Trust, Retail, and Real Assets With Aubrey Linville
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Episode Description
Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this episode, Jeremy Dyer sits down with Aubrey Linville to unpack decades of commercial real estate experience across retail, office, industrial, and opportunistic investing. Aubrey shares how growing up in an entrepreneurial family shaped his investment philosophy and how navigating the Great Financial Crisis refined his underwriting discipline. They discuss why the Carolinas continue to attract capital, how to think about inflation in commercial real estate, and why trust is the ultimate currency with investors. If you want a grounded, operator level perspective on risk, relationships, and long term value creation, this episode delivers.
Summary
1. “Everything starts with family.”
Aubrey explains how growing up in an entrepreneurial household laid the foundation for his long term investment mindset.
2. “Real estate is a relationship business.”
Trust compounds slowly through consistency, integrity, and transparency, and it can disappear quickly if mishandled.
3. “There are nuggets of gold in every asset class.”
From retail to office to small multifamily, opportunity exists for investors who understand risk and solve problems creatively.
4. “We like assets with a little hair on them.”
Buying properties with manageable challenges such as lease rollovers or operational inefficiencies can create outsized value over a seven year hold.
5. “Older construction costs create opportunity.”
Acquiring assets built in the 90s or 2000s allows investors to reposition rents closer to current market rates without today’s development costs.
6. “Fixed debt is a powerful hedge.”
Locking in long term fixed rate financing can help mitigate inflation risk while allowing rent growth to drive appreciation.
7. “Underwrite for the worst case.”
New investors often underestimate vacancy, turn costs, and capital expenditures. Conservative underwriting protects capital.
8. “Reputation is everything.”
Your name, your network, and your work ethic are long term assets that matter more than any single deal.
Resources and Links
Company: Linville Team Partners
Website: https://ltpcommercial.com
Email: Aubrey@ltpcommercial.com
Phone: 336-724-1715
