SF Commercial Property Conversations
SF Commercial Property Conversations hosted by Bruce Bean is the go-to podcast for anyone fascinated by the intricacies of commercial real estate in the San Francisco Peninsula and beyond. Each episode dives deep into the world of commercial property investments, featuring insights from seasoned investors, industry experts, and professionals who have shaped the landscape of San Francisco’s market. Join us as we explore successful investment strategies, discuss the challenges and opportunities unique to the Bay Area, and uncover the stories behind the buildings that define our skyline. Whether you’re a CPA, doctor, retired professional, or someone with an interest in commercial real estate, this podcast offers unparalleled insights into making informed decisions in one of the world’s most competitive markets. From the dynamics of Triple Net Leases to the legacy of family trusts in real estate, ”SF Commercial Property Conversations” is your invitation to the conversation about building wealth, creating legacies, and investing in commercial properties wisely. With Bruce Bean’s expert guidance, get ready to unlock the strategies for success and be inspired by the journeys of those who’ve navigated the complex waters of commercial real estate investments.
Episodes
The Bay Area commercial real estate market may be hard to describe with one simple trend. Bruce Bean's word for it is "quirky."
In this September 2026 update, Bruce shares what he is seeing across office, retail, industrial, and flex space. He talks about AI firms taking vacant office space in San Francisco, smaller retailers moving into open storefronts, and growing demand for flex space from small robotics firms.
Bruce also gives...
What if buying a fixer-upper did not mean finding a separate way to pay for all the repairs?
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce talks with renovation loan specialist Skip Schenker about FHA 203K loans and other renovation financing programs that can help buyers purchase a property and finance improvements through one loan.
Skip shares how his early career selling windows and French doors ...
What does it take to spot promising companies before they reach their next big stage of growth?
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with capital markets veteran and venture investor Craig Taggart. Craig shares lessons from more than two decades in investment banking, capital raising, M&A advisory, venture capital, an...
What happens when a professional quarterback takes the lessons he learned on the football field and applies them to commercial real estate?
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with Dennis Havrilla, founder of Havrilla Commercial Investment Group and creator of the Triple Net Playbook.
Dennis shares his unusual...
Finding talented commercial real estate brokers is one thing. Finding the right people for your company—and creating a business model that works for both the broker and the brokerage—is another.
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce welcomes back commercial real estate entrepreneur Joe Killinger for a practical conversation about ...
What if your storage unit was right where you park your car?
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce talks with serial entrepreneur Scott Slinker, CEO of Deluxe Storage, about a simple problem that led to a much bigger business idea.
Scott was living in a high-rise condominium in San Jose when his car began getting brok...
How do you manage more than 750 rental units while keeping vacancies and evictions remarkably low?
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce talks with Rachelle Souza, founder of Manzanita, a full-service real estate brokerage based in Manteca, California.
Rachelle shares how she went from earning her real estate and cont...
Affordable housing is needed across California, but getting a project built can be far more complicated than most people realize.
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce talks with Al Marshall about his journey from architect to real estate developer and his decades of experience working with affordable housing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit...
Commercial real estate has changed dramatically over the past five decades. Few people have had a front-row seat to those changes quite like Carl Muhlstein.
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with Carl to explore a commercial real estate career that began in 1978 and has included brokerage, investment, entertainment industry real...
What does it take to build a commercial real estate career that lasts more than four decades? For Allen Buchanan, the answer comes down to relationships, preparation, discipline—and following the right sequence.
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with Allen Buchanan, SIOR, a longtime commercial real estate professional with...
When traditional banks say no, there may still be a path forward.
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce talks with Marie Fleming about alternative lending and how creative financing can help commercial real estate investors, business owners, and developers get deals done in a difficult lending market.
Marie began her ...
What happens when years of experience in commercial real estate, investing, manufacturing, and business strategy meet the power of artificial intelligence?
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with TJ Rossi to talk about TJ’s wide-ranging career and how he is now using AI to help think through financial decisions, business op...
What does it take to lease commercial real estate for the federal government?
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with John Robbins, a commercial real estate veteran whose firm works with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) across 18 western states.
John shares how he went from working with majo...
What happens when a commercial tenant has someone in their corner who understands the building, the lease, and the market?
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, Bruce Bean talks with Scot Ginsburg of Hughes Marino about why tenant representation matters, especially in complex markets like biotech, life sciences, and technology.
Scot has sp...
California’s housing shortage has created enormous challenges—but it has also opened the door to new opportunities for developers. In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with David Simmons, a real estate developer and construction lending specialist, to discuss how recent California legislation is reshaping the development landscape.
What if older apartment buildings could become affordable homes for first-time buyers? In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with John Laine, founder of StarterHome.Fund, to discuss an innovative approach to expanding homeownership by converting apartment buildings into quality condominiums at prices hundreds of thousands of dollars below ...
How can commercial real estate investors analyze deals faster, negotiate with greater confidence, and make better investment decisions?
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with Masoud Arouni, founder of https://realestate-analytics.ai, to discuss how technology is changing the way investors evaluate commercial real estate opportunities. Masoud shares how his own experience as a m...
What if the next breakthrough in commercial real estate starts by asking one simple question: What's the biggest problem the industry needs solved?
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, Bruce Bean sits down with Dave Garland, Managing Partner at Second Century Ventures and the REACH program, the venture capital arm of the National Association of Realtors. Dave shares how...
What if property owners could eliminate late-night maintenance calls without paying for full-service property management? In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with entrepreneur Hunter Drost, founder of OneTenant, to discuss how technology, AI, and a concierge-style maintenance service are changing the way rental properties are managed.
What does it take to build a successful real estate brokerage in one of the country's most competitive markets? In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Sean Chen shares how a commitment to service, leadership, consistency, and technology has helped him grow one of Silicon Valley's fastest-growing real estate teams.
Originally from China, Sean discuss...
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