Best Matt Highgate Podcasts (2024)

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Building a $12 Billion+ Real Estate Empire - Patrick Carroll - Founder and CEO of CARROLL 1:33:16

3h ago1:33:16

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Patrick Carroll is the founder and CEO of CARROLL, a prominent real estate investment company. From a young age, Patrick Carroll envisioned building a real estate company from the ground up. The ambitious entrepreneur leveraged what was initially a multi-family and retail assets company into a leading real estate empire. As CEO, Patrick helps defin…

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Creating, Acquiring, and Scaling Brands - Arash Azarbarzin - CEO of Highgate [Replay] 1:14:29

5h ago1:14:29

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Highgate is internationally recognized as a dominant operator across diverse markets and asset types. They have arms in asset management, development, investor management, and technology that have helped grow them into one of the most successful hospitality companies in the world. On this episode, Jake & Arash discuss: Key components to creating an…

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Coaching Call: Delivering Bad News to Investors, Structuring Operating companies, F&B Leases, Incentive Structures and More! 1:05:23

7d ago1:05:23

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In this special coaching-call episode, we talk about overcoming the unexpected challenges that often pop up in real estate projects and how to communicate effectively with investors when things don’t go as planned. We also break down how to structure hotel operating businesses, including why it can be a good idea to use separate LLCs, how to handle…

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Surviving Real Estate Downturns with Noah Breakstone - CEO of BTI Partners [Replay] 1:24:57

20d ago1:24:57

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As the CEO of BTI Partners, Noah brings over 30 years of real estate finance, construction and development experience to the table with over $3.5 billion in transactions across a wide variety of asset classes. On this episode, Jake and Noah discuss: - Spotting patterns in cycles to take advantage of - Debt positioning - Identifying great locations …

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The Art of Raising a Fund with Matt Adler, Founder & Managing Principal of Adler Real Estate Partners [Replay] 1:15:38

1M ago1:15:38

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Adler Real Estate Partners is an entrepreneurial real estate company pursuing a vertically integrated niche strategy which invests in multi-tenant light industrial and related business parks. The Company is highly focused on a specific market sector, enabling it to generate favorable risk-adjusted returns. Formed in 2012 as an independent company, …

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Preferred Equity Deep Dive + Q&A 52:28

1M ago52:28

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This episode is a deep dive into Preferred Equity with audience Q&A. Enjoy! Connect & Invest with Jake: Follow Jake on Twitter Take the Hospitality Investing Masterclass Learn How to Invest with DoveHill Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:32) - Introducing preferred equity (00:06:15) - Preferred equity and returns (00:13:03) - Last Dollar Basis (00:…

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From Blackstone to Opterra: Glenn Alba’s Hospitality Journey and Investment Philosophy [Replay] 1:17:33

2M ago1:17:33

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Opterra Capital is real estate investment sponsor and operating partner, capital markets advisor, and asset manager with significant experience in all sectors of commercial real estate. Founded by Glenn Alba, a former Managing Director at Blackstone with over 23 years experience in real estate, Opterra Capital seeks to leverage this expertise towar…

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Balancing Tradition and Innovation: Modernizing Family-Run Hotels - Mahavir Patel - President & CEO - Aatmos 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

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Mahavir Patel is President & CEO of Aatmos, which focuses on investing in communities with growing demand and limited supply, investing in capital and culture. They partner with Marriott, Hilton, and IHG, as well as some of the most provocative creatives and curators in the country. Links: Aatmos Mahavir on LinkedIn Connect & Invest with Jake: Foll…

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Transforming the Ultra-Luxury Hospitality Market - Cyrus Vazifdar - Managing Director at HWE 1:21:48

2M ago1:21:48

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Cyrus Vazifdar is a Managing Director in the Hospitality Investment Advisory practice at Hodges Ward Elliott. He specializes in institutional-grade hotel and resort property transactions throughout North America, including investment advisory and equity placements. Connect & Invest with Jake: Follow Jake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jwurzak Take…

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Building the Future of Luxury Home Co-Ownership - Austin Allison - CEO & Co-Founder at Pacaso 1:20:31

2M ago1:20:31

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Austin co-founded Pacaso to make the dream of second home ownership a reality for more people after experiencing the profound effect it had on his own life. Pacaso is Austin’s second startup. In 2008, he founded Dotloop in his hometown of Cincinnati, a company that created software to seamlessly manage real estate transactions. Zillow acquired Dotl…

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A Deep Dive on GP Fees [Replay] 31:24

