Stefan Smith, founder of Accretive, discusses his journey in the commercial real estate industry and how he built a business to help developers and syndicators with financial planning and analysis (FP&A) needs. He shares how he started as a freelance financial consultant and eventually became involved in the industry through modeling projects for a property developer. Stefan explains how the idea for Accretive came about, which was to create an all-in-one financial model with a database attached to it, making it easier to manage multiple projects and scenarios. He emphasizes the importance of providing fast and high-quality analytics to clients in the industry.
23 Sept 2024
DebtStreet - Brian Burke
Carol Ng interviews Brian Burke, founder of Praxis Capital, on navigating market cycles and sharing pivotal moments that shaped his successful commercial real estate syndication firm.
17 Sept 2024
DebtStreet - Adam Aluise
Taking risks and pursuing entrepreneurship can lead to personal fulfillment and growth.
Building strong relationships and providing honest communication are key to success in the commercial real estate industry.
Slatt Capital offers a wide range of services, including debt and equity placement, and aims to become the premier commercial mortgage banking group in the country.
The market conditions in the Mountain West area have shifted, with a focus on smaller deals, retail, office, and private capital transactions.
25 Jul 2024
DebtStreet - Jason Aubrey
Jason Aubrey, co-founder of PlattPointe Capital, shares his journey in building a successful boutique commercial real estate lending firm. He discusses the unique approach of his company in solving problems for developers and investors, and the importance of having a strong database of capital connections. Jason also talks about his experience in navigating economic downturns and the current rate environment. He recommends the books ’Blue Ocean Strategy’ and ’Managing the Professional Service Firm’ as valuable resources. The conversation ends with some lighthearted banter about the company culture at PlattPointe Capital.
1 May 2024
DebtStreet - Rafi Golberstein
Rafi Golberstein, the founder of Pace Loan Group, discusses the benefits and practical deployment of C-PACE financing.
C-PACE financing is a tool used to finance properties with energy efficiency, renewable energy, or seismic resiliency improvements.
Pace Loan Group differentiates itself by being independently owned and operated, offering in-house origination and servicing, and having deep institutional backing.The current rate environment has been beneficial for Pace Loan Group as more people are looking for alternative forms of capital.
Education and awareness of C-PACE financing have increased, with owners and developers now demanding it as part of their financing packages.Retroactive PACE financing allows developers to tap into PACE credits for projects completed in the past three years, providing liquidity and helping with refinancing.
Rafi shares his background in commercial real estate finance and explains how he decided to start Pace Loan Group. Rafi highlights the unique features of C-PACE financing, such as long-term fixed-rate terms and self-amortization. He also discusses the early wins and successes of Pace Loan Group and the factors that differentiate them from their competitors. Rafi emphasizes the importance of education and awareness in the C-PACE lending industry and shares his future goals for the company. He concludes by explaining the process and benefits of retroactive PACE financing and the geographical coverage of Pace Loan Group.
10 Apr 2024
DebtStreet - Wes Nichols
Wes Nichols, founder of Paramount Property Tax Appeal, shares his journey and insights into the property tax appeal business. He discusses current market trends, the value of property tax appeal for day-to-day operators, key wins and successes, goals for the business, recommended books, and additional services offered. He also addresses common reasons why people are afraid to do tax appeals and explains the coverage area of Paramount Property Tax Appeal.
1 Sept 2023
DebtStreet - Malcolm Davies
Malcolm Davies from WAY Capital, Inc. shares how his firm serves clients as an outsourced CFO, handling all their capital needs and empowering business growth.
25 Aug 2023
DebtStreet - Craig and Charlie Coppola
Craig and Charlie Coppola from CRE OneSource share their expertise on building commercial real estate businesses and bringing the CRE OneSource platform to the industry.
25 Aug 2023
DebtStreet - Ira Zlotowitz
Ira Zlotowitz of GPARENCY shares how faith is shaping his business and leveraging technology to disrupt the commercial mortgage brokerage industry.
4 May 2023
DebtStreet - Marc McDevitt
Marc McDevitt of CRED-iQ shares insights on his real estate data analytics platform, empowering firms with actionable information to navigate challenging market conditions.
3 May 2023
DebtStreet - Adam Lancaster
Adam Lancaster from Stitch shares insights from his real estate expertise, empowering individuals to navigate the biggest transactions of their lives with confidence.
3 May 2023
DebtStreet - Ben Truitt
Lending Standard's Ben Truitt shares how their advanced technology platform empowers lenders to achieve more with streamlined support.
3 May 2023
DebtStreet - James Lovely
FP Expert James Lovely shares his expertise on derivatives and the path to a successful career as a consultant and expert witness with Carol on DebtStreet.
3 May 2023
DebtStreet - Mike Heller
Mike Heller of KeyBank reveals how defeasance securities purchased in the capital markets can transform debt management strategies and reduce financial risk.
1 May 2023
DebtStreet - Jim Griffin
Jim Griffin, co-founder of Derivative Logic, Inc., reveals how being fired from a Big Bank sparked his entrepreneurial journey and led to creating a groundbreaking solution in the finance industry.
8 Feb 2023
DebtStreet - Tripp Cave
Tripp Cave shares his early career lessons and big dreams for the future as a rising star at Northmarq in Austin, Texas.
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