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Benjamin “Ben” Kogut is a Partner at HJH Investments, a company whose goal is to protect investor capital while achieving the maximum performance and value for each property. 

Ben raises capital for real estate deals. He has 16 years of experience as a Commercial Real Estate Broker, Investor, Developer, Syndicator, Advisor, whilst overseeing a diverse portfolio of assets. Ben specializes in capital raising, acquisitions, dispositions, operations, tenant relations, lease negotiations, financial analysis, re-finance banking process, construction management, credit analysis, and systems implementation.

[00:01 – 05:50] Real Estate All-Star Rockstar

• Let’s get to know Benjamin "Ben" Kogut
• Ben shares his story and an overview of HJH Investments
• “The best thing we can do is share the wisdom we’ve learned along the way.”

[05:51 – 12:37] Capitals, Deals, and Retails

• Ben talks about capital raising
• Be indifferent.
• How to Target Deals and Retails

[12:38 – 19:02] The Four Rules of Cash

• Ben references his book, 5 Things to Consider When Investing in Commercial Real Estate Syndications
• Diversified Goals
• More cash is better than less cash
• Less risky cash is better than risky cash 
• Cash now is better than later
• Never run out of cash

[19:03 – 22:36] The Complexity of Corporate Tenancy

• Ben discusses corporate tenancy
• RTFL: Read the Freaking Lease
• Know What Your Opponents BATNA Is

[22:37 – 28:36] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • Folding clothes at a high-end men’s clothing store
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • The ONE Thing
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • Piano
• What does success mean to you?
  • Passive income
• Putting actions behind your words
• Connect with Ben. Links available below

Tweetable Quotes:

“It’s better to copy genius than create mediocrity.” - Benjamin Kogut

“Nobody wins when a tenant loses.” - Benjamin Kogut

“It’s about the questions that we ask.” - Benjamin Kogut

Connect with Ben by emailing ben@hjhinvestments.com, Facebook, and LinkedIn.  Check out https://hjhinvestments.com/ and never run out of cash again.

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