CBRE

Our team under maintains regular and robust communication with a diverse network of lenders, encompassing both major institutions and smaller lending entities. We are proud of our extensive knowledge and continuous monitoring of market trends, which empowers us to skillfully negotiate optimal deals tailored to each client's unique requirements. 

With a strong focus on personalized service, we forge close partnerships with lenders across the country. By leveraging these strong connections, we effectively secure funding for a broad spectrum of successful commercial real estate transactions, catering to the specific needs and aspirations of our valued clients.

Senior Vice President

Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC

Our team worked regularly with diverse lenders, from major institutions to smaller entities. With extensive market knowledge, we negotiated optimal deals tailored to each client's unique requirements, securing funding for successful commercial real estate transactions nationwide.

Assistant Vice President

Capmark

Deloitte

Audit staff member focused on energy companies.

Senior Accountant

WHAT I DO
I aim use to my knowledge of commercial real estate financing to help you make the most informed decisions about your commercial real estate investments. I help you evaluate and compare the various lenders and borrowing options so you can finance your properties, with particular attention to multifamily and student housing properties nationwide.

WHO I WORK WITH
I work with all types of property owners, from individuals owning one asset to groups with tens of thousands of units. Each has distinct needs, and my goal is to provide a tailored experience that meets the specific requirements of each borrower and transaction.

PROVEN SUCCESS
Our team has a track record of exceeding client expectations while delivering superior execution with OVER (since 2011):

🔸$21.4 billion in financings
🔸$2.4 billion average from 2020-2022
🔸950 transactions
🔸88 capital sources
🔸40 out of 50 states represented

TEAM & EXPERTISE
Since 2004, I have been a mortgage banker alongside my partners Mike Bryant and Jon Wooton. In 2011, we joined CBRE and have seen continuous growth. Our team currently consists of over 12 members with a combined 240+ years of experience. We specialize in providing the best financing options, particularly for multifamily owners.

📞 Ring me at 214-979-6577
📩 Drop me a line at brad.peters@cbre.com

The postings on this site are my own and do not represent the positions, strategies or opinions of CBRE.

Brad Peters

Investor Acquisitions

Founder + CEO

Real Estate Investor

Construction Project Manager

Pre-Construction Coordinator

Modineer Company

Operations Management Development Program

Altus Group

Cost Analyst

Northwestern Mutual

Financial Representative

College Financial Representative

Purdue University

Resident Assistant

SpringHill Camps

Assistant Director 

Holder Construction Company

Office Engineer Intern

Senior Construction Project Manager @ VareCo

Hey there! My name is Cole Baker. I am the Founder & CEO of Investor Acquisitions. The modern real estate operator's full service LinkedIn copywriter who will take your content & brand story to the next level. 

Whether you're the CEO, a team of operators, or a broker, our team can level up your brand & content on LinkedIn. 

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Panda Express owns $1,000,000,000+ of real estate.  
McDonald's owns $100,000,000,000+ of real estate. 
Shaqueille O'Neil owns $50,000,000+ of real estate. 
Marquise Brown owns $10,000,000+ of real estate.
Emmitt Smith owns $100,000,000+ of real estate. 
CostCo owns $50,000,000,000+ of real estate. 
Vanilla Ice owns $20,000,000 + of real estate. 

The most influential brands & entertainers in the world own real estate. 

To build wealth. 
To offset taxes. 
To diversify. 

What about you? 

P.S. Curious to hear your investment focus in 2025?

Personally, I'm doubling down on 2 things: 
1. Personal Development. 
2. Real Estate. 

How about you?

Founder + CEO of Investor Acquisitions | I help real estate executives build their brand & attract investors | Trusted by 42 Firms | DM “Intro” to schedule a meeting with Investor Acquisitions

I asked a lender (who has originated $23,000,000,000 worth of commercial real estate loans) 3 red flags to avoid in a general partner.

Here's what he said:

𝟭) 𝘼 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧 (𝙂𝙋) 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙣𝙤 𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡.

- In his opinion, a GP must provide capital in the deal.
- It’s this simple: If a GP has no capital in the deal,
- They don’t have your best interest in mind.

𝟮) 𝘼 𝙂𝙋 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙣𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚.

