NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast

Jens Nielsen of Open Doors Capital interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1899808/fan_mail/new] Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ/ NYREJ Podcast Interviews Jens Nielsen of Open Doors Capital.   Jens spent 27 years in IT and telecom before transitioning full-time into real estate investing and coaching. Since 2016 I've been a partner in over 2,700 apartment units and 100,000+ square feet of commercial real estate, and I’ve raised over $10M in private capital. Over the past few years, I’ve also shifted focus toward industrial and other commercial assets, while helping investors and business owners improve decision-making, operations, and long-term strategy. What’s shaped me most isn’t just the growth—it’s navigating challenging deals, lender negotiations, and market shifts, which has forced me to become more disciplined around risk and capital preservation. Tells us what you would like to discuss on the show? ’d focus on how commercial real estate investors can adapt right now, especially as traditional multifamily deals have become harder to make work: Pivoting Across Asset Classes How investors can move into areas like light industrial or niche commercial to continue finding value. What Actually Works in Today’s Market Adjusting underwriting, debt strategy, and hold periods in a higher-rate environment. Risk Management from an Operator’s Perspective Lessons from managing through tough deals, working with lenders, and protecting investor capital.

Rod Santomassimo The Massimo Group interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1899808/fan_mail/new] Rick Kaplan host of the NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interview with Rod Santomassimo of The Massimo Group.      massimo.coach    Rod Santomassimo is the founder of The Massimo Group, the leading coaching organization for commercial real estate brokers worldwide. He is a five-time bestselling author, a patented inventor, a former division one athlete, and a two-time recipient of Duke University’s MBA Alumni of the Year award. Globe St. and ALM Media have also named Rod a "Best Boss in Commercial Real Estate,” a recognition that reflects both his leadership and the culture he has built. Rod helps brokers earn more in less time by immersing them in the people, processes, and platforms proven to drive exponential growth. He’s leading the way in integrating AI into commercial real estate, assisting his clients in streamlining their work and securing more opportunities faster. Outside the office, Rod spends time with his wife of 30 years and their two grown children.

David Fields CEO of AcquiOS interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1899808/fan_mail/new] Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews David Fields CEO of AcquiOS.          Acquios.ai     David Talks about how AI is fundamentally changing the speed and quality of commercial real estate deal analysis and what that means for acquisitions teams right now. Specifically: how firms are going from receiving 50+ broker emails a week and spending 5–10 hours per deal on underwriting to getting first-cut models in minutes, in their own templates. I'd also want to touch on the difference between AI tools that track your pipeline versus AI that actually tells you what a deal is worth. And I think your audience would find it interesting to hear how the platform learns from a firm's historical deals so that the 11th deal you underwrite is smarter than the first, essentially building a proprietary knowledge base that compounds over time. Happy to also get into the practical side: what does human-in-the-loop AI actually look like, and how do investment professionals stay in control while moving dramatically faster.

Dave Ellis of Ellis Realty Advisors interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1899808/fan_mail/new] Rick Kaplan host of the NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Dave Ellis of Ellis Realty Advisors  http://ellisrealtyadvisors.com  Dave works with businesses, developers, landlords, tenants, and investors to understand and anticipate their business needs. He aims to create real estate solutions that help clients succeed. He grew up swinging a hammer next to his father, building homes on the South Shore. He is always looking at all sides of the market and is proud to provide outstanding service to buyers and sellers, adding insight, creativity, and value to help clients achieve their vision. Ellis Realty Advisors is establishing Hingham's 4 Pond Park as a new hub for business collaboration on the South Shore. It will also serve as the firm's new headquarters. Dave will discuss what the project will mean for the future of Ellis Realty and the South Shore.

Alex Brito of RKTB Architects Interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1899808/fan_mail/new] Rick Kaplan host of the NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interview with Alex Brito of RKTB Architects   www.RKTB.com.   Alex is a registered architect in New York State and a member of both the American Institute of Architects and the National Organization of Minority Architects. I studied my craft at Spitzer School of Architecture and Environmental Studies (City College of New York) and since then have amassed decades of experience in design, production, and project management across a variety of sectors, including affordable, supportive and market-rate multi-family housing; transportation; civic and cultural works; and educational facilities. With RKTB since 1992, I rose through the ranks and was named a partner in 2015. I've worked extensively on pre-design phases of projects such as zoning analyses and NYC building code analyses, as well as designing and managing major projects like East Clarke Place Court, Salem House, Site 8 Apartments, Cathedral Gardens, Anchor House for Women, P.S.29Q, and The AirTrain terminal in Jamaica, Queens. Recently I was named a board member of the New York Citizens Housing & Planning Council (CHPC).