Miami Dealmakers

In this episode of Miami Dealmakers, Omar Morales sits down with Eduardo Otaola, Founder and Managing Principal of Constellation Group, to discuss building one of Coral Gables' most active development platforms from the ground up. Eduardo traces his path from a childhood in Venezuela and boarding school in DC, through an internship at UBS in London during the 2008 crash, to Georgetown's real estate finance program and an analyst seat at Deutsche Bank. He shares how a connection through Manny Diaz led him to Integra Investments, where he cut his teeth under Nelson, Victor, and Paulo before striking out on his own at 32 to found Constellation Group in 2019. They dig into the deal mechanics behind Constellation's rise — from the $12 million acquisition of 4225 Ponce that turned a Coral Gables/Coconut Grove rent arbitrage into the neighborhood's new high-watermark office building, to Cora Merrick Park and the wellness-focused HQ Residences, a partnership with Black Salmon, Machete Group, and hospitality veteran Sam Nazarian in Miami's Health District. Along the way, they cover raising capital as a first-time developer, why Coral Gables' tough entitlement process became his competitive edge, and the philosophy — trust the process, choose partners wisely, stay humble — that's carried him through it.

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In this episode of Miami Dealmakers, Omar Morales sits down with Patrick Murphy, CIO at Coastal Construction, to discuss building one of South Florida's largest construction companies — and his detour through Congress along the way. Patrick traces Coastal's roots from his grandfather painting radio towers in 1950s Key West to his father building Seaboard Construction (sold to Turner) and later founding Coastal around the high-end homes of Ocean Reef. He shares his own path from Deloitte to becoming the youngest member of Congress at 29, and why two terms and a Senate run left him disillusioned with a primary system that rewards polarization over problem-solving. They dig into what he's built since returning to the family business: Toggle AI, which automates construction estimating and is now used in 30+ countries; Renco, a recycled "Lego for adults" building system; and Code Comply, which uses AI to speed up permitting. Along the way, they cover bonding capacity, how GCs price mega-projects, and where robotics and AI are headed in construction.

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In this episode of Miami Dealmakers, Omar Morales sits down with Matt Baron, founder of Barron Property Group, to discuss building a multifamily development empire spanning New York and South Florida. Matt shares the story of his family's immigration from the former Soviet Union, his unconventional path from cold-calling telemarketer to Morgan Stanley top producer, and how a chance conversation reshaped his understanding of wealth and led him back to school and into real estate. They break down how Matt and his late partner built Simon Baron into a major New York development firm, the lessons learned from a costly first ground-up project, and how Barron Property Group expanded into Miami — including their large-scale projects in Hialeah and the highly anticipated Merrick Park site in Coral Gables. This episode is packed with insights on navigating market cycles, the long-term case for South Florida real estate, and the mindset required to outwork the competition and build lasting success.

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In this episode of Miami Dealmakers, Omar Morales sits down with Gabe Navarro, co-founder of MMG Real Estate, to discuss building one of South Florida's most recognizable family business legacies — and what came after. Gabe shares the story of Navarro Discount Pharmacy, from his grandfather's first store in Little Havana to a 30-location chain his family eventually sold to CVS, and how the real estate they accumulated along the way became the foundation for what's next. They get into MMG's evolution from distressed debt buyer post-GFC to active retail developer, the unconventional move to acquire and revive Tamarack Resort in Idaho, and how Gabe approaches JVs, long-term holds, and finding deals where institutional capital hasn't crowded you out. This episode is packed with lessons on generational business, relationship-driven dealmaking, and what it takes to reinvent yourself after a major exit.

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In this episode of Miami Dealmakers, Omar Morales sits down with Moshe Popack, a South Florida real estate investor and father of 11, to discuss building wealth through contrarian thinking, spiritual grounding, and a long-term mindset. Moshe shares his journey from New York — navigating law school, a crashed market, and three kids and no job at 29 — to amassing over 2.5 million square feet of commercial real estate across South Florida and beyond. They dig into his investment philosophy: buying distressed office, multifamily, and assisted living assets when institutions are fleeing, structuring deals with certainty, and compounding returns through refinancing. Moshe also walks through two recent contrarian office plays that generated outsized returns. But the conversation goes deeper than dealmaking — exploring spirituality, unconditional love as a leadership principle, and what 11 kids teach you about patience, empathy, and letting go of judgment. This episode is a rare look at a dealmaker who operates from the inside out.

