As I watch Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear program, I keep thinking, why is Iran even involved? The greatest irony here is that Ayotollas' regime in Iran are getting their teeth kicked in, in a war they did not have to start. Iran shares no border with Israel. Israel has

THIS. IS. ISRAEL. WATCH as a “secular” news anchor reacts to the results of Iranian missile attacks against Israel… (Includes English subtitles)

If you’re a Jew, it’s really not a moment to chest pump. To gloat. To cheer. We have to stay humble. By the grace of God we seemingly are in a better position regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions. But we don’t know what could happen. And we shouldn’t ask for new tests to our

Why are voicemail boxes capepd to 30 messages?

Feeling a little stressed. A little burnt out. Not the dramatic kind, just the kind that creeps in when you're doing too much and feeling too little progress. I've been there. Still am, sometimes. But here's what I’m learning: Burnout isn’t failure. It’s feedback. A quiet

Real estate isn't one business. It's ten. Owning land in NYC? Not the same as working through a retail lease in Orlando. Building BTRs? Different planet than managing a rent-stabilized walkup. Every asset class has its own rules, different tenants, different risks, different

Best practices for borrowers. Preparing for a CMBS workout and negotiating effectively. Without giving away the secret sauce, I’ve put together a post that details best practices when dealing with special servicers. Successfully navigating a CMBS workout starts well before

Just got an LP deal in my inbox. On paper? It was great! – Solid basis – Reasonable leverage – Minimal capex, light lift – Clear business plan Passed anyway. Why? Three separate Co-GP groups. (And the raise was only 7 figures) Too many cooks in the kitchen. Too many voices in

Been going back and forth with a sponsor for a few weeks now on a deal I really don't believe in. Each week I get a new version of the model "updated" based on new info from due diligence. Income shifts. Expenses move. NOI bounces+/- by hundreds of thousands. But one number

Tenant sends over a 17-page LOI with every dream clause imaginable. Told the broker: "I'm not reading this fantasy novel." 3 weeks later... New LOI. Reasonable terms. Signed in 5 days. Sometimes they just need to take a walk, touch grass, and remember they're not Apple

Made an intro that landed someone a 6-figure (potential to 7) contract. Didn’t get a thank you. Not even a text. If that’s how you treat people after after landing the deal, enjoy the silence next time you need help. Doors don’t open twice.