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The Insider’s Edge for Strong Broker Relationships with James Nelson, Ep. 480

James Nelson is the Principal and Head of Avison Young’s Tri-State Investment Sales group in New York City. During his 25-year career, Nelson has sold more than 500 properties and loans totaling over $5 billion. His accolades include being named Commercial Observer’s Power 100, CoStar’s Power Broker, and receiving the Deal of the Year award by REBNY.

Nelson hosts “The Insider’s Edge to Real Estate Investing” podcast. He is also the author of “The Insider’s Edge to Real Estate Investing” and regularly lectures at Columbia, Fordham, NYU, Wharton, and his alma mater Colgate.

We talked to James about ethics involved in being a broker and an investor, cultivating broker relationships, and his book “The Insider’s Edge to Real Estate Investing”.

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[00:01] Opening Segment

  • James talks about his background;

  • He talks about his brokerage and investing businesses.

[05:17] Balancing Being a Broker & an Investor

  • Ethics involved in being a broker and investor;

  • Cultivating broker relationships;

  • Some of the mistakes new investors make;

[17:05] What to look for in a deal;

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[27:37] Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Not finding a trusted partner in his first incredible opportunity.

Digital Resource: Reonome

Most Recommended Book: Knowing isn’t Doing

Daily Habit: Consistency

#1 Insight for Succeeding as a Multifamily Investing: Have great people.

Best Place to Grab a Bite in New York: Any spot in Bleeker Street, Nougatine

Contact James:

Learn more at  jamesnelson.com. Click here to listen to James’ podcast. You can get his book by clicking here. Listen to Rod Santomassimo’s episode with John here.

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