Videos & Podcasts

Shop Talk: Dodge Data & Analytics economist on the construction outlook for 2019

As we close the books on 2018, how did construction perform this year versus 2017 and historically? What are the current levels in construction activity in the multifamily and commercial real estate sectors? Which markets are seeing the most activity? What effects will interest rate hikes, rising costs of materials and the shortage of skilled labor have on development activity? And, of course, what is the construction outlook for 2019? Robert Murray, chief economist at Dodge Data & Analytics —…

Shop Talk: Will industrial retain its crown as ‘property type of the year’ in 2019?

How will industrial perform in 2019? Will it be resilient during an economic downturn? What is the industry’s potential Achilles’ heel? How is the industrial real estate category evolving? How are automation, robotics and artificial intelligence being factored into new and future industrial projects? What are the hallmarks of a truly successful industrial or warehouse project? Jon Pharris, co-founder and president of CapRock Partners, joins us to tackle those questions. (11/2018)

Inside the Edition: Amit Dogra, CEO of Third Seven Advisors

This is an edited version of a cover profile interview conducted by Real Assets Adviser editor Mike Consol with Amit Dogra, CEO of Third Seven Advisors. Dogra’s cover profile appears in the December 2018 edition of Real Assets Adviser. (11/2018)

Focus on Alternatives: Steven Meier on qualified opportunity zone funds

Steven Meier, partner with Seyfath Shaw, discusses qualified opportunity zone funds, including their tax advantages, how investors can participate, what to evaluate when reviewing a fund, proposed regulations, uncertainties and more. (11/2018)

Shop Talk: The complexity of investing in euro zone retail real estate

What is the current health retail in Europe? Which categories of retail are performing especially well? What are the challenges confronting retailers? How are traditional brick-and-mortar stores meeting the e-commerce incursion? Has the level of investment in euro zone retailing been on the upswing, flat or tailing off? We explore those issues with Andrew Vaughan, CEO of Redevco, a retail real estate investment management company with more than 320 assets under management. (11/2018)

In Focus: Bradley Snyder on technological advancements in real estate, part 1

Bradley Snyder, co-founder and partner at Radical Galaxy Studio, discusses the technological advancements in real estate. In part one of this two-part series, Snyder gives an overview of the different technologies across the industry. (11/2018)

Focus on Alternatives: Angus Baker on alternatives returns with using 1031 exchanges for royalty programs

Angus Baker, chief information officer with Montego Capital Partners, discusses why investors use 1031 exchanges for royalty programs, how oil and gas royalties qualify for 1031s, the risks involved, how royalties differ from brick-and-mortar real estate, and more. (11/2018)

Shop Talk: The environment for private real estate debt

As private real estate lending strategies continue to gain traction with investors, how have issues such as rising interest rates, regulatory changes and a flurry of new players affected the space? David Maki, senior managing director and co-head of real estate debt at Heitman, joins the program to discuss the state of the art. (10/2018)

Shop Talk: The current fundraising environment for real estate

What is the current fundraising environment for real estate funds? Other than having the right strategic focus, what sells an investor on a real estate fund? What are some of the cardinal mistakes fund managers make when going out in pursuit of capital? How are investor appetites changing in terms of investor interest and commitments in various property types? Our expert guest is a veteran of the business, Nancy Lashine, founder and managing partner of Park Madison Partners. (10/2018)

Shop Talk: Investors and technologies surge into senior housing sector

The 2018 National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Fall Conference was held Oct. 17 in Chicago with more than 3,000 people in attendance. A packed agenda included discussions about tech innovations, present and future investing, supply and demand, changing investor capital flows, the sector's history of investor returns, and how properties are changing to accommodate the predilections and attitudes of aging baby boomers. Beth Mace, the organization's chief economist and director of outreach, joins us with details. (10/2018)

Inside the Edition: Mark Jordahl, head of wealth management at U.S. Bank

This is an edited version of a cover profile interview conducted by Real Assets Adviser editor Mike Consol with Mark Jordahl, head of wealth management at U.S. Bank. Jordahl’s cover profile appears in the November 2018 edition of Real Assets Adviser. (10/2018)

In Focus: Bryan Mick on opportunity zones

Bryan Mick, president and CEO at Mick Law P.C., discusses opportunity zones. He also gives a brief update on the energy sector, REITs and DSTs. (10/2018)

In Focus: Brad Updike on conservation easements

Brad Updike, director, Mick Law P.C., discusses the definition of conservation easements and how they work in an investment program, what type of investor conservation easements are suitable for, the benefits and risks of investing in conservation easements and more. (10/2018)

Inside the Edition: Kathy Fisher, head of wealth and investment strategies, Bernstein Private Wealth Management

This is an edited version of a cover profile interview conducted by Real Assets Adviser editor Mike Consol with Kathy Fisher, head of wealth and investment strategies, Bernstein Private Wealth Management. Fisher’s cover profile appears in the October 2018 edition of Real Assets Adviser. (10/2018)

Webinar – IPA/Real Assets Adviser: The Expanding Range of Liquidity Options Within Alternative Solutions, A Discussion with Mark Goldberg

Regulatory and market factors have combined to highlight the need for liquidity options in what has historically been illiquid securities. This fundamental client need has given rise to closed end interval funds and Daily NAV REITs in an asset class that has limited liquidity. This call will focus on these options and the tradeoff between liquidity and asset class exposure via an in-depth discussion between FactRight's Scott Smith and Griffin Capital Securities' Mark Goldberg. (07/2018)