Filling the White Space with Russ Krivor, CEO and Founder of Sovereign Properties

11/13/24 • 23 min

Russ Krivor, CEO and Founder of Sovereign Properties, joins the podcast this episode. They discuss Russ's journey in real estate, the importance of education, navigating entrepreneurship, raising capital, market insights, the future of senior living, and the significance of building relationships in business. Russ shares valuable lessons learned throughout his career and emphasizes the need for innovative solutions in the evolving real estate landscape.

Takeaways

Education is crucial for success in business.
Entrepreneurship requires timing and recognizing opportunities.
Starting small in real estate can lead to significant growth.
The current real estate market presents unique investment opportunities.
There is a growing demand for senior living solutions.
Today's seniors desire quality living environments and services.
Managing stress is essential for effective decision-making.
Building relationships is key to long-term success.
Giving back to the community can open new opportunities.
Balancing personal life and career is vital for happiness.

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Our Twitter account (@AYStrauss)

Takeaways

Education is crucial for success in business.
Entrepreneurship requires timing and recognizing opportunities.
Starting small in real estate can lead to significant growth.
The current real estate market presents unique investment opportunities.
There is a growing demand for senior living solutions.
Today's seniors desire quality living environments and services.
Managing stress is essential for effective decision-making.
Building relationships is key to long-term success.
Giving back to the community can open new opportunities.
Balancing personal life and career is vital for happiness.

Enjoy the show? Have a guest in mind? Email us at [email protected] to let us know your feedback and who you want to hear on the next episode.
Connect with Aaron and the A.Y. Strauss team:

Our website (www.AYStrauss.com)
Aaron's website bio page (Aaron's bio page)
Aaron's LinkedIn account (LinkedIn)
Our Twitter account (@AYStrauss)

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On this episode, managing partner Aaron Strauss sits down with Robert Logan of B&D Holdings to explore the strategies driving their impressive growth in industrial real estate.

Rob Logan is a Principal at B&D Holdings. Based in New Jersey, B&D Holdings is a privately held investment and development firm with a real estate portfolio of over 200 properties throughout 34 states. Their primary focus is on direct investments in industrial real estate.

In his role, Rob is responsible for overseeing Acquisitions and Capital Markets. Prior to joining the team, he spent two years at G.S. Wilcox & Co. where he served as an originator on the commercial real estate capital markets advisory team. Prior to G.S. Wilcox, he worked at Newmark Knight Frank on their New York City based debt capital markets team and at ICAP in structured credit products.

Rob has a Bachelor’s degree from Connecticut College in Economics and Latin American Studies and earned a Masters in Real Estate from New York University.

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In this episode of The Dealmaker’s Edge, Aaron Strauss is joined by Stephen Bittel, founder and chairman of Terranova Corporation. With over four decades of experience, Stephen shares his remarkable journey in real estate and offers insights on leadership, market strategy, and the importance of empathy in business.

From his early days in Miami to managing an investment portfolio of over $1 billion, Stephen reflects on the lessons he’s learned while building one of South Florida’s leading commercial real estate firms. He delves into the value of cash flow, adapting to market cycles, and how aligning interests with partners leads to lasting success. Beyond business, Stephen discusses his commitment to giving back and the joy he finds in family and community.

Key Takeaways:

· Success requires perseverance and a strong work ethic.

· Empathy and community service are integral to leadership.

· Building a loyal team is essential for long-term success.

· Adaptability and timing are critical in real estate investments.

Enjoy the show? Have a guest in mind? Email us at [email protected] to let us know your feedback and who you want to hear on the next episode.
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Our website (www.AYStrauss.com)
Aaron's website bio page (Aaron's bio page)
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The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss - Filling the White Space with Russ Krivor, CEO and Founder of Sovereign Properties

Transcript

AY Strauss: Hello, everybody, and Welcome to The Dealmakers’ Edge. Today, we're really excited to be joined by Russ Krivor, CEO and Founder of Sovereign Properties. Based in New York, Sovereign Properties is a real estate investment firm that specializes in acquiring and developing Class A multi-families and select US suburban markets. Russ launched the company in 2017 after spending nearly 15 years spearheading the development of single and multi-family communities nationwi