What's the Alternative? | Season 2 | Episode 9 | Private Real Estate and How to Build All-Weather Business with David Selznick
- Shana Sissel
- Jun 16, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 4, 2025
Have you ever heard of downside protection? It's the strategy that David Selznick used to build an all-weather investment approach in real estate. Instead of chasing trends, he focuses on sectors like senior housing, student living, and medical offices. In other words, the type of properties with a demand that holds strong even when the market is shaky.
In this episode of What’s the Alternative?, David explains how cash flow beats speculation and how patience leads to better pricing. If you're into real estate, long-term strategy, or just want to understand what it takes to do smart investments during cloudy times, this one's for you.
Key takeaways:
Why cash flow is key during uncertain times.
Sector focus over trends. Know your market.
Real Estate is about discipline.
Resources mentioned: Carrie Brenner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-brenner-132513110/
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