Key Takeaways

Real estate investment is not one size fits all; it's essential to find a model that aligns with your values and business approach.

Operating virtually in real estate is not only feasible but can be advantageous, leveraging technology and avoiding physical constraints.

Mezzanine debt provides equity-like returns with a safer position, offering a bridge for deals facing challenges like rising interest rates.

Prudent preparation involves considering multiple scenarios, both optimistic and pessimistic, to navigate uncertainties in the market.

Lesson number one, diversify. Lesson number two, diversify in time.

Diversify among many dimensions of diversification. Where you invest, location, who do you invest with, what kind of strategy.

Timeline

[03:26] Intro to episode guest

[05:16] One word that describes Mike personally and professionally.

[07:10] Let's talk a little bit about your background, and what you've done and how you got into the investment field and what that looks like for you today?

[13:05] Do you really like sponsors that are more vertically integrated or not?

[18:00] How's your team set up? How's your structure? How does your group operate?

[22:21] Is your team solely focused on raising capital, and what types of investors do you attract—individuals, family offices, or institutional funds?

[26:48] What's your market outlook for the next 12-24 months amid current uncertainties?

Contact

Email: bigmikefund.com