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In this episode of Miami Dealmakers, Omar Morales sits down with Sam Nazarian, founder of SBE Entertainment Group, to discuss building one of the world's most influential luxury lifestyle hospitality companies—and selling it for nearly $1 billion. Sam shares his origin story as an Iranian immigrant who grew up in Los Angeles, his early entrepreneurial ventures in telecom and real estate, and how a passion for boutique hotels led him to create SLS, Hyde, Mondrian, and a portfolio that spanned 45 hotels across nine countries. They break down the strategy behind SBE's three-pronged approach to nightlife, restaurants, and hotels, the landmark partnership with Jorge Perez that helped define modern Miami, and the mechanics of building a lifestyle brand that developers around the world wanted to attach their buildings to. This episode is packed with lessons on brand building, strategic partnerships, and what it takes to reinvent yourself after reaching the top of an industry.

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In this episode of Miami Dealmakers, Omar Morales sits down with David Martin, CEO of Terra, to discuss building one of South Florida's most influential real estate development firms. David shares the story behind his Cuban-American roots, his entrepreneurial path from a college coffee shop to launching Terra at 23, and how mentors, capital partners, and hard-won lessons shaped his approach to development. They break down Terra's strategy of going deep in a handful of neighborhoods rather than expanding geographically, along with David's philosophy on design-driven development, community impact, and why parks and green space are core to every project. This episode is packed with lessons on entrepreneurship, placemaking, and building a legacy in South Florida real estate.

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In this episode of Miami Dealmakers, Omar Morales sits down with Christina Pappas, President of The Keyes Company, to discuss leading one of Florida’s largest independent residential brokerages. Christina shares the story behind her family’s 100-year-old business, her path from hospitality back to Miami real estate, and how she worked her way from agent to leadership. They break down the advantages of staying independent in a consolidating industry, along with practical insights on building a real estate business—from habits and consistency to lead generation and mindset. This episode is packed with lessons on leadership, longevity, and succeeding in South Florida real estate.

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In this episode of Miami Dealmakers, Omar Morales sits down with Scott Sherman, Founder & Principal of Torose Equities, to break down his path from South Florida native to one of the most active retail and office investors in the market. Scott shares his journey from Ernst & Young to Thor Equities, the decision to leave a seven-figure role to start his own firm, and how he built a platform focused on finding value where others don’t. The conversation covers his contrarian approach to investing, including major deals like Wynwood’s Cube and Level 6 in Coconut Grove. A sharp conversation on market cycles, risk-taking, and spotting opportunities before the crowd.

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In this episode of Miami Dealmakers, Omar Morales sits down with Edgardo Defortuna, founder and CEO of Fortune International Group and one of the key figures behind the evolution of Miami’s luxury condominium market. Edgardo shares his journey from immigrating to Miami from Argentina in the early 1980s to building a brokerage and development platform that has helped shape the city’s skyline. He discusses identifying early international demand, launching landmark projects like the Jade Residences, navigating market cycles including the financial crisis, and the leadership mindset required to build and sustain a real estate business across decades. This conversation offers valuable insights for brokers, developers, investors, and anyone looking to understand how vision, persistence, and market awareness can create long-term success in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the world.

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Tere Blanca is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Blanca Commercial Real Estate, Florida’s leading independent commercial real estate advisory firm. Founded in 2009, the firm has grown to more than 50 professionals across three Southeast Florida offices and has sustained approximately 30% market share of Miami’s Class A and B office lease transactions since 2016.In this episode, Tere shares her decision to launch the firm during the 2008 financial crisis, her experience leasing and advising on over 17 million square feet of office space, and her perspective on branding office, building teams, and Miami’s evolution as a global business hub.