- You don’t want to hear what they promise.
- You want to hear what they’ve done.
- If they haven’t done very much, &
- They promise great returns?
- Run.

𝟯) 𝘼 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝟱+ 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨

- In his opinion, teams shouldn’t exceed 3 GPs.
- When there are too many partners on a team,
- He questions the team’s ability to manage.

There’s no need to take on unnecessary risk.

Dismiss all GPs with these red flags.

P.S. What would you add to the list?

I've owned 0% of a $2,000,000 property. 

I worked my butt off for it too. 

I worked my W-2 while helping others build their wealth. 

It's part of most all of our journey's. 

Honest work. 

But after long hours trading time for money got me thinking...

"What if I was on the other side of the table?" 
"What if I was the owner?"

I asked myself those questions over & over. 
Until one day, I took that leap myself. 
The hardest decision I've made.

But you know what? 

It’s also the most fulfilling decision I’ve ever made. 
I’m curious to hear more about your journey. 
What set you on the path of ownership?

Vanilla Ice has 1,940,000,000 streams for all songs. 

He's also built a $20,000,000 real estate empire. 

Here's how he did it: 

1) Vanilla Ice initially had too much fun.  

• Vanilla Ice's real name is Rob Van Winkle. 
• With "Ice Ice Baby" topping every relevant chart.
• By age of 21, Rob was a bonafide superstar.
• Like many young rappers, he had his fun. 
• Mansions. Super cars. And jewelry. 
• Rob spent nearly everything. 

2) Hurricane Andrew changed everything. 

• In 1992, Hurricane Andrew devastated South Florida. 
• 1 of Rob's mansions was damaged in the hurricane. 
• Instead of hiring contractors, Rob renovated it. 
• That single renovation changed everything. 
• He ended up selling the home as a flip. 
• & began flipping homes full-time. 

3) Rob shifted his focus. 

• Rob flipped homes all through the 1990's. 
• Then, in the early 2000's
• With Rob's music career slowing down, 
• Rob started a construction company. 
• Leveraging his experience flipping. 

Leveraging his flipping experience, Rob has built a $20m net worth through business and real estate. 

LESSON: 

Rob did what many of us do when we start in real estate. 
He completely changed industries. 
For Rob, it was all about learning everything he could. 
From electrical, to plumbing, to finishing work. 
Rob started from the bottom. 
Like all of us. 

Whether you're Vanilla Ice, or John Smith, hard work is required. 

You cannot escape it. 

Knowledge matters. 

& the best way to gain knowledge? Do the work. 

What's your focus right now with your investing?

P.S. What's a better one hit wonder? 

A. "Who Let the Dogs Out?"

B. "Ice Ice Baby"

C. Other

My church is looking to buy a building in downtown Denver with ~1,000 seats.

• They're currently off Colfax.
• Across from East High. 

Our church is looking for an auditorium w/ ~1,000 seats.
& they're looking to stay around downtown.  
They're open to any & all options, 
but would prefer to buy. 

If you know a seller. 
If you know of a building. 
If you own your own building. 

& you think it could fit this criteria?

Please reach out. 

DM "Church" if you have a lead!

I cold called an investor (who owns over $25,000,000 worth of real estate almost all free & clear) to ask for advice.

Here's what he said:

"Real estate is all about satisfying the resident & reducing costs."

Seemingly contradictory statements.

But when executed well:

Crushes.

Here's his advice:

1) Buy units with more bedrooms.

- For him, he buys assets & holds them in perpetuity.
- He found residents stay longer with 2-3 bedrooms.
- This is true for dishwashers & washer/dryers too.
- Here was his point: anticipate their needs.
- Anticipate their growth in life (families).
- & provide them convenience.

As their family grows & they make more money, you have the capacity to support this.

2) Be vertically integrated.

In his opinion:

- The single greatest opportunity to reduce cost.

He wanted to maximize cash flow:

- He had a manager & went in 2 days/week.
- This increased his cash flow, which
- Afforded a better life style.

The conversation was over 40 minutes.

He was very gracious with his time.

(Probably because he afford it).

P.S. Curious to hear your favorite interactions on a cold call?

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