Bridging the Gap: Real Estate for Women

Kim Wendland is co-founder and Director of Asset Management at Quattro Capital. Kim has always had an entrepreneurial spirit, but she credits her real estate success to the influence of 4 women!   Who has played a role in influencing your career choices?  Dolly, Helen, Carol, and Rita - 4 women who helped shape Kim's transition into Real Estate. Dolly was in her late 70's and flipping houses. Helen spent her life accumulating farms and land which eventually turned into millions of dollars.  Carol borrowed money from her father to buy her first rental property, eventually amassing over 100 single family homes.  Rita purchased and took over many of Carol's properties upon her death. These women and their determination to own property in various ways impacted Kim's thinking and helped change her trajectory. In life, it is not only the things we choose but also the people we surround ourselves with who help us to choose. Who is that person for you??

Working with your spouse has many pros and sometimes a few cons. For Debbie Wilcox, it was mostly pros. Debbie partnered in life and in business with her husband. The couple owned a swimming pool business for 32 years. They made many connections and loved having their own business. Two years ago, Debbie upended her life and moved from Hawaii to the Mainland in California to try her hand at real estate. Her journey with her husband in their new venture is not just about making money but also finding meaning in sharing what they now both love to do.

Hanna Osundina is reimagining real estate for women! Hanna Osundina, Founder of the Black Women in Real Estate or "BWRE" based in the UK, established the movement as a way to connect with other black women in the real estate industry with the goal of creating opportunities for black women to create a supportive network across the industry. Hanna struggled to find women like herself in her chosen field. BWRE was born out of Hanna's desire to help other women like herself to find community, network, and connect. Hanna is also the Managing Director and Founder of Mood and Space (MAS)-- a development company that supports clients in creating their development vision and strategy to deliver great buildings with smart and intentional design. Hanna specializes in development management for large-scale regeneration projects in urban areas. She is passionate about racial and gender equality and hopes that BWRE will help black women connect and empower one another. Hanna has a Master's Degree in Project Management from Oxford Brookes University.

Ash Patel is a seasoned commercial real estate investor with over 10 years of experience in the industry. He got into real estate by accident while working a W2 job and has since transitioned into a full-time investor in non-residential commercial properties, including office, warehouse, industrial, medical, and ground up development. Ash believes in out of the box thinking and is not afraid to venture into commercial real estate instead of the more popular route of residential properties with showers, kids, and pets. Ash is also the host of a daily real estate podcast, "The Best Ever," which is one of the longest running and most comprehensive sources of information on real estate founded by Joe Fairless - a former-advertiser-turned-real estate-investor who now controls over $2.7 billion worth of commercial real estate as co-founder of Ashcroft Capital.

Nancy Huynh, MD is an ophthalmologist, surgeon, and real estate investor. Nancy was born to immigrant parents and was always taught the value of money and the need to save for rainy days. Like many other professionals, Nancy followed a traditional path of working hard in school, advancing to medical school, and obtaining a secure and good-paying job. With a few twists and turns, Nancy found her way to real estate investing. Nancy is now the Founder and CEO of Clear Vision Investing, a real estate investment company that assists physicians with passive investment in real estate. Nancy is passionate about curing blindness both literally as well as figuratively as she educates about ways to build financial freedom. Nancy completed her undergraduate studies in Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics at Yale University and completed her ophthalmology residency at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary at Harvard Medical School.

Are you looking to achieve different kinds of freedom in life?! Would that be even possible??? Trevor McGregor, a real estate investor, a business strategist, and a master coach says YES!

Dr. Vikram Raya, a cardiologist by training and a functional medicine physician realized that many of his peers had disposable income but were unsure what to do with it. He founded Limitless MD and Viking Capital where Vik is both a coach and property owner.    Tune in as Atara and Vik share secrets of the trade and talk all things multifamily investing, and being a sponsor, with a bit of life advice thrown in for fun and good measure

Vinney Chopra, popularly known as Mr. Smiles, is a real estate entrepreneur, coach, multifamily investor, and syndicator, who has successfully completed 35 syndications and owns property valued at over $500 million dollars. He is also the owner of a property management company and has over 6,000 units under management. Vinney is the author of the best-selling books "Apartment Syndication Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide" and "Positivity Brings Profitability". Before venturing into real estate in the U.S., Vinney was a mechanical engineer in India, moved to Washington, and received an MBA in Marketing. With only seven dollars in his pocket, he started his career sales by selling encyclopedias door to door. Vinney believes that a positive attitude can be life-changing. I share this sentiment. Tune in to Vinney's story of struggle, failure, and then success always smiling all along the way.