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In this episode of Miami DealMakers, Omar Morales sits down with Fred Zutel, Partner and President of Lockton’s Florida Division, the largest privately held and independently owned insurance brokerage in the world. Fred shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Hialeah and selling nails and screws to insuring some of the most iconic developments in Miami — including the Waldorf Astoria, St. Regis Brickell, and Bentley Residences. He opens up about his early struggles breaking into the insurance world during the 2008 recession, how a chance meeting at Zuma led to his first major developer client, and the mindset that helped him scale a 30-person team into 130+ employees statewide. The conversation dives deep into the inner workings of real estate insurance — from how mega-projects are structured across 40+ carriers, to why prices spiked after Hurricane Ian, and how falling interest rates are now reshaping the market. Fred also discusses leadership, grit, and staying hungry, even after reaching the top of his industry. Whether you’re a developer, broker, or investor, this episode is a masterclass in resilience, execution, and the business behind Miami’s biggest buildings.

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In this episode, Omar Morales sits down with Daniel de la Vega, President of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, to unpack his incredible journey from working in construction to leading one of the most powerful luxury brokerage networks in Florida. Daniel shares untold stories about growing up in Coral Gables, buying the Sotheby’s franchise out of bankruptcy during the 2008 financial crisis, and scaling it into a $10B+ sales powerhouse with over 1,400 agents. They dive deep into Miami’s luxury real estate cycle—from The Setai and Brickell’s transformation to today’s wave of new developments in Surfside, Coral Gables, and South Miami. Daniel also opens up about building culture, staying grounded through market cycles, and transitioning from brokerage to development. Whether you’re an investor, agent, or developer, this conversation is a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and the evolution of Miami real estate.

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In this episode of Miami DealMakers, Omar Morales sits down with Nelson Stabile, co-founder of Integra, to trace his path from corporate America and a scrappy cabinetry venture to building one of South Florida’s most respected development firms. They cover early risk-taking, lessons from the 2008 crisis, and how partnerships with Paulo Melo and later Victor Ballestas shaped Integra’s diversified, disciplined growth across condos, market-rate and affordable rentals, and a white-glove marina platform (now approaching half a billion in assets). Nelson shares the decade-long St. Regis Brickell story—from acquiring a HUD-restricted site and relocating 222 seniors to a new 270-unit community, to launching a 152-residence ultra-luxury tower with Related Group—plus why “location, timing, and basis” beats old clichés. The conversation boils down to a candid blueprint: be resourceful, take measured risks, build complementary teams, capitalize conservatively, and stay relentlessly action-oriented—because in real estate, execution and relationships compound.

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In this episode of Miami DealMakers, Omar Morales sits down with Diego Ojeda, President of Rilea Group and founder of CIPRES, to talk about his journey from film school to building Miami landmarks like 1450 Brickell, The Bond, and now Santander’s 900K-SF Brickell tower. They cover a Port St. Lucie land deal, new projects in Wynwood like Mohawk and The Ryder, and why spec office, private capital, and storytelling have been the family’s formula for success. Diego also shares insights on navigating recessions, launching his own firm, and advice for the next generation of developers.

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In this powerful and wide-ranging interview, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez sits down with Omar Morales to reflect on the city’s incredible transformation—from the violent 1980s to becoming one of the most desirable cities in the world. Mayor Suarez shares stories about his upbringing in Miami, his father’s political legacy, and how his administration has tackled crime, homelessness, and housing affordability while embracing innovation in tech, crypto, and AI. He opens up about the challenges of leadership, the city’s booming real estate market, and why billionaires and global investors are choosing Miami. Whether you’re an investor, policymaker, or simply someone fascinated by Miami’s rise, this conversation dives deep into the data, the mindset, and the vision driving the Magic City forward.

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In this episode, Omar sits down with legendary Miami developer Carlos Rosso to talk about his journey from architect in Argentina to becoming one of the city’s most influential builders. Carlos shares how he went from measuring sewer pipes to launching a $2 billion master-planned community in the heart of Midtown Miami.

Michael Simkins, President and CEO of Lion Development Group, is at the forefront of one of Miami’s most transformative real estate ventures. Through District 11, featuring the iconic E11EVEN Hotel & Residences and E11EVEN Beyond, Simkins is reimagining a once-overlooked 10-acre site in Park West into a vibrant 24-hour destination. This global, connected “live-work-play” environment is set to be a hub for entertainment, culture, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Beyond his role at Lion Development Group, Mr. Simkins is a key player at E11EVEN Partners, the visionary team behind the renowned E11EVEN Miami brand, which includes a nightclub, hotel, residences, vodka line, and audio equipment. His strategic insight has propelled the brand beyond hospitality, cementing its status as a premier lifestyle brand.

