The Promote Podcast

S2's REIT Wipeout & A Lender's Extreme Show of Faith

May 13, 2026·32 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

This week, we dive into Sunbelt multifamily kingpin’s Scott Everett's (S2 Capital) audacious attempt to save his distressed portfolio via a private REIT – an attempt coming apart in real time. It's an opportunity for us to discuss the Sunbelt ZIRP-fueled boom/bust, the broader syndicator reckoning and how figuring out how to survive is sometimes all you can do. It’s then time to talk fathers and sons – a long-stalled FiDi site at 8 Carlisle may finally see salvation after lender Maxim Capital kept the faith in developer Grubb Properties after a decade-long debacle by the Ohebshaloms. And then it’s time to unpack the real estate legacy of a G-reat man,just-passed media mogul Ted Turner. Plus, our Punch List rundown of the newsiest industry happenings: A sextortion plot against Fortress founder Wes Edens; Gary Barnett's latest assemblage; La Caisse and EB-5 investors taking a bath in Brooklyn; and Soloviev's $526M windfall at a Manhattan office trophy. Sponsors:1) This episode is supported by Bravo Capital, a leading HUD and bridge lender. See how their precision underwriting means quicker approvals and higher proceeds for sponsors. And check out their must-read SNF primer here.2) This episode is supported by Pensford, the only interest-rate advisory focused exclusively on CRE. With over 10,000 rate caps under its belt, Pensford is your go-to partner to navigate rates.3) This week's Punch List is brought to you by Real Property Captive, the first group captive insurance for mid-market owners. Check out their platform at RPCaptive.com to tap into the same insurance framework used by the market’s biggest players and get dividends from unused premiums.For feedback: Write us at podcast@thepromote.com And please rate us and write a review on Apple.For brand partnerships: Reach out to partnerships@thepromote.comFor podcast swag: Cop your CRE insider hats, hoodies, and pod swag at CRE's merch-ant bank.Up your CRE game:  Consider becoming a premium subscriber to The Promote Insider to unlock access to expert CRE breakdowns, exclusive online events, behind-the-deal stories, scoops, discounted swag and more. Here's 10% off on annual subscriptions: https://www.thepromote.com/upgrade?offer_id=b700858f-21e0-47a2-9695-a93055d3ed15Further reading/listening:S2's REIT ReckoningS2 Capital targets $1B for multifamily private REITThe Alan Stalcup InterviewMultifamily's Icarus: Alan Stalcup On the RecordFortress Co-Founder Allegedly Extorted by Sexual PartnerFiDi Telenovela Set For Happy EndingDebt Fund Whac-A-Mole  Ted Turner - Atlanta Magazine ProfileBorn to Be Wired - John Malone MemoirTalking Tycoons: Tom Cousins

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