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The April JOLTS data shows a mixed bag for the labor market, with more job openings than expected, but also a decline in quits and an uptick in layoffs. Jake Clopton and Jordan Rizzuto break down the numbers. They discuss the potential for a "soft landing" in the economy. They also share their thoughts on what to expect for the rest of the year and how it may impact the S&P 500.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Jake Clopton thinks there are a lot of negative catalysts for the housing market, from tariffs to interest rates and more. He argues that supply constraints are driving up prices even as demand stays low, which tends to lower prices. He thinks that it "might get worse" for people that are waiting on the sidelines. Clopton also looks at different regions in the country, including Chicago and the Southwest.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Homebuilding stocks had their foundations rattled before tariffs were in the macro conversation. Jake Clopton says home prices will increase but notes a bright spot in lumber prices from Canada going down. That said, he believes the industry will face more complications before it gets better.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Jake Clopton looks at the housing market, noting that its broadly more affordable to rent than buy in almost all major metro areas. He also thinks that young people don't really understand what goes into buying a house and the expenses that come with it. He talks about the risks for consumers across different areas of the market.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Jake Clopton is a serial entrepreneur, author, and economist specializing in real estate and finance. He founded Clopton Capital in 2009 to provide efficient access to debt and equity for commercial properties. Jake also owns Clopton Insurance Services, a national commercial insurance agency, and several apartment communities in Chicagoland. He is the author of "Commercial Real Estate Investing" and contributes regularly to publications like Benzinga and National Mortgage Professional. Jake has appeared as an expert guest on shows such as "Good Morning Chicago" and "The Viewpoint" with Dennis Quaid. During the show we discussed: Founding Clopton Capital In 2009: Share The Journey And Key Milestones Misconceptions: Explain Common Myths About Accessing Debt And JV Equity Today Financing Differences: Highlight Challenges In Mid-Market Vs. Large-Scale Deals Securing Terms: Outline Factors To Obtain Optimal Financing For Real Estate Insurance Needs: Discuss Commonly Overlooked Areas For Real Estate Investors Profitability Strategies: Share Insights From Managing Chicago Apartment Communities Lending Trends: Describe Current Trends And Their Long-Term Impact On Borrowers Advice For New Investors: Provide Tips On Finding And Securing Financing Scaling Strategies: Suggest Ways To Leverage Existing Assets For Growth Interest Rates: Analyze The Effect Of Current Rates And Potential Future Hikes Show resource/s: https://cloptoncapital.com/  

Jake Clopton expects long-term rates and mortgage rates to stay around these levels for 2025. However, he thinks homebuilders will be able to get more financing from banks with the short-term end of the yield curve coming down. He discusses inventory and affordability in the housing sector and financing through the private debt market. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7 Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watch Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-explore Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/ Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

In this episode of the Know Your Why Podcast, Dr. Jason Balara interviews Jake Clopton, founder of Clopton Capital, about his entrepreneurial journey from studying economics to building a successful business during challenging economic times. Jake shares how taking risks, making quick decisions, and leveraging cold calling and relationship-building strategies helped him grow his company. He highlights the advantages of offering multiple in-house services, such as financing, insurance, and solar, and discusses the challenges of expanding into new verticals. Jake emphasizes the importance of finding the right people, maintaining an entrepreneurial mindset, continuous learning, and the satisfaction of building something meaningful. Key Highlights - Jake Clopton's entrepreneurial success stems from taking risks, making quick decisions, and leveraging relationship-building strategies. - Cold calling played a pivotal role in establishing his business and creating connections in the real estate industry. - Offering multiple in-house services gives Clopton Capital a distinct edge, providing added convenience and a seamless experience for clients. - Expanding into new industry verticals presents challenges, but finding the right team members is critical for sustainable growth. - Jake emphasizes the entrepreneurial mindset, continuous learning, and the satisfaction of watching one's business thrive as key motivators. - Networking and building relationships are fundamental strategies for personal and professional success. Jake Clopton's story is a testament to the power of resilience, risk-taking, and relationship-building in entrepreneurship. His journey from starting Clopton Capital to expanding into multiple service verticals offers invaluable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners. This episode of the Know Your Why Podcast encourages listeners to embrace challenges, focus on building meaningful connections, and continually pursue opportunities for growth and learning. Get in touch with Jake: Website: https://cloptoncapital.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeclopton1/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cloptoncapital1/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CloptonCapital/ If you want to know more about Dr. Jason Balara and the Know your Why Podcast: https://linktr.ee/jasonbalara   Audio Track:  Back To The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Artist: http://audionautix.com/

We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?In this episode of Streams to Impact, Dr. Allen Lomax interviews Jake Clopton, a seasoned entrepreneur and expert in commercial real estate. They discuss the current macro trends affecting the real estate market, the impact of interest rates, and the opportunities available for investors. Clopton emphasizes the importance of understanding different property segments, the risks associated with various investments, and the significance of capital sources in real estate transactions. The conversation also covers strategies for raising capital and navigating regulations in the real estate sector.Main Points:Interest rates are currently peaking and may decline soon.COVID-19 has accelerated existing macro trends in real estate.The bid-ask spread is a significant challenge in the current market.Multifamily housing remains a strong investment opportunity.Investors should be cautious with high-leverage short-term loans.Geopolitical events can impact local real estate markets.Understanding demographics is crucial for real estate investments.Mobile home parks require specialized operational expertise.Hospitality and assisted living facilities carry higher operational risks.Raising capital requires understanding the type of investment structure. Connect with Jake Clopton:https://cloptoncapital.com/jclopton@cloptoncapital.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeclopton1/https://www.facebook.com/CloptonCapital/https://www.instagram.com/cloptoncapital1/

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel welcome Jake Clopton, president of Clopton Capital, to discuss the current state of commercial real estate lending. Jake shares insights on the challenges faced by lenders and borrowers in a high-interest-rate environment, the complexities of restructuring troubled deals, and the dynamics of capital calls. He also provides an overview of the banking landscape, highlighting potential failures and the differences in asset classes like multifamily and office space. Sponsors: Altra Running

Understanding capital for loans and equity is critical to real estate investing. The more you know, the easier it is to attain capital. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Jake Clopton, founder of Clopton Capital. Jake founded Clopton Capital in 2009 as a way for property owners and operators to efficiently access debt and JV equity for commercial properties. He also owns Clopton Insurance Services and multiple apartment communities in the Chicagoland area. Jonathan and Jake begin by discussing Jake's interest in real estate investing and how he initially got involved in the real estate world. Jake shares some of the mistakes in commercial assets over the last few years and the impact interest rates have had on the industry. You'll hear why you need to know your market and how to invest in it, especially in a city like Chicago. Jake shares why you should view your assets as operating assets that complement one another, understand your insurance policies, and what to look for in commercial financing. He reveals his ideal client for lending, why there is no such thing as passive income