Why Even Great Deals Can Turn Sour ft. Mike Zlotnik

Why Even Great Deals Can Turn Sour ft. Mike Zlotnik

Author: Joe Fairless August 12, 2026 Duration: 32:44
Ash and Amanda talk to Mike Zlotnik as he shares the real story behind the recent market turbulence, how overleveraging and inflated assumptions led to widespread challenges, and why transparency with investors is more crucial than ever. You'll discover how seasoned fund managers assess the risk of capital calls, the importance of underwriting expertise in industrial and retail assets, and the secrets to identifying precise, high-conviction deals in a volatile environment. Mike also explains the art of managing expectations when assets underperform, and why lower leverage and diversification strategies are your safest bets in uncertain times. Mike Zlotnik CEO of TF Management Group LLC Based in: New York, New York Where to find them: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mzlotnik https://www.facebook.com/TFmanagementgroup Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit https://malabarhillcapital.com/ for more info. 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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