ACHIEVING WEALTH THROUGH VALUE ADD REAL ESTATE INVESTING - EASIER TRANSACTION OF CRE SECURITIES USING BLOCKCHAIN WITH JASON RICKS
James Kandasamy interviews Jason Ricks about the appeal of Triple Net Leased Real Estate and how combining this asset class with blockchain technology brings optionality and liquidity right to investors.
March 30, 2021 | ACHIEVING WEALTH THROUGH VALUE ADD REAL ESTATE INVESTING E90
Jason Ricks, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Liberty Real Estate Fund LLC, joins James Kandasamy on episode 90 of the Active Wealth Through Value Add Real Estate Investing podcast. In the episode, Jason and James discuss what exactly Single-Tenant Net-Lease and Triple Net (NNN) real estate is. Jason also shares the way in which these leases are structured to create all the benefits tied to net lease investments, including regular monthly income with minimal management responsibilities as well as the stability and security with long-term leases. Jason and James emphasize the increased liquidity and optionality that investors receive by using tokenized assets backed by blockchain technology that allows investors from all around the world to invest in Liberty’s diverse Triple Net lease properties.
A huge thanks to James Kandasamy for hosting Jason Ricks, COO of Liberty Real Estate Fund, on his podcast!
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Timestamped Shownotes:
01:19 – Host James Kandasamy introduces Jason Ricks, COO of Liberty Real Estate Fund LLC (Liberty)
03:21 – Jason Ricks, COO of Liberty, explains his background and experience in commercial real estate (CRE) and Single Tenant Net Lease (STNL) properties
07:35 – What are Single Tenant Net Lease (STNL) properties?
07:51 – How do Triple Net (NNN) properties act like bonds wrapped in real estate?
08:29 – What are net lease properties, also called Triple Net?
09:58 – How can investors predict future cash flow and rent increases with NNN-leased buildings?
10:27 – How are cap rates determined with Triple Net lease properties?
12:10 – Why aren’t more investors taking advantage of net lease real estate deals? 1031 exchanges
12:42 – How do 1031 exchanges affect investor behavior for NNN building investments?
14:00 – What are the benefits of the lease structure for Triple Net properties?
14:43 – Why do both investors and tenants favor net lease properties, shown through their historically high occupancy rate?
15:34 – Why are the long-term natures of NNN leases so desirable for investors?
16:40 – What is the length of a typical Triple Net lease?
17:44 – What are the loan repayment rates for net lease investments?
18:40 – How was Liberty Real Estate Fund formed?
20:07 – What kind of businesses are included in Liberty’s investment strategy?
21:32 – Where are the diverse properties located that Liberty is investing in?
23:19 – How does Liberty use blockchain technology to add value to their investment fund?
23:55 – What are the advantages of using the Blockchain to buy and manage real estate investments?
25:21 – How do Security Tokens increase liquidity of the real assets and optionality for investors to buy, sell and trade?
31:25 – What companies are partnering with Liberty?
3 Key Points:
- Triple Net (NNN) and Single Tenant Net Lease (STNL) properties have long-term leases with quality-credit tenants, providing investors with regular monthly passive income
- Blockchain technology opens stable, secure Net Lease investment opportunities
- Tokenizing Net Lease Real Estate increases optionality and liquidity for investors internationally
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Jason Ricks, CCIM is a Principal and the COO of Liberty Real Estate Fund LLC, the World’s First Net Lease Security Token FundTM, as well as a Concordia Equity Partners principal whose primary focus is on acquisitions, leasing, and development. Jason is a native Texan, professional real estate investor and certified commercial investment member (CCIM). Jason’s background in retail leasing and asset management make him an invaluable member of Concordia’s team for developing strategies to unlock the value of a property. Jason also has extensive experience and familiarity with south and southwestern US markets. Jason’s most recent experience is with AMLI Residential as the Vice President for Retail Asset Management where he established and has led the mixed-used Retail Asset Management team working on premier properties worth hundreds of millions across the country. Prior to that, he served as an Asset Manager for BH Properties where he oversaw a 2.2 million square foot value-add retail portfolio throughout Texas and Oklahoma. Jason broke into the commercial real estate business as a Shopping Center broker for Tarantino Properties. He received his BS in Business Management from Oklahoma State University, where he was a Team Captain for the Oklahoma State Football Team (The Cowboys). Jason is an active member of the International Shopping Counsel of Centers (ICSC). Most recently, he was featured in the #1 Amazon bestselling book: DESIRE, DISCIPLINE & DETERMINATION (2019).
Jason has also been featured as a guest on NPR, the Nothing But Net Show podcast, Simple Passive CashflowPodcast, and Commercial Real Estate Investing from A-Z podcast.
Liberty Real Estate Fund LLC is The World’s First Single-Tenant Net-Lease Security Token FundTM, joining 30 plus years of institutional real estate investment experience with blockchain technology to deliver very stable, diversified, tax efficient returns combined with liquidity, security and transparency.
Liberty is a real estate investment fund that acquires Single-Tenant Net-Leased (NNN) essential business retail, auto service and medical properties in the United States. It is designed for investors to achieve: Geographic Diversification; Industry Diversification; Tenant Credit Strength and is built with hard assets that have intrinsic value. Our portfolio of Net Lease properties is constructed with brand name Essential Businesses operating in high growth markets throughout the United States. These Net Lease assets have long term contractual rents backed by excellent brand name, well capitalized companies.
Liberty is focused on investing in high quality, well located Single-Tenant Net-Leased (NNN) properties in targeted high growth, low tax areas of the United States. The portfolio has been specifically designed to provide stable, recession resistant income combined with inflation protected wealth preservation and equity growth.
Liberty was founded by an experienced real estate team who believes that Security Tokens are superior to traditional investment methods because investors will benefit from the liquidity, cost efficiency and transparency provided by the blockchain.
*Note: Liberty Real Estate Fund LLC and Liberty Equity Management LLC (collectively LibertyFund.io) have made every attempt to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided. Liberty cannot not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained herein. The information herein considered legally-binding legal advice, tax guidance, or financial counsel.
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