3M ago31:24

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On this solo episode, Jake dives into GP fees. He explains why GPs should charge fees, the differences between deal shops and Real estate private equity firms, how to build great returns, the types of fees you will see from GPs, what to charge as a GP and more. Connect & Invest with Jake: Follow Jake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jwurzak Take the…

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Why Florida is the Future of Luxury Real Estate - Isaac Toledano - Co-Founder of BH Group 1:08:20

3M ago1:08:20

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Isaac's primary focus centers on luxury residential properties, prime land holdings, office spaces, and mixed-use assets strategically positioned in prime locations. BH Group mitigates risk exposure by targeting large-scale, value-adding prospects within specialized markets while maximizing returns. BH Group has forged partnerships with leading rea…

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Navigating Hospitality Investments - Sean Hehir - CEO of Trinity Investments [Replay] 1:33:00

3M ago1:33:00

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Sean is a Principal and Managing Partner of Trinity Investments as well as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Trinity Investments and Trinity Fund Advisors LLC. He oversees the firms’ investment activities, including sourcing and executing investment opportunities, formulating investment strategies, and structuring acquisitions and dispos…

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How to Raise Capital During Tough Times - Coaching Call + Q&A 1:07:28

3M ago1:07:28

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We're at the start of a new Real Estate cycle! In today's episode, we discuss how to raise capital during tough times. Enjoy! Connect & Invest with Jake: Follow Jake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jwurzak Take the Hospitality Investing Masterclass: https://learn.jakewurzak.com/ Learn How to Invest with DoveHill: https://bit.ly/3yg8Pwo Topics: (00:…

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The Family that Transformed Fort Lauderdale - Dev Motwani - Managing Partner of Merrimac Ventures [Replay] 1:15:46

4M ago1:15:46

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Dev Motwani serves as Managing Partner of Merrimac Ventures, a Fort Lauderdale-based real estate firm focusing on value-added investment and development opportunities. Property types owned and operated include hotels, condos, retail, office, and rental apartments primarily in South Florida but also throughout the United States. On this episode, Jak…

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Developing Culture in an $8.5 Billion Organization - Rob Lowe - Co-CEO of Lowe Enterprises [Replay] 1:13:57

4M ago1:13:57

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As Co-CEO, Rob Lowe focuses on operations both at the corporate level and across its real estate activities. Additionally, Rob and Mike co-chair the firm’s wholly-owned hospitality affiliate, CoralTree Hospitality Group. He is a past Trustee and President of the Palisades Presbyterian Church, is currently on the Board of Managers at the Palisades-M…

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Navigating Institutional & Family Real Estate with Chris Tourtellotte - Managing Director at LaTerra Development 1:10:33

4M ago1:10:33

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Chris Tourtellotte serves as a Managing Director of LaTerra. Chris is responsible for overseeing the Development group, sourcing and closing new acquisitions, sourcing debt and equity for LaTerra’s projects, and growing LaTerra’s apartment and mixed-use development platform, which currently includes over 3,000 apartment units under construction or …

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Redefining Experiential Hospitality - Atit Jariwala, Founder and CEO of Bridgeton 1:22:33

4M ago1:22:33

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Atit Jariwala is a real estate executive who has been involved with real estate management and investment his entire life. As a partner and co-founder of several real estate companies, Atit has been involved in acquiring, developing, and managing dozens of properties across the United States. In total, Atit has been involved in acquiring and develo…

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Mastering Multifamily and Build-for-Rent Strategies with Bard Kligerman - Co-Founder and CEO of CT Realty Trust 1:21:34

5M ago1:21:34

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Bard Kligerman is a seasoned real estate developer with over two decades of experience. Co-founding CT Realty Trust (CRT) in 2009 with his father Robert, Bard has led the firm to invest over $220M in a variety of real estate ventures including single-family communities and multifamily apartments throughout Connecticut. Under his leadership, CRT has…

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How to Structure Co-GP Deals - Coaching Call + Q&A 1:00:38

5M ago1:00:38

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On today's episode we deep-dive into structuring Co-GP Deals in an inside look at our Group coaching calls. Enjoy! Connect & Invest with Jake: Follow Jake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jwurzak Take the Hospitality Investing Masterclass: https://learn.jakewurzak.com/ Learn How to Invest with DoveHill: https://bit.ly/3yg8Pwo Topics: (00:00:00) - In…

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A Deep Dive into Value-Add Urban Real Estate with Scott Sherman - Founder & Principal of Torose Equities [Replay] 1:13:05

