Videos & Podcasts

Shop Talk: How deficits and political gridlock could benefit real estate investors

Adam Ruggiero, the head of real estate research and strategy for MetLife Investment Management, recently authored an investment strategy report titled Real Estate and Reflation, in which he and his co-authors counterintuitively reason that rising deficits and partisan political gridlock in Washington, D.C., might actually work in favor of real estate investors. He joins us to elaborate on why he and research team members have come to that conclusion. (02/2019)

In Focus: Andres Sandate on distressed debt

Andres Sandate of Cygnus Capital Real Estate Advisors defines distress debt and dispells some of the myths behind distressed debt investing. (02/2019)

Inside the Edition: The legal marijuana market is maturing and investment opportunities proliferating

2018 was a banner year for investor interest in the cannabis industry, as companies in the space raised nearly $14 billion, up from $3.5 billion the prior year, and inked more than 300 merger and acquisition deals. Contributing reporter Anna Robaton, who authored a story on the subject in the February 2019 edition of the magazine, joins us to elaborate on her findings. (01/2019)

Shop Talk: Google alum joins the race to develop proptech

What convinces a Google executive — who has played leadership roles in Google Maps, Google Apps and Google Station — to leave the technology giant in favor of the real estate and property technology space? Vinay Goel, new chief digital product officer at JLL, joins us to discuss his move and the exciting prospects for new property technologies. (01/2019)

Focus on Alternatives: Corey Maple on lodging investments

Corey Maple, CEO at Legendary Capital, discusses lodging investments, including sub-classes, the fundamentals of the industry, key metrics and the benefits of investing in this sector. The Focus on Alternatives educational video series will now be on hiatus and will resume on April 10, 2019. (01/2019)

Shop Talk: Auto design icon aims to make his mark in EVs

Henrik Fisker, founder of Fisker Inc., made his mark in automotive as creator of iconic cars such as the BMW Z8, Aston Martin DB9 and V8 Vantage. Now he has created a new electric vehicle and battery company that has raised millions from investors including Caterpillar. Investors are being brought on board by invitation only at this stage. The Fisker will be unveiled later this year. Henrik Fisker joins us to explain his ambition and technology. (01/2019)

Shop Talk: The rise of modular residential and commercial construction

What is the difference between mobile, manufactured and modular housing? What exactly is a voice-activated, electrically self-sustaining luxury home? What is the cost of factory-built modular construction versus traditional on-site construction? What about speed and quality of construction? Second-generation developer and builder John Rowland, president and co-founder of S2A Construction, joins the program to illuminate on advantages of construction in controlled factory environments. (01/2019)

Inside the Edition: Brian Spinelli, investment committee chairman at Halbert Hargrove

This is an edited version of a cover profile interview conducted by Real Assets Adviser editor Mike Consol with Brian Spinelli, investment committee chairman at Halbert Hargrove. Spinelli’s cover profile appears in the February 2019 edition of Real Assets Adviser. (01/2019)

Focus on Alternatives: Randy Anderson on interval funds

Dr. Randy Anderson, president with Griffin Capital Asset Management, discusses interval funds, including structure, trends, and predictions for what will come next. (01/2019)

Shop Talk: Thematic investing — what it is and how it works

How is thematic investing defined? What economic themes comprise thematic investing? What are the advantages to thematic investing — as well as the pitfalls? How often does thematic investing need to be reassessed and potentially refreshed? We discuss those questions with Spencer Smith, head of institutional investments at Chevy Chase Trust, and co-manager of the global thematic focused portfolio, which is the organization’s flagship portfolio. (01/2019)

Focus on Alternatives: David Becker on contrarian investing

David Becker, managing director at Time Equities, discusses contrarian investing when it comes to real estate, including myths and conceptions, opportunities in today's market and the challenges that contrarian investors may face. (01/2019)

Focus on Alternatives: John Grady on advertising rules for Reg D investments

John Grady, partner at DLA Piper, discusses advertising rules for Reg D investments, including the filing requirements for solicitation and advertising materials, how to navigate press materials and seminars, and the differences between 506b and 506c private offerings. (01/2019)

Shop Talk: The outlook for oil production and investor fortunes

Will global oil supplies be plentiful in 2019 and prices low? How will investors with energy holdings fare during the new year? What affect has the reinstatement of U.S. sanctions against Iran had on the available world oil supply? What about recent announcements from Saudi Arabia and Russia that they will cut production? We discuss these issues and others with Matt Badiali, senior resource analyst for Banyan Hill Publishing. (12/2018)

Focus on Alternatives: Matt Malone on liquidity events

Matt Malone, senior vice president, due diligence, at FS Investments, discusses the types of liquidity events, what makes them successful and the key risks that investors should be focusing on. (12/2018)

Focus on Alternatives: Daniel Oschin on Reg D vs. Reg A Investments

Daniel Oschin, chief strategy officer at Shopoff Realty Investments, discusses Reg D and Reg A investments, including what they are, why a company may choose one structure over the other, how a financial adviser should evaluate each vehicle option and more. (12/2018)