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Kobi Karp is the Founder and Principal of Kobi Karp Architecture and Interior Design, Inc (KKAID). Kobi Karp founded the firm in 1996 and has been the Principal-in-Charge of design since that time. KKAID is a full-service architectural and interior design firm providing a vast array of services, ranging from the design of large-scale, high-rise condominium and hospitality projects to intimate, small-scale low-rise residential and commercial structures.

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Partner of BridgeInvest since 2013. Jon oversees loan origination, underwriting and structuring at the firm in addition to oversight of the firm’s existing portfolio. In his role, Jon led the firm’s expansion into a nationwide debt platform with capabilities across the development and bridge lifecycles of transactions. While at BridgeInvest, Jon has closed over $2 billion of commercial real estate loans. Prior to BridgeInvest, Jon focused on acquisitions with Resource Real Estate (acquired by Blackstone) where he was charged with the deployment of a $1 billion private REIT focused on the acquisition and work-out of non-performing commercial real estate and real estate related debt throughout the United States. Jon is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with concentrations in both finance and real estate.

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Sydne Garchik is a highly accomplished and driven real estate professional with a proven track record in property investment, development, and management. Sydne has demonstrated expertise in affordable housing preservation, multi-family real estate acquisitions, and community-focused initiatives. Sydne is adept at fostering strategic partnerships and delivering exceptional results.

In 2015, Sydne established MRK Partners, a prominent real estate investment and management firm specializing in the acquisition, repositioning, preservation, and creation of affordable multi-family properties nationwide. Under her leadership, MRK has delivered over 6,000 affordable housing units across 25+ properties, with an additional 700 units in the pipeline. The company’s portfolio represents over $1 billion in assets, solidifying its impact in delivering sustainable housing solutions for underserved communities.

Sydne serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for BLOOM, a 501c3 organization dedicated to creating equitable opportunities for upward mobility and fostering resilient individuals and thriving communities. BLOOM is steadfast in its commitment to delivering comprehensive support and resources that empower personal and professional growth. She is also a Board Member of UMiami’s School of Architecture MRED and is an active participant in the Women’s Leadership group.

Sydne lives in Florida with her husband and three young daughters.

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Matt Ferrari is the Co-Chief Investment Officer and Head of Acquisitions nationally at TruAmerica Multifamily while also serving on TruAmerica’s Investment Committee. Since joining TruAmerica in 2016 to lead the firm’s investment efforts on the East Coast, Matt has played a meaningful role in TruAmerica’s phenomenal growth. Matt has been a driving force in TruAmerica’s national expansion opening new investment markets in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Texas and the Ohio River Valley. Matt currently manages the acquisitions team and has acquired $10 billion in multifamily properties and over 47,000 units during his tenure. In addition, Matt oversees operations and asset management for TruAmerica’s Eastern and Central United States portfolio, comprising 22,000 apartments.

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Omar Morales has been part of selling $3 billion in real estate in South Florida. In this conversation, Pomp and Omar discuss the math behind deals, the biggest players in the space, and why South Florida continues to be a hot spot for individuals and businesses moving down.

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Jay Massirman was a top 1% broker, then built Rivergate Companies. In this conversation we discuss, his journey into real estate, brokerage career, pivoting into entrepreneurship, scaling the business, and advice for anyone pursuing their own business.

Jay Massirman is the Founder & CEO of Rivergate Companies. Rivergate Companies is a real estate holding company with the goal of delivering outsized returns in varying product types, geographies, and market cycles. Jay was formerly a Vice Chairman with CBRE global real estate, where he participated in over $10 billion in advisory transactions over a stellar 20 year career.

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Robert Rivani is an entrepreneur, retail entertainment innovator and real estate visionary. With a remarkable journey marked by buying and selling over $750 million in real estate deals without a single partner or investor. Rivani's visionary leadership as President of Black Lion extends nationwide, from the prestigious shores of Malibu to the vibrant city of Miami. Beyond real estate, he has reimagined hospitality spaces and has brought on as tenants esteemed brands like Catch, Delilah, Gaia, Amara at Paraiso, Rosa Negra, and more to Miami.

