Real estate developer Evan Holladay explains how the public perception of affordable housing is changing and discusses his unique approach within this sector. Affordable housing is a more pressing issue than ever in many cities, and more and more people are starting to get on board with the idea. In this episode, Evan Holladay shares how he approaches affordable housing, creating community-oriented spaces that allow their residents to live and thrive. In fact, he has coined the term ‘attainable housing’ to help remove the stigma associated with affordable housing. He breaks down two key exampl ..read more

Ellevest CIO Sylvia Kwan talks about the results of the Women’s Financial Health Index and describes the shifts she’s seen in women’s investing habits, goals, and priorities Women are about to become the recipients of the greatest wealth transfer in history, and yet only 37% of women invest compared to 63% of men. In this episode, Ellevest CIO Sylvia Kwan reflects on some of the key findings in her company’s recent Women’s Financial Health Index. Sylvia also discusses the trends she’s noticed among women when it comes to values-aligned investing, and she explains how this shift will have major ..read more

AdaPia and Daniel discuss the biggest lessons they’ve learned in 2021 and share their hopes and expectations for the new year. As we wrap up 2021 and look ahead to the coming year, hosts AdaPia and Daniel take a moment to reflect on some of the biggest trends they’ve noticed and lessons they’ve learned this year. They talk about the relationship between health and wealth, explaining why they decided to focus on both concepts for this podcast, and they share their perspective on the different ways each generation views finances and careers. Daniel and AdaPia also share some personal challenges ..read more

As decentralization continues to shape the future of finance, an industry expert shares his perspective on making smart investments, blockchain security, and more. This is a bonus episode to our four-part series on blockchain, crypto, and tokenization where we discuss the concept of decentralized finance, including its significance in the global economy and potential impacts DeFi could have on real estate investment. To do this, we’re joined by Rennick Palley, founder and chief investment officer of Stratos Technologies. Rennick explains how protocols built on Ethereum and other blockchains ar ..read more

A successful real estate investor and founder shares how blockchain technology can create liquidity and make real estate investing more accessible than ever before. This is the third episode of a four-part series where we’re breaking down everything you need to know about blockchain, cryptocurrency, tokenization, and what these innovations mean for commercial real estate. In this episode, we talk with Mohsin Masud, the founder and CEO of AKRU. Mohsin discusses his journey of realizing that blockchain could transform the real estate investment landscape, and he unpacks the basics of his platfor ..read more

A successful real estate investor and financial coach shares how she went from a timid first-time buyer to a confident landlord and owner. Kavitha Baratakke is a software engineer turned real estate investor, landlord, and wealth strategist. After immigrating to the US in 1998 and taking on life as a single mother, she found herself using her technology background to trade options and stocks online. Quickly realizing the risk in the dramatic highs and lows of the market, Kavitha made a cautious yet deliberate decision to purchase a home in Austin, TX, and she’s been an active real estate inves ..read more

An entrepreneur who is passionate about serving and teaching his community speaks to the importance of a reliable insurance policy in commercial real estate investments. Jeremy Goodrich is a former school teacher turned insurance advisor, entrepreneur, podcast host, and real estate investor. His life has been marked by a common theme of teaching and serving others, and for the last eight years he has utilized those skills by simplifying the insurance process for first time home buyers and real estate investors. We speak with him on his experience of building a business from the ground up and h ..read more

40-year CRE veteran Todd Weaver shares the strategies and mindsets he’s using to navigate our current market conditions.  Whether you’re a first-time real estate investor or a seasoned professional, there’s always more to learn. In this episode, Todd Weaver discusses the commercial real estate landscape with an emphasis on the Los Angeles market as a leading indicator in real estate, and why investors should focus on their discount rate versus cap rate. He addresses frequently asked questions about the economic environment, interest rates, leverage, and duration amongst the important data ..read more

Simple & digestible lessons passive investors can use to better understand and evaluate real estate deals in the Retail & Office sectors of CRE. Ben Kogut is a Partner and head of Investor Relations at HJH Investments. As a former entrepreneur, Ben joined HJH as an investor, and through his demonstrated knowledge of real estate investing fundamentals & ability to clearly communicate, he earned a position in investor relations. We discuss some of the acquisition criteria Ben & HJH seek in their real estate acquisitions, specifically the pricing, tenancy, and fundamentals they se ..read more

A multifamily real estate professional explains how viewing money as energy will allow you to find greater alignment between your investments and your life’s purpose. Vinki Loomba is the founder and CEO of Loomba Investment Group, a company dedicated to helping people build wealth through multifamily real estate investing. Vinki chose this career path after a spiritual awakening that showed her she could do more for her community by using all the knowledge she had gained through years of passive real estate investing. In this episode, Vinki shares her inspiring story of discovering her purpose ..read more