Real Estate: Foreclosures Consultants: 3

P. MARC FISCHER MBA | M.Ed. | CPM^®, RPA^® , CCIM^® , LEED^®  Green Associate | BOMA Fellow 

Head Honcho

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE EXPERT

Marc Fischer is a nationally recognized commercial real estate(CRE) industry leader with over 30 years of experience.

Marc is the Principal of INSPIRE CRE (www.inspirecre.com), a commercial real estate consulting firm specializing in learning and development, operational process improvement, and asset management strategies. Through INSPIRE, he provides expert guidance to CRE owners, managers, and occupiers – helping them optimize performance, enhance efficiencies, and navigate complex industry challenges.

He is also the founder of GANDRE (www.gandresop.com), a technology-driven platform that delivers customizable operations manuals and standard practices for commercial and multifamily real estate companies. GANDRE helps organizations standardize processes, ensure compliance, and elevate operational excellence with tailored, easy-to-implement solutions.

In addition to his consulting work, Marc is an accomplished author, sought-after speaker, and respected instructor. He has a passion for mentoring and developing top talent, inspiring the next generation of real estate professionals.

CRE DESIGNATIONS

• Certified Property Manager (CPM^®)
• Real Property Administrator (RPA^®) 
• Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM^®)
• LEED^® Green Associate
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt

AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

• Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) International
• Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
• US Green Building Council (USGBC) 

EDUCATION

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) 
• Master of Education (M.Ed) in Adult Learning

MAJOR CRE PUBLICATIONS 

• Thinking Like an Asset Manager: A Strategic Guide for Property Managers in Commercial Real Estate, © 2025
• Building Maintenance: Industry Standards, Best Practices, and Innovations for Real Estate Managers and Building Operators, © 2025
• Measuring Financial Returns, © 2017
• Acquisitions, Dispositions & Underwriting, © 2018
• Lease Analysis, Evaluation, Negotiation, and Approval, © 2013 
• Foundations of Real Estate Management, © 2008, 2023 
• Proactive Maintenance Guidebook for Industrial Properties, © 2016
• Managing Industrial Properties, © 2016
• Guide to Exterior Maintenance Manual, © 2011
• Guide to Developing a Standard Operating Procedure Manual, © 2010

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James H. Cantrell, CPM® is the President of CANTRELL ASSOCIATES and was President of Cantrell, Harris & Associates, a San Francisco based Real Estate Management and Consulting firm that was formed 30 years ago. Consulting - With decades of Asset and Property Management experience. Mr. Cantrell specializes in the turnaround of properties with Deferred Maintenance and Mismanagement. He has managed a variety of product types. including rent-controlled, apartments, association management, high-rise office, industrial! warehouse properties, retail, and large hotels for both private and institutional investors. His experience has included establishing hands-on management programs that have maximized the values of the various investments. 

Background - James Cantrell began his career with Arlen Realty as a property supervisor, handling properties in the United States Investment Fund Portfolio, and has held the position of Equity Administrator with Clevetrust Realty Investors, responsible for managing numerous properties throughout the Country. He also served as Treasurer of Regency Equities, a Real Estate Investment Trust, traded on NASDQE, and was President of Plaza Equities Management, Inc., with a national portfolio of approximately $275 million of mixed assets under his direction. He currently teaches a number of courses for the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and has taught throughout the United States, in Russia and Poland. He was an Associated Professor at Golden Gate University for 9 years teaching a course in Asset/Property management in the MBA program.

Honors and Awards - Mr. Cantrell served as President of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), San Francisco and has been honored with receiving the IREM SF Instructor of the year in 2001 and 2007. He also received the IREM 2013 Lloyd Hanford, Jr. Distinguished Faculty Award.

Engagements - Mr. Cantrell was engaged as the Featured speaker for the National Facility Management and Technology Conference in Chicago in 2007 and Baltimore in 2008. He was also appointed to the San Francisco Mayors "Building Energy Efficiency Task Force" in 2009.

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Bedrock Investments Group (BIG) acquires undervalued, strategically located single-tenant net-leased properties that deliver predictable cash flow to our partners. Their streamlined Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Process and in-depth Due Diligence result in noteworthy investment opportunities. BIG's conservative, disciplined approach results in investment performance that provides for consistent cash flow and equity growth. BIG has an exceptional track record of delivering cash flow at above-market rates without burdening their properties with debt. 

The team at BIG identifies undervalued net leased properties throughout the U.S. that have solid fundamentals and creditworthy tenants. They acquire and hold these freestanding, single-tenant net leased (STNL) properties as long-term investments. Typical sellers include estates, partnerships in dissolution, lender REOs, and investors facing less than three-year lease terms 

Strategies:

• Complete due diligence and acquisition thoroughly and quickly, thereby ensuring the seller of a timely transaction
• Centralize the decision-making process by eliminating the need for many layers of approval
• Evaluate worst-case scenarios
• Provide hands-on, active property management at competitive rates

Dr. Dick Bridy, a Principal at BIG, brings over 40 years of broad experience in Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions and Development to the firm. He is the entrepreneurial founder and CEO of DBI Group, a boutique real estate firm specializing in commercial retail centers and single-tenant properties. 

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Bridy developed expertise in team brokerage, leasing, private equity funding, construction, and asset management. From the ground up, he and his team entitled and built two shopping centers and five single-tenant properties. In addition, he has supervised the redevelopment of over 3.5 million sq. ft. of gross leasable area in 14 shopping centers. Through extensive research, market valuation, physical inspection, and financial analysis, Dr. Bridy targets ideal properties with maximum economic potential for Bedrock’s portfolio.  

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