Entries by Michael Belasco

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Reinventing Office Real Estate: The Art of Revitalizing Office Buildings with Hospitality & Design

Welcome to another episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! This time, we’re diving into the evolving world of office real estate with Matt Legge, Principal at Polaris Development Group, and Brian Tolman, Principal and Co-Founder at Origin. With decades of experience in real estate development, design, and repositioning distressed assets, Matt and Brian are reshaping […]

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The Hidden Gem of CRE Finance: Ina Montejo on Why More Developers Are Turning to CPACE

Welcome to another episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! In this episode, we dive into an innovative financing tool that’s transforming commercial real estate—C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing. Our guest, Ina Montejo, Assistant Vice President of Originations at PACE Loan Group, brings her expertise to the table to break down how this long-term, […]

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Revolutionizing CRE Data: Royden Cooper’s Journey from Developer to PropTech Founder

Welcome to another episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Royden Cooper, Co-Founder and CEO of Epum, a cutting-edge prop-tech startup revolutionizing commercial real estate research. Royden’s journey is a unique one—starting as a commercial real estate developer, he transitioned into the world of real estate data science, ultimately […]

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A.CRE Consulting Team Episode

Welcome back to the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! In this episode, we’re excited to introduce you to the A.CRE Consulting team—the experts behind the scenes who are redefining how commercial real estate professionals approach financial modeling, underwriting, and strategic advisory. We discuss the story behind A.CRE Consulting’s inception, the unique challenges it aims to solve, and […]

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Funding U.S. Projects with Global Investors: An Inside Look at EB-5 with Jeremy Shackle

Welcome to another episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! In this conversation, Alex Moroz Williams and Michael Belasco sit down with Jeremy Shackle, Principal of Consultancy 619, to delve into the complexities of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Jeremy, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in real estate development and a specialized […]

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Cannabis in Commercial Real Estate: Licensing, Zoning, Risk, & Regulatory Challenges w/ Gregg Hilzer

Welcome to the sixth episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! In this insightful conversation, we dive into the dynamic intersection of cannabis law and commercial real estate with Gregg Hilzer, Co-Chair of Stevens & Lee’s Cannabis Law Group. With years of experience navigating white-collar criminal investigations, regulatory matters, and complex commercial litigation, Gregg has become […]

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From Strategy to Execution: John Cusumano’s Approach to Rural Commercial Real Estate

Welcome to another episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! This time, we’re excited to feature John Cusumano, Founder of Cusco, a visionary platform reshaping retail development in rural America. With a wealth of experience as Vice President of Real Estate at MRP Capital Group, where he oversaw a $250 million portfolio of Walmart shadow centers, […]

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Innovative Lending Strategies with Charles Farnsworth of 1892 Capital Partners

Welcome to another insightful episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! This time, we dive into the dynamic world of private lending and innovative financing strategies with Charles Farnsworth, Fund Director of 1892 Capital Partners. With over three decades of experience in real estate investment, finance, and banking, Charles brings a wealth of knowledge and a […]

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Crafting Your Path: Leonard Allen-Smith on Cultivating Success in Commercial Real Estate

Welcome to the latest episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast, focused on finding commercial real estate success! This time, we’re honored to host Leonard Allen-Smith, Founder and CEO of Allen Smith Equities, a trailblazer reshaping New York City’s real estate landscape. Leonard’s story is one of passion, resilience, and relentless learning. From his beginnings in […]

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A.CRE Consulting Podcast: Kyle Keene on His Journey from NYC to Greenville to Launch His CRE Shop

Welcome to the second episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Kyle Keene, Founder and Principal of Keene Development Group. Kyle’s journey is one of vision, resilience, and groundbreaking achievements. With a decade of experience in New York City’s luxury real estate market, Kyle transitioned back to his […]

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A.CRE Consulting Podcast: Ron Rohde on Scaling Up, NNN Leases, IOS, and Capital Strategies

Welcome to the first episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! This new podcast is all about sharing expert insights, strategies, and real-world experiences in commercial real estate. We’ll be talking to industry leaders, investors, and professionals to help you navigate the CRE landscape. To kick things off, we’re sitting down with Ron Rohde, a long-time […]