Commercial Property Advisors

Hosted by Peter Harris

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Aug 2026

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Insight, market updates and wisdom from America's leading commercial real estate mentors, including Peter Harris, the author of the book Commercial Real Estate Investing for Dummies.

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August 16, 2026Episode 361 hr 4 min

Peter Harris Live! (08/11/26): Why 5–40 Units Is the Smartest Place to Start

Discover why 5–40 units is the smartest place to start in multifamily investing — the perfect size range for your first deal. In this week's episode, Peter shows how this range gives beginners the control, stability, and leverage they need to confidently acquire their first commercial property. What You’ll Learn: Why 5–40 units is the ideal starting point for new investors How this range protects you from the pitfalls of “too small” and “too big” Why competition is lower and opportunities are greater in this segment How this size class gives beginners more control over value, income, and deal structure Why this is the range where off‑market deals and creative financing thrive Tuesdays with Peter LIVE! Register for our next session: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/peter-harris-live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "Commercial Real Estate for Beginners": https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/free-book/ Every successful commercial real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/protege-program/ Questions or Comments? Text PETER to 833-942-4516

August 7, 2026Episode 351 hr 1 min

Peter Harris Live (08/04/26): Getting Deals Under Contract

Getting your first commercial deal under contract is the moment everything changes. In this episode, Peter shows you how to stop holding back, stop over‑analyzing, and finally take the step that puts your wealth in motion. You’ll learn: How to seize control and lock out your competition Why getting under contract is the ultimate game changer in your wealth How to build unshakable confidence to pull the trigger on your first deal Why experience, fear, or market conditions matter far less than taking action Student Spotlight: Meet Mario, who joined with zero experience and, just three and a half months later, has a 36‑unit property under contract for $2.8M. His life changed the moment he made his first offer, and he shares exactly how he got over the hump. A clear, motivating session designed to help you move past fear, take action, and get your first deal under contract. Tuesdays with Peter LIVE! Register for our next session: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/peter-harris-live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "Commercial Real Estate for Beginners": https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/free-book/ Every successful commercial real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/protege-program/ Questions or Comments? Text PETER to 833-942-4516

July 30, 2026Episode 341 hr 3 min

Peter Harris Live (07/28/26): Why Multifamily Beats Traditional Retirement

Discover why multifamily real estate is the best vehicle to build your own pension—and why relying on Wall Street leaves you with uncertainty instead of security. You'll learn: Why the traditional retirement system is failing the middle class How Wall Street secures the best deals while ordinary investors get the leftovers The four‑step formula for building your own pension with off‑market multifamily real estate Five ways to fund a multifamily‑supported pension plan Why none of this requires large savings, prior experience, or the “perfect” starting point Student Spotlight: You’ll meet Bill, who built his own pension through a 24‑unit off‑market deal he purchased for $900,000 — a property that appraised at $1.38M before closing, giving him $480,000 in equity on day one. He’ll walk through how he found it, funded it, and turned it into a long‑term retirement engine. A clear, practical session designed to replace uncertainty with confidence — and show you how to build a pension you control. Tuesdays with Peter LIVE! Register for our next session: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/peter-harris-live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "Commercial Real Estate for Beginners": https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/free-book/ Every successful commercial real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/protege-program/ Questions or Comments? Text PETER to 833-942-4516

July 26, 2026Episode 3358 min

Peter Harris Live (07/21/26): Good Deals Aren’t Found — They’re Made

In this week's episode, you'll discover why strong commercial deals aren’t just found — they’re made. Peter breaks down the strategy behind repositioning multifamily properties, creating value, and making your deals. Student Spotlight: You’ll also hear from Kendrick, a CPA and retired 20‑year Air Force veteran, who took a tired 8‑unit, transformed it inside and out, more than doubled the rents, more than doubled the value — and kept his tenants through the entire process. His story is proof that the right improvements can change both the property and the investor. Tuesdays with Peter LIVE! Register for our next session: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/peter-harris-live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "Commercial Real Estate for Beginners": https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/free-book/ Every successful commercial real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/protege-program/ Questions or Comments? Text PETER to 833-942-4516

July 17, 2026Episode 3258 min

Peter Harris Live (07/14/26): Government‑Backed Real Estate Playbook

This week's live session breaks down our government‑backed real estate playbook — the programs that lower down payments, guarantee rents, and make commercial deals possible for beginners. Peter simplifies the financing tools, the loan guarantees, and the housing voucher systems that turn Section 8 into reliable, stress‑free cash flow. Student Spotlight: You’ll also hear how Ken used these steps to acquire a 24‑unit property, raise its performance, and grow it from a $1.2M purchase to a $2.9M valuation — building roughly $1.7M in wealth in three years using government support. He’ll walk through the government program he used and how he applied the playbook from start to finish. Tuesdays with Peter LIVE! Register for our next session: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/peter-harris-live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "Commercial Real Estate for Beginners": https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/free-book/ Every successful commercial real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/protege-program/ Questions or Comments? Text PETER to 833-942-4516

