Blue Dirt
Blue Dirt: Commercial Property Investing delivers expert insights and strategies for building and managing a successful commercial real estate portfolio. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this podcast uncovers market trends, financing tips, and key investment principles to help you thrive in the industry.
Episodes
30 episodes
Design, Ops, And Risk: The Real Math Of Executive Office Space
Empty floors do not fix themselves. We share how we turned lingering vacancy into high-demand executive offices by solving the unglamorous problems most landlords ignore: noise, airflow, access, signage, and Wi‑Fi. Along the way, we lay out a r...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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43:40
We Saw “$61/SF” And Said “Hold My Hard Hat”
A vacant industrial box, a rare laydown yard, and a seller on a tight clock—this is the kind of deal that tests your underwriting, your discipline, and your speed. We take you inside a 20,000 SF warehouse marketed at $61/SF and explain why we p...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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28:54
Pensacola’s Palafox Makeover
A resurfacing budget doesn’t usually change a city’s future—unless you turn it into a catalyst. We break down how Pensacola leveraged utility work to reimagine Palafox with ADA-correct sidewalks, traffic calming, elevated crosswalks, and long-o...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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17:44
Turning Early Lease Exits Into Smart Wins
Tenants don’t plan to leave early, but it happens—and the way you respond determines whether you eat losses or engineer a smooth, profitable handoff. We open the playbook on early lease exits with practical steps that protect cash flow, reduce ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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21:29
Learn The Smart Way To Handle Tenant Move-Outs And Preserve Your ROI
Most investors obsess over cap rates and comps while the real money leaks out during tenant move-outs. We go straight to the hinge moments that protect ROI: how to set a rock-solid move-in baseline, run smart mid-lease checkups, and execute pre...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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31:39
How Smart Facility Onboarding Protects Cash Flow And Cuts Risk
Want a commercial property that runs smoothly, keeps tenants happy, and doesn’t torch your cash with preventable emergencies? We walk through our facilities onboarding playbook step by step, showing how to document the building you actually own...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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28:16
Your Tenant Isn’t Psychic And Your Spreadsheet Isn’t A Property Manager
What if your property’s biggest risk isn’t the market, but messy onboarding? We walk through a practical, field-tested process for turning leases, CAM, and vendor costs into predictable cash flow—using a real case, Berry Hill Plaza, to show how...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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34:09
Define Rent, Control The Case
Missed rent isn’t a mystery; it’s a process problem. We pull back the curtain on how landlords actually win nonpayment cases—starting with crisp ledgers, strong lease language, and bulletproof notices that stand up in court. With attorney Tim B...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:27
From Ambiguity to Armor: How Legal Clarity Protects Your CRE Portfolio
Deals are flashy; leases do the heavy lifting. We brought in attorney Tim Baldwin to break down how smart landlords turn a contract into an operating system that protects cash flow, clarifies maintenance, and shortens disputes before they start...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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43:08
Beyond the Premium: Smart Insurance Strategies for Commercial Properties
Ever wondered why your commercial property insurance premiums skyrocketed—or why insuring a seemingly indestructible metal building can be surprisingly difficult? In this enlightening conversation with insurance expert Mike Price from Hub Inter...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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38:51
Hurricane Prep: Protecting Your Commercial Real Estate Investment
Hurricane season poses an existential threat to commercial real estate investments, yet few property owners truly understand how to prepare their buildings or navigate the aftermath. This eye-opening episode delves into the hidden challenges hu...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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28:19
See What Others Don't: The Art of Spotting Undervalued Commercial Properties
Finding hidden gems in commercial real estate often means looking where others won't—or can't—see value. In this eye-opening exploration of opportunity recognition, Michael and Don reveal how they discovered a property that had languished on th...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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20:03
Beyond the Lease: Building Tenant Relationships That Last
The foundation of successful commercial real estate investing isn't just about finding the right property—it's about building relationships that keep your spaces filled and your returns flowing. On this episode of Blue Dirt, we uncover the powe...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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31:43
Buildings Matter More Than Markets Ever Will
Have you ever wondered if there's a stepping stone between residential and commercial real estate investing? In this eye-opening episode, we uncover how short-term rentals like Airbnb can serve as the perfect gateway to building your commercial...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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33:22
Commercial Real Estate Doesn't Have to Be Complicated
Diving beneath surface-level dealmaking, this eye-opening episode tackles the foundations of commercial real estate investing that most property shows never cover. Hosts Michael and Donnie, drawing from decades of experience as active investors...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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34:10
Digging Into the Dirt: How Smart Investors Evaluate Property Risk
What's your risk tolerance as a commercial real estate investor? This foundational question drives every successful investment strategy, yet many investors fail to honestly assess where they fall on the risk-reward spectrum.In this deep...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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32:21
Beyond Price: The Art of Commercial Negotiations
The psychology of negotiation often trumps the mechanics of contracts in commercial real estate—a lesson learned the hard way by many investors. In this eye-opening episode, we share a transformative story about recognizing when someone is nego...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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37:15
Walking Properties Like a Pro
Ever wonder what separates amateur property tours from those conducted by seasoned commercial real estate professionals? The difference could cost or save you thousands.Walking a commercial property with expert eyes means spotting the s...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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52:19
Smart Exits: Planning Your Commercial Real Estate Endgame
Your exit strategy might be the most critical decision you'll make in commercial real estate investing—even before you purchase the property. As we explore in this episode, the most successful investors begin with the end in mind, shaping every...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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46:32
Money Well Spent: Structuring Tenant Improvement Allowances
Tenant improvement allowances represent one of the most powerful yet frequently misunderstood tools in a commercial real estate investor's arsenal. Far from being simple concessions to entice tenants, these strategic investments can dramaticall...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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25:40
Why Today Is Always the Right Time to Invest in Commercial Real Estate
Take a deep dive into the world of commercial real estate investing as we tackle the perpetual question: "When is the best time to invest?" The answer might surprise you—it's today, with a crucial caveat. The real question isn't timing the mark...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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34:16
Navigating Condo Ownership in Commercial Real Estate
Dive deep into the world of commercial office condos as we share our journey of acquiring and transforming four medical office units on a hospital campus. What began as a straightforward investment quickly turned into a crash course in HOA poli...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:57
All Things HVAC
The Blue Dirt Podcast is back—and this week Don and Michael tap long‑time HVAC specialist Cheyenne Stemen of Blue Commercial Properties for a nuts‑and‑bolts conversation every landlord, asset manager, and CRE investor needs to hear. By t...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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37:25
From Vacancy to Vibrancy
In this Blue Dirt case study, Michael and Don unpack their newest challenge: a nearly empty building with years of deferred maintenance. They reveal how phased renovations keep current tenants thriving, how creative lease structures protect cas...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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30:28
Storefront Stories: Reviving a Piece of Belmont DeVilliers
Michael Carro and Don Redhead take you inside one of their most creative deals yet—a 1031 exchange in Pensacola’s historic Belmont DeVilliers. Hear how they transformed a rundown home into a thriving retail space, navigated city approvals...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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24:30
