Commercial Real Estate Investing for Dummies

Peter Harris | CommercialPropertyAdvisors.com

Commercial Real Estate Investing for Dummies as taught by the author of the book himself, Peter Harris, to help educate individual investors who want to own more commercial real estate.

  • 17 minutes 15 seconds
    6 Beginner Tax Hacks for Real Estate Investors

    Unlock 6 powerful real estate tax hacks to maximize deductions, reduce your tax burden, and keep more of your hard-earned cashflow. With the right strategies and a tax pro who understands real estate, your properties can deliver stronger returns year after year. 

    9 December 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 10 minutes 7 seconds
    The Real Estate Shift You Can't Ignore

    The retirement of the baby boomer generation is not just a demographic trend—it’s a real estate shift you can’t ignore. Discover why they’re selling now and how it’s creating an entry point for investors just like you.

    2 December 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 11 minutes 49 seconds
    5 Rookie Mistakes You Should Never Make

    Discover the five most costly mistakes new commercial real estate investors make, and more importantly, how to avoid them. Learn more here:

    What you’ll learn in this podcast:

    1. How to overcome analysis paralysis
    2. Why relying on proforma numbers instead of actuals can cost you six figures
    3. The hidden danger of economic vacancy and how to spot it
    4. How to properly plan for cash reserves
    5. The #1 mistake and how to avoid it with comparables


    25 November 2025, 2:00 am
  • 19 minutes 29 seconds
    The Real Estate Leverage Ladder

    Discover the Real Estate Leverage Ladder, a 5-step framework designed to help you leverage what you already have—whether that’s time, knowledge, or a small amount of capital—into ownership of large, profitable commercial real estate.

    18 November 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 10 minutes 18 seconds
    5 D's that Drive Self Storage Investing

    Discover the 5 D's driving consistent demand in self-storage and why this asset class offers stability, scalability, and long-term opportunity in any economy.

    In this podcast, you’ll learn:

    • Why self-storage is resilient during inflation, layoffs, and slowdowns
    • The Five Ds that drive long-term demand for storage units
    • What makes our students successful in self-storage investing
    • How to identify markets, manage operations, and scale effectively
    11 November 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 11 seconds
    Big Money in Class C Multifamily

    Discover why Class C multifamily properties offer huge value-add potential and learn 4 proven hacks to boost cash flow and force appreciation.

    Here’s what you’ll learn:

    • What defines a Class C multifamily property
    • Why NOW is the perfect time to invest
    • 4 proven value-add hacks to boost cash flow and force appreciation
    • Real-world math and examples you can apply TODAY
    4 November 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 59 seconds
    If I Had to Start Over, This is What I Would Do

    If I had to start over, here’s the exact strategy I’d use to rebuild my real estate portfolio—and you can use it to build yours too.

    In this podcast, I break down:

    1. How to reset your mindset and overcome fear
    2. Why starting small with the right niche builds momentum
    3. The power of off-market deals and relationship-based investing
    4. How to build a lean startup team that gets deals done
    5. What it really takes to raise money, even as a beginner
    6. The 4Ms of operational excellence every investor must master
    7. Why the long game is the only game and how to start today


    28 October 2025, 10:00 pm
  • 19 minutes 55 seconds
    Turning a Bank Foreclosure into Big Cash Flow

    Discover how Manuel is turning a bank-foreclosed office building into a $12K/month cash-flowing asset through smart strategy and mentorship.

    • Learn how Manuel negotiated a $100K credit from the bank
    • Hear his strategy for converting leases to triple net (NNN)
    • Discover how he overcame major challenges like missing financials and tough insurance markets
    • Understand the mindset shift that helped him transition from attorney to investor
    • Get his advice for beginners ready to take the leap into commercial real estate
    21 October 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 13 seconds
    3 Steps To Making an Offer on Your First Multifamily Deal

    Discover how to confidently assess properties, review contracts, and submit offers on your first multifamily deal using this proven 3-step framework.

    Step 1: Assess the Deal (location, cash flow, pricing)
    Step 2: Review the Contract (timelines, contingencies, legal safeguards)
    Step 3: Submit the Offer (negotiation strategy, take-price discipline)

    Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your process, this guide will help you move forward with confidence.

    14 October 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 17 seconds
    5 Ways to Fund Your First Investment Property

    Discover 5 practical, beginner-friendly ways to fund your first investment property. From HELOCs and retirement accounts to private money and creative financing, you’ll learn how to stack strategies and eliminate the excuses that keep most people stuck.

    We’ll cover:

    • How to use a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) responsibly
    • Why selling your single-family rental and using a 1031 exchange can accelerate your growth
    • How to tap into retirement funds—even with penalties and taxes
    • The mindset and structure behind raising private money
    • How to leverage your own funds and combine multiple sources to get your deal done

    Plus, I’ll share real student success stories and give you a clear path to take action

    7 October 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 9 seconds
    Lower Interest Rates Are Coming: Are You Ready?

    Discover how to strategically position yourself for lower interest rates and the next phase of the commercial real estate cycle. 

    In this podcast, you’ll gain three key insights to help you prepare for the coming interest rate drop:

    1. What high interest rates have created in today’s buyer-seller dynamics
    2. The mindset reset required to capitalize on falling rates
    3. Three actionable steps to strengthen your position and close more deals

    With over 25 years of experience navigating rate cycles, I’ve seen this pattern unfold before. The investors who succeed are those who prepare early—before the headlines and bidding wars begin. 

    30 September 2025, 8:00 pm
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