You will learn about shaping a brand and building a legacy in this conversation with Jonathan Iger, CEO and President of Sage Realty, a centennial family-founded firm which has a portfolio of Class A properties across New York City. The organization began in 1924 by William Kaufman and the Sage Collection consists of iconic properties designed by renowned architects and built by the William Kaufman Organization.

Jonathan discusses his great-grandfather’s vision and how it shaped the company’s foundation, along with the rebranding journey from the William Kaufman Organization to Sage Realty. You’ll hear about ways to model tenant experiences and property management after the best practices in the hospitality industry.

You can connect with Jonathan at LinkedIn and the company website.

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You’ll learn about the intricacies of real estate financing in this episode with Scott Singer, Co-Head of the Debt and Equity Group at Avison Young. Scott discusses different types of lenders, including banks, insurance companies, CMBS lenders, and private credit providers, along with their roles in today’s market.

You’ll gain insight into the evolution of the lending landscape, including how new players and changing dynamics create opportunities for borrowers. Scott covers key topics such as understanding loan-to-value ratios, debt service coverage, recourse vs. non-recourse loans, and prepayment penalties. With examples ranging from relationship lending to bridge financing, this conversation offers actionable advice for investors at every stage.

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You’ll learn about process-oriented operations and treating tenants like customers in this episode with Peter Hungerford, the principal and founder of PH Realty Capital, a vertically integrated private equity real estate platform with an aggregated transaction value of more than $5 billion. Peter shares his journey from renting apartments to owning and operating a portfolio of over 4,000 units.

Peter discusses his unique approach to real estate investing, and his use of social media platforms like LinkedIn to foster connections, source deals, and expand his network. He covers navigating competitive markets like New York City and scaling his operations with efficient management systems.

You can connect with Peter on LinkedIn and the PH Realty Capital website.

You can connect with me at:

My website: JamesNelson.com

LinkedIn: JamesNelsonNYC

Instagram: JamesNelsonNYC

Twitter: JamesNelsonNYC

My Forbes.com articles: Forbes.com/sites/jamesnelson