We have more than 50 years of combined industry experience in commercial real estate and in this podcast we tackle the most asked questions that we get from realtors, brokers and investors.

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Recent Episodes

Webinar | Basics for Beginning

Megan Destito, President of Souther California Exchange Services (SCES), shares tips and tricks for using 1031 exchanges in a strategic way to grow and preserve your wealth.

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Senior Living Deep Dive

Shaylee Green, a Montana Broker out of Billings, shares her reasons why you should not overlook the value of what Senior Living Assets can bring to your portfolio.

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Supply Chain & Logistics

Jeff Davis, a logistics pro and multifamily investor, gives insights on the delicacy of the supply chain and why things went out of wack.  We also talked about the Jos A Banks SNL skit.  

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Multifamily Playbook

Boston is competitive.  Leave it to Lior Rozhansky to take over the in multifamily space is the Cradle of Liberty.  Check out his e-Book at https://lrozhansky.ac-page.com/building-lasting-wealth.

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Why Commercial Real Estate?

Why Commercial Real Estate?  That's a great question.  Deren Haung, with derenhuang.com, shares why he moved from investing into SFH to Commercial Real Estate.

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Syndications

Tim Fergestad, with Oak Street Assets, talks about syndications and how they can propels your portfolio forward.

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Commercial Title

We are joined with week by Joe Powell, with Fidelity National Title Group.  Joe outlines what commercial title is and how it can differ from residential title.

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Commercial Real Estate Loans

Tanya Little, Founder and President of Hart Advisors, shares details on what all is needed to qualify for a commercial real estate loan.  

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Webinar | The Power of an SDIRA

Did you know, there are more options than stocks, bonds, and mutual funds?  IRA owners can select alternative investments that are best suited for their future.In this webinar, you can learn how to take back the control & flexibility with your self-directed IRA....

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Seller’s Disclosures – It’s About Information

Brian Swan, a Commercial Broker and attorney in Salt Lake City, shares his insights on how Seller's Disclosures have changed over time.  Also, we look at two court cases, Shree Ganesh, LLC v. Weston Logan, Inc, and Yazd v. Woodside Homes, that illustrate that relevant...

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1031 Exchange Trends

Brandon Burns, with Investors 1031 Exchange, out of San Diego, talks trends from 2021 and shares his outlook on the up coming year.

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Training Series | Value-Add with 1031 Exchanges

Megan Destito, owner of Southern California Exchange Services, talks tips to Realtors on using 1031 like-kind exchanges when looking to bring value to current and future landlord clients.  Also, follow Megan on Instagram, @sces1031.

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Intro to Student Housing

Zachary Feldman, VP at Aptitude Development, shares insights into the world of developing student housing.  Amenities matter!

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The Disregarded Entity

Today, Brandan Hughes, with Asset Preservation, Inc., shares how owning investment real estate inside of an entity must be handled while doing a 1031 exchange.

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Webinar | Lobbying for 1031 Exchanges

A panel with host, Kevin Long (Millcreek Commercial), Lew Cramer (DC Insider), Julie Baird (President of the Federation of Exchange Accommodators), and staff from both Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) teams join us as we talk through what is happening...

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Lobbying for Section 1031

Dave Brown enlightens us with the real economic impact of 1031 exchanges and how they bring fuel to the engines that drive our economy.  To help preserve Section 1031 Exchange, click the Take Action button on 1031buildsamerica.org and let your voice be heard.

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Happy Hour Discussion | The Biden Tax Plan

We drop in on Kevin Long, our CEO, as he shares his thoughts on the proposed Biden Tax Plan.  Topics include 1031 exchanges, adjustment to the step up in basis, and an increase to capital gains tax.

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NNN Leases, Explained

Dan Lewkowicz, Director of Investment Sales for Encore, reviews what a NNN Lease is and the lifestyle power they bring to the landlord. 

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The 1031 Exchange Community

Lu Ann Blough introduces us to 1031 Exchange Assistance, a group on Facebook where all topics 1031 exchange are discussed.   Check it out and start learning!

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The Value of a Brand

Stace Caseria, Founder and Chief Trust Officer of Trust Deep, gives insights on why a tenant with a strong brand might be the right room for your portfolio.

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Related Party Problems?

Max Hansen, with Accruit, reviews what you can, and can't do, with related parties in a 1031 exchange.  Hint: Creativity is a Needed!

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Drop & Swap vs. Swap & Drop

Ray Beck, a tax attorney with Cohne & Kinghorn and principal at Summit Exchange, walks us through the Drop & Swap process and provides a much more viable alternative, the Swap & Drop. 

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The Right Time to Sell Your Rentals

When is the right time to sell your investment properties?  Consider your values, phase in life, and more productive alternatives.  Either way, these questions should be asked.

