The Dealmaker of the Future with Dr. Peter Linneman, Economist, Academic, and Principal of Linneman Associates

Peter Linneman

On this episode of The Dealmakers’ Edge, Aaron Strauss sits down with one of the most respected names in U.S. commercial real estate market economics, Dr. Peter Linneman.  Dr. Linneman takes listeners through the beginnings of his career as an economist focused on commercial real estate, the keys to being a consummate dealmaker, and current market dynamics.

Additionally, he speaks about his new book, The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow (available now on Amazon), how society will begin to see more people live past age 100, and what people can do to prepare.

Highlights include:

  • Starting a career from scratch in commercial real estate.
  • The current 2022 economic climate & keys to reaching 2023.
  • The three defining traits of a successful dealmaker.
  • How living beyond age 100 will impact society.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Dr. Peter Linneman is an American academic, the principal of Linneman Associates, the CEO & founder of American Land Fund and KL Realty, and an individual recognized as one of the most influential people in the U.S. real estate sector (by Realtor Magazine and The New York Observer.)

For over 45 years, his professional focus has been on providing cutting-edge research, instruction, and consultation for commercial real estate leaders. He began his career in teaching at the University of Chicago and then at the Wharton School of Business. In 2001, he launched the “Linneman Letter” (available via Linneman Associates), a quarterly real estate publication that is consistently relied upon by market-makers and industry leaders as the “one-stop-shop” for CRE investing.

Dr. Linneman was the founding chairman of the Wharton School of Business’s Real Estate department as well as the director of Wharton’s Sam Zell & Robert Lurie Real Estate Center for 13 years.

He is the author of the highly regarded book “Real Estate Finance and Investments: Risks and Opportunities” (now in its eighth edition). His newest book, “The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow” (National Geographic, 2022), is co-written with Dr. Michael Roizen and Albert Ratner. The book focuses on preparing for a society in which people live well beyond age 100. Learn more at GreatAgeRebbot.com.

Dr. Linneman earned his Bachelor’s degree (Ashland University) in 1973, his Master’s degree in Economics (University of Chicago) in 1976, and his Ph.D. in Economics (University of Chicago) in 1977.


The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss highlights the stories, successes, and struggles behind major commercial real estate investors. Each episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at commercial real estate leaders and their unique edge.

The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss highlights the stories, successes, and struggles behind major commercial real estate investors. Each episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at commercial real estate leaders and their unique edge.

Hosted by Aaron Y. Strauss, Managing Partner at A.Y. Strauss

Aaron Y. Strauss is one of the leading legal advisors in the commercial real estate industry, providing insight and guidance for billions worth of transactions during his career. As our firm’s founder and managing partner, he has positioned A.Y. Strauss as one of the region’s most respected law firms for commercial real estate owners, lenders and sponsors, serving the needs of our clients with the utmost in care, integrity and transparency.