Ever Wish you could travel the world without care?!  Is that even possible?? Sarah Weaver, real estate entrepreneur and self-proclaimed nomad has made it work! Sarah Weaver is a world traveler, a real estate investor and entrepreneur, a coach, and a consultant at Sarah Weaver Coaching. Sarah first fell in love with Real Estate in Austin, TX where she began her career as a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty. Sarah also organizes retreats for business owners and real estate investors providing the most current information that impacts their investments. In order to motivate real estate agents to concentrate on developing their own portfolios, Sarah conducts seminars for real estate brokerages. Sarah launched Arya Design Services to fill a market gap for investors to furnish, strategically design, and fully launch a furnished rental. Sarah now works remotely from different parts of the world while assuring that all of her clients achieve measurable results. She has adopted a nomadic lifestyle since January 2019 and has traveled to 44 countries on 6 continents. She travels to different countries to teach agents, furnish Airbnb for clients, and host retreats for entrepreneurs, while doing this she has learned how to invest wisely in her own properties thereby freeing up her TIME to do the things she loves to do.

Sam Liebman is the Founder and CEO of WealthWay Equity and the best-selling author of the real estate book “Harvard Can't Teach What You Learn from the Streets: The Street Success Guide to Building Wealth through Multi-Family Real Estate”. Sam spent the early part of his career building an empire.  Now he devotes much of his time to teaching others the many hard lessons he learned on his journey to financial freedom!  Sam is the owner of 70+ properties and is a born and bred New Yorker in every way!

Founder of Legacy Acquisitions and host of the Capital Raiser's podcast, Ruben Greth is a real estate investor and a Multifamily Fund Manager who hosts a really cool podcast where he interviews successful syndicators and educates people on the best practices in capital raising, multifamily syndication, and other real estate investments. He began his real estate career in the world of social media, where he parlayed video content into successful capital raises totaling multi-millions of dollars in a short span of time. Ruben also specializes in passive investing, apartment investing, partnering with investors, build to rent Investing, multifamily syndication, fund creation, fund structures, underwriting, and more.  Ruben is a graduate of  Arizona State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Spanish, diversity of interests and skills is one of Ruben's many strengths!  

Yonah Weiss is a real expert in Cost Segregation and the intricacies of ensuring that investors save taxes through cost segregation. Yonah's background in teaching and his passion for real estate has propelled him to the top of his field in finding ways to help his clients in this esoteric area. Yonah is also the host of his own podcast Weiss Advice. If you are a property investor, you might be asking, “When is the best time to conduct cost segregation?” “What are its benefits?” Find out in this new episode of Bridging the Gap: Real Estate for Women with Atara!  

Scott Carson is the founder and CEO of WeCloseNotes.com, a real estate company whose focus is on buying pools of distressed assets in residential and commercial properties. He is also a nationally syndicated radio host of the popular podcast The Note Closer Show which has millions of listeners around the globe and across 130 countries! If you are an investor and interested in this asset class, tune in to this episode as Scott details the actual mechanics of investing in distressed notes whether they are residential or commercial ones!  He is also one of the most fun guests to talk and listen to!!

The countdown begins: My new podcast-- Bridging the Gap: Real Estate for Women airing soon! I invited amazing guests and dynamic industry experts in the real estate industry so be sure to stay tuned in the coming days!

Panayiotis Lambropoulos, Portfolio Manager at the Employees Retirement System of Texas-- a $35B public fund located in Austin, Texas, works in the hedge funds department on a team of managers. Panayiotis brings his diverse background, being born and raised in Greece until he was 13 years old, as well as his prior experience working for a Japanese Hedge fund, to work he does on behalf of Texas ERS. As one of the large public funds in the U.S., Panayiotis has a lot of experience that funds of all sizes can learn from.

Women in Business need to support one another!  We are on the same team and Kathryn Sollmann, founder of The 4 Jobs Club, an online community of women assists women in navigating their many roles as moms, caregivers, and career women.  Kathryn, quoted in the NY Times,  is  the author of the book “Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner of Office is Not for Every Woman & What to Do Instead”.  If you are a woman with any type of job and other responsibilities (who isn't?!!) this episode is for you! 

