GlobeSt Perspectives Podcast

Daniel Daire and John Otero of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE explain how communication and documentation help to keep restoration claims from turning into expensive disputes. A water mitigation or restoration event can be stressful for policyholders, and for many homeowners, it's their first time going through the claims process. Miscommunication can quickly turn into frustration, disputes, and potential litigation. Daniel Daire, owner-operator of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE of Prescott and North Scottsdale, AZ, and John Otero, regional business coach at 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, explain how ongoing communication with adjusters and policyholders helps to protect the claims experience and limit carrier exposure. In this podcast, you'll learn: How 3D scanning can provide adjusters with more visibility into property damage. Why scope changes during a claim are a pivotal moment, and how communication may help to reduce risks. How IICRC compliance and daily efforts lower the risk of later mold disputes. 

Industrial investors are increasingly turning to small-bay and multi-tenant industrial as demand for warehouses wanes, but it takes a specific skill set to unlock outsized returns. As demand for warehouse and big box spaces dries up, multi-tenant industrial properties have stepped in and stolen the investment spotlight. The niche is delivering outsized returns, but it requires operational excellence to unlock those returns. Anthony Scavo, CEO and managing partner of Basis Industrial, is no stranger to the multi-tenant space. This year, the firm has already closed $200 million in industrial deals, and it is aggressively growing its portfolio in select markets. Here he talks about the growing competition for the product and what it takes to succeed. You'll also hear: ·         -Why competition is increasing for multi-tenant industrial properties ·         -How Basis is underwriting deals in the current economic environment ·         -What investors need to be successful in multi-tenant  

GlobeSt. Aspiring Leader Tim Donovan explains why investors should stop looking past middle-market properties in the Midwest. The Midwest region and middle-market properties are typically overlooked by investors, but at the intersection of those spaces, Midloch Investment Partners sees tremendous opportunity. The firm has built a pioneering investment strategy focused on buying middle-market properties in cities across the Midwest. By focusing on these underserved markets, Midloch co-founder and managing director Tim Donovan, who was recently named an Aspiring Leader by GlobeSt., says that he has found something valuable and increasingly rare in the current market: stability and upside. Donovan talks about the strategy in this episode of the Insiders podcast series. In the interview, he discusses: -          What makes the Midwest region an attractive investment market -          Why middle-market properties are a sweet spot for investment -          How the firm plans to launch a private credit fund to bolster middle-market investment

The most impactful AI programs are able to manage large-scale operational platforms for property managers.  AI is still new, but it is already evolving. Many companies started implementing AI to solve specific problems or isolated tasks. Now, AI is transitioning from a specific toolkit to something much grander. In this format, AI knows the history of the property and business model, and it can communicate with tools inside the platform. This is a gamechanger for property managers, says Cat Allday, VP of product at AppFolio. In this podcast, you'll hear:           How AI is reshaping real estate performance           Why property operators should create a comprehensive, integrated AI strategy           Why AI native architecture is essential to creating an impactful AI platform

Real estate connected to women's sports, women's brands and certain international investments have the potential to deliver outsized returns to investors. As investors continue to search for yield in a constrained environment, attention is shifting toward undercapitalized segments with significant growth potential. Women-centric platforms, from professional sports to consumer brands, are no longer peripheral plays; they represent scalable, high-performing opportunities capable of delivering the returns that have become harder to capture in traditional asset classes.   That's according to high-net-worth investment advisor and 2026 GlobeSt. Woman of Influence Belinda G. Schwartz, executive chair of Herrick and co-chair of the Real Estate Department. Herrick is a full-service commercial real estate law firm based in NYC. Schwartz sat down with us to talk about the award, the state of the industry and how she is strategically advising clients today. In the podcast, you'll also hear: How the current market challenges have changed the investment conversation for high-net worth clients. The real estate opportunities in specialty investments, like women's sports and women's brands. How law firm leadership is evolving and why diversity remains an important factor in advising clients. Press play to hear more from Schwartz.