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The Big Reasons for a 1031 Exchange

Many landlords are sitting on the fence and asking, "Should I be doing a 1031 Exchange?"  Theresa Quartaro, an Exchange Accommodator at IPX, explains what happens behind the curtains in a 1031 exchange transaction and gives few tips to Realtors who are looking to...

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Intro to Cost Segregation

Yonah Weiss, Business Director with Madison SPECS, outlines for us the basics of Cost Segregation.  The short of it is that most who should be doing it, are not.

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What Makes a Tenant Tick?

Natalie Wainwright helps us understand why tenants behave the way they do and why the prefer certain elements of a lease over others.

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How a Forest Farmer Popularized 1031 Exchanges

TJ Starker elevated the 1031 Exchange when he applied that portion of the tax code to an idea he had - exchange a piece of land that Crown Zellerbach wanted for a piece of land he wanted in the future.  This 1967 move popularized the 1031 Exchange tax code.

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Joint Tenants v. Tenants in Common

Even though they sound similar, they couldn't be more different.  The legal way we take title makes a big difference in how we own real property and what decisions we are legally allowed to take.

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A Guest on the Utah Real Estate Podcast

It was such an honor to work with our friends over there at Title One.  They are all about sharing knowledge on owning, renting, and investing in Real Estate.  I was on to talk about 1031 exchanges.  

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Please Meet The Federation of Exchange Accommodators

The Federation of Exchange Accommodators, the FEA, is truly the voice of the 1031 exchange industry.  They work to teach and train Qualified Intermediaries in best practices, ethics, and the legislation updates that impact the industry.  They hold an annual conference...

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Energize your SDIRA

The process of owning real estate inside of your SDIRA is not complicated, but easy.  Mat Sorensen, Co-Founder and CEO of directedira.com, walks us through the process of owning real estate in your SDIRA.  He also answers the question, "What would anybody ever want to...

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1031 Exchange into a Tax-Free State

Nace Cohen, a CPA and Qualified Intermediary with 1031 Exchange Connection, helps clear up common misconceptions around exchanging into a tax-free income state.  There are times, and circumstances, to take a serious consideration on making the move to certain states....

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Move Forward with a Reverse Exchange

Shanae Mabrie, a Certified Exchange Specialist with Old Republic Title, explains the differences and nuances of a delayed exchange and a reverse exchange.  Key take aways: leverage/equity ratios must match the leverage equity ratios of the relinquished property and...

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Commercial Lending 101: Growth v. The Right Growth

Dane Margetts, Commercial Banking Relationship Manager at WaFd Bank, takes us into the world of Commercial Lending for business growth - which may include the need for more space and an upgrade in real estate.  Dane has been in the commercial banking world for almost...

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Multifamily 101: Your First Steps

Bill and Mary Street review what it takes to go from nothing to big multifamily owners.  They talk about things to watch out for and things to remember to do as a landlord.  The Streets are agents with Colliers International and leaders in the multifamily community.

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A Serious Look at Leases

Some lease structures favor the tenant, while others favor the landlord.  We take a deep dive into the most common types of leases out there and explore the question, "Which lease type favors the landlord?"  Mark Haroldsen from Colliers takes us into the world of...

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Tax Tips for Real Estate Professionals

@beancounterbob takes a dive into commonly missed write-offs real estate professionals, including landlords, are not taking.  Bob Langworthy brings years of expertise consulting and advising his tax-saving clients to this week's episode of the podcast.

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Networking Techniques

There is a good way to do it and a not so good way to do it.  When it comes to networking, Giver's Gain, Hunting vs. Farming, and strategy helps set the right mindset and focus.

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No Substitute for Hard Work

Hey realtors, take a listen on some really good ideas to boost your productivity.  Spencer McDuffy lays out how he conducted 30 transactions in his first 12 months as a real estate agent.  His secret??  Take a listen and leave a comment with your thoughts.

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Millcreek Team Member Intro | Alex Dahlstrom

Get to know our newest team member, Alex Dalhstrom.  With deep roots in the Salt Lake City area and a family legacy in Commercial Real Estate, Alex, himself, is both new to real estate and new to TIC sales.  He's navigating the waters nicely.  He will talk about day...

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Commercial Real Estate TICs

Listen to Scott and Rachelle Rutherford talk about just how easy it is to invest in commercial real estate through a tenant in common structure.

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Dollar General, The Darling of Wall Street

Over the past 10 years, dollar stores have become an increasing staple of the national retail landscape. their continued corporate strength and expansion has made Dollar General, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree some of the most attractive net lease investments available.

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Your Guide to a 1031 Exchange

The necessary steps from start to finish on how to successfully complete a 1031 exchange. Be sure to call Steve and Chris at 1031x.com for help.

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Cryptocurrency, Blockchain & Commercial Real Estate

Cryptocation is a learning platform dedicated to anyone interested in furthering their knowledge in blockchain and cryptocurrency. Join us as we talk with them about the ins and outs of this industry as well as how it can benefit the commercial real estate market.

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