SF Commercial Property Conversations

What does it take to go from washing dishes at age 14 to becoming a commercial real estate syndicator? In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Boyd Woodard shares how an ownership mindset, resilience, and years of experience across multiple industries shaped his path to commercial real estate.

Bruce and Boyd discuss how acting like an owner can transform careers and businesses. Boyd explains why tak...

San Francisco’s commercial property market is showing signs of life again—and construction activity is helping tell the story.

In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Steve Lombardi, founder of Lombardi Property Development (LPD), to discuss what’s happening on the ground with construction costs, tenant improvements, office repositioning, and the return of demand across San Francisco commercial real estate. Ste...

Medical office buildings (MOBs) continue to attract investor attention, but what makes them such a resilient asset class? In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with David Lynn, founder of Healthcare One Properties, to discuss why medical real estate has become one of the strongest sectors in commercial property investing.

David shares his journey from decades in private equity real...

Senior housing is one of commercial real estate’s most specialized and misunderstood asset classes. In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with Jerry Vinci, founder of CCR Growth and Norden Advisory, to unpack why senior housing behaves differently than multifamily, hospitality, and other investment sectors.

Jerry explains why senior housing is really an operating business wra...

What if commercial property owners could lower insurance costs simply by understanding their buildings better?

In this episode, Bruce Bean speaks with Craig Caryl, founder of InsureMEP and Critical Asset, about how mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) infrastructure data can help commercial property owners reduce risk, improve operations, and potentially lower insurance premiums.

Craig shares his unconventional journey into t...

What happens when artificial intelligence collides with commercial real estate brokerage? In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with commercial real estate coach and industry leader Rod Santomassimo to discuss how AI is rapidly changing the way brokers work, prospect, market deals, and manage their time.

Rod shares how AI tools are already replacing many traditional brokerage tasks...

What happens when a family loses nearly everything in a real estate collapse — and rebuilds through a small campground business that eventually leads to a thriving manufactured housing portfolio? In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Nasir Ali shares the remarkable story of how his immigrant family transitioned from owning more than 100 single-family homes to rebuilding through KOA campgroun...

What does it take to succeed through market cycles, distressed assets, and constant change in commercial real estate? In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with Charlie Smith to discuss resilience, leadership, and the mindset needed to thrive during uncertain times.

Charlie shares insights from his career journey, including lessons learned navigating challenging market conditions a...

What happens when a former film industry executive decides to use commercial real estate as a tool to help the planet? In this episode, Bruce Bean talks with Carolyn Pistone, founder of Clear Blue Commercial, about sustainable property management, green business practices, and how smart environmental decisions can also improve property value and tenant retention.

Carolyn shares her unusual journey from entertainment and digital vis...

What’s really happening in today’s M&A and commercial real estate markets—and where are the hidden opportunities? Economist Ryan Drake-Lee joins Bruce Bean to break down the volatility, the trends, and what buyers and sellers need to understand right now.

Ryan shares his journey from Morehouse College to UC Berkeley Haas, and his experience working at McKinsey and Google before launching his own advisory pract...

What happens when a 30-year career at Intel sparks a pivot into commercial real estate investing? In this episode, Cyndi Peach shares how she transitioned from corporate life into building a successful portfolio of retail strip centers—and why she believes this asset class is full of opportunity right now.

Cyndi walks through her early wake-up call during the dot-com era, which pushed her to seek additional income streams bey...

Igor Shaltonov: From Russian Water Polo Pro to American Multifamily Investor

What does it take to go from growing up in post-Soviet Russia to building a multifamily real estate portfolio in the United States? In this episode, Igor Shaltonov shares his journey from professional athlete to disciplined real estate investor—and why “boring” investments may be the smartest path forward.

Igor takes us back to his childh...

What’s really happening in Sacramento right now? In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Katherine McComic and Patrick Stelmach to explore the surprising transformation of Sacramento into a creative, fast-evolving hub for commercial real estate and urban development.

From repurposed warehouses to vibrant mixed-use projects, this conversation dives into how a new generation of professionals is reshaping the city—and w...

In this conversation, Bruce Bean sits down with Tim Vi Tran to explore a remarkable career path built on resilience, discipline, and technical expertise. Tim begins by sharing his early life—leaving Vietnam at age five, spending time in a refugee camp in the Philippines, and eventually settling in Dallas, Texas. From there, his academic success led him to the United States Merchant Marine Academy, followed by a role as a syst...

Bruce Bean sits down with Jonathan Kathrein, a transactional real estate attorney, to explore the evolving landscape of San Francisco commercial real estate. Jonathan shares his unique journey into law—from studying real estate at UC Berkeley to working in nonprofit leadership, teaching public speaking, and eventually attending law school while raising a family.

The conversation dives into the current state of the market, whi...

What does it take to build a career that spans hands-on construction, finance, insurance, and entrepreneurship? In this episode, Scott Van Arsdale shares his unconventional journey and the lessons he learned along the way.

Scott’s story starts in construction, swinging a hammer and learning the trade from the ground up. Over time, he transitioned into management, launched his own framing company, and later returned to school ...

What does it take to go from chemical engineering to owning 30+ multifamily properties in Los Angeles? In this episode, Maxx Feldman shares how he made an unconventional leap into real estate—and what it takes to survive and grow in today’s challenging market.

Maxx Feldman didn’t start in real estate. With a background in chemical engineering and early ambitions in professional baseball, his path shifted when he w...

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with Scott Furniss of 7th Street Development to explore the fast-moving industrial market in Los Angeles and Orange County. From aerospace-driven demand to speculative development strategies, Scott shares what it really takes to build and lease industrial projects in today’s environment.

Scott walks through his career journey across resid...

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with Peter Belisle, founder of Belcon Advisors and former executive at JLL, to explore the complexities behind some of today’s most ambitious development projects.

Peter shares his experience advising on the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles—a 400,000-square-foot, architecturally stunning project set within a fully mature...