Working Capital Commercial Real Estate

Author: Jesse Fragale

Working Capital features in-depth conversations with guests from a variety of areas in real estate, economics, education, investment and more. Host Jesse Fragale and guests discuss information about real estate investing that will actually help the average aspiring investor take the steps necessary to start and grow their real estate business. 
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Have We Passed the Bottom in Commercial Real Estate? With Rob Kumer | EP190
Friday, 20 February, 2026

Rob Kumer is the Chief Executive Officer of KingSett Capital, a prominent Canadian private equity real estate investment firm managing approximately $18 billion in assets. Joining in 2004, he became CEO to lead the firm's strategy, investment committee, and mortgage lending, with a focus on sustainable growth, urban development, and decarbonization.In this episode, we talked about:•⁠ ⁠Rob’s path to CEO of KingSett.•⁠ ⁠How KingSett grew from a $220M fund to a $20B platform.•⁠ ⁠2008–09 crisis vs. today’s post‑COVID real estate downturn.•⁠ ⁠Trophy office, strong malls, solid industrial, stabilising rentals.•⁠ ⁠Why global capital may increasingly prefer Canada over the U.S.