The Deal Makers - An Agora production podcast
The Deal Makers, an Agora production podcast, is a platform for leaders in the commercial real estate industry to share their personal stories of success and failure, business insights, and industry secrets because we believe in spotlighting the real people behind the deals. In The DealMakers, we will shine a light on the people behind high-performing real estate deals, unveil behind-the-scenes stories you’ve never heard before, and discuss growth opportunities for real estate investment experts.
If you’re looking to learn more about top-performing GPs in America and how they MAKE deals, this podcast is for you!
The Deal Makers - An Agora production podcast
S3E16 - Jonah Bamberger -Landlords as housing providers: Lessons from New York to Porto
In this episode of the Deal Makers Podcast, Asaf Raz speaks with Jonah Bamberger, Managing Partner and Founder of Aulder Capital, a vertically integrated real estate investment management company. Jonah shares the company’s journey from its beginnings in New York’s multifamily sector to navigating a major geographical and asset-class shift into hospitality and development projects in Portugal. He delves into the challenges of pivoting during the uncertainty of COVID-19, building a team to tackle regulatory complexities, and creating impactful projects like the Jacob Rees Bathhouse in New York. Jonah also reflects on the principles that guide his decision-making, the importance of strong partnerships, and Aulder Capital’s vision for hospitality-focused, boutique ventures in high-foot-traffic locations.
Chapters:
00:01 - Introduction to Jonah Bamberger and Aulder Capital
01:16 - From consulting to launching Aulder Capital: A real estate journey
03:08 - Challenges of the last two years and pivoting to Portugal
04:27 - Why Portugal? Regulatory advantages and local partnerships
06:19 - Developing A-class housing in Porto: A market ripe for innovation
08:08 - Making the leap: The pivotal decision to enter a new country
10:27 - Expanding into hospitality: Shifting asset classes and operational strategies
12:52 - Iconic projects in New York: From Rockaway Beach to Jacob Rees Bathhouse
15:22 - Keeping passion balanced with profitability in landmark developments
18:11 - Principles for navigating new markets and sustaining long-term success
20:31 - Shameless plug: Aulder Capital’s hospitality opportunities and partnerships
Get in touch with Jonah:
Linkedin: Jonah Bamberger
Website: Aulder Capital
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