CashFlow Quest Episode 33
Navigating Multifamily Markets: Insights from Northmarq’s Aaron Beck
In this episode of The Cashflow Quest, hosts Blake Comfort and Jennifer Purcell welcome Aaron Beck, Managing Director of Northmark San Diego. Aaron shares his journey in commercial real estate, offering insights into capital markets, debt, equity, and specifically multifamily investments. The discussion covers the importance of market knowledge, the pros and cons of floating rate versus fixed rate debt, and the current landscape of real estate investments. Aaron also delves into memorable deals, the impact of bridge loans, and strategies for navigating the volatile market conditions. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding commercial real estate dynamics, especially in the multifamily sector.
Aaron Beck is the Managing Director of Northmarq’s San Diego office, where he specializes in capital markets advisory with a focus on multifamily financing. With over 22 years in commercial real estate, Aaron began his career as an appraiser, gaining deep expertise in property valuation and cash flow modeling before transitioning into debt and equity placement. Since joining Northmarq in 2011, he has arranged over $2 billion in transactions across asset types including multifamily, industrial, retail, and self-storage. A recognized expert in agency lending, Aaron guides clients through complex deals involving Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, life companies, banks, and bridge lenders. Off the clock, he’s a dedicated family man who values precision, long-term thinking, and building strong client relationships.
Listeners can learn more about Aaron Beck at Northmarq’s website, and on his LinkedIn
Blake Comfort
Blake Co-Founded Comfort Communities in 2008 and began working to acquire manufactured home communities in order to build the investment and management company that exists today. Comfort Communities first manufactured home community was purchased in 2009 and has continued to grow and purchase many more manufactured home communities ever since. Blake currently handles all the business development & acquisitions for Comfort Communities.