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Jesse Fragale

Jesse Fragale is a commercial real estate broker specializing in tenant representation in the Downtown and Midtown Toronto markets in office leasing and investment sales. Jesse represents clients in various sectors, including tech, startup, and not for profit.

Experience
As a leasing advisor, Jesse’s goal is to help his clients find flexible real estate solutions for both their short- and long-term needs. His training at Harvard Business School in negotiation ensures his clients’ interests are protected and that optimal deal terms are achieved.

Jesse began his career in real estate as an investor in student housing, focusing today on multifamily apartment buildings. He looks for properties with a compelling value-add thesis and employs buy and hold strategies.

Press
Most recently, Jesse has been sharing his experience and knowledge of the commercial real estate industry as a contributor to the BiggerPockets real estate network, specifically contributing to the blog and BiggerPockets YouTube channel. He was also featured on episode #220 of the BiggerPockets Podcast.

Education
Jesse earned a Bachelor of Arts with honors from Wilfrid Laurier University, a Masters of Business Administration (Finance and Strategy) from Laurier School of Business and Economics, and a Leadership and Negotiation Certificate from Harvard University.

Accreditations

Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)

Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA)

Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO)

Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB)

Developing Leaders Program – National Association of Industrial & Office Properties (NAIOP)

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Refinancing 3 min read

Nov 14, 2020Feb 13, 2024 Jesse Fragale

Cash-Out Refinance: The Simple Math Behind a HELOC

Let's get into cash-out refinancing. Back by popular demand! We're going to talk a little bit about the pros and cons, the mechanics, what a refinance is, and what a…

Commercial Real Estate Investing 4 min read

Sep 18, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Jesse Fragale

Scaling From Single Family to Commercial Real Estate

Let's talk about scaling in real estate, whether that means moving from no properties to single family or single family to commercial. In general, I mean taking your business to…

Building a Team 7 min read

Sep 01, 2020Jan 27, 2024 Jesse Fragale

The Pros & Cons of Hiring a Property Manager

Let’s talk about property managers. My God, these are some of the hardest working, most under-appreciated people in our industry. Here are some of the pros and cons of hiring a…

Landlording & Property Management 4 min read

Mar 29, 2020Jan 05, 2024 Jesse Fragale

Landlords: Tenants Matter Most Right Now—Please Keep This in Mind

In dealing with real estate investments throughout the coronavirus pandemic, you have the tenant level, the landlord level, the lender level, and the government level to consider. The insights in…

Landlording & Property Management 5 min read

Feb 26, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Jesse Fragale

8 Reasons Student Rentals Make Good Investment Properties

Are student rentals (aka student housing) a high-risk real estate investment? Many people assume you'd just have teens and 20-somethings trashing the place. And if you're not careful, that can…

Commercial Real Estate Investing 1 min read

Feb 10, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Jesse Fragale

What’s the Best Type of Commercial Real Estate Property for Investors?

Thinking about investing in commercial real estate? It can certainly be a lucrative venture. But which commercial property type would be best for you? Multifamily, office, industrial, or retail? It…

Commercial Real Estate Investing 6 min read

Aug 07, 2019Mar 16, 2021 Jesse Fragale

3 Tips for Getting Approved for a Commercial Loan (& 3 Types of Commercial Lenders—Explained)

Let’s discuss commercial lending, what a lender is looking for in you, and a little bit about types of loans. There’s a little bit of nuance, but it’s not as…

All 2 min read

Mar 16, 2019Mar 16, 2021 Jesse Fragale

4 Major Commercial Investing Strategies Explained

Let's talk about risk as it relates to real estate strategies. For those interested in commercial real estate investing, there are four strategies investors use when looking at the different commercial…