Opportunities in Private Real Estate – Blake Investments – 7.6.17

Summary:

Now On Demand.

As advisors are seeking alternative income and risk-adjusted performance for their clients, real assets have become core components of most portfolios. Private investment opportunities may offer wealth generating, alpha generating positions that enhance traditional investments. Join us for this in-depth discussion that will cover:

  • Residential Real Estate Market Overview
  • Southeast Residential RE Opportunities
  • Benefits and Risks of Private Investing
  • Making Development Investments
  • Homebuilding 101


Sponsors of this webcast may contact registrants. This webcast is for financial professionals only.

Speakers:

Blake Whitney Thompson,
Founder & CEO
Blake Investment Partners, LLC

Thompson is the Chief Executive Officer of BLAKE. He founded the firm in 2003. He currently oversees BLAKE’s investment strategy and management, and serves as the chairman of its Investment Committee.

As the founder, Thompson was an original architect of the firm’s investment thesis and philosophy and has helped guide the application of those principles through an ever-changing, growing and dynamic investing environment. He has presided over the growth of the firm, overseeing its transition from a start-up to a regional enterprise with the infrastructure required to support various businesses and a diverse investor base. Thompson plays a central role in creating new investment opportunities and focusing on a proper marriage between capital and new projects.

A lawyer by training, Thompson also oversees teams that manage legal, human resources, asset management, investor relations and business development. Thompson graduated Honors Cum Laude, earning a political science B.A. from Florida State University. He then earned an M.A., followed by a Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law.

Brent Shearer
Partner & COO
Blake Investment Partners, LLC

Shearer has extensive experience in both commercial and residential assets. As COO, Shearer focuses on business development, builder relationships, and new acquisition opportunities. Shearer is responsible for the underwriting and financial modeling for all new projects.

Prior to joining the BLAKE family, Shearer worked at the Situs Companies, a third party underwriting and due diligence firm. In his role with Situs, Shearer was involved in over 100 commercial real estate transactions, totaling over $3.0 Billion in CMBS loans. Shearer worked with major CMBS lenders including UBS, Rialto, Bank of America, and Cantor Fitzgerald. During his tenure with Situs, Shearer specialized in underwriting multifamily and retail transactions, reaching all major markets throughout the United States. Shearer holds his B.A. in Real Estate from the University of Georgia, and M.S. in Real Estate from Georgia State University.

Clark Gairing
Associate
Blake Investment Partners, LLC

Gairing is an associate with Blake Investment Partners and focuses on the underwriting of each new project, as well as the prospective builder. Further, Gairing monitors the progress of each project against the forecasted performance as well as reports back to the Management team with respect to overall performance metrics. Prior to joining Blake Investment Partners, Gairing worked as a research associate at Raymond James where he helped cover the homebuilders and residential REITs.

Gairing graduated Honors Cum Laude, earning a financial economics B.S. from Centre College in Danville, KY.

James Nash
President
Heatherland Homes

James Nash is a construction professional with 18 years’ experience in residential development and homebuilding with John Wieland Homes (acquired by Pulte Homes). Nash is licensed in the state of Georgia as a builder and real estate salesperson. James has constructed numerous development projects comprising over 3,000 residential lots and new homes. His technical knowledge and expertise provide a foundation for successful completion of complex projects across the ever-changing landscape of government regulations.

James is a graduate of the University of Georgia and Brenau University with a Bachelor of Science and MBA in Project Management. He is also a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served distinctively as a non-commissioned officer. James is married and currently resides in Cumming, GA with his wife and three sons.

Overview:

Title: Opportunities in Private Real Estate
Date: Thursday, July 6, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Duration: 1 hour

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