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This week we sit down with Aaron Peregrine from NAI FMA Realty—and let’s just say, his career path didn’t exactly follow a straight line… unless that line ran through a commercial kitchen in Chicago first.

Aaron grew up in Lincoln, took his talents to culinary school, got a taste of the high-pressure kitchen life (literally), and decided it wasn’t the long-term recipe. From there, he stumbled into real estate by showing apartments—and the rest is history.

Now in property management, Aaron walks us through what the job really looks like:

• Spoiler: there is no “typical day”
• Mornings start with tenant emails and ongoing projects
• Afternoons might include… dealing with a property getting hit by cars. Twice.

At its core, Aaron’s role is all about problem-solving—thinking on the fly, adapting quickly, and keeping properties (and people) moving forward. It’s a career that offers freedom, variety, and just enough unpredictability to keep things interesting.

And when it comes to the numbers? He’s the first to admit—he leans on NAI FMA’s all-star accounting team to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.

If you’ve ever wondered what property management is really like—or how someone goes from chef to CRE—this episode is worth a listen.

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This week on In the CRE Vault with Mike & Marc, the team at NAI FMA Realty breaks down the investment pitfalls that can catch even experienced buyers off guard.

From tenant stability to the realities of unpaid rent, we dig into why it’s not always simple to enforce leases—and how that risk impacts your bottom line. We also cover the true cost of property maintenance, including what it takes to turn over space for new tenants, and why those expenses are often underestimated.

We talk through the advantages of multi-tenant properties (hint: diversification matters), and how vacancy can quietly erode returns if you’re not planning for it. Plus, a look at capital expenditure reserves—one of the most common oversights for first-time investors—and how shorter-term financing can add another layer of risk.

If you’re evaluating your next deal or just want to avoid the mistakes we see too often, this episode is packed with practical insight.

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This week on In the CRE Vault with Mike & Marc, the team at NAI FMA Realty dives into one of the most overlooked opportunities in commercial real estate: investing in tertiary markets.

While primary markets are crowded and increasingly competitive, tertiary markets offer a different story — often driven by a strong owner-user base, more balanced supply and demand, and slightly higher cap rates. Instead of dramatic peaks and valleys, these markets tend to grow steadily, supported by reliable economic drivers like universities and healthcare systems.

We break down why investors start shifting to smaller markets when larger metros heat up, what makes these markets resilient, and how places like Lincoln, Nebraska continue to provide stability even as overall activity begins to slow.

If you’re looking for a more consistent, long-term approach to CRE investing, this episode is worth a listen.

🎧 Tune in for insights from NAI FMA Realty on where smart investors are looking next.