05/28/2025
đĄ Join TREO for an Exclusive Speaker Event!
Weâre excited to welcome Nicholas Bost, Director of Acquisitions at TowerPoint, as our next TREO Guest Speaker!
đ Date: Friday, May 30th
â° Time: 11:00 AM â 12:00 PM
đ Location: RWAC 0424
Discover what it takes to succeed in real estate â a niche at the intersection of infrastructure and investment. Nicholas will share insights into private ownership of digital infrastructure, how TowerPoint manages one of the nationâs largest and most diversified portfolios, and what skills are essential for thriving in this growing industry.
đ Spots are limited â scan the QR code to sign up now!
Perfect for students interested in real estate, acquisitions, infrastructure, or tech-driven investment strategies.
05/20/2025
Last week, we had an incredible opportunity to hear from a dynamic leader in industrial real estate development Badiee Development Inc and we very thanks for such great insightful conversation . From transforming Otay Mesa into a logistics powerhouse to navigating forward sales, entitlements, and land acquisition strategy, we got a deep dive into what it really takes to buildâand holdâvalue in todayâs volatile market.
Key takeaways:
⢠Industrial development is a long gameâtiming land acquisitions right is where the biggest gains are made.
⢠Unique ability structure = lean, efficient teams where every person owns their specialtyâfrom legal to leasing to construction.
⢠Forward sales were once a developerâs dream, but shifting interest rates now make them risky business.
⢠Otay Mesa remains a critical hub for cross-border trade with growing demand for truck yards and warehouse space.
⢠Relationships with brokers still drive dealsâAI can help, but it wonât replace human insight.
Thanks again to our speaker for pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to make deals happen in todayâs market.
More to comeâstay tuned!
05/12/2025
Join us for an exciting opportunity to hear from one of Southern Californiaâs most respected industrial real estate developers: Badiee Development Inc.
With over 25 years of experience, Badiee has built a reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-performance industrial and logistics spaces. From concept to completion, they handle every aspect of developmentâsite selection, entitlement, design, and constructionâfocusing on efficiency, community impact, and long-term value.
Their portfolio spans millions of square feet of Class A industrial space, often tailored for e-commerce, logistics, and light manufacturing tenants. Their projects help meet the growing demand for modern supply chain infrastructure in high-growth markets like San Diego, Riverside, and Orange County.
What youâll gain from this event:
⢠Real-world insight into industrial real estate trends
⢠How developers evaluate land and market opportunity
⢠The entitlement and permitting process in California
⢠Career pathways in logistics-focused real estate
⢠Live Q&A with the Badiee Development team
Date: Thursday, May 16th
Time: 11:00 AM â 12:30 PM
Location: RWAC Room 0424
05/05/2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an insightful and inspiring session with Nate Cadieux, President of Moniker Hospitality + Real Estate, at our Real Estate Development Insights event.
Nate shared invaluable lessons from his career in development, drawing from projects like Liberty Station and infill redevelopment in North Park. He emphasized the realities of navigating zoning changes, aligning creative design with investor expectations, and the critical importance of humility, preparation, and continuous learning.
We walked away with practical, experience-driven advice on how to break into and grow within the industry:
⢠Master your numbers â Understand financial models and be ready to defend them.
⢠Lead with clarity â Communicate the value of your project, not just its features.
⢠Stay humble and curious â Ask questions, even the âdumbâ ones.
⢠Invest in growth â Choose early opportunities based on learning, not just pay.
⢠Build with intention â Real estate is about creating spaces that connect people.
Nateâs transparent and grounded approach to development reminded us that success in this field comes not only from technical skill, but from a genuine commitment to community, purpose, and personal growth.
Huge thanks to Nate and all who attendedâthis is exactly the kind of conversation that bridges classroom learning with real-world impact.
04/29/2025
Excited for this one!
Join us on May 2 as we welcome Nate Cadieux, President of Moniker Group, for a special guest speaker event!