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Max Sharkansky is the co-founder and managing partner of Trion Properties, a multifamily investment shop. Max has a large west coast presence in California and sent Omar a DM through twitter, that him and his investors are dying to buy property in Florida. Six months later, he was buying a $108 million property from our team in Orlando. Max started as a broker, before starting to buy his own multifamily properties. What started as a 12 unit investment, is now a portfolio of about 6,500 units valued at roughly $1.5 billon. 

In this conversation, we discuss how to transition from brokering to buying your own properties, scaling a real estate private equity fund, how Max is underwriting properties in today’s environment, where he thinks multifamily valuations are headed, and more. 

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Charles Foschini is a nationally recognized real estate investment banking leader who has been involved in the sale and financing of commercial properties approaching over $25 billion. He specializes in complex capital solutions and routinely closes landmark deals for his clients in South Florida and beyond (hashtag #bigloansonbigbuildings). He’s been named a member of Berkadia's CEO Circle, recognizing company-wide, top-five producers nationally, several times since 2016. Prior to joining Berkadia, Charles served as Vice Chairman for CBRE, a member of its elite institutional group, where he started his career and was a perennial top producer across all product lines nationally.

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Isaac Toledano is the Founder & CEO of BH Group. BH Group has been actively involved in numerous significant real estate transactions and developments. This has likely been one of Isaac's first long-form interviews, and the Real Deal did a profile on Isaac that read, "Big Investments, Big Partners, and Big Mystery." I have been fortunate to close over $200 million worth of deals with Isaac Toledano, and he is by far one of the most interesting guys I have met in the business.

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Doug Jones entered the insurance industry in 2005 and started JAG in 2013 with his partners Luis Gazitua and Fernie Alvarez. JAG grew to be one of the largest independent insurance firms in the Southeast US and was acquired by HUB International in 2022. Currently Doug serves as the President of HUB South Florida, the 5th largest insurance broker in the world. In this conversation, we talk about the difference between being a broker vs. building a brokerage, builders vs. chasers, and how the insurance market has started to normalize.

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Harvey Hernandez is Chairman & CEO of Miami-based Newgard Development Group and founder of Natiivo Hospitality. With 25 years of active involvement, he has distinguished himself as a forward-thinking, innovative, and fearless developer, who has been a pivotal figure in shaping city skylines. Originally from Venezuela, Hernandez’s real estate journey began in the 1990s as a hands-on investor in Miami. Inspired by the city's transformative potential, he transitioned to large-scale real estate developments, particularly focusing on high-end, high-rise residential projects. Hernandez has been a pioneer in pushing design boundaries and integrating luxury finishes, innovative amenities, branding, and cutting-edge technology into his projects. Hernandez has successfully delivered 13 trendsetting residential projects, totaling over 2,600 units spanning over 10 million square feet, in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Austin, and Nashville. He also completed hotel and office/condominium redevelopments. Always ahead of evolving market trends, he most recently pioneered residential developments designed, built, and licensed for short-term rentals. He created two brands from scratch—LOFTY and Natiivo—that are incorporated into each project that utilizes this “flexible ownership” model. Hernandez’s approach and dedication to excellence have not gone unnoticed. In 2024, he was named a Power Player in Real Estate by the South Florida Business Journal, and in 2023, he received an Apogee Award for CEO Leadership by South Florida Business & Wealth. Newgard’s Gale Residences & Hotel project earned an Honoree recognition in the 2018 Structures Awards given annually by the South Florida Business Journal. Hernandez is also considered a thought leader in real estate development and is often invited to sit on panels or talk with the media to share his insights on market trends. He has spoken at events sponsored by The Real Deal, Commercial Observer, Bisnow, and IMN. He has been quoted in publications including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Miami Herald, South Florida Business Journal, and many others.

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Andrew B. Hellinger is a Principal of URBAN-X, a real estate development and advisory company. His current focus is the design and development of River Landing Shops and Residences. Under his direction and leadership has obtained its entitlements and rezoning in May 2013, within a six-month period. In this conversation, Andrew shares unique stories from unwinding a $750m portfolio during the great financial crisis, developing well-known condos in Miami, economy, opportunities, and more.