5M ago1:13:05

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Scott is responsible for strategic direction, sourcing investment opportunities, capital markets and operations for the firm. Prior to launching Torose, Scott co-founded Tricera Capital where he led the charge on strategic direction, capital markets and sourcing investment opportunities. In this role, Scott built a portfolio in excess of $700M over…

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Building a Vertically Integrated Housing Company with $2bn AUM - Casey Lynch, CEO of Roundhouse [Replay] 1:25:34

6M ago1:25:34

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Roundhouse is a fully integrated developer and operator of multifamily housing. Starting with a single condominium purchased amidst the financial crisis in 2009, we have since developed and acquired a portfolio of over 5,000 multifamily homes. Today, Roundhouse focuses exclusively on providing high-quality housing options in emerging cities across …

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Inside the Success of Vision Hospitality Group - Mitch Patel - Founder of Vision Hospitality Group 1:47:05

6M ago1:47:05

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Channeling a passion for the hospitality industry, Mitch Patel established Vision Hospitality Group in 1997 on a foundation of values that guide the organization to this day. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Mitch oversees every aspect of the company, from investment procurement to the seamless execution of daily operations. Additionall…

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Building a Generational Business - Scott Moss - CEO of Moss Construction [Replay] 1:22:59

6M ago1:22:59

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In 2004, Scott and his father, Bob, started Moss. Together they created the company’s first winning presentation and managed the company’s first project. Today, Moss employs over 1,600 people across the US with revenue exceeding $3 billion. As CEO of Moss, Scott inspires and empowers his team to create the exceptional. His innate curiosity drives a…

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Scaling the 13th Largest Medical Marijuana Company in Florida - Brady Cobb - Founder of Sunburn Cannabis [Replay] 1:17:53

6M ago1:17:53

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Selling weed is in Brady Cobb's blood. Using shrimp boats and a suntan lotion company as a cover, his father, Bill Cobb, ran one of the country's largest pot smuggling enterprises in the 1980s, until the federal government arrested him and shut down the $300 million ring during "Operation Sunburn." The younger Cobb became a lawyer and cannabis lobb…

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Cultivating the California Hospitality Experience - Matt Marquis - CEO of Pacifica Hotels [Replay] 1:16:16

7M ago1:16:16

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Matt Marquis was named CEO of Pacifica Hotels after 7 years as the company's President and succeeded his father who founded the organization in 1970. Pacifica is the largest owner and operator of Boutique hotels on the Pacific Coast. On this episode, Jake and Matt discuss: - A walkthrough of converting an independent hotel in Hawaii - Developing In…

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How to Lead a Hospitality Operating Team - John Grossman - CEO of Marc & Rose Hospitality [Replay] 1:06:57

7M ago1:06:57

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John Grossman is the CEO of Marc & Rose Hospitality, a collection of iconic resorts and hidden gems born of the America West with a passion for hard work, hospitality, and high-flying adventure. This is a replay of the well-received episode #2 of Masters of Moments where Marc & Rose was known as Classic Hotels & Resorts. In this episode, we discuss…

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The Art of Creating Moments in Hospitality - Dupree Scovell - Managing Partner and CIO of Woodbine [Replay] 1:19:02

7M ago1:19:02

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Dupree is the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Woodbine. A fully integrated real estate investment and development firm and one of the leading hospitality owners in the country, having completed over $3.6 billion in hotel investments and developed over 11,000 keys across branded and independent projects. Links: Woodbine Development …

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Unboxing a Landscape Resort in The Texas Hill Country - Ben Wolff - Co-Founder of Onera 1:13:50

7M ago1:13:50

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In this special episode, Jake and Ben break down Ben's new deal, thesis, and strategy, as well as critique his pitch and deck. Disclaimer: This episode is not an endorsement of Ben's deal or to aid in raising money for Ben's deal, it is opinion only and purely for informational and entertainment purposes. Links: Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/…

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How to Survive the Next Real Estate Black Swan Event - John Rutledge - Founder, Oxford Capital Group 1:25:00

7M ago1:25:00

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Oxford Capital Group is an award-winning international real estate investment, development, asset, and property management firm. Oxford Hotels and Resorts, LLC is its wholly owned hotel operating affiliate, which specializes in operating, managing, and branding distinctive, high-design lifestyle hotels, and food & beverage venues. John is also the …

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Building a $2B+ Real Estate Investment, Operation and Development firm - Greg Freedman - Co-Founder and Co-CEO of BH3 Management 1:31:25

