few global headlines will ensure you stay informed. NO. 11 PropertyMetrics Blog. The “Commercial Real Estate Blog” by PropertyMetrics is an educational blog that defines and gives practical examples of terms and metrics to know in the commercial real estate world. The blog posts are delivered straight to your inbox weekly. Each metric is defined and you learn how to run the calculations yourself, get a real-life example, and see how it compares to similar metrics. NO. 12 John Burns. John Burns is one of the most prominent and respected voices in independent research for the U.S. housing industry. Burns Consulting provides paid subscriptions related to metro reports, regional analysis, publicly traded homebuilders, and single- family rentals to name a few. Still, his free weekly newsletter “Building Market Intelligence” provides a high-level overview of topics relevant to the housing industry. In particular, pay attention to the “Burns Single‑Family Rent Index.” NO. 13 Berkadia. A joint venture between Berkshire Hathaway and the Jeffries Financial Group, Berkadia is a leading provider in the commercial real estate industry, including full-cycle asset servicing for multi- family and commercial real estate clients. Berkadia’s “Beyond Insight Series” is a newsletter that delivers data-driven economic and market information relating to commercial real estate. In addition, Berkadia regularly hosts free webinar series to discuss forecasts and trends.
minutes or less) on lists, marketing, leads, and how to operate a wholesale business. He also gives insight into the inner workings of his own business, the challenges he faces, and how to apply what he’s learned in his own business. NO. 19 How the Economic Machine Works. Ray Dalio is the founder and genius behind Bridgewater Associates. He’s a billionaire whose hedge fund has made its clients more money than any other in history. He has a YouTube channel “Principles by Ray Dalio.” This 30-minute video answers the question “How does the economy really work?” It will probably teach you more than a four-year business degree did in less time and with greater accuracy. A must-watch. LINKEDIN NO. 20 Ben Meer. Meer runs along the same vein as Justin Welsh. His content is heavily focused on personal development: productivity, systems, tech stacks, and power habits. Meer studied systems thinking at Cornell. His posts help you build better life systems to set you up for success in your business and personal life. NO. 21 Anthony Walker. Capital raiser and multifamily syndicator Anthony Walker inspires you to think big and become financially free. He posts consistently with tips, tricks, and quick insight to increase your commercial real estate know-how. His content is thoughtful and easy to understand. Since his company manages more than $100 million in apartments, there’s a lot to learn. NO. 22 Jeff Feldman. Feldman is in the business of commercial real estate debt and capital. His content
who is popular for his commercial real estate education and modeling courses (over 50,000 students) that teach the basics of real estate investment analysis. He posts about once a week and covers topics from Excel, formulas, terms, news, and advice. Check out his free and value-rich “Crash Course” if you want to get a taste of what his full course offerings are like. Get it here: Crash Course NO. 15 Tyler Cauble. Nashville developer and commercial real estate guru Tyler Cauble is a helpful resource for commercial real estate education. His succinct videos concisely walk you through strategy, due diligence, and much more. Plus, the graphics in his videos helpfully illustrate the topics, making it easy to absorb concepts. NO. 16 Greg Dickerson. A real estate expert, Dickerson’s channel content is a mix of personal finance, business strategies, leadership, real estate development, and investing. He is also a high-level coach for entrepreneurs and investors, so his free video content is a must-watch. NO. 17 The Al Nicoletti Show. Nicoletti has a big personality and he brings that to his YouTube channel. As a practicing lawyer, he provides a unique perspective on real estate investing. His niche is probate law. His videos teach you how to buy and sell real estate and navigate complex real estate litigation. His interviews with top investors are inspiring. Check him out for great educational content and a good laugh! NO. 18 Graylan Stewart. Stewart owns and runs a 100% virtual wholesale real estate company. The videos on his channel provide practical training (usually in 20
YOUTUBE NO. 14 Break Into CRE. This is a YouTube channel from Justin Kivel,
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