Jens Nielsen of Open Doors Capital interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast

Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ/ NYREJ Podcast Interviews Jens Nielsen of Open Doors Capital. 

 Jens spent 27 years in IT and telecom before transitioning full-time into real estate investing and coaching.

Since 2016 I've been a partner in over 2,700 apartment units and 100,000+ square feet of commercial real estate, and I’ve raised over $10M in private capital.

Over the past few years, I’ve also shifted focus toward industrial and other commercial assets, while helping investors and business owners improve decision-making, operations, and long-term strategy.

What’s shaped me most isn’t just the growth—it’s navigating challenging deals, lender negotiations, and market shifts, which has forced me to become more disciplined around risk and capital preservation.
Tells us what you would like to discuss on the show? ’d focus on how commercial real estate investors can adapt right now, especially as traditional multifamily deals have become harder to make work:

Pivoting Across Asset Classes
How investors can move into areas like light industrial or niche commercial to continue finding value.
What Actually Works in Today’s Market
Adjusting underwriting, debt strategy, and hold periods in a higher-rate environment.
Risk Management from an Operator’s Perspective
Lessons from managing through tough deals, working with lenders, and protecting investor capital.