July 8, 2026Episode 311 hr 1 min

Peter Harris Live (07/07/2026): Mobile Home and RV Park Comparison

If you’re exploring accessible ways to invest in commercial real estate, this week's session breaks down one of the most overlooked options: Mobile Home Parks and RV Parks. We compare both models, explain how their operations differ, and help you decide which aligns with your goals. You’ll also hear from Tiffany, a student who built a portfolio of parks while using real estate to support the work she loves most. Tuesdays with Peter LIVE! Register for our next session: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/peter-harris-live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "Commercial Real Estate for Beginners": https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/free-book/ Every successful commercial real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/protege-program/ Questions or Comments? Text PETER to 833-942-4516

July 1, 2026Episode 301 hr 2 min

Peter Harris Live: (06/30/26) How Mid‑Term Rentals Lift Revenue and Value

In this training, you'll discover a step‑by‑step framework for using mid‑term rentals to raise a property’s income and value— without adding a single new unit. This model is designed to help you: ▪️Increase monthly revenue ▪️Lift NOI and force appreciation ▪️Identify when mid‑term rentals outperform long‑term leases ▪️Convert only the units that make strategic sense ▪️Read market demand so you know when not to convert This is a clear, numbers‑driven strategy session for multifamily owners who want to engineer value, not wait for the market to do it. Tuesdays with Peter LIVE! Register for our next session: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/peter-harris-live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "Commercial Real Estate for Beginners": https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/free-book/ Every successful commercial real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/protege-program/ Questions or Comments? Text PETER to 833-942-4516

June 24, 2026Episode 291 hr 2 min

Peter Harris Live (06/23/26): How to Make the Switch From Full‑Time Job to Full‑Time Investor

A demanding W‑2 job on one side. Passive revenue and control of your time on the other. This week's training shows how ordinary working people make that switch through commercial real estate — starting with the resources they already have and the mindset that makes the transition possible. You’ll learn: ▪️How to begin with what you already have (HELOC, retirement, home equity) ▪️Why waiting until you “feel ready” quietly costs years ▪️The three mindset shifts that separate investors from lifelong employees ▪️How to protect what you’ve built while creating new passive income ▪️Why age, background, and experience matter far less than you think Student Spotlight: You’ll also hear from Dave, a former truck driver who worked sixty‑plus hour weeks before making the switch in his mid‑fifties. He used a HELOC to fund his start, built a multifamily portfolio, and reclaimed his time. His story proves that regular working people — with families, responsibilities, and no Wall Street background — can make this transition with the right guidance. Tuesdays with Peter LIVE! Register for our next session: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/peter-harris-live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "Commercial Real Estate for Beginners": https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/free-book/ Every successful commercial real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/protege-program/ Questions or Comments? Text PETER to 833-942-4516

June 17, 2026Episode 281 hr 7 min

Peter Harris Live (06/16/26): From Residential to Commercial

Most residential investors assume commercial real estate is a huge leap — one that requires more money, more experience, or more sophistication than they have. In this training, we show why that barrier is mostly mental, and how the skills you already use in residential rentals transfer directly into commercial investing when you have the right mentorship beside you. You’ll learn: The real differences between residential and commercial Why the leap is far smaller than it appears How commercial deals are evaluated and structured The mindset shift that helps beginners move past fear Why mentorship accelerates the transition into commercial real estate Student Spotlight: You’ll also hear from Bruce, who began as a residential investor with the same doubts most beginners have. Before he became a coach, he was a student himself — learning the principles, leaning on mentorship, and discovering that the biggest barrier was the one in his own mind. Today he helps beginners make the same transition he once feared, proving that regular people can cross into commercial real estate with the right support. Tuesdays with Peter LIVE! Register for our next session: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/peter-harris-live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "Commercial Real Estate for Beginners": https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/free-book/ Every successful commercial real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/protege-program/ Questions or Comments? Text PETER to 833-942-4516

June 10, 2026Episode 271 hr 2 min

Peter Harris Live (06/09/26): Buy Your First Multifamily Without Using Your Own Money

Most beginners believe commercial real estate is out of reach — especially without a pile of capital saved. In this live training, we break down the core principles that show why that belief is false and how beginners can acquire small multifamily properties through smart structure, creative partnerships, and value‑add strategy. You’ll learn how to: Identify small multifamily opportunities that are within reach Use partnership structures to acquire property without your own capital Apply value-add strategies that rapidly increase income and equity Student Spotlight: You’ll also hear from Devin, who shares exactly how he acquired a six‑unit multifamily property without using any of his own capital, then created six‑figure equity through smart structure and value-add strategies. This is one of the clearest examples of what’s possible when you understand how to find the right property, structure the right partnership, and create value the right way. Tuesdays with Peter LIVE! Register for our next session: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/peter-harris-live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "Commercial Real Estate for Beginners": https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/free-book/ Every successful commercial real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.commercialpropertyadvisors.com/protege-program/ Questions or Comments? Text PETER to 833-942-4516