The Proven Entrepreneur · 2026-04-17 · 23 min
Discover how one real estate entrepreneur scaled from a W2 employee at a Fortune 500 firm to managing $60M+ in commercial real estate assets - and why NOW is the best time to invest despite market uncertainty. In this episode of The Proven Entrepreneur Show, Wayne Courreges III, founder of CREi Partners, pulls back the curtain on the commercial real estate investment world. With 19 years of industry experience and a proven track record navigating multiple market cycles, Wayne shares his contrarian strategy for thriving when others are panicking. Key Topics Covered: The Hidden Truth About Today's Real Estate Market: Why soft commercial real estate markets are actually the BEST buying opportunities for informed investors. Office vacancies, rising refinancing costs, and panicked sellers create asymmetric opportunities for disciplined investors. Building Passive Income: The Multifamily Housing Model: Discover why Wayne's firm keeps 80% of its portfolio in multifamily housing (100-150 unit properties across Texas). Learn about the cash flow, depreciation benefits, and appreciation potential that make multifamily the most reliable real estate asset class.
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