The UAE (United Arab Emirates) is bursting with business opportunities.  In this Episode, I speak with Fahem Almusa who is the Director for the  Internal Audit and Accounting Advisory at Crowe UAE which is one of the Key Economic Country (KEC) within the Crowe Global network.  Crowe is ranked as one of the top 10 largest accounting networks in the UAE ( by the International Accounting Bulletin). Fahem is U.S. educated but lives in the UAE so he really understands the global conversation! 

As a child, Richard Wilson was already attending his father's business meetings. By the time he was in High School, Richard was a full-fledged entrepreneur; by the age of 21, he was earning 6 figures. From risk consulting to raising capital, Richard ventured into the world of family offices with the goal of providing trends in structuring deals and opportunities for wealthy family offices to connect with each other, share insights, and learn from each other's ups and downs. Richard Wilson is the Founder and CEO of The Family Office Club—the #1 largest association of over 2000 registered ultra-wealthy families and their family offices. Richard is also a best-selling author of an important book in the field of family wealth titled “How To Start A Family Office”. If you are working for a Family Office or a principal in one, this episode is a "must-listen-to"!

The word attorney conjures up many images, some less likable than others.   Sometimes this distaste for lawyers is rooted in reality and other times it is not.  But every now and again you will meet a lawyer who has changed course and taken a new route and this change informs who they become.  My guest, Blair Nicholas, was one of my former legal competitors (friendly ones of course) and yet we crossed over into real conversation as Blair shares his journey in finding a new path as a Vineyard owner and the deep connection he feels with the land in Dundee Hills Oregon. I knew Blair before our conversation, but today I met a man that showed me how complex we can all be given the opportunity!

Len Gilroy is the Vice President of government reform Reason Foundation. In this episode, listen in as we continue our conversation on pension reform and the collaborative approach to making lasting, meaningful, and important changes and how restructuring your public pension funds can help address underfunding issues and secure future benefits for those in the public sector. Secure the future you have for yourself and your loved ones. Tune in now!

Len Gilroy has devoted his career to the Public Pension Fund World and to ensuring their longevity. As Vice President at the Reason Foundation Len's mission is to ensure that public pension funds remain healthy and robust. Len has testified before Congress and written for numerous publications including a recent op-ed in the Wall Street Journal. Len and his foundation were at the forefront of the recent reform undertaken on behalf of Texas ERS. Len assisted policymakers and other stakeholders in designing, analyzing, and implementing public sector pension reforms to promote solvent and sustainable retirement systems that provide security for government workers while reducing taxpayer and pension system exposure to financial risks. Len also devotes himself to working with legislators and officials to design and implement market-based policy approaches, improve government performance, enhance accountability in government programs and reduce government spending. Public Pension Plans need to take notice and to know that with Len on your side, employer and employee are on the same team!

Fintech!  If you are an investor, Fintech is definitely an asset class to take notice of and Rupert Bull is a man to take notice of!  Rupert is  Co-Founder and CEO of The Disruption House, a company whose mission is to assist financial technology services and financial institutions to accelerate their discovery of and engagement with each other on a global basis. The Disruption House partners with over 50 global and regional banks and asset managers on their mission to do risk and fast track new technology adoption across the global financial service industry and beyond.  Rupert aims to increase the speed and efficiency among fintechs, clients, and investors to engage successfully with each other by utilizing artificial intelligence, automation, and process improvements.

Perhaps your fund is not recovering all monies owed to them?! Enter Ari Davidowitz! : Tax Recovery Expert, Managing Director of WTax. Ari works hard to recover tax withholdings for clients worldwide. This is a complicated area of shareholder recoveries but Ari makes it easy to understand and will be instrumental in putting money back into your fund's portfolio. Ari is also a committed husband and a fun and loving dad. Listen to our conversation and we share the process, risks, and benefits of tax withholdings and tax refunds.    

Ari Gabinet is a lecturer in international and public affairs at Brown University. He has spent more than 30 years in the securities law field as a trial lawyer as well as most recently general counsel of Oppenheimer Funds a $250 billion mutual fund- his expertise in the field of securities litigation is unparalleled.  Ari also plays the guitar and surfs- he is interesting and fun and a wealth of information!

