Joe Killinger

Real Estate Growth Strategist and Business Development Executive- Founder & Investor in multiple real estate companies.

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Now Hiring: Investment Sales Associate or Partner – Rancho Palos Verdes

A senior broker with Commercial Brokers International (CBI) in Rancho Palos Verdes is looking for an experienced junior agent or potential partner to work investment sales in the area.

Requirements:
At least 2 years of commercial real estate experience Working knowledge of the Rancho Palos Verdes / South Bay market.

What you’ll get:
An extensive cold call and email list to work from Direct mentorship and deep local market knowledge from a seasoned senior broker Interested?

Contact Ral Ndubaku at [email protected]
@CBI_Commercial
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Before spending months trying to solve a problem alone, what if you spoke with someone who had already faced it?

Some of the most valuable business lessons are sitting inside another person’s experience—but you have to be willing to start the conversation.

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How AI Decides Which Real Estate Agent to Recommend (And How to Make Sure It’s You) https://t.co/8oIucUssiC

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What if a full pipeline is actually keeping you from building a sustainable career?

During my interview with Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, I shared a lesson I watched one agent learn the hard way: staying busy and building a profitable business are not always the same thing.

Sometimes the deals you pursue matter just as much as the number you close.

🔗 Watch the full interview: https://t.co/ugjQYrO0ET

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Why did the bank say no when my credit is great?

I hear this often. In commercial real estate, your credit score matters, but it usually isn’t the deciding factor. The property has to qualify too.

The number most lenders look at first is DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio):

Net Operating Income ÷ Annual Debt Payments

Say a building nets $125,000 a year and the loan payments are $100,000 a year. That’s a 1.25x DSCR. Many lenders want to see somewhere around 1.20x–1.25x or higher, though it varies by lender and asset type.

Below that, you’ll usually see one of three things: a smaller loan, a bigger down payment, or a “no.”

A few ways to improve it before you apply:
• Clean up your rent roll and document every income stream
• Trim operating expenses you can actually prove
• Look at longer amortization or different loan structures
• Run the numbers before you’re under contract, not after
Know your DSCR before the lender does. It changes the whole conversation.
When you are ready speak with our team at https://t.co/2RxLuRYt8x

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Beautiful beach day in Santa Monica. 🏖️⛱️🏝️☀️ #santamonica

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Another Hollywood studio closing. #hollywood #realestate #movie https://t.co/az7UqeEHnz

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Why would an investor choose one lender instead of combining multiple sources of financing?

Sometimes, simplifying the loan process can help a deal move faster—but that convenience may come with an important tradeoff.

This week on #FridaysWithGeorge, George Pino explains unitranche financing and what borrowers should consider before using it for a commercial real estate deal.

When financing a deal, would you prioritize speed and simplicity—or a lower cost?

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Our head of marketing creating a Halloween happy hour for our agents, food and fright. 🎃👻💀

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What if the most valuable part of a successful deal isn’t the final result—but everything it took to get there?

During my interview with Adventures of a Real Estate Broker, we discussed an overlooked opportunity that could change how agents share their work and connect with future clients.

Sometimes, the part you almost leave out is the part people remember most.

🔗 Watch the full interview: https://t.co/ugjQYrNsPl

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THANK YOU FOR HAVING ME ON DANIEL- Inside the market: Is your growth paying off https://t.co/B8ZzNVKJNa #REALESTATE #REALESTATEAGENT

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Fall cooking has begun. Butternut squash soup on a rainy SoCal night 😁

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How do you grow multiple businesses without getting distracted by every new idea or opportunity?

It took me a long time to understand that better decisions don’t always come from having more answers. Sometimes, they begin with doing one simple thing exceptionally well.

🔗 Watch the full video: https://t.co/FaRnBcPtFq

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How much of your success comes from the logo behind you—and how much comes from the reputation you’ve built yourself?

After losing clients to larger firms, I had to take a hard look at what they offered, where independent brokerages fell short, and what it would take to compete differently. The industry has changed—and so have the advantages brokers can build for themselves.

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Your next deal matters. Your next brokerage matters more.

You’re building a commercial real estate career, not just chasing your next commission. So what do you want from your next brokerage?
→ More collaboration
→ A stronger professional presence
→ A place to contribute, grow, and help shape what comes next

I want to connect with ambitious commercial real estate agents in the Los Angeles market who are ready to think bigger about their business.

At @CBI_Commercial , we sit down with every agent to talk through their goals, then build a clear plan to help them reach them.

Our focus is getting you on a solid, sustainable growth path. If you’re looking for a brokerage that invests real time and resources in your career, let’s talk. 📩 DM me “CBI” for a confidential conversation.

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