Ever wondered how a college grad ends up landing a career-changing interview at a baccarat table in Vegas? That’s just the beginning of Andy Misiaveg’s unique story. In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Andy dives into his 25-year journey with The Shopping Center Group, his deep expertise in the Carolinas market, and the state of retail leasing today.

You’ll hear how retail leasing is not only surviving but thriving, and why concepts like Medtail, Topgolf, and experiential entertainment are reshaping retail centers. Andy also unpacks how rents are being driven by low vacancy, high construction costs, and evolving tenant needs. He shares how the leasing landscape is adjusting to economic shifts, lending constraints, and post-COVID entrepreneurial waves.

Key Takeaways:

• Andy’s unconventional Vegas job interview story that launched his career.

• Why the Carolinas are a hotspot for regional retail expansion.

• Growing sectors like Medtail, entertainment, and emerging restaurant brands.

• The real costs behind retail space and why rents are still rising.

• Trends in lease structures, percentage rents, and tenant guarantees.

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, Bruce Bean sits down with Vlad Arakcheyev, a former graphic designer who transitioned into the world of commercial real estate. Discover how a pandemic-era pivot, a strong partnership with his wife, and a commitment to learning reshaped Vlad's professional path. Today, he manages hundreds of units and multiple syndications across the country.

Vlad unpacks the difference between joint ventures and syndications, the importance of hands-on property management, and his strategic focus on markets like Kansas City and the Carolinas. He also shares practical tips on how to add value to properties and build investor trust through transparency and smart deal structuring.

Whether you're a beginner looking to get into real estate or a seasoned investor exploring new strategies, this episode offers both insight and inspiration.

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Flint Jamison had a thriving career in aerospace, managing $120 million defense contracts and leading large engineering teams. But stress and burnout pushed him toward a new passion—real estate syndication. In this episode, Flint shares his journey from working at Boeing to co-founding Vestas Capital, where he now helps investors tap into commercial real estate opportunities like dental office portfolios and medical buildings.

You’ll hear how Flint scaled from duplex investing to managing and raising capital for multi-property syndications across the U.S. He also dives into:

• Why single-family rentals weren’t scalable for him

• How real estate syndication opened new doors

• His transition into capital raising and how LinkedIn became his growth engine

• Why medical office buildings are his new investment focus

If you're an engineer looking to diversify, or just curious how to break into commercial syndication, Flint’s story is a blueprint worth studying.

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