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The Ivy Group Podcast
For over 25 years, the Ivy Group has contributed to the thriving Fremont, CA, the Silicon Valley, and the greater San Francisco Bay Area with brokering all types of commercial real estate transactions, especially industrial properties, as their clients’ trusted advisors, consultants,CRE experts, agents with deep expertise and high integrity, as well as investors ourselves. We offer: Wide networks. Deep roots. Trusted connections. The IVY Group has a combined 100+ years of experience in every…
Episodes
The Ivy Group PodcastAlternative Financing: How We Bridged a $300K Price Gap in 30 Days_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 50
Can alternative financing create a win-win situation for commercial real estate buyers and sellers without sacrificing their financial goals? In this 3-minute…
The Ivy Group PodcastCRE AI in Leasing a Commercial Property in Silicon Valley for a Multinational Corporation_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 49
How can CRE AI help a multinational corporation evaluate where to lease commercial property in Silicon Valley, and where does experienced local representation…
The Ivy Group PodcastCommercial Real Estate Proforma, Pt 2 of 2: A CRE Investment Decision Framework_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 48
How should investors decide whether to hold, refinance, reposition, sell, or exchange a commercial property? In Part 2 of this two-part series, Tim Vi Tran…
The Ivy Group PodcastTim Vi Tran, SIOR, CCIM, on AI Enhanced CRE Sight Selection on a Recent SIOR Report_Season 1, Episode 47
How is artificial intelligence changing commercial real estate site selection—and where does human expertise still matter most? In this episode, we highlight…
The Ivy Group PodcastPro Forma Analysis: How Smart Investors Evaluate Commercial Real Estate_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 46
Pro Forma Analysis for Better Commercial Real Estate Investment Decisions A strong pro forma analysis helps commercial real estate investors evaluate a…
The Ivy Group PodcastRegional Market Knowledge for Commercial Leasing in Fremont, CA for an International Company_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 45
How The Ivy Group Helped an International Company with a Commercial Leasing in Fremont, CA (Part 1 of 2: the CenterVue Case Study) For an international company…
The Ivy Group PodcastFrom Leasing to a Medical Office for Sale & 1031 Exchange: a Case Study_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 44
Choosing the right buyer for a successful 1031 Exchange for a medical office for sale and all the unexpected dramas before, during, and after closing, a case…
The Ivy Group PodcastRisk Assessment for Industrial Commercial Real Estate Investments | Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 43
Most commercial real estate investors focus on returns. Experienced investors begin with thorough risk assessment. Before committing capital, they want to…
The Ivy Group PodcastHow Buyer Motivation Can Increase the Selling Price of a Silicon Valley Commercial Property | Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 42
Many commercial property owners focus on pricing, but experienced investors know that buyer motivation often has a greater impact on the final selling price…
The Ivy Group PodcastChapter 2: From an Engineer to CRE Leadership on a Road Less Travelled_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 41
CRE leadership is not built overnight. It is shaped through discipline, downturns, setbacks, service, and the courage to define success on your own terms. In…
The Ivy Group PodcastHappy 250th Birthday, America!_Chapter 1_My American Dream: From a Refugee to a CRE Leader_Tim Vi Tran_ Season 1, Episode 40
The American Dream, Gratitude, and a Life Built Through Freedom, Hardship, and Opportunity In this episode, Tim Vi Tran, SIOR, CCIM, founder of The Ivy Group…
The Ivy Group PodcastCommercial Lease, Net Effective Rent: What CRE Tenants Need to Know Before Signing_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 39
Commercial lease, net effective rent is one of the most important concepts tenants, investors, business owners, and brokers should understand before evaluating…
The Ivy Group PodcastRefinance Strategy: How CRE Investment Property Owners Can Create Liquidity Without Selling _Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 38
How can we create liquidity while still keeping the asset? In this episode, Tim Vi Tran, SIOR, CCIM, introduces a full case study on how a flex industrial…
The Ivy Group PodcastTransforming a Complex 5-year Commercial Property Lease Renewing in Silicon Valley in 2 Weeks: Intro to a Case Study_ Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 37
Turning a High-Stakes Lease Renewing Into a Win-Win for both the tenant and the landlord What looks like a simple lease renewal can quickly become a high-risk…
The Ivy Group PodcastTim Vi Tran's Proprietary Data Analysis System Via a NNN Lease for a Multinational Corporation_Season 1, Episode 36
This episode introduces to a 2-part series about advising an international company entering Silicon Valley with site selection, NNN lease structure, how a CRE…
The Ivy Group PodcastSilicon Valley Commercial Leasing Strategy for EV, AI, and Robotics Companies_Intro to a Case Study_Tim Vi Tran_ Season 1, Episode 35
How The Ivy Group Helped an EV Company Enter San Jose, Scale Its Footprint, and Lease with Flexibility. This episode highlights a short introduction to a full…
The Ivy Group PodcastBasic Financial Calculations for Commercial Real Estate Investment_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 34
With a hypothetical industrial property, Tim Vi Tran demonstrated how to apply cap rates, IRR calculations, and cash flow projections to evaluate properties…
The Ivy Group Podcast"How to Dominate Your Market", Tim Vi Tran, Commercial Real Estate Panelist at 2026 CCIM Symposium in San Francisco Bay Area_Season 1, Episode 33
Tim Vi Tran was one of the panelists on the topic "How to Dominate Your Market" at CCIM 2026 Symposium in San Francisco. This is an abridged and edited version…
The Ivy Group PodcastEquity multiple, cash on cash, gross rent multiplier_ what they are, how to evaluate commercial real estate_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 32
Equity Multiple, Cash on Cash Return, and GRM in Commercial Real Estate can complete the pricing and equity evaluation, together with Cap Rate and IRR. We…
The Ivy Group PodcastSelling 4 Retail Condos for KB Home in Castro Valley, CA: An Intro to a Case Study_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 31
What do you do when a national homebuilder entitles a mixed-use project… but gets stuck with four small commercial condos that hardly anybody seems to know how…
The Ivy Group PodcastWhat is IRR (Internal Rate of Return) in Commercial Real Estate Investment?_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 30
In this episode, Tim Vi Tran, SIOR, CCIM, explains how "internal rate of return (IRR)" helps serious commercial real estate investors look beyond "cap rate"…
The Ivy Group PodcastWhat is Cap Rate in Commercial Real Estate Investment?_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 29
What is cap rate in commercial real estate investment and how to use it? In this episode, Tim Vi Tran breaks down what cap rate and Net Operating Income (NOI)…
The Ivy Group PodcastInvest in a residential home or a commercial property? - a short intro to a case study_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 28
Why an Investment in Commercial Real Estate Beats a Residential House Tim Vi Tran, SIOR, CCIM, often hears clients asking about if they should invest in a…
The Ivy Group PodcastWhy investing in commercial real estate diversifies your investment portfolio_Tim Vi Tran, Season 1, Episode 27
"Should I buy a residential house, and maybe rent it out to AirB&B, or should I invest in a commercial property?" If you are one of those thinking about this…
The Ivy Group PodcastWhat drives the decision to sell, exchange, hold and lease a CRE property? Tax deferral or life style?_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 25
This is a short intro to a case study for CRE owners, investors, heirs: What is your decision based on, for selling, exchanging, or leasing your commercial…
The Ivy Group PodcastWhat Questions to Ask the owner, to find a tenant for a commercial property?_Season 1, Episode 26
This intro to a full case study shows two important gems of wisdom: When representing a landlord to find a tenant for a commercial property for lease, what…
The Ivy Group PodcastStrategies to Manage Boot Tax for 1031 Exchange Properties_Pt. 3 of 3_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 24
How does the IRS really tax “boot” in a 1031 Exchange—and when might it actually be smart to take boot on purpose instead of chasing a perfect tax deferral? To…
The Ivy Group PodcastFamily Harmony Prioritizes over Real Estate Tax Strategies_a short intro to a case study_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 23
A father made a wise decision: Letting go all the tax strategies such as 1031 Exchange, prop 13 property tax rate, tax basis step up, etc. , to take care of…
The Ivy Group PodcastBoot Tax and Estate Tax for Commercial Real Estate 1031 Exchange Properties, Part 2 of 3_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 22
Understanding What Really Happens When a 1031 Exchange Isn’t Perfectly Balanced In Part 1, we explored how savvy investors use the 1031 Exchange as a tax…
The Ivy Group PodcastFrom 2 Old Warehouses to a CRE Portfolio of 5 Properties, Using 1031 Exchange_Tim Vi Tran_Season 1, Episode 21
What happens when two aging warehouses with environmental concerns are handled with precision, timing, and a smart 1031 strategy? They become a CRE portfolio…
The Ivy Group PodcastHyundai: Data Driven Site Selection; Due Agency for Landlord and Tenant_Season 1, Episode 20
This is a short intro to a case study about data-driven site selection for a commercial real estate corporate tenant (Hyundai), and dual agency representation…
The Ivy Group PodcastSelling a Troubled Property at $3.36 MM with 1031 Exchange & Got Rid of a $92K City Lien_Season 1, Episode 19
This is a short intro to a true story about a vacant and vandalized retail property in San Leandro. The City slapped a $92,474 fine and lien. How did The Ivy…
The Ivy Group PodcastFrom Rent to Own - How The Ivy Group Helped a Pharmacist's Dream Come True with 1031 Exchange & CRE Strategies_Episode 18, Season 2
This is a short intro to a true story about How A Pharmacist Turned Rent Into Ownership with 1031 Exchange and CRE Strategies. 👉 Access the full case study and…
The Ivy Group PodcastA true story of using other people's money ("OPM") to buy a trophy commercial investment property_Tim Vi Tran_Episode 15, Season 1
How one commercial real estate broker turned a seller into a bank, using other people's money (OPM) or seller financing, or creative financing, to close fast…
The Ivy Group PodcastCost Segregation & Accelerated Depreciation: Turning Tax Code Into Cash Flow_Tim Vi Tran_Episode 16, Season 1
Paying too much tax on your commercial or industrial property? Here’s the truth: cost segregation and accelerated depreciation aren’t loopholes — they’re…
The Ivy Group Podcast1031 Exchange for Commercial Real Estate Investment (pt 1 of 2): What, Why, When, How, Benefits and Risks_Tim Vi Tran_Episode 17, Season 1
A plain-English walkthrough of how a 1031 Exchange lets commercial real estate investors defer capital gains taxes, keep more capital compounding, and…
The Ivy Group PodcastHow The Ivy Group Represented a Repeat Client Five Times By Building Trust, Building Wealth_Episode 14, Season 1
The Ivy Group proves that building trust leads to building wealth. This case study shows how client loyalty is earned through strategy, negotiation, and…
The Ivy Group PodcastHow to be a dual agent for a multi-party, complex commercial property transaction_Hayward, CA_Tim Vi Tran_Episode 13, Season 1
The Ivy Group recently completed a complex, multi-party, dual agency sale in Hayward, California, involving a multi-tenant retail / office property and an…
The Ivy Group PodcastCommercial Recreational Property Leasing in Fremont, CA – Permit, Traffic Study, Parking, Property Improvement, etc_Tim Vi Tran_Episode 12, Season 1
Leveraging multiple skills and expertise, the Ivy Group excels in brokering sales, leasing or buying commercial recreational property in Fremont, CA, the…
The Ivy Group PodcastCA Real Estate Professionals Beware: New Laws re Commissions, Disclosure, MLS, etc_Tim Vi Tran_Episode 11, Season 1
What are the new requirements in the real estate “Buyer Broker Agreement” in 2025 California Legislation AB 2992? New disclosure requirements went into law in…
The Ivy Group PodcastCommercial Property Leasing for Robotics Companies in Fremont, CA_The Ivy Group_Episode 10, Season 1
How did the Ivy Group’s CEO Tim Vi Tran help Kuka Robotics lease an industrial property close to Tesla? Seeking to truly understand the specifics of the…
The Ivy Group PodcastHow did the Ivy Group turn one purchase of commercial property into multiple leasing deals_Tim Vi Tran_Episode 9, Season 1
Earning a warm lead takes community participation and connection. Getting an off market commercial property requires lots of hard work. Negotiating a win win…
The Ivy Group PodcastAvoided a bidding war in brokering a commercial property purchase: Buyer wins, Seller wins, City of Fremont wins, the Community Wins, even the CRE broker's kids win_Tim Vi Tran_Episode 8, Season 1
Not only did the Ivy Group help Hoopsphere find an off market commercial property and avoid a bidding war, Tim Vi Tran also played a pivotal role in advising…
The Ivy Group PodcastCustomer First Philosophy Is the Secret Sauce for Winning Trust, Listings, and Customer Loyalty_Tim Vi Tran_Episode 7, Season 1
To say "customer first" is one thing, to really do it as a principle and philosophy is much harder, since there are times with a broker of commercial real…
The Ivy Group PodcastInvesting in flex space as a Commercial Real Estate Asset Class: Why and How_Tim Vi Tran_Episode 6, Season 1
Is commercial flex space a good investment? What are the types of flex spaces for industrial, tech startups, and commercial purposes? What makes flex space…
The Ivy Group PodcastWhat does it take to be a truly outstanding commercial real estate agent?_Tim Vi Tran_Episode 5, Season 1
What is SIOR? What is CCIM? Why is it so hard to earn them? What else are needed to be among the top 1% of commercial real estate broker, in addition to have…
The Ivy Group PodcastWhy investing in commercial flex space is getting popular, and how to invest in it?_Tim Vi Tran_Episode 4, Season 1
The Ivy Group CEO Tim Vi Tran explains why investing in commercial or industrial flex space is getting popular for investors, what to watch out for, and how to…
The Ivy Group PodcastCase Study: Saving $100,000 for a Family Trust Property's Sale in Representing a Seller_Tim Vi Tran_Episode 3, Season 1
By leveraging the buyer's motivation and market knowledge and through understanding of buyer pain points in strategic negotiation, The Ivy Group CEO Tim Vi…
The Ivy Group Podcast5 factors & 3 steps to make your first commercial real estate investment_Tim Vi Tran_Episode 1, Season 1
Tim Vi Tran, SIOR & CCIM, CEO of the Ivy Group, explains 5 factors and 3 steps for buying properties as commercial property investment. Watch is as a 7-minute…