Cynthia M. Ruiz holds the powerful role of President for LACERS (LOs Angeles City Employee Retirement System) where she oversees a multibillion-dollar pension portfolio. But that is just one of her many roles. Cynthia is also a Professor, Executive Coach, Best Selling Author, Inspirational Speaker and Leadership Expert. Her focus is developing other leaders through her thriving Executive Coaching business where she helps transform some of LA's top executives into powerful leaders. She has developed programs and management tools and is a recognized leader in her field. Cynthia's can trace her roots to the Native American community and giving back to where she comes from is something she does effortlessly. Listen to this podcast, you will find a leader of a public pension fund and a woman of distinction!

Darrell Cobbins is a man of many varied interests and boundless talents.   Darrell is a recognized leader in his community.  Appointed by the Mayor of Memphis, he served on the Steering Committee for the Regional Development Business Plan which works to develop long-range strategic business models for the Memphis Region.  The Mayor of Memphis also appointed Darrell to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Memphis Light, Gas and Water, the nation's largest municipally owned company. Darrell was eventually appointed the chairman of this board and in this capacity Darrell also served as the chairman of the $1.3 billion public Light Gas and water pension fund.   

Nelson Schwartz, esteemed NY Times Economics and Business writer is also the best-selling author of the Velvet Rope Economy, a fascinating that really hits home!

Sherry Menor-McNamara is the youngest and first female President and CEO in the 170-year history of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, as well as the first Asian to serve as the leader of a State Chamber, and under her leadership, the Chamber won the 2018 ACCE State Chamber of the Year, and in 2019, won two national Council of State Chambers awards. She has lived in several major cities, including Tokyo, New York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles and London, working for companies including: Sony Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Estee Lauder Company, Field Group, Elton John Production and “60 Minutes” news magazine show. Her government-related work includes positions with the Hawaii State Legislature, U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka and the Executive Office of the United States President. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Tourism Authority, Board of Trustees of the JAIMS Foundation, Executive Committee and Board of Directors for Move Oahu Forward, and Advisory Council of the Center for Tomorrow's Leaders. Nationally, she serves on the Board of Directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Council of State Chambers (COSC), the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), and Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE), as well as on the U.S. Chamber's Committee of 100.

Ari Meisel is the best-selling author of several books including The Art of Less Doing and The Replaceable Founder. He is a self-described Overwhelmologist whose insights into personal and professional productivity have earned him the title, “The Guru's Guru.” He can be heard on international stages speaking to thought leaders and influencers, and for those who prefer the written word, Ari's blog posts offer immediate and actionable advice for entrepreneurs seeking replaceability/

Sulema Peterson serves as the Executive Director of the State Association of County Retirement Systems (SACRS), where she is responsible for the implementation of the association's strategic plan and visions, management of all events, editor of all publications including SACRS Magazine, and overseeing the day-to-day business operations for the association. Sulema is passionate about the people and funds she works with and her leadership at SACRS and other organizations reflects this commitment. Sulema is a role model for anyone working in the Pension Fund World; understanding that connection and camaraderie with other retirement systems ultimately leads to growth and success...and at times, lifelong friendships!

George is the director of this multi billion dollar public fund in Yorkshire England, where he is responsible for the management of all aspects of the Authority's activity.  A man who understands who his members are and the best way to provide for them, ensuring the viability of his fund and the security of his fund members is his top priority.  Meet the Man behind one of UK's  large public funds; you will learn not just about good management, but management with a heart.

Nathan Magsig, the 2 term Mayor of Clovis is my guest!  Nathan currently serves as chairman of the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, so he knows how to manage a Pension System and a City.  Nathan is more than just your "average" manager. A man of multiple talents and varied interests, Nathan has devoted his life in service of others. On this podcast, you will learn how he chairs the Fresno Retirement System;' of course we talk all about pension funds and the innovative ways to ensure our portfolio remains profitable, but you will also get to know a very interesting person who cares about people.  When he is not at the office working to make Fresno a better place, you can find Nathan cycling, camping, reading, and spending time with his family. 

Larry Bradley is an important man in the world of Unions. Recognized for his expertise in the industry, he has been a CEO for over two decades of one of the largest Unions in the Country. But Larry is way more than "just" a CEO