Matt Fries, CEO and President of Inland Investments, discusses his priorities after stepping into the firm’s top leadership role and outlines how demographics are impacting opportunities across alternative commercial real estate sectors. He explains what defines demographic-driven CRE, why these sectors are considered “alternative,” and how they can offer resilience during economic downturns. Fries also examines key risks and barriers to entry, how these investments compare with traditional real estate, and why institutional investors are increasingly allocating capital to these growing segments.