If youâre into real estate, community building, entrepreneurship â or just want to hear from someone whoâs built something meaningful in San Diego â youâll want to be there.
Moniker Group is behind some of the coolest spaces in the city â like Moniker General, Moniker Commons, and Moniker Coffee Co. Theyâre all about creating places where people connect, create, and feel part of something bigger.
Nate will be talking about how to build businesses and spaces that actually make a difference â not just for profit, but for people. Expect real stories, lessons learned, and advice you can actually use.
When: May 2 | 1:00PMâ2:00PM
Where: RWAC 0424 (UCSD)
âĄď¸ Scan the QR code to register â donât miss it!
04/16/2025
Exciting Opportunity for UCSD Students!
Join us for Office Hours with Dene Oliver, a visionary in real estate, design, and community revitalization.
As Chairman of OliverBuchanan Group and CEO of OliverMcMillan, Dene has spent decades transforming cities through bold, community-centered design. His firm has developed and manages over 8 million sq ft of mixed-use space, with a total project value exceeding $4 billion. From the reimagination of San Diegoâs Gaslamp Quarter to iconic developments across the country, Deneâs work has shaped neighborhoods, elevated urban experiences, and inspired the next generation of planners and designers.
With degrees from UC Berkeley and USC Law, plus early experience in business law and graphic design, Dene brings a rare blend of creativity, legal expertise, and development insight.
This is your opportunity to:
⢠Get real-world advice on careers in real estate, planning, and urban design
⢠Learn from the story of someone who built a national firm from the ground up
⢠Explore what it means to design with purpose and community impact in mind
MONDAY 4/21 | 9â11 AM
Students will be assigned time slots.
RSVP: bit.ly/SP25DeneOliver or scan the QR code in the flyer.
04/14/2025
We had the incredible opportunity to tour Fox Point Farmsâ âagrihoodâ and gain insight from Acropolis Developments.
Thank you so much to Triton alumni Brian Grover for the fantastic opportunity to learn about the inner workings of Fox Point Farms. Learning how developments can seamlessly intertwine sustainable living, agriculture, and community engagement was truly inspiring and fascinating!
Also, thanks you to Acropolis Developments for the chance to learn how to analyze and cultivate developmental opportunities. Learning about their experience with various value-add investments was immensely insightful.
Thank you to all who came, and stay tuned for more events to comeâwe hope to see you this Friday!! :)
04/14/2025
đ¨ TREO Guest Speaker Spotlight đ¨
Weâre excited to welcome Colin Pancrazi from A.T. Pancrazi Real Estate Services, Inc. â a fourth-generation leader from one of Arizonaâs most established commercial real estate brokerages!
đ Friday, April 18th
đ RWAC 0104
đ 10:00 â 11:00 AM
đ˛ Scan the QR code to RSVP!
Founded in 1923, A.T. Pancrazi is the backbone of commercial development in Yuma, AZ and Imperial County, CA. Their portfolio includes millions of square feet of leased space, national tenants like Starbucks, Hobby Lobby, and Best Buy, and major projects like the Yuma Palms Regional Center and the Yuma Regional Cancer Center in partnership with Mayo Clinic.
Colin will dive into:
đď¸ How CRE brokers drive site selection, entitlements, and large-scale development
đ Market trends in the desert southwest and how to serve both tenants and landlords
đ¤ The power of long-term relationships in a regional real estate market
đź What itâs like working in a multi-generational, family-owned CRE firm
Whether youâre interested in leasing, investment sales, or CRE development, this is a rare chance to gain real-world insight from a top regional player.
Come for the knowledge, stay for the connections. đźâ¨
04/08/2025
New link to join our event this Friday! Come join Acropolis Developments for an In-Depth Real Estate conversation
Date and time: Friday, April 11, 11 am-12pm
Location: USP Studio RWAC 0104
Overview
Acropolis Developments, a leading value-add real estate investment firm established in 2006 by three former SDSU athletes, will discuss their comprehensive approach to identifying and capitalizing on single- and multi-family opportunities in the San Diego region. Attendees will gain insights into the firmâs community-driven model, emphasizing innovative solutions for homeowners and strategies for contributing to local neighborhood growth.
