Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Ben Reinberg, a seasoned commercial real estate investor with over 32 years of experience, shares the story of his career, discussing the various niches within commercial real estate, with a particular focus on medical office spaces. He talks about his new book, 'Hard Assets and Hard Money for Hard Times,' which serves as a guide to building a hard asset empire. Ben delves into the importance of hard assets in creating generational wealth, the benefits of AI in real estate, and the lessons learned from the 2008 financial crisis.
In this episode:
- Learn why hard assets like real estate and precious metals remain the cornerstone of lasting wealth.
- Discover how adaptability in shifting markets like moving from office to medical spaces drives long-term success.
- Understand the role of AI in streamlining real estate operations while keeping human relationships central.
- Grasp the lessons from the 2008 financial crisis to avoid over-leverage and safeguard your investments.
- And so much more!
Key Moments:
00:59 Meet Ben Reinberg: Commercial Real Estate Expert
02:14 The Journey to Writing 'Hard Assets and Hard Money for Hard Times'
05:33 Why Commercial Real Estate?
09:42 The Impact of AI on Commercial Real Estate
15:01 The Importance of Relationships in Real Estate
16:48 Why Hard Assets Matter
19:34 The Challenges of Building an Empire
20:15 Affordable Financial Blueprint
20:46 Weathering Economic Storms
21:52 Conservative Investment Strategies
27:31 The Importance of a Good Team
28:08 Final Round: Lessons and Tips
31:37 Where to Find More Information
32:59 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Find Ben Reinberg
Website: https://www.benreinberg.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN-VuewtdVrFwlOrTsNbxGA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benreinberg/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealbenreinberg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealBenReinberg/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealbenreinberg
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