Company case study
Commercial Real Estate Investments
Commercial Real Estate Investments: Investments in shopping centers and commercial real estate, specifically targeting properties with high occupancy rates. It came up on My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri, in the episode "How I Bought a $3.4M Business For $200K" (aired July 4, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | How I Bought a $3.4M Business For $200K |
| Aired | July 4, 2025 |
| Revenue and traction | Not mentioned in the transcript, but the speaker indicated that returns are 'bananas' and that occupancy rates are higher than multi-family and office spaces. |
| Category | E-commerce |
Figures and claims are as told on the episode, summarized from the transcript. Check the date: they describe the company at the time it aired.
What the episode said
How I Bought a $3.4M Business For $200K · aired July 4, 2025 · hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Why it works
Despite common perceptions of decline, these properties often have high occupancy rates and stable returns due to demand for retail space.
Founding story
The speaker is investing in his brother-in-law's commercial real estate business, which involves retrofitting existing spaces rather than building new ones.
The playbook
Focuses on acquiring existing shopping centers with stable tenants and high demand, while avoiding the construction of new centers due to supply constraints.
Also mentioned
The investment strategy emphasizes retrofitting existing centers to adapt to changing market demands.