Higher interest rates have changed the rules of commercial real estate—and hoping for rate cuts is no longer a strategy.

In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down why the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance is forcing investors to rethink their approach. He explains why low-leverage, fixed-rate debt has become one of the most important tools for protecting capital, avoiding catastrophic losses, and surviving volatile market cycles.

Dan also shares firsthand lessons from Granite Towers, discussing how disciplined underwriting, sticking to proven investment criteria, and resisting market hype can make the difference between surviving a downturn and being forced to sell. He explores why many operators are struggling today, how wealth transfers happen during market resets, and why patient investors are beginning to find opportunities again.

If you want to understand how experienced real estate investors manage risk, protect downside, and position themselves for long-term success in today's market, this episode is for you.

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Commercial real estate prices are finally adjusting—and for disciplined investors, that could create one of the best buying opportunities we've seen in years.

In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse breaks down why higher interest rates are forcing commercial property values to reset and how the gap between buyers and sellers is finally beginning to close. He explains why today's market is fundamentally different from the peak of 2021 and why patient investors are starting to see opportunities that simply didn't exist a few years ago.

Dan also discusses the importance of buying based on market fundamentals—not emotions—and why strong cash flow, conservative underwriting, and disciplined investing matter more than ever. He shares how Granite Towers is approaching today's market and why some of the best investment opportunities often emerge before confidence returns.

If you want to understand what today's commercial real estate market is signaling—and why experienced investors are paying close attention—this episode breaks it all down.

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Looking back at one of our earlier episodes, Dan Brisse breaks down how periods of economic uncertainty can create some of the greatest opportunities in multifamily real estate.

In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan discusses how rising interest rates, tighter lending conditions, and market volatility expose weak debt structures while creating opportunities for disciplined investors. He explains the difference between temporary market volatility and permanent loss, why institutional investors often become more active during periods of uncertainty, and how distressed assets can emerge when capital markets tighten.

Dan also shares lessons learned from previous market cycles, including the risks of overleveraging, floating-rate debt, and emotional investing. Most importantly, he outlines the key fundamentals that smart operators focus on when evaluating opportunities during challenging market conditions.

Looking back, this episode offers valuable insights into how experienced investors think during periods of market stress and why some of the best opportunities often appear when others are sitting on the sidelines.

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