141: Real Estate in 2021: Markets to Target and Avoid with Nicholas Gerli

<p>Nicholas began in 2011 at UC Funds, a national commercial lender. During his eight years with UC Funds, he underwrote and closed more than 200 transactions totaling over $2 billion in value. Those deals were in multiple asset classes (multifamily, hospitality, retail, and industrial) spread across the country. He was exposed to a wide array of markets grew, the complementary disciplines of urban economics and real estate development became his passion.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>(00:02 - 2:30) Opening Segment</p> <p><br></p> <p>- Introduction of the host into the show</p> <p>- Alpesh introduces the guest of the show, Nicholas</p> <p>- Nicholas shares something interesting about himself</p> <p><br></p> <p>(2:30 - 28:30) Real Estate in 2021: Markets to Target and Avoid</p> <p>-Do you invest in Real Estate</p> <p>- Why did you start investing in real estate?</p> <p>- Do you focus on residential or commercial real estate?</p> <p>- What criteria should be used for real estate market selection?</p> <p>- Rent to yield ratio, is that similar or different?</p> <p>- Alpesh shared what's his personal experience in the Bay Area</p> <p>- What do you think about Florida markets Orlando to Jacksonville to Tampa</p> <p>- How did the Florida markets react to the last downturn?</p> <p>- Best Markets for Real Estate</p> <p>- Are we in a Bubble? In every asset type?</p> <p>- How to Use Real Estate Data to Make Better Decisions</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>(28:30 - 28:60) Break</p> <p>- Welcoming listeners and guest back to the show</p> <p>(28:60 - 33:56) Fire Round</p> <p><br></p> <p>- Will Nicholas change the business strategy after Coronavirus?</p> <p>– &nbsp;Nicholas’ favorite real estate, finance, or other related books</p> <p>– Tools or website &nbsp;Nicholas recommends</p> <p>– &nbsp;Nicholas' advice to beginner investors</p> <p>– How does Nicholas give back?</p> <p>– How can Wealth Matters Podcast listeners reach out to Nicholas?</p> <p><br></p> <p>(33:56 - 34:19) Closing Segment</p> <p><br></p> <p>If you want to learn mor