
EP51: Challenges and Potentials of Retail Real Estate with Chris Maling
05/08/23 • 46 min
Join us as Chris Maling gives a clear view into retail real estate, the different property types, and the opportunities you can grab as an investor today. Whether single or multi-tenant, there’s always something for you in this industry, so tune in to be equipped with the proper knowledge and strategies to get started!
Key takeaways to listen for
- The latest retail space updates: Loan structures, risks, and benefits
- Main perk of owning multi-tenant retail properties
- Retail property types that could show great potential
- What it’s like converting retail and office spaces into other uses
- What to invest as a retail RE newbie and how to identify a good asset
Resources mentioned in this episode
About Chris Maling
Christopher Maling is a Principal at Avison Young's Downtown Los Angeles office, specializing in investment sales of various properties including apartment buildings, retail shopping centers, office buildings, and industrial office warehouse properties throughout Southern California and nationally. He has extensive experience with 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, receiverships, foreclosures, and Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcies.
Chris has achieved numerous professional accomplishments including being the Number 1 Colliers Retail Investment Specialist in 2012 and one of the Top 10 Producers in the Greater Los Angeles Region from 2012-2016. He has also won sales recognition awards virtually every year since 1993 and has closed more than $3 billion in sales during his commercial real estate career. He was previously an Executive Vice President at Colliers International and a commercial real estate investment broker at Marcus & Millichap's Los Angeles office.
Connect with Chris
Website: Avison Young
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To connect with Randal and learn more about passive investing, visit www.ridgelineig.com and follow our social media pages below!
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Join us as Chris Maling gives a clear view into retail real estate, the different property types, and the opportunities you can grab as an investor today. Whether single or multi-tenant, there’s always something for you in this industry, so tune in to be equipped with the proper knowledge and strategies to get started!
Key takeaways to listen for
- The latest retail space updates: Loan structures, risks, and benefits
- Main perk of owning multi-tenant retail properties
- Retail property types that could show great potential
- What it’s like converting retail and office spaces into other uses
- What to invest as a retail RE newbie and how to identify a good asset
Resources mentioned in this episode
About Chris Maling
Christopher Maling is a Principal at Avison Young's Downtown Los Angeles office, specializing in investment sales of various properties including apartment buildings, retail shopping centers, office buildings, and industrial office warehouse properties throughout Southern California and nationally. He has extensive experience with 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, receiverships, foreclosures, and Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcies.
Chris has achieved numerous professional accomplishments including being the Number 1 Colliers Retail Investment Specialist in 2012 and one of the Top 10 Producers in the Greater Los Angeles Region from 2012-2016. He has also won sales recognition awards virtually every year since 1993 and has closed more than $3 billion in sales during his commercial real estate career. He was previously an Executive Vice President at Colliers International and a commercial real estate investment broker at Marcus & Millichap's Los Angeles office.
Connect with Chris
Website: Avison Young
To connect with Randal and learn more about passive investing, visit www.ridgelineig.com and follow our social media pages below!
- Ridgeline Investment Group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridgelineig/
- Agents Building Cashflow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agentsbuildingcashflow
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @agentsbuildingcashflow
- Connect via email: [email protected]
Get 10% discount on your offering
To connect with Randal and learn more about passive investing, visit www.ridgelineig.com and follow our social media pages below!
- LinkedIn: Ridgeline Investment Group
- LinkedIn: Agents Building Cashflow
- Agents Building Cashflow on Facebook: Agents Building Cashflow
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @agentsbuildingcashflow
- TikTok: Agents Building Cashflow
- Instagram: Randal_McLeaird
- Send us an email: [email protected]
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EP50: Manage Your First Property Investment Like a Pro
Get rid of the stress out of your first real estate investment acquisition as we explore the essential concepts and difficulties you should know as a beginner. Tune in and learn the practical steps you may take toward achieving your goals as an investor today.
Key takeaways to listen for
- Challenges in buying your first property
- Why newbie real estate investors are stuck in a dilemma
- The value of learning the fundamentals before investing in real estate
Resources mentioned in this episode
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To connect with Randal and learn more about passive investing, visit www.ridgelineig.com and follow our social media pages below!
- Ridgeline Investment Group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridgelineig/
- Agents Building Cashflow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agentsbuildingcashflow
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @agentsbuildingcashflow
- Connect via email: [email protected]
To connect with Randal and learn more about passive investing, visit www.ridgelineig.com and follow our social media pages below!
- LinkedIn: Ridgeline Investment Group
- LinkedIn: Agents Building Cashflow
- Agents Building Cashflow on Facebook: Agents Building Cashflow
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @agentsbuildingcashflow
- TikTok: Agents Building Cashflow
- Instagram: Randal_McLeaird
- Send us an email: [email protected]
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EP52: The Value of Having a Good Investor Mindset
Build a lasting legacy as a real estate investor by diving into this insightful episode about developing the right investment plans and mindset shifts. Don’t miss this chance to step out of your comfort zone and live the life you want. Tune in now!
Key takeaways to listen for
- The importance of failure and taking risks in real estate investing
- Powerful investor mindset that will help you step out of your comfort zone
- Benefits of consistently adding value to others and being open-minded
Resources mentioned in this episode
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To connect with Randal and learn more about passive investing, visit www.ridgelineig.com and follow our social media pages below!
- Ridgeline Investment Group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridgelineig/
- Agents Building Cashflow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agentsbuildingcashflow
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @agentsbuildingcashflow
- Connect via email: [email protected]
To connect with Randal and learn more about passive investing, visit www.ridgelineig.com and follow our social media pages below!
- LinkedIn: Ridgeline Investment Group
- LinkedIn: Agents Building Cashflow
- Agents Building Cashflow on Facebook: Agents Building Cashflow
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @agentsbuildingcashflow
- TikTok: Agents Building Cashflow
- Instagram: Randal_McLeaird
- Send us an email: [email protected]
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