By: Maria Williams
The commercial real estate market is expected to see transaction volumes between $400 billion and $450 billion in 2025. Given this immense potential, one might assume that investors would rush to stake their claim. However, many hesitate, believing success in this space requires deep pockets, years of experience, and insider knowledge. Trent Ellingford is proving that belief wrong.
As the founder of 6FA (6-Figure Assignments) and co-founder of RE Advanced, Ellingford is reshaping how people approach commercial real estate. His innovative Triangle Method allows investors to profit from multi-million-dollar assets without ever owning them outright. By eliminating traditional barriers, he opens doors for those who may have thought commercial real estate was out of their reach.
The Power of Commercial Real Estate
Unlike residential properties, commercial real estate encompasses high-value assets such as multifamily buildings, hotels, self-storage facilities, RV parks, and industrial complexes. These properties attract ultra-high-net-worth individuals, hedge funds, and family offices due to their long-term wealth-building potential and significant returns.
Yet, despite these advantages, many aspiring investors shy away from the industry. A common misconception is that breaking into commercial real estate requires large amounts of capital, an extensive portfolio, and years of experience. According to Ellingford, this assumption is simply false.
“Our Strategy allows us to operate in a low-risk, high-reward environment because we never actually take ownership of the property,” he explains. “We contract properties and sell the contract for a profit, eliminating the need for heavy capital investment or complicated financing.”
A Simple Yet Powerful Approach
Ellingford’s Triangle Method breaks down the complexities of commercial real estate wholesaling into three essential steps:
- Finding the Deal: A team of Deal Finders (DFs) locates off-market properties, contacts owners, and gathers financials.
- Determining Value & Offer: Deal Partners (DPs) analyze deals, structure offers, and work with in-house underwriters to ensure the strength of each contract.
- Finding Buyers: Pre-established relationships with private equity groups, sophisticated investors, and syndicators ensure smooth transactions.
By compartmentalizing these steps, Ellingford has removed inefficiencies that often deter new investors. He recalls how, when working alone, he could only handle a few deals at a time. His team now operates at scale with a streamlined system and multiple Deal Partners.
Changing the Industry
Ellingford likens his approach to the system Henry Ford introduced in the automotive industry. Before Ford’s assembly line, cars were luxury items that were crafted slowly and inefficiently. Ford’s innovation made cars accessible to the masses. Similarly, Ellingford’s method demystifies commercial real estate, making it more accessible to investors who might otherwise be excluded.
“For decades, commercial real estate has been locked behind complexity,” he says. “People don’t know where to find deals, how to underwrite them, or how to secure buyers. The inefficiency has kept most people out of the game. The Triangle Method changes that.”
Scaling Success with a Proven System
Traditional investors, brokers, and wholesalers often struggle to find financially sound deals. Ellingford, however, has developed a system for sourcing high-value opportunities others miss. His model capitalizes on the fact that commercial deals offer the potential for substantial fees; buyers are willing to pay $100,000, $300,000, or even $500,000 when the numbers make sense.
“My sellers get a fair price. There’s no agent or broker taking a fee; the properties aren’t listed. And my buyers are constantly telling me, ‘We need more deal flow,’” he explains.
Unlike the highly competitive residential market, where profits are often small and margins tight, commercial real estate offers ample room for everyone to win. His system ensures that each stakeholder, Deal Finders, Deal Partners, and his team, shares in the success.
Opening the Door to a New Future
Ellingford’s program provides a unique opportunity for those looking to move beyond traditional careers and into a high-reward industry. His system equips investors with the tools, network, and strategies needed to close commercial deals, even without prior experience.
“If you want to make big spreads, you have to start doing bigger deals. Commercial real estate is the only way to get there,” he says.
Ellingford has taken the guesswork out of commercial real estate investing by focusing on efficiency, specialization, and systemization. Just as Ford transformed manufacturing, Ellingford redefines how people approach commercial wholesaling, one deal at a time. With his method gaining traction, more investors realize commercial real estate is within their reach, changing their financial futures in ways they never imagined.
Disclaimer: The commercial real estate market involves significant risks, and success is not guaranteed. Individual results may vary based on experience, investment knowledge, and market conditions. Prospective investors should conduct thorough research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Published by Jeremy S.