8M ago1:31:25

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As the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of BH3, Mr. Freedman oversees Investments, Financial Analysis, and Capital Markets across all BH3 transactions, and has expertise in financial analysis, credit, and underwriting. Before cofounding BH3, Mr. Freedman was a principal in a private lending company based in South Florida that financed bridge loans on commerci…

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Lessons from a 19 Year NHL Career, Investing & Entrepreneurship - Chris Pronger - Founder of JRNY 1:28:44

8M ago1:28:44

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Chris Pronger is a former NHL MVP who played 19 years in the league before embarking on his journey into entrepreneurship with his adult beverage business. JRNY is a Canadian whisky created by the Brothers Sean and Chris Pronger with award-winning distillery Niagara Falls Craft Distillers Whisky. On this episode, Jake and Chris discuss: - Life in t…

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Building a Portfolio of Trophy Hotel Assets - Mark Brugger - CEO of DiamondRock Hospitality 1:12:43

8M ago1:12:43

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Mark W. Brugger is the Co-Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of DiamondRock Hospitality Company. Mr. Brugger co-founded the Company in 2004 and successfully led its initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange the following year. Mr. Brugger has received recognition for his work at DiamondRock, including being …

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Selling a Micro-Hotel for $1M per Key - Isaac French - Founder of Experiential Hospitality 1:33:35

8M ago1:33:35

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Isaac French crafts micro-resorts & boutique hotels. He designed, built, and sold the massively popular Live Oak Lake in Waco, Texas for $1M per key. He also founded Experiential Hospitality, an exclusive course and community for the next generation of hospitality trailblazers. On this episode, Jake and Isaac discuss: Building and Selling Live Oak …

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Inside the Palisociety Collection of Boutique Hotels - Avi Brosh | Founder of Palisociety 1:35:18

9M ago1:35:18

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Paligroup is a fully integrated branded real estate development and hospitality operating company that acquires, programs, develops, owns, and operates unique hotels and residences. Their brands, development, and operational expertise also include specialized retail spaces, highly curated restaurants, bars, and event venues. Avi Brosh founded Palig…

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An Infinite Games Mindset - Sieva Kozinsky - Founder of Enduring Ventures 1:34:04

9M ago1:34:04

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Sieva Kozinsky is the Managing Partner and co-founder of Enduring Ventures, a long-term holding company dedicated to buying and building beautiful businesses and stewarding them with exceptional, values-driven leadership. On this episode, Jake and Sieva discuss: Pivoting from being an operator to an investor Due diligence on potential acquisitions …

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Deploying over $2B into mis-priced real estate by becoming local experts and leveraging a vertically integrated strategy - Ian Ross: Founder of SomeraRoad 1:11:47

9M ago1:11:47

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Ian Ross founded SomeraRoad in 2016, bringing a fresh, entrepreneurial approach to opportunistic real estate in growing secondary cities nationwide. He has since led the firm’s rapid expansion, overseeing nearly $2.5 billion in acquisitions of 25+ million square feet in more than 70 unique markets. Ian has also augmented SomeraRoad’s core value-add…

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Taking a Family Business to $500M with Brian Rosen - Chairman of InvestBev 1:30:36

9M ago1:30:36

1:30:36

Brian Rosen is the founder of the Growth Beverage collective of brands, which includes Sprout Beverage, InvestBev, BevStrat, and Algoma Capital. The Growth Beverage ecosystem serves independent beverage brands at every stage of their growth journey - from inception through exit. On this episode, Jake and Brian discuss: - Growing the family business…

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Investment Waterfalls and How We Structure Our Deals | PLUS Q&A 1:05:40

10M ago1:05:40

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If you raise capital or invest - this is for you. I discuss: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:34) - Promoted Interest (00:06:00) - What’s a waterfall? (00:08:28) - How to build a waterfall (00:15:04) - Advanced structures (00:18:59) - Nuances (00:26:44) - Crystallization (00:30:06) - How we structure our deals (00:34:34) - Mistakes we’ve made (00:38:11) -…

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The Most Overlooked Asset in American Real Estate w/ Jordan Breck - President of MRP Capital Group 1:28:54

10M ago1:28:54

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Jordan Breck has been in the real estate investment business for over 10 years and is the President and co-founder at MRP. His primary responsibilities include the structuring and analysis of investments and overseeing the company’s growth strategy. Jordan has been personally involved in over $600 Million worth of transactions. MRP Capital Group is…

