I am principal and head of Avison Young’s Tri-State Investment Sales group in New York City. During my 25-year career, I have sold more than 500 properties and loans totaling over $5 billion. Some of my recognitions include being named Commercial Observer’s Power 100, CoStar’s Power Broker, and receiving the Deal of the Year award by REBNY.
I am also a serial real estate investor and have launched two real estate funds with total capitalizations of over $350 million. Now this far into my career, I find great joy in helping others achieve real estate success. I provide regular training through my podcast and Wall Street Journal best-selling book, The Insider’s Edge to Real Estate Investing (McGraw Hill Education 2023) which I co-authored with my writing partner Rachel Hartman. I give lectures at Columbia, Fordham, NYU, Wharton, and my alma mater Colgate, and share videos and resources at www.jamesnelson.com.
What Lenders Look For Before Funding A Commercial Real Estate Deal
Lenders will look at financial documents and reports before funding a commercial real estate deal. They'll evaluate the strength of the sponsor and your business plan.
Why Multifamily Is Often The First Step For New Real Estate Investors
Learn why multifamily is a popular first investment and why many investors choose to start with multifamily when investing in real estate
Contrarian Investing In Real Estate: Finding Opportunity Where Others Hesitate
Learn what to look for in contrarian investing and how to find deals while others sit on the sidelines, including raising capital and being patient.
Gaining The Experience You Need To Succeed
Learn ways to gain experience when you want to invest in commercial real estate, in addition to raising capital and closing the knowledge gap.
Top Real Estate Associations To Join
Learn about real estate associations you can join to cultivate relationships and learn about upcoming opportunities.
When To Bring In Third-Party Project Management
Know when to bring in third-party management to your real estate investment to improve efficiencies and generate returns that align with your business plan.
Closing The Knowledge Gap In Real Estate Investing
You can listen to podcasts, join organizations, and get a mentor to increase your knowledge when real estate investing.
Overcoming The Capital Hurdle In Real Estate Investing
Learn how to overcome the capital barrier and start investing in commercial real estate in any city in the US.
Playing The Long Game: How To Manage Real Estate Cycles
Manage real estate cycles to get ahead when you invest in commercial real estate. Learn to manage your portfolio and acquire assets at key times in the market.
Commercial Real Estate Asset Classes: What’s Your Investment Strategy?
Learn about the different asset classes to consider when investing in commercial real estate, including multifamily, office, retail, industrial, and development.