In this episode of Pivot to Prosperity, host Ginny Bolling welcomes Long Island’s top commercial real estate expert, Ron Koenigsberg, CCIM. As the president of American Investment Properties, Ron has built a reputation as a top broker specializing in shopping centers, office buildings, and industrial properties. He shares valuable insights into the Long Island market, why he exclusively represents sellers, and how technology and AI are transforming the industry.

Ron shares his expert insights on the unique dynamics of Long Island’s commercial real estate market, highlighting why shopping centers continue to be a strong investment despite ongoing retail challenges. He also breaks down the impact of 1031 exchanges on property sales, including a surprising statistic about their prevalence. Beyond market trends, Ron discusses how he leverages AI to enhance business efficiency and improve client service. Finally, he emphasizes the critical role of interpersonal skills in real estate success, offering valuable lessons from his book, Power Broker: How to Be Successful in Business and in Life.

Join us for expert insights, humor, and an engaging discussion on the future of commercial real estate!

Connect with Ron:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkoenigsberg/

Website: https://aipcommercialrealestate.com/

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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Are you a busy professional wondering how others grow their wealth, retire early, and play on workdays? In this episode of Pivots of Prosperity, host Ginny Bolling dives into due diligence in commercial real estate. With decades of experience in eminent domain, appraisals, and negotiations, she shares insights on evaluating properties, building the right team, and mitigating risks before investing. She emphasizes the importance of a "trust but verify" approach and highlights key factors like location, legal frameworks, and economic conditions.

Ginny also explores the potential of opportunity zones, their tax advantages, and the possible renewal of legislation to encourage more investment in underserved areas. With upcoming foreclosures expected in commercial real estate, she discusses how investors can prepare for new opportunities. As market conditions shift, she explains why now may be the right time to consider office space investments.

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

In this episode, host Ginny Bolling dives into the dynamic world of industrial real estate with Gregg Gruehl, a seasoned expert and entrepreneur. Gregg’s journey, which began with a family legacy in real estate spanning over eight decades, has led him to launching his own firm after pivotal experiences with industry giants like Link Logistics and Stag Industrial.

Gregg shares stories from his career, including managing leases for Blackstone's Link Logistics, overseeing $300 million in acquisitions at Stag Industrial, and the valuable lessons he learned about tax abatements, leasing strategies, and navigating the shifting industrial market. He also discusses how the challenges of the pandemic and career transitions shaped his entrepreneurial path.

Gregg Gruehl, co-founder, has a rich professional background in the industrial real estate sector. Before co-founding GCMP he played significant roles at STAG Industrial and Link Logistics. At STAG Industrial, he sourced and underwrote acquisition opportunities across the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic regions. Prior to this, at Link Logistics, Blackstone's industrial holding company, he served as an asset manager overseeing leasing and property operations for their assets in Northern California.

Learn more and connect with Gregg:
https://gruehlcmp.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregggruehl

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Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybolling

Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI