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CRE Student Edition

CRE Student Edition

Written by: Ace Moran
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Are you a student, recent grad, or young professional interested in commercial real estate but don’t know where to start?


Welcome to CRE Student Edition, the podcast that breaks down CRE in simple, practical terms. Hosted by Ace Moran, a finance and real estate student at the University of Alabama, this show features short interviews with brokers, lenders, developers, property managers, investors, and other industry experts.


Learn how to get started in commercial real estate, what a typical day looks like in brokerage or lending, and what career paths exist in CRE. Whether your goal is to invest in apartments, manage commercial properties, or understand how deals get done, you’ll get actionable insights to launch your real estate journey.


New episodes drop bi-weekly. Subscribe and start building your commercial real estate knowledge today.


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Episodes
  • 07 | How to Sell Medical Real Estate in Tampa

    07 | How to Sell Medical Real Estate in Tampa
    Dec 10 2025

    I wanted to learn what it’s actually like to work in healthcare real estate.

    So, I interviewed Carleton Compton, President & CEO of Healthcare Realty Group to hear about his path and what the medical real estate space looks like.

    What I learned:

    • What due diligence really looks like in the medical office world
    • The key growth drivers pushing healthcare real estate in Tampa
    • How density shapes where new development actually happens
    • Practical ways students can break into the healthcare side of CRE

    So if you’re interested in healthcare real estate, this episode is a great place to start.
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    14 mins
  • 06 | How to Raise Capital for Commercial Real Estate

    06 | How to Raise Capital for Commercial Real Estate
    Nov 19 2025

    Ever wonder how private investors and companies actually raise millions for commercial real estate deals?

    I did too. That’s why I sat down with Jacob Schurman, a University of Alabama grad and analyst at BMC Capital in Dallas, Texas.

    In this episode we break down:

    • What capital markets really means
    • How to understand the capital stack
    • The financing process from a capital markets perspective
    • The two sides of brokerage

    If you’re curious about how big deals get funded, this episode is for you.
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    36 mins
  • 05 | How Persistence Turns Dead Deals Into Real Opportunities

    05 | How Persistence Turns Dead Deals Into Real Opportunities
    Oct 21 2025

    Commercial real estate isn’t just about deals, it’s about the grit required to keep them alive. Scott McLain shares why persistence is the real advantage young professionals can’t afford to overlook.

    • Why “every good deal dies three deaths” in CRE
    • The role of persistence, creativity, and confidence in closing deals
    • Why showing up and staying curious creates real opportunity
    • How young professionals can start building career momentum early

    Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/d-scott-mclain-86a8123

    Website: mclaincommercial.com
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    21 mins
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