Best Victor Menasce Podcasts (2025)

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Florida Beach Paradise with Brooke Kromer 11:03

17h ago11:03

11:03

Brooke Kromer is a former sports broadcaster from Los Angeles. Today she makes the Florida Panhandle between Destin and Panama City her home. On today's show we are talking about the luxury segment along this stretch of beach. To connect with Brooke visit https://www.compass.com/agents/brooke-kromer/?referrer=omnibox You can also visit her Instagra…

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Opportunistic Investing with David Becker 12:42

2d ago12:42

12:42

David Becker is a principal with Time Equities based in NYC where his firm invests across 38 states and in Canada in multiple asset classes. Today's investment mandate has narrowed to focus more on opportunistic plays in industrial and multi-family. To connect with David, visit Time Equities -------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify:…

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US LNG Drive Employment And Housing Demand 6:37

3d ago6:37

6:37

We are building a new apartment building in Ottawa Canada that is focused on meeting the housing needs in one of the hottest areas of Canada’s capital. Projects in Canada are largely insulated from the uncertainty associated with the current US trade war. There is a window to participate in this exciting investment opportunity for accredited invest…

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What Drives Energy Investments? 7:10

4d ago7:10

7:10

Jeff Currie is the Chief Energy Officer at the Carlyle Group, one of the world’s leading private equity firms. He is the former Global Head of Commodities Research at Goldman Sachs, where he helped to build their commodities business. During his nearly three decades at the firm, he became one of the leading commodity market analysts. He authored a …

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A Political Setback 5:28

5d ago5:28

5:28

On today’s show we are talking about a political setback for one of our projects. If you have been following this show for a while, then you know that we own a large property on the edge of Colorado Springs consisting of 1783 acres. We started developing the master plan for this project a couple of years ago. The annexation was approved by city cou…

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Lease or Purchase? Which is Better? 6:04

5d ago6:04

6:04

On today’s show we are talking about commercial real estate and whether it is better to lease or to own your own building. Deciding whether to own your commercial building or lease office space is a significant strategic choice for any business. Both options have distinct financial, operational, and flexibility trade-offs. There are certainly plent…

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When You Can't Trust What You See 5:18

7d ago5:18

5:18

On today’s show we are talking about artificial intelligence and a few of the implications that are associated with it. I’m hearing a lot of chatter about how the development of AI will mean losing control of our society and our business. On today’s show I’m going to make the case for maximizing the development of AI capability, but for constrainin…

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What's New In Lending with Anton Mattli 17:43

8d ago17:43

17:43

Anton Mattli is based in Dallas Texas where he is active in the world of commercial lending, primarily for multi-family apartments. On today's show Anton shares his perspective on how the landscape for lending has changed in recent months. To connect with Anton, visit peakfinancing.com -------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The …

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Infill Build To Rent with Daniel Angel 11:31

9d ago11:31

11:31

Daniel Angel Mehia is based in Atlanta Georgia where he is active in the development of Build To Rent product in a scattered site context, sometimes called infill. The demand for detached rental housing is higher than apartment housing which is currently saturated in many markets. To connect with Daniel, visit apexinvestments.us ------------- **Rea…

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AI Tools for Real Estate 5:21

9d ago5:21

5:21

We are doing a mini-series on AI tools in real estate. Some of these tools are the same ones we use in our development company Y. Street Capital. We use these tools in-house and on projects belonging to our consulting clients. If you want to learn more about how our consulting division could help you with your projects, send an email to victor@vict…

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AI For Due Diligence 4:56

9d ago4:56

4:56

We are going to do a mini-series on some of the latest AI tools that are specifically tailored for real estate investors. So we will be doing two shows back to back to highlight what is emerging as a new software arms race in property due diligence. On today’s show we are taking a look at Land.id (formerly MapRight). This software consolidates data…

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Best of: Are You Begging for Money? 4:54

12d ago4:54

4:54

Today's episode was originally posted in April of 2018. We are talking about the psychology of raising funds from investors. ----------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1) iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.a…

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Ukraine Just Obsoleted Many Military Investments 5:41

