Multiple Perspectives

On this episode of Multiple Perspectives, host David Lofgren speaks with author, educator, thought leader, and founder of GowerCrowd, Dr. Adam Gower. Dr. Gower takes us on a ride from the crash of 1929 through the great recession, and finally through the economic tumult of 2020 in order to make the case that crowdfunding, as a model for commercial real estate investing, has completely revolutionized the industry. In his latest book, Real Estate Crowdfunding Unleashed, he details the ways in which this relatively new method of raising capital has become, according to his analysis, the fastest growing industry in the history of American finance. For more on EquityMultiple or Dr. Adam Gower, visit our podcast page here.

With fintech platforms offering access to everything from blue chip art to fine wine, self-directed investors are increasingly able to allocate capital to alternatives at the click of a button. One such platform offers access to an asset class that is often overlooked, but has an impact on the life of every American, every single day: farmland. On this episode, an Interview with CEO & Founder of FarmTogether, Artem Milinchuk. Interested in learning more about investing in alternatives? Click here to access a free whitepaper, "Investing in Alternative Assets Amid Market Upheaval" For more on EquityMultiple, visit www.equitymultiple.com

To celebrate 5 years of offering commercial real estate investment opportunities to individual investors, host David Lofgren sits down with EquityMultiple Co-Founder and CEO Charles Clinton. Charles discusses the early days of EquityMultiple, what it's like to lead a rapidly growing team of specialists, and his vision for the future. For more on EquityMultiple, visit www.equitymultiple.com

Alternative assets have become increasingly accessible to retail investors since the passage of The JOBS Act in 2012. Adding to that accessibility is the option for investors to use retirement savings, in the form of a self-directed IRA, to diversify their investment portfolio. In this episode, host David Lofgren sits down with Tara Fung, CRO of Alto IRA, to discuss the merits of this tax-advantaged investing strategy. For more on Alto IRA visit our podcast page. For more on EquityMultiple, visit www.equitymultiple.com

In this episode, EquityMultiple Director of Finance and Operations, Clay McMickens, speaks with David Bitner, VP, Americas Head of Capital Markets Research at Cushman & Wakefield. Mr. Bitner is particularly well positioned to provide some much-needed perspective with regard to the future of markets and the importance of portfolio diversification in this turbulent moment. As Americas Head of Capital Markets Research for C&W, David is widely considered best-in-class for his analysis of market dynamics and underlying economic fundamentals. For more on EquityMultiple, visit www.equitymultiple.com

In the context of commercial real estate investing, asset management refers to the hands-on practice of working to maximize returns on behalf of investors, working with sponsors to help mitigate risks and overcome roadblocks. Given the complexity of these projects, unforeseen circumstances can arise that require creative problem solving. Asset Management Associate Brian Vail has had a fair share of curveballs thrown his way during his tenure at EquityMultiple and was kind enough to talk us through the story of one, particularly complex project. For more on EquityMultiple, visit www.equitymultiple.com

Dustin Salzano is CFO of US Construction, a development firm specializing in luxury multifamily projects situated in the northeast and Florida coast. Dustin co-founded US Construction in 2007, almost immediately being forced to guide his young company through the storm of the ‘08 mortgage crisis and ensuing recession. This experience of navigating difficult economic conditions, along with a decade of exposure to diverse markets up and down the eastern seaboard, uniquely positions Dustin to help us understand our current situation. For a transcript and more on US Construction visit our podcast page. For more on EquityMultiple, visit www.equitymultiple.com