In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, Bruce Bean sits down with Carla Pecoraro to dive into her fascinating journey from the restaurant industry to becoming a force in commercial real estate. Carla shares her experience of growing up with a family involved in real estate investments and how her early exposure to fix-and-flip projects in Marin County helped shape her career. She also discusses her transition from working in the Michelin-star restaurant scene to cold calling at Marcus & Millichap and how she found her niche in commercial real estate at Compass.

Throughout the conversation, Carla reveals the importance of being adaptable in a constantly changing market and emphasizes the value of cold calling and staying disciplined. Whether it's finding opportunities in the midst of bad news or guiding new business owners through the complexities of SBA loans, Carla shares insightful strategies for success.

Join us to learn more about Carla's passion for real estate, her take on the evolving San Francisco property landscape, and her advice for those considering a career in commercial real estate.

Guest Bio: Carla Pecoraro is a commercial real estate expert with Compass, specializing in the San Francisco Bay Area. From her roots in residential investment to her current focus on all asset types, Carla brings a unique perspective to the industry.

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, Bruce Bean talks with Mat Piro of California Bridge Loans about the ever-changing world of bridge financing. Mat shares his insight on the latest rate cut by the Fed and how it impacts different loan products, from investment residential term loans to private money options.

We also dive into Mat's experience with a high-profile 84-unit project in Palo Alto, funded amidst challenging circumstances, which ultimately cemented his firm’s reputation in the construction finance space. Mat explains how his company bridges the gap between traditional bank financing and private money lending, offering flexible solutions for real estate investors and developers.

Other topics include:

• The future of interest rates and what might happen next
• The changing landscape of private lending post-2008
• Unique loan products such as DSCR loans and construction loans
• How Mat’s team manages fast-turnaround private lending for clients

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, Bruce Bean sits down with Kevin Hanan, the visionary behind CRE Task Wizard, a platform designed to revolutionize how commercial real estate professionals source and manage virtual assistants. Kevin shares his journey from starting as a broker at CBRE, moving into the world of PropTech, and eventually creating CRE Task Wizard. This platform offers specialized virtual assistant services tailored to the needs of brokers, property managers, and investors in commercial real estate. They discuss the growing importance of outsourcing administrative tasks, streamlining lead generation, and using AI tools to enhance efficiency.

Tune in to discover how Kevin’s innovative approach is helping real estate professionals focus on what they do best while his trained virtual assistants handle the rest!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Kevin transitioned from a career in real estate brokerage to founding CRE Task Wizard.
• The unique services CRE Task Wizard offers to brokers, property managers, and investors.
• How AI tools like Clay are transforming lead generation for real estate professionals.
• Why hiring a virtual assistant through CRE Task Wizard is different from traditional freelance services.

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