Commercial Core Day 1

Learn how to acquire, fund, and scale commercial real estate through partnerships, financial analysis, and innovative capital strategies.

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Beckie Lambert

Commercial Core Day 1 Course Description

Commercial Core equips investors with a powerful, real-world framework for succeeding in commercial real estate by combining strategic acquisition, financial discipline, and scalable partnership models. Drawing from decades of experience, Nate and Beckie Lambert guide learners through identifying undervalued opportunities in today’s market conditions, leveraging rising interest rates to acquire properties at discounts, and creating value through multifamily and other asset classes. The course dives into advanced funding strategies, including syndication, nonrecourse loans, HELOCs, retirement funds, and alternative credit tools, while emphasizing risk management, capital structure optimization, and investor relations. Participants learn to analyze deals using key performance metrics, interpret financial statements, and evaluate operators with confidence. The program also explores diverse asset classes and emerging technologies, helping investors align their long-term vision with actionable strategies. By the end, learners will be able to build a compelling investment blueprint, structure deals effectively, and present opportunities that attract capital and drive sustainable growth in commercial real estate.

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    Pre-Assessment

    Take this Pre-Assessment to see what you already know.

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    Introduction

    Nate and Beckie Lambert bring extensive real-world experience and decades of transactions in commercial lending and real estate investing. They explain how today’s rising interest rates create opportunities to acquire properties at great discounts.

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    Commercial Deal Example

    Commercial Deal ExampleExplore how real estate investors can strategically scale from single-family properties into high-impact commercial deals through the transformative power of multifamily investments.

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      Commercial Is The Best Investment

      Dive deeper into the strategic acquisition and value creation of large-scale multifamily properties using networking, partnerships, and disciplined analysis.

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      Commercial Is The Best Investment Part 2

      This segment highlights risk diversification, scalable income, and powerful financial optimization tools. Explore financing advantages unique to commercial real estate, including performance-based underwriting, nonrecourse loans, and lending options.

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      Multi-Family Gold Rush

      Investors can scale into larger commercial real estate deals through syndication, market timing, and strategic thinking, even without significant personal capital.

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      Leverage A Proven Team

      Learn how investors evaluate, fund, and participate in commercial real estate deals, with a focus on syndication, risk management, and building investor confidence. Understand how to evaluate operators, balance capital structures, and respond to real-world challenges.

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      Passive vs. Active Investing

      Investors can accelerate their success in commercial real estate by mastering financial analysis, reviewing monthly financial statements, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and understanding metrics like physical and economic.

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      Sources of Funding Part 1

      Know the diverse strategies investors can use to fund commercial real estate deals, access capital via home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), retirement accounts, credit lines, and other financial tools.

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      Sources of Funding Part 2

      Uncover advanced and often overlooked strategies for funding real estate investments, such as cash value life insurance policies, zero-percent credit cards, business credit lines, and HELOCs to finance both passive and active investments.

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      Personal Financial Documents

      Master the personal financial statement and real estate schedule to build credibility with lenders but also empower smarter decision-making, gain clarity and control, and the ability to scale with confidence.

    • 12

      Personal Finance Resources

      Learn how financial tools reveal critical insights such as liquidity, risk profile, leverage position, and property performance, allowing both investors and lenders to evaluate financial strength and decision-making ability.

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      Asset Classes Part 1

      Know the major commercial real estate asset classes and a framework for evaluating their unique risks, rewards, and operational demands. Learn key categories such as single-family rentals, multifamily properties, retail centers, and office buildings.

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      Asset Classes Part 2

      Expand your understanding of specialized commercial real estate asset classes, including industrial/warehouse properties, self-storage facilities, residential development, and mobile home parks, highlighting how each offers distinct opportunities and risks.

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      Asset Classes Part 3

      Explore more specialized real estate asset classes, particularly hospitality (hotels and short-term rentals), assisted living, and land investments.

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      Audience Q&A Part 1

      Focus on aligning strategy, mindset, and execution by defining a clear vision for the real estate journey while understanding the practical realities of financing and scaling in commercial real estate.

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      Audience Q&A Part 2

      Emerging technologies like AI are impacting real estate investing while reinforcing the importance of human judgment, strategic thinking, and foundational financial analysis.

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      Build the Blueprint

      Learn how to build a clear and compelling real estate investment blueprint that serves as both a strategic roadmap and a powerful tool for attracting investor capital. Define the target asset class, market, value-add strategy, and expected.

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      Analysis & Credibility

      Bring a deal to life by transforming data and strategy into a compelling, investor-ready presentation. Use before-and-after images, market comparables, and AI-enhanced renderings to clearly communicate an opportunity and demonstrate measurable upside.

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      Business Plan & Pitch Deck

      Finalize and present a compelling investment opportunity by clearly communicating the deal’s execution plan, timelines, and exit strategies. Outline refinancing and sale strategies, value-add improvements and realistic expectations.

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      Post-Assessment

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    Post-Assessment

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