Key Topics
⢠Investment Strategies: Learn how Acropolis pinpoints profitable properties and implements value-add enhancements.
⢠Community Collaboration: Explore the firmâs commitment to supporting San Diego homeowners and fostering sustainable neighborhood development.
⢠Foreclosure & Inheritance Solutions: Gain actionable advice on navigating complex transactions, from distressed sales to inherited property cases.
⢠Professional Networking: Connect with fellow students, real estate professionals, and entrepreneurs eager to elevate San Diegoâs real estate landscape.
How to Attend
Scan the QR code featured on the event flyer or visit the link in our bio to reserve your seat.
Please bring any questions related to real estate investments, community engagement, or innovative project development.
We look forward to your participation in this informative session.
04/07/2025
Join Acropolis Developments for an In-Depth Real Estate conversation
Date & Time: Friday, April 11, 11:00 AM â 12:00 PM
Location: USP Studio RWAC 0104
Overview
Acropolis Developments, a leading value-add real estate investment firm established in 2006 by three former SDSU athletes, will discuss their comprehensive approach to identifying and capitalizing on single- and multi-family opportunities in the San Diego region. Attendees will gain insights into the firmâs community-driven model, emphasizing innovative solutions for homeowners and strategies for contributing to local neighborhood growth.
Key Topics
    â˘Â    Investment Strategies: Learn how Acropolis pinpoints profitable properties and implements value-add enhancements.
    â˘Â    Community Collaboration: Explore the firmâs commitment to supporting San Diego homeowners and fostering sustainable neighborhood development.
    â˘Â    Foreclosure & Inheritance Solutions: Gain actionable advice on navigating complex transactions, from distressed sales to inherited property cases.
    â˘Â    Professional Networking: Connect with fellow students, real estate professionals, and entrepreneurs eager to elevate San Diegoâs real estate landscape.
How to Attend
Scan the QR code featured on the event flyer or visit the link in our bio to reserve your seat. Please bring any questions related to real estate investments, community engagement, or innovative project development.
We look forward to your participation in this informative session.
04/04/2025
Inside Real Estate with Strata Equity Group
This week, we had the chance to hear from the minds behind Strata Equity Groupâan incredible deep dive into what it really takes to build, grow, and thrive in the real estate industry. From navigating Californiaâs tough development climate to flipping a former landfill into a thriving sports complex, the stories were raw, real, and inspiring.
Speakers David Michan and Eric Flodine
shared insights on managing complex construction projects, the importance of infrastructure, and staying adaptable across market cycles. One major highlight: Strata Equity successfully acquired a large real estate portfolio in 2008 and later sold 70 properties in just 21 daysâwith a 24-day due diligence processâshowcasing the power of preparation and team alignment.
What stood out most? The emphasis on transparency, team connections, reputation, long-term vision, and building solid relationships in a small and connected industry like real estateâespecially in San Diego.
Big thanks to Strata Equity for sharing your time, knowledge, and hard-earned lessons with us. We walked away with a fresh perspective on the business, the community, and the grit behind successful development.
04/01/2025
Weâre excited to welcome Strata Equity Group to UCSD as part of our TREO Speaker Series! đ
Strata Equity Group is a San Diego-based real estate investment firm with $4 billion in assets under management, 40+ years of investing experience, and investment properties across 16 states. They specialize in the ownership and management of value-add multifamily and commercial/industrial properties, focusing on long-term value creation and strategic growth.
This is a great opportunity to learn from industry leaders, gain insights into real estate investment strategies, and network with professionals in the field. Whether youâre interested in acquisitions, asset management, or development, this is a session you wonât want to miss!
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Date: April 4th
â° Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
đ Location: USP Studio, RWAC 0104