The Biggerpockets Real Estate Investing Podcast

Most of the guests here on the BiggerPockets Podcast have focused on residential properties—but there is a whole different world to explore in the commercial real estate space. That’s why we’re thrilled to bring you this powerful interview with an investor who’s truly crushing the commercial real estate industry! Our guest today is David Puchi, an investor who owns more than 50 neighborhood shopping centers (“strip malls”) throughout the United States. David tells how he built this massive portfolio and why he believes it is one of the best real estate niches to be a part of. This show will open your eyes to an exciting world you never knew existed. In This Episode We Cover: How David started real estate investing Why he brought a bank guarantor partner into his deal How he turned a shopping mall around What the “Amazon proofing strategy” is What he looks for in commercial properties The challenges of this strategy Who to hire to start investing in shopping centers What synergy is in reference to te