45 - Fed Update: Jerome Powell & Quantitative Easing 3:15 - Interest Rate Forecasts for End of Year 5:05 - Market Correction Talk & COVID Flashbacks 7:22 - Bailouts, NVIDIA, and Government Investments 9:10 - Main Topic: Future of Retail Real Estate in 2025 10:45 - National Retail Occupancy Numbers 11:25 - Retail Openings vs Closures: Surprising Stats 12:45 - Big Box Winners: Dollar General’s Massive Expansion 14:50 - Dollar Tree’s Comeback and 5,000 Projects 16:20 - Five Below’s Expansion & Lease Strategy 18:05 - Lease Breaks & Negotiating Better Deals 19:45 - Average Retail Releasing Time Revealed 20:40 - Trader Joe’s, Target, Costco & Expansion Giants 22:30 - Sam’s Club, Home Depot & New CRE Demand 23:50 - Murphy USA, Apple, and the Factory Question 25:30 - Google, Oklahoma Projects, and Bedlam Banter 26:45 - Retail Investment: Up 23% Year-over-Year 28:00 - Final Thoughts: Retail’s Strong Future & Lower Rates 29:05 - Outro & Weekly Wrap-Up Interested in diving deeper into commercial real estate investing? Visit thecriterionfund.com and get in on the action! commercialrealestate #retailrealestate #CREinvesting #realestatenews #propertyinvestment #retailtrends2025 #interestrates2025 #dollargeneral #realestateexpansion #thecriterionfund

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 Visit www.thecriterionfund.com & get in on the action! CommercialRealEstate #CRE2025 #RentGrowth #ValueAddInvesting #CapRates #InvestNow #CriterionCRE #FairLaunch #SmallOperatorAdvantage #WealthCreation

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 Visit thecriterionfund.com and get in on the action! CommercialRealEstate #CREInvesting #NewInvestorTips #RealEstateMistakes #CashFlow #CREStrategy #InvestSmart #PropertyInvesting

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 Visit thecriterionfund.com to stay up to date on our latest investments and so much more! CommercialRealEstate #CREInvesting #RealEstateTerms #NOI #CapRate #IRR #CashOnCashReturn #DSCR #REITs #1031Exchange #CRE101 #PassiveIncome #ValueAdd #TripleNetLease #RealEstateFinance

Learn how Criterion evaluates commercial real estate deals in under 15 minutes, sets new acquisition records, and shares insider strategies to spot profitable investments fast. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Market Update 0:50 - $20M in Texas Acquisitions 1:54 - Distributions and Performance Check 3:00 - Diversification Strategy in CRE 5:00 - Evaluating a Deal in 15 Minutes 6:00 - Know Your Strike Zone 7:27 - Red Flags That Kill Deals Fast 10:44 - Finding the Spread: Rent vs Market 12:16 - Beating the Cost of Capital 14:40 - Instinct Through Repetition 18:47 - Renovating Out-of-State Properties 20:37 - Why Out-of-Market Wins 21:41 - Final Thoughts and Getting Started Visit thecriterionfund.com to stay up to date on our latest investments and so much more! CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #CRETips #PassiveIncome #RealEstateDeals #MultifamilyInvesting #RetailRealEstate #CriterionFund #CREstrategy #InvestmentTips

This episode breaks down the game-changing 2025 tax bill and how its new depreciation rules, deduction limits, and estate exemptions unlock massive advantages for commercial real estate investors. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:36 - Trail Lake Plaza Deal Overview 1:07 - Lending Partnerships & Expansion 1:31 - Upcoming Deal Pipeline 2:01 - Goal to Hit 12 Deals in 2025 2:17 - New Tax Bill Overview 2:50 - 100% Bonus Depreciation Returns 3:40 - Retroactive Application & CRE Impact 5:19 - State & Local Tax Deduction Increased 6:01 - Why These Tax Breaks Might Not Be Permanent 7:08 - Estate & Gift Tax Exemption Increased 7:42 - Qualified Business Income Deduction 8:26 - Rollback on Green Energy Incentives 9:30 - National Debt & Economic Outlook 10:01 - CRE Market Outlook & Opportunity Window 11:13 - Why It's a Buyer's Market Right Now 11:47 - Tulsa Multifamily Rent Growth 12:00 - Final Thoughts & Next Episode Tease Interested in learning more?Visit https://www.thecriterionfund.com/ for all of your commercial real estate investing needs! CommercialRealEstate #CREInvesting #BonusDepreciation #TaxStrategy #EstatePlanning #PassiveIncome #RealEstateInvesting #CREDeals #InvestorTips #MarketTrends #RealEstateTaxBreaks

Unlock the top five tax strategies savvy investors use—including depreciation, cost segregation, 1031 exchanges, and more—to legally minimize taxes and maximize commercial real estate returns. Time Stamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:09 – Welcome & Thunder NBA champs 🎉 1:52 – Distribution update from Criterion & Precision 2:40 – New deal: Trail Lake Plaza in Fort Worth 3:42 – Deal pipeline: Atlanta & Michigan 4:09 – Today’s Topic: Tax Advantages in CRE 4:48 – DEPRECIATION: Bonus depreciation explained 7:37 – COST SEGREGATION: Front-loading depreciation 10:26 – Real Estate Professional Status vs Passive 14:31 – Utilizing a 1031 EXCHANGE 18:02 – Borrowing against stock instead of selling 21:44 – Borrow‑Buy‑Borrow‑Die strategy explained 22:32 – Episode wrap & 4th of July sign‑off Visit thecriterionfund.com for more information! Visit https://www.thecriterionfund.com/join-our-investor-list to join our FREE investor list! commercialrealestate #CREinvesting #taxstrategies #depreciation #costsegregation #1031exchange #realestateprofessional #investingtips #passiveloss #equityloan