Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Happy Holidays! This episode of the Real Estate Lowdown is a special replay of our First Lien Capital year end Win-Win Webinar on December 13, 2023 with my guest, Kamil Homsi. We delve into an engaging discourse on our compelling vision for 2024 – focusing on the interplay between the geopolitical landscape and the commercial real estate industry. We share our strategic insights, navigating the intricate web of global dynamics, offering a nuanced perspective on how political shifts and global affairs directly influence commercial real estate. We dissect the geopolitical currents shaping economies and markets,…
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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Danette Baldacci, managing attorney and legal maestro of IDEA Law Group, steps into the spotlight on the Real Estate Lowdown, offering a treasure trove of insights. With over two decades of experience, Danette offers a wealth of knowledge on creditor’s rights and the nuances of comprehensive default services in the dynamic landscape of real estate law. She shares her unconventional journey from high school English teacher to a distinguished career in law, reflecting on her passion for business and education while uncovering the path that led her to specialize in creditors’ rights. Danette discusses her…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Meet Bliss Morris, a Housing Wire Woman of Influence and sought-after leader and advisor in the mortgage loan sale industry who was instrumental in shaping this market. Bliss generously shares her insights into the creation and evolution of the loan sale market in the US during the banking crisis in the 80s, and paints a vivid picture of the inception years when the FDIC began selling loans under $25,000. The intriguing part – achieving all these groundbreaking accomplishments without the luxuries of today’s technology. Bliss Morris, Founder and CEO of First Financial Network, Inc. (FFN),…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Join me for this atypical yet captivating episode that transcends the usual real estate discussions with my wonderful guest, Craig Hacche, a distinguished technology veteran and advocate for personal development and philanthropy. Besides being a really genuine human being, Craig is an investor with a strong mission to invest with integrity and purpose, and Co-Founder of AnswerAfrica.org, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit humanitarian organization founded in 2006 alongside his wife, the late Dr. Makena Marangu, a Kenyan by birth, with the tireless commitment to provide Africa with critical health interventions and dedicated to the eradication of Malaria. …
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Welcome to the Real Estate Lowdown! In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by DJ Olojo, Managing Director of ASO Custom Homes, a fellow real estate investor and podcast host of The Foreclosure Fix Podcast, who is on a mission to guide a million homeowners through foreclosure successfully. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, DJ specializes in the Atlanta, Georgia area, focusing on buying foreclosure properties, fix-and-flip projects, and rental properties. DJ shares invaluable insights from his extensive work with homeowners facing foreclosure. Whether it’s through his upcoming book, The Foreclosure Fix,…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of Real Estate Lowdown, I’m sitting down with Cliff Ponte to talk about innovative strategies in challenging markets, growing in unexpected places and living our legacy. Cliff, Broker & Operating Principal of Keller Williams in South Watuppa, MA, as well as Director at the National REO Brokers Association (NRBA), shares his journey and his success in working with various groups to help liquidate their REOs and repair properties across the country. As a Master Broker operating across all 50 states, Cliff aids small to medium-sized family offices and hedge funds in…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Predictive analysis modeling is an indispensable tool for investing in real estate and mortgages. Mastering predictive analysis modeling comes with experience and of course is crucial to the success of your real estate purchases. Understanding its significance lies in its ability to forecast future outcomes based on historical data and patterns. In this context, it’s crucial to leverage predictive modeling to assess the risk associated with non-performing loans. By scrutinizing various factors such as borrower credit history, property value trends, economic indicators, and local market conditions, you can build models that predict the likelihood of…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Join us for this REAL TidBits episode as we uncover the untapped potential of Human Capital and how it can transform your business. In the world of business, human capital is akin to the heart and soul of an organization. While real estate assets undoubtedly play a critical role in a company’s financial health, the hidden gem that truly fuels a thriving enterprise is its human capital. We unveil the intriguing dynamics of our human resources that breathe life into a company’s vision and mission and appreciating the workforce that propels businesses toward success. …
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode, we’re thrilled to have David Pollio, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Acquisitions of SN Servicing Corporation. as our guest. With over 30 years of experience under his belt, David is a true expert in analyzing, negotiating, and acquiring performing, sub-performing, and non-performing residential and commercial assets. We’re exploring the fascinating world of the SN Servicing Trading Desk, where David and his team manage and operate over 4 Billion residential and commercial assets. What sets them apart is their reputation of integrity, transparency, and honesty that continues to build their client portfolio…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify An exclusive conversation with the brilliant Domonic Purviance, a seasoned Subject Matter Expert for residential real estate at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. However it’s important to note that this conversation was recorded outside the Federal Reserve blackout period, and the insights shared by Domonic are his personal viewpoints. They do not represent, nor is he acting as a spokesperson for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta or any other government agency. In this captivating discussion, Domonic shares his unique perspective on repurposing commercial spaces to meet the shifting demands of today’s real…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In the latest episode of the Real Estate Lowdown, Bill is sharing the actual lowdown of his compelling insights and experience as a panelist at the SmithNovak NPL Global conference in London. Bill provides a fascinating perspective and update on the global real estate market, with a particular focus on the unique dynamics of the European market and its distinctive approach to investing, that involves avoiding a wide-open market traded at a discount and marked by stringent restrictions on the number and caliber of bidders with US investor money supporting huge amounts of the investments. …
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Welcome back to another episode in our REAL TidBits Series where we’re demystifying the path to becoming an accredited investor and how that opens a world of new smart passive investment flow you didn’t have available previously. So why should you even care about becoming an accredited investor? It’s your golden ticket to unlocking greater opportunity and potential as an investor. And the process is more accessible than you might think. We’ve got you covered with a quick guide of the qualifications in this episode. The best part? You don’t need to be a full-time investor…