311. Building a Hard Asset Empire with Ben Reinberg

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Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Ben Reinberg, a seasoned commercial real estate investor with over 32 years of experience, shares the story of his career, discussing the various niches within commercial real estate, with a particular focus on medical office spaces. He talks about his new book, 'Hard Assets and Hard Money for Hard Times,' which serves as a guide to building a hard asset empire. Ben delves into the importance of hard assets in creating generational wealth, the benefits of AI in real estate, and the lessons learned from the 2008 financial crisis. 

In this episode:

• Learn why hard assets like real estate and precious metals remain the cornerstone of lasting wealth.
• Discover how adaptability in shifting markets like moving from office to medical spaces drives long-term success.
• Understand the role of AI in streamlining real estate operations while keeping human relationships central.
• Grasp the lessons from the 2008 financial crisis to avoid over-leverage and safeguard your investments.
• And so much more!

Key Moments:

00:59 Meet Ben Reinberg: Commercial Real Estate Expert

02:14 The Journey to Writing 'Hard Assets and Hard Money for Hard Times'

05:33 Why Commercial Real Estate?

09:42 The Impact of AI on Commercial Real Estate

15:01 The Importance of Relationships in Real Estate

16:48 Why Hard Assets Matter

19:34 The Challenges of Building an Empire

20:15 Affordable Financial Blueprint

20:46 Weathering Economic Storms

21:52 Conservative Investment Strategies

27:31 The Importance of a Good Team

28:08 Final Round: Lessons and Tips

31:37 Where to Find More Information

32:59 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Find Ben Reinberg

Website: https://www.benreinberg.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN-VuewtdVrFwlOrTsNbxGA

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benreinberg/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealbenreinberg/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealBenReinberg/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealbenreinberg

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