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Anthony De Yurre is a Partner in Bilzin Sumberg's Land Development & Government Relations Group. Bilzin Sumberg has one of the largest real estate law practices in Florida. His practice focuses on the representation of real estate developers and investors in complex land use and zoning matters with a focus on transit oriented development, large scale mixed-use development, and public private partnerships. In this conversation, we talk all things Live Local Act, SB102 & SB328, and all major implications across Florida. 

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Daniel Carr is the Co-Founder of Alpaca Real Estate, and previously a Principal at Ares Management - one of the top global alternative investment managers in the world, with over $400 billion in AUM. In this conversation, we talk about the opportunity Dan saw in the market to start his own fund, what it takes to become a principal, weaving innovation into Alpaca to increase investment returns, lessons he has learned along the way, and more.

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Bob Knakal is the top sales broker in New York, and arguably the world. Bob has sold over 2,000 properties, and over $20 billion in volume. He has been selling investment properties since 1984, was the Chairman & Founding partner of Massey Knakal, and currently leading the Private Capital Group for JLL. In this conversation, we talk about social media, marketing, starting & selling Massey Knakal, market conditions, New York, and a bunch of great advice he has learned along the way. 

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David Podein is an Equity Partner with Haber Law. He concentrates his practice on community association representation, real estate, and construction law. He represents real estate developers, investors, lenders, and landlords. He also serves as outside general counsel to community associations. In this conversation, we talk about condo terminations, redevelopment opportunities, insurance, general advice when purchasing a condo, and more. 

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Multifamily Madness is a famous anonymous Twitter/X account. He has over 50,000 followers, and has brokered over 300 multifamily deals. He is the number one broker in Central New York, while also syndicating deals with other operators in different markets. 

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Rohin Dhar is a twitter friend, and someone who owns & operates vacation rentals in Sonoma, Kauai, Taos, Mt Hood, Yosemite, and Asheville. In this conversation, we discuss how feasible owning & renting Airbnb's actually is, what to look for & watch out for, and how the industry has changed from when he started in 2014.

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Ana Bozovic is the founder of analytics.miami, where she slices & dices Miami's condo & single-family home transaction data better than anyone else. In this conversation, we talk about what's happening between different segments of Miami's market, trends, what pockets she finds interesting, and outlooks for where we think the market is heading.

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Rafael Aregger is an investment executive with a broad expertise in the field of alternative investments. In his role as Head of Investments US, Rafael Aregger leads Empira Group´s US business which currently centers around a residential development portfolio in the Sunbelt with a development volume of c. $500 million and a value-add multifamily portfolio in the Midwest worth c. $300 million. Prior to his role at Empira, Rafael Aregger acted as a private equity investor at Partners Group, where he executed private equity investments with a total volume of c. $750 million. He also had roles at Swiss Prime Site, a leading Swiss real estate company, and JP Morgan. In this conversation, we discuss why Rafael and the firm are particularly bullish on Miami & the US sunbelt, how Empira Group is approaching the market, opportunities, Miami vs Switzerland, and more.

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Real Estate God is a famous anonymous account that has over 100,000 followers on Twitter. He truly has a unique approach to the real estate game that I think you will enjoy learning about. He is property type agnostic and focuses on tertiary markets where nobody else is looking. In this conversation, we talk about leveraging the internet, Miami real estate, content business, finding opportunities, market today, contractor advice, investing strategy, and more.

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Randy Carballo and Cameron Tallon are one of the most prolific office leasing brokers in the state of Florida. Their focus is leasing office space across Miami area. Most recently, they were hired by the great Stephen Ross to lease the largest office development in the history of Florida. In this conversation, we talk about the career path, pros & cons of being an office leasing broker, pre-COVID and post-COVID office trends, and we compare & contrast offices around different neighborhoods around Miami.

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Noah Miller is the Founder & President of Royal Palm Funding, a private lender focused on short-term bridge loans in the sub $5MM space. Royal Palm Funding has a nationwide footprint with a focus on commercial real estate and single-family investment properties. In this conversation, we talk about how Noah went from a very successful institutional career path to opening up his own shop, how he has remained active in a tough market, where he thinks this market is going, and how he is finding equity like returns with debt level risk.

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