13d ago5:41

5:41

On today’s show we are talking about how last week’s drone attack in Russia will forever change the way investments are made in military equipment and warfare in general. The economy in the US is being bolstered by a significant amount of defence spending. Europe is about to increase its defence spending on a large scale. The same can be said for C…

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How To Perform Due Diligence On Contractors 5:54

14d ago5:54

5:54

If you would like a copy of our Due Diligence Checklist, click HERE. ----------- On today’s show I’m sharing the story from this past week of someone who is in our investor ecosystem. She owns several properties in a tertiary market about an hour outside Toronto. She is in her 70’s and her husband has several physical limitations. She is her husban…

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Are We There Yet? with Jeff Peterson 12:30

15d ago12:30

12:30

Jeff Peterson is based in Cary, North Carolina. On today's show we are talking about the intersection of active business and real estate and the various twists in the road that make the journey take an unexpected route. You can connect with Jeff at TurtleShellRentals.com. You can also find his new book "Are We There Yet" on Amazon. --------------- …

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What Did The European Central Bank Tell Us? 5:33

16d ago5:33

5:33

On today’s show we are looking at the economy and trying to figure out if the global economy is growing or shrinking, and by extension how the economy will be affected in North America. Thursday this week the ECB announced another 0.25% rate cut while at the same time signalling that they are nearing the end of their rate cutting. -------------- **…

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Infill Development with Jared Jones 13:44

16d ago13:44

13:44

Jared Jones is based in Riverside California where he is taking advantage of the changing regulatory and zoning landscape to fill a unique need in the marketplace in ways that the national home builders are not positioned to capitalize on. Zoning changes have made it easier to intensify existing properties without impact fees and utility expenses w…

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Are Green Products A New Fire Hazard? 5:13

18d ago5:13

5:13

On today’s show we are talking about new dangers in apartment buildings that have not been fully handled in the design of buildings or the building code. Certain metals produce their own fuel once ignited. You probably have done the science experiment of lighting a piece of magnesium wire on fire. Once lit, you can put this piece of burning wire in…

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Beginner Series - Understanding Market Cycles 4:42

19d ago4:42

4:42

On today’s show we are doing another in our monthly beginner series. The real estate espresso podcast is unlike other podcasts in that most others are focused on a more entry level audience. Our listeners are sophisticated. Many of you own large portfolios of apartments. But you also have people in your life who are interested in learning more, but…

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Deal Junkies Be Patient 4:43

20d ago4:43

4:43

On today’s show we are looking at the anxiety of missing a deal. Real estate investors are deal junkies. Let’s call it like it is. We’re going to look at a real life example. We’re going to talk about creating value with land. There are two main methods for creating land value. One is to start with raw land and carve it up and get it zoned and serv…

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Looking Like A Central Bank Digital Currency 6:10

21d ago6:10

6:10

On today’s show we are talking about a new provision of the latest tax bill that passed the US Congress and is now before the Senate. During the election campaign, President Trump said clearly that he did not favor a central bank digital currency. In fact he has made several statements in support of crypto currencies and his family is active in var…

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BOM - Stretch Not Snap by Alex Freytag 6:33

22d ago6:33

6:33

Alex Freytag's "Stretch Not Snap" is a business fable that addresses a common challenge faced by entrepreneurial companies: how to transform the employee mindset into one of ownership, engagement, and shared vision, particularly through the strategic implementation of incentive plans. The book builds upon the foundation laid in another business fab…

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George Ross on Preparing For Negotiation 16:53

23d ago16:53

16:53

George Ross taught negotiation at the law school at NYU for over 20 years. He honed those skills over a career working with Goldman and DiLorenzo, his own law firm, and as Executive Vice President in The Trump Organization. Today we are talking about preparation for negotiation, a topic that he emphasizes in his book. ------------- **Real Estate Es…

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Did You Fail To Ask The Question? 4:59

23d ago4:59

4:59

At Y Street Capital, we have several projects across several states. We currently have two storage projects in construction and we have more in the pipeline. If you would like to learn more about our storage fund, click HERE find out more about our storage projects. If you don't have an account on our investor portal, you can register and we promis…

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Security Versus Convenience 5:34

24d ago5:34

5:34

On today’s show we are talking about the tradeoff between security and convenience. Your phone is a device that has so much knowledge about you embedded within it. How long before the very devices that we rely upon to act as our communication device, our camera, our entertainment screen, our wallet, and the key to unlock the entry door to our home …

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Clear Path for AI Software In Real Estate 5:22

26d ago5:22

5:22

Computer algorithms are great at processing vast amounts of data and then making either recommendations or decisions based on that data. AI is even better at that process. Yet somehow consumer groups feel like landlords have a disadvantage when it comes to data and therefore should not have the right to use that market data when it comes to setting…

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NY Candidates for Mayor Hurt Housing 6:09

27d ago6:09

6:09

This is not a political podcast. It’s a real estate podcast. Now NYC is an important market for real estate. I personally don’t invest in NYC for reasons that many will understand. Part of the affordability problem is that NYC’s population is made up of 25% low income families. As housing demand has increased, so too have rents. Affordable rents ge…

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Which Tax Credits Are Disappearing? 5:31

28d ago5:31

5:31

The latest tax legislation winding its way through the Congress and the Senate is sunsetting a number of tax credits. These can have a material impact on your projects. So understanding them is important. ---------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8j…

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Rich Doctor - Dr. Tom Burns 15:53

28d ago15:53

15:53

Dr. Tom Burns is based in Austin Texas where he invests and develops real estate. On today's show Tom and I are having a fireside chat about perspective on the current market conditions. Tom is one of my favorite people in the world. He maintains perspective and wisdom even during turbulent moments. To connect with Tom and to learn more visit richd…

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Mobile Home Parks with Jack Martin 17:16

1M ago17:16

17:16

Jack Martin is based in Scottsdale Arizona and invests in mobile home parks in business friendly states. On today's show we are talking about the investment mandate that is their focus. To connect with Jack and to learn more, visit 52ten.com ----------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spoti…

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The Dirty Underbelly of City Politics 5:57

1M ago5:57

5:57

On today’s show we are talking about our project in Colorado Springs. If you’ve been listening to the show for a while then you will know that we are the developer of a master planned community on the edge of Colorado Springs. This 1800 acre project was successfully annexed into the city of Colorado Springs at the end of January this year. The late…

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The Bond Market Has Spoken - You Need To Listen 6:04

1M ago6:04

6:04

On today’s show we are talking about the risk premium being attached to US sovereign debt and how this has the potential to destabilize real estate markets for all US investors. We are accustomed to thinking that the Fed sets the interest rate. But the truth is that the Fed only sets one interest rate. That is the Fed Funds rate that banks use to l…

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The Elephant In The Downtown 6:15

1M ago6:15

6:15

On today’s show we are talking about the elephant in the downtown. This is the property that was once a symbol of success that has now become a central embarrassment to the city. It seems that almost every city has one, and in some cases more than one. In Houston it’s the One City Center Building with 600,000 SF that is 80% vacant. In Portland Oreg…

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How AI Changes Your Staffing 5:31

1M ago5:31

5:31

On today’s show we are taking a deeper look at AI. I realize that this is a real estate podcast. But real estate is a business like any other business. AI has changed the world. It has democratized information in ways that we have not even begun to process. I am increasingly finding myself asking more and more questions of AI that historically I wo…

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Warehouse On Wheels with John Brooks 14:28

1M ago14:28

14:28

Today's show is truly fascinating and an example of business ingenuity. Johnathan Brooks is based in Scottsdale, Arizona where he is the CEO of Warehouse on Wheels. His company operates nationally along all 8 of the major transportation corridors providing 53 foot trailer rentals as a solution to warehousing and manufacturing temporary storage need…

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Student Housing with Brandt Stiles 13:01

1M ago13:01

13:01

Brandt Stiles is based in St. Louis where he is co-CEO at Subtext Living. The company develops student housing nationwide. Their portfolio consists of over 10,000 beds and they are one of the top 3 developers of student housing across the US. The world of education has changed, especially during the pandemic and that represents both risk and opport…

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First Quarter Home Stats Are In 5:25

1M ago5:25

5:25

Today’s show is an unusual show in that we are quoting national statistics. As you know, I don’t love national numbers because they reflect averages and the average often doesn’t apply in specific areas. When we look at demand for homes, and for rentals, there are historic norms that are based on demographics and employment that most market analyst…

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OPEC's Giant Nothing Burger 6:44

1M ago6:44

6:44

On today show we’re talking about what is happening in the world of energy. This is a Real Estate podcast. The only reason to be talking about energy is that energy is the economy. For every unit of economic output there is an equivalent unit of energy consume somewhere in the world. These two track one another with razor like Precision. To start w…

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Changes To US Tax Code 5:21

1M ago5:21

5:21

On today’s show we are talking about the tax reform that was tabled in the US Congress Ways and Means Committee. This new tax bill, ambitiously titled the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" by House Republicans, is poised to introduce a cascade of changes that could reshape the landscape for real estate investors. While still navigating the legislative proc…

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Small Bay, Big Returns 5:29

1M ago5:29

5:29

On today’s show we are talking about small bay industrial. This is a segment that offers incredible flexibility. It doubles as office space, as a gym, as last mile inventory for e-commerce. It can even be used as a man-cave for exotic vehicle collections. The past few years have seen a lot of large bay industrial capacity added to the market. In fa…

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What About China? 5:41

1M ago5:41

5:41

On today's show we are looking at China's global leadership in automotive. This is something that will ultimately affect US design an manufacturing, which in turn affects real estate. ----------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1) iT…

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Large Scale Property Management with Kelley Brine 12:55

1M ago12:55

12:55

Kelley Brine is based in NYC where she is President of Rose Valley Management, managing a portfolio of more than 10,000 units. On today's show we are talking about the investment mandate and how it has changed. ------------ **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw…

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Marketing Using Podcasts with Kris Reid 15:40

1M ago15:40

15:40

Kris Reid is based in Valencia in Spain from where he is active in US real estate investing. On today's show we are talking about how to use a podcast as a relationship building platform as a source for new business and referrals. To connect with Kris, visit iconsofrealestate.com ---------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estat…

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Am I Being Lazy or Smart? 5:01

1M ago5:01

5:01

On today’s show we are talking about life changing new habits. I’m going to share how I am using artificial intelligence on a daily basis. I have an AI assistant perpetually open on my phone and on my computer’s desktop. If you are like most people, you probably experience decision fatigue at a certain point. I know that I certainly do. So one of t…

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Small Market Madness 4:54

2M ago4:54

4:54

I’m astounded at the frequency with which I see absolute fantasy in proposed commercial projects. The discussion involves the development of a luxury mid-rise building in a tertiary market. Where these smaller tertiary markets have an advantage, is that they have less infrastructure at the municipal level. They won’t have a multi-billion dollar sub…

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Expensive is not an excuse 5:20

2M ago5:20

5:20

On today’s show we are looking at an event in financial markets that could represent a tipping point. These events have occurred with regularity over the years. Think of the Greek Sovereign debt crisis in 2012 that threatened to topple the entire European banking system. Think of Lehman Brothers in 2008. There was the bank failures in the US in 202…

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AMA - Warren Buffet Prefers The Stock Market 5:39

2M ago5:39

5:39

On Thursday evening, my development company will be hosting a webinar with an update on the second year of our storage fund. We have invested in 3 assets so far and have more in the pipeline. To register for the webinar, visit: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/36/qq2o7h6p ---------------- Today's question come from Ramon who asks: "Wondering y…

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Tariff Traps and Escapes 5:23

2M ago5:23

5:23

On today’s show we are talking about the methods that major importers are using to delay or outright eliminate the impact of tariffs. Let me be clear, I’m not a global transportation expert, nor am I here to offer any legal advice on what you can and can’t do when it comes to importing good to the US or any other country for that matter. But I can …

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Safety And Security with Jason Brick 10:22

2M ago10:22

10:22

Jason Brick is based in Portland Oregon where he is a nation wide expert on safety and security. On today's show we are talking about the various approaches to security when looking at properties. He is also the author of several books on safety and security which can be found on Amazon or on his website. To connect with Jason visit https://www.saf…

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Delegation in Negotiation with George Ross 21:56

2M ago21:56

21:56

On today's show George and I are talking about how to delegate authority within a negotiation. We're drawing on George's history within the Trump Organization and discussing where and when George had the autonomy to negotiate without checking back with the boss. --------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Po…

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