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I love my place in the real estate finance and investment world and I'd do it all again if given the choice...but have some unashamed envy towards infill merchant build multifamily developers. It just looks like so much fun.

My career is spent chasing demographics, infill locations, population growth, etc. when I retire I’d like the hobby farm out in the middle of nowhere.

Worst thing about the Bills being a good football team again is staying up way past my bedtime to see their first round draft pick.

I’ve been off this platform for a year and just recently got back. What’s with all the spam bot comments and posts?!?

Who exactly are the borrowers doing sub 40% LTV refinances? Seems like the vast majority of clients and borrowers I've had are constantly pushing leverage.

Not every deal will be a home run. Treat losses or setbacks as expensive lessons. Analyze what went wrong and apply that knowledge to the next opportunity.

why do realtors insist on meeting an appraiser with comps in hand?

Multifamily Tenants don’t care about rent per SF. They think in absolute dollars. One unit might feel larger than another, but the only number they care about is the one that hits the wallet.

Extreme ownership is one of my favorite books of all time and my kids hate that I preach it. Even in the most unfortunate or "unfair" situations I'm considering what I could have done differently to impact or change the outcome.

you can tell someone's real estate sophistication based on the conferences they go to. Long time participants and market leading firms go to industry wide national conferences. new syndicators go to "conferences" put on by a guru marketers and coaches

Recent trend to downplay the importance of a college degree. I'm a strong advocate for going to the absolute best school you can and helping to make sure my kids follow that path. The connections and doors that open with a degree from a top school are amazing.

entrepreneurs can't let fear or endless analysis stop you from taking action. Do your homework, trust your gut, and make a decision. progress over perfection.

You really need an open mind and creativity to survive in the real estate business. It seems like every transaction is a triage of problems and figuring out creative ways to solve them.

OG real estate investor tool kit: The cash out refinance. Buy, hold, refinance, repeat. Can't tell you how many of my past clients and borrowers have exponentially grown their portfolios with this approach.

Am I the only person who doesn’t mind road construction? I might even go so far as to enjoy it just like walking a real estate development site. I love seeing all the infrastructure being built and watching the heavy machinery.

The grass is always greener and everyone’s success looks easy from afar. What you don’t see is all the time, effort and sacrifice to get there. You also don’t see all the current stressors and problems. Stay focused on what you can control and grind it out.

Learning how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable is one of the most important skills you can develop. Make that call, start that business, learn something new, ask the girl out. We all get uncomfortable but being ok with it helps with every aspect of life, especially in

I’m a huge fan of corny motivational and productivity quotes. I try to spend time each day reading them. Even if you’re generally motivated and positive, it’s amazing how they can make you stop to think of things you take for granted or don’t consider.

I love instant gratification as much as the next guy but it's showing up day after day making little steps towards progress that have been the most meaningful in my career.

Broker OM: These rents are $200 under market and only need a mark to market, no renovation. Right. So your sophisticated seller willfully chose both less income and to dampen the property value upon sale?