True Market Thermometers, The Dynamics of Risk and Uncertainty, and Distressed Real Estate Assets ft. Andrew Cushman and Brian Burke

True Market Thermometers, The Dynamics of Risk and Uncertainty, and Distressed Real Estate Assets ft. Andrew Cushman and Brian Burke

Author: Joe Fairless September 4, 2026 Duration: 51:34
J Scott invites Andrew Cushman and Brian Burke to a conversation about why the market is currently a “traffic collision” at a four-way intersection, with some assets suffering 50-70% drops while others are barely dented. Andrew shares the importance of operational excellence and how savvy investors are capitalizing on distressed properties, even as the broader market remains uncertain. Brian emphasizes why cap rates and NOI are your true market thermometers and how understanding their movements is critical to navigating the current downturn. Both guests dive into the bifurcated reality of today’s multifamily landscape: safe, cash-flowing Class A assets are holding their value, while lower-end properties face extreme distress with vacancy rates soaring and delinquencies through the roof. J Scott Current role: General Partner of Bar Down Investments LLC, Partner / Co-Founder of ScottBuilt Based in: Sarasota, Florida Where to find them: https://linktr.ee/jscottinvestor https://www.linkedin.com/in/jscottinvestor/ Andrew Cushman Founder & Principal of Vantage Point Acquisitions Based in: Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Where to find them: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcushmanvpa https://www.vpacq.com/ Brian Burke Current role: Founder & CEO, Praxis Capital Based in: California Where to find them: ⁠www.PraxCap.com⁠ ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/praxiscapital⁠ For more information, visit https://superhuman.com/. Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Joe Fairless, co-founder of Ashcroft Capital, The Best Ever CRE Show is a daily conversation about commercial real estate investment. The podcast’s perspective is rooted in Fairless’s own journey from purchasing single-family homes to overseeing a multi-billion dollar portfolio, offering a practical bridge between foundational concepts and large-scale asset management. Each episode focuses on actionable insights and education, whether you're actively involved in deals or considering passive investment strategies. The discussions are built around building wealth and constructing a legacy through property, featuring interviews with operators, syndicators, and market analysts who share their successes and lessons learned. As the longest-running daily commercial real estate podcast, it serves as a consistent source for timely information and expert analysis, cutting through industry noise to examine market trends, due diligence, and capital strategies. Listening to this podcast means joining a community focused on tangible results, where complex topics are broken down into understandable segments for investors at every stage. The daily format ensures a steady stream of perspectives on everything from multifamily and industrial assets to navigating economic shifts, all aimed at providing the tools needed for informed decision-making in a dynamic market.
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