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Deploying $50MM into Affordable Housing with Mario Brown - Co-Founder of Affordable Upstate 1:20:07

10M ago1:20:07

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Affordable Upstate is a real estate investment firm focused on redeveloping and redefining naturally occurring affordable housing in the Upstate of South Carolina. In 2017 Mario co-founded Affordable Upsate, a small real estate investment firm, at the time with 63 units, that redevelops energy-efficient, multifamily apartment units. Since 2017 we h…

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Solo Episode: Pref Equity 101 55:02

10M ago55:02

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Preferred Equity is one of the best opportunities in Real Estate Right now. This is a time when you can earn equity-like returns with debt-like risk. They don't come often. On this episode, I do a solo-deep dive on Pref Equity and some Q&A done with a live audience! Enjoy. Links: Deal Reward Program Hospitality Investing Masterclass Follow Jake on …

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2023's Most Popular Episode: Homi Vazifdar - Founder & Exec. Director at The Canyon Group - Building the Future of Luxury Hospitality 1:23:28

10M ago1:23:28

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Homi Vazifdar is Founder and Exec. Director of the Canyon Group, a boutique private equity company, based in Larkspur, California just of north San Francisco. The Canyon Group, which was co-founded by Vazifdar in 2005, owns and/or develops ultra-luxury resorts in exotic destinations around the world. The Company currently owns assets in North Ameri…

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Creating Moments in Unique Stay Hotels - Ben Wolff - Co-Founder of Onera 1:26:27

11M ago1:26:27

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Ben Wolff is building, operating and managing $65M in experiential hospitality real estate. He is the co-founder and developer of Onera, a luxury treehouse resort in Texas Hill Country. Onera is the first public REIT hotel exit of a glamping resort. Ben is also the founder & CEO of experiential hospitality marketing and management firm StayOasi. Pr…

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Farmland & Agricultural Investing 101 w/ Trevor Hightower - Partner at Macfarlan Capital Partners 1:21:50

11M ago1:21:50

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With the help of its carefully-selected operating partners, Macfarlan intends to aggregate a strategic portfolio of small to mid-sized high-yielding agricultural assets reaching a target size of ~50,000 acres, operate for targeted cash on cash return over 6-8%, and exit to an institutional investor achieving a projected 13-15% project-level IRR ove…

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The Art of Raising a Fund with Matt Adler, Founder & Managing Principal of Adler Real Estate Partners 1:15:38

11M ago1:15:38

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Adler Real Estate Partners is an entrepreneurial real estate company pursuing a vertically integrated niche strategy which invests in multi-tenant light industrial and related business parks. The Company is highly focused on a specific market sector, enabling it to generate favorable risk-adjusted returns. Formed in 2012 as an independent company, …

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The Power of Niche in Experiential Hospitality - Sky McLean, CEO of Basecamp Resorts 1:11:23

11M ago1:11:23

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Sky is the Founder and CEO of Basecamp Resorts, a hospitality brand headquartered in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It currently operates 11 hotel and resort properties across Western Canada’s most spectacular mountain ranges. Jake and Sky discuss: - The state of experiential travel - Finding great locations - A walkthrough of a deal - Nordic spas - Adv…

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Building an Experiential Hospitality Investment and Management Company w/ Jonathan Wang - Founder & CEO of EOS Investors 1:19:31

12M ago1:19:31

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An active investor for 20 years, Jonathan has been involved in over $10 billion of real estate transactions worldwide in the hospitality, office, and residential sectors, focusing on hotels. Prior to founding EOS in 2017, he was with Northwood Investors from 2007 to 2016, where he served as a Managing Director from 2009 to 2016, overseeing the acqu…

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Surviving Real Estate Downturns with Noah Breakstone - CEO of BTI Partners 1:24:57

12M ago1:24:57

1:24:57

As the CEO of BTI Partners, Noah brings over 30 years of real estate finance, construction and development experience to the table with over $3.5 billion in transactions across a wide variety of asset classes. On this episode, Jake and Noah discuss: - Spotting patterns in cycles to take advantage of - Debt positioning - Identifying great locations …

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Inside the World of Boutique Hotels with John Flannigan - Founder & CEO of Wylder Hotels 1:12:26

12M ago1:12:26

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John Flannigan is a hotel industry veteran with over 30 years of hospitality experience. In June of 2016, John founded Wylder Hotels to seek out drive market leisure properties that had a nostalgic history. He thought there was white space within the adventure travel sector in tertiary areas of the country that could compete with urban assets, yet …

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