The Investor’s Guide to Distressed Debt in 2025–2026
NOV 19, 202520 MIN
The Investor’s Guide to Distressed Debt in 2025–2026
NOV 19, 202520 MIN
Description
<p>Distress is building faster than most investors realize — and 2025–2026 will be the biggest transfer of CRE wealth since the Great Financial Crisis.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is Part 2 of Aviva Sonenreich’s extended conversation with <strong>Michael Cohen</strong>, continuing the deep dive into <strong>CMBS distress</strong>, why <strong>Denver is becoming one of the most troubled MSAs</strong> in the country, and how investors can prepare for the <strong>wave of maturities</strong> ahead.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>The real reasons Class A assets are stabilizing while Class B properties face mounting distress</li><li>The CMBS data points that reveal the severity of Denver’s office, multifamily, and hospitality stress</li><li>Whether high-profile assets — like Aspen’s $85M Prada store — can still secure CMBS financing</li><li>How DSCR drops, trapped reserves, and cash sweeps quietly strip borrowers of leverage</li><li>The decision-making hierarchy inside CMBS servicing — and why “waiting and hoping” never works</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Perfect For:</strong></p><p>Investors preparing for the 2025–2026 distressed cycle, owners with CMBS loans nearing maturity, family offices protecting generational assets, brokers advising clients through workouts, and anyone who wants a clear, unfiltered understanding of how CMBS distress actually works — and what’s coming next.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Michael: </strong><a href="https://brightoncapitaladvisors.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcohen36/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LinkedIn</a></p>