Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify An exclusive discussion with Kamil Homsi, a prominent figure in the commercial real estate industry, where we delve deeper into the relevant topics from our June 14th Win Win Webinar. The conversations between Kamil and I are always dynamic, and this one is no exception. With his vast experience and expertise, Kamil provides a nuanced perspective on the current state of the commercial real estate market and shed light on the current trends and future directions that are shaping the industry. In our conversation, Kamil emphasized the significance of adaptability in the face of changing…
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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Our guest, Heather Dreves, had initially pursued a career in education but found herself drawn to the realm of real estate. Through her role as Director of Funding and Fund Manager at Secured Investment Corp, Heather has accumulated over 11 years of experience in private lending, raising an impressive $300 million in capital. Secured Investment Corp specializes in non-QM loans, also known as hard money lending. However, with their Circle of Wealth system, their primary goal is to educate individuals about alternative investment strategies in real estate as a more resilient and secure investment option, and…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Celebrating our 50th episode by honoring the art of building and leading the people that are shaping the future of successful global business. First Lien Capital is shifting paradigms in real estate investing and business with our high-performing dynamic and diverse global team that operates with possibility, integrity, and leadership that transcends borders and time zones. Our team of individuals with varied backgrounds, expertise, and perspectives, fostering a rich and innovative environment has been paramount to the growth, expansion and success of First Lien Capital. Despite the physical distance of our team members, connecting…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Lupei Chou, a Naval Officer turned real estate enthusiast, who discovered the untapped potential within the world of real estate investing. In 2018, Lupei’s sole exposure to real estate was being a homeowner. She never envisioned a career in this industry until she sold her family home and experienced firsthand the incredible possibilities that awaited her. This pivotal moment sparked her curiosity and ignited a passion that would shape her and her family’s future. With 20 years of leadership, logistics, government contracting, and project management experience…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify With the recent closures of First Republic Bank, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank – three of the top twenty largest banks in the country, it’s timely to have a discussion about this topic, share my perspective on the opportunity to acquire assets from these unfortunate situations, and bust some myths and false narratives. Bank failure occurs when a bank becomes unable to meet its financial obligations and is unable to repay depositors and creditors. When a bank’s assets, such as loans and investments, significantly decrease in value or become illiquid, while its liabilities, such…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Maria Zondervan, Founder and CEO of Blue Vikings Capital LLC, is both driven to build wealth for her family legacy and others’ and devoted to serving her community through purpose driven real estate investing, by purchasing value-add apartments, affordable housing complexes, and 100+ room hotels that are well-positioned to be converted to workforce housing. With over 25+ years in the real estate industry and building her own investment portfolio of real estate, Maria has turned her attention to helping others build their wealth through real estate, with strong recession-resistant assets that function as a safe place…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify The core of any real estate transaction begins with marketable title and the title insurance premium you pay at closing will secure that knowing for all parties involved. Talking about title insurance may seem mundane, but this episode gives you plenty of reasons why it’s anything but that. Spencer Mobley, Title Lawyer by day… official BBQ competitor by night and weekends joins me to talk about if there are instances where you can actually self-insure, a potential new initiative by Fannie Mae that proposes title insurance not be required and the negative implications of this for…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Title insurance is a standard practice that’s been around for decades and a required insurance you must purchase in order to close a real estate transaction. There are valid reasons why title insurance is important and very helpful, and in my opinion there are also reasons why we are due for disruption in this particular aspect of the real estate industry. It’s a form on indemnity insurance that protects home buyers and lenders from financial loss sustained from defects in title of property or real estate, because the title insurance company does their research before they…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify David Brooke, Founder and Team Leader of Brooke Group Real Estate, has an interesting story to tell – one that is rooted in discovering oneself during times of hardship. A mentor dedicated to inspiring and empowering his team to be leaders in the real estate industry… he’s either giving the best real estate advice or offering a dose of enthusiasm in the spirit of helping others. From the beaches of South Africa, David was questioning what he was meant to be doing and felt he received the message. He tried his hand at construction then…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify We’re doing a deep dive, TidBit style, into the National Credit Union Administration. One of the most important government organizations that most Americans don’t really even know about, but I expect will become a household name in the coming years. Who is the NCUA? What do they actually do? And I’ll tell you the crucial role they play in the strength of credit unions, why we should care and how it impacts our communities. To learn more, visit: https://billbymel.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/bill-bymel/
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify How does a disappointing triathlete in summer, a skier in winter and a former world record holder of building the largest holiday card become instrumental in saving more than 2,000 families from foreclosure? Paul Birkett was disappointed with the low returns from his traditional investments, and when he realized that you don’t have to be a bank to own real estate in the US, Paul began to accumulate a portfolio of 40 rental properties. Soon after Paul left a safe secure corporate career of twenty years to launch a distressed debt investment fund. He sold everything…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify With nearly two decades of experience in real estate, construction, and investment management, Jake Harris, Founder & Managing Partner at Harris Bay, has built an established, successful commercial real estate investing business. As a sought-after expert and speaker, Jake inspires those around him with his contagious energy. You’ll hear the passion in his voice whether he’s talking about understanding your investing model and objective, choosing under the radar markets and how to always be one step ahead by identifying market specific trends, or teaching others how to navigate the red flags, minimize mistakes and create…