In this episode of the Know Your Why Podcast Dr. Jason Balara welcomes seasoned real estate investor Dan Lewkowicz . They discuss the evolution of the real estate market over the past few years. They delve into market trends, investment strategies, asset management techniques, tenant scenarios, and personal motivations in the real estate industry. Dan emphasizes the importance of family, legacy building, giving back, financial responsibility, and financial freedom as driving forces behind his success in real estate.

Key Highlights:

1. Dan's transition from house flipping to commercial real estate brokerage.Impact of interest rate changes on cap rates and borrowing costs in commercial properties.

2. Focus on shopping centers, short-term deals, and vacant properties for higher cap rates and forced appreciation.

3. Benefits of triple net leases for landlords and strategies like the "blend and extend" method for equity-building opportunities.

4. Contractual obligations of national tenants with triple net leases to continue paying rent even if they close a location.

5. Dan's personal motivations including family, legacy building, giving back, financial responsibility, and financial freedom.

Get in touch with Dan:

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