Alexey Chernobelskiy—principal at Centrio Capital Partners and creator of GPLP Match—joins to unpack how limited partners should truly evaluate private real estate deals, why today’s rate environment makes raises harder, and how transparency + targeted matching can bridge GPs and LPs without broker-dealer intermediation. We cover his “three pillars” framework (execution, alignment, property), baseline terms LPs expect, the single waterfall red flag he actually treats as a pass, and why consistent, value-first social posting still matters more than playing the algorithm.

In this conversation, Zane Schartz shares his path from pro hockey to running Freedom CRE’s investment-grade, single-tenant NNN funds. He explains why fewer variables can mean better sleep for LPs, defines how NNN vs. NN shifts risk and cap rates, and walks through value levers like early lease extensions with national tenants. We get candid on multifamily’s recent pain (floating rates, rising costs), how that contrasts with fixed-debt NNN stability, and where cap rates may head next. Zane also opens his marketing playbook—consistent LinkedIn education, trust building, and structured first calls—plus leadership philosophy, team structure, and routines that keep his firm executing.

In this episode of The Mastering Commercial Real Estate Podcast, host Cory Mortensen sits down with Chris Affinito, Managing Partner of Notional Development Partners, to uncover how he’s thriving in Austin’s competitive development landscape. Chris shares how he carved out a niche in “affordable luxury” workforce housing, leveraging tax exemptions and cost-saving construction techniques to create Class A assets in prime locations. From navigating the politics of development to structuring deals in challenging capital markets, Chris offers invaluable insights for developers, investors, and anyone looking to scale their real estate career. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this episode is packed with strategies, lessons, and real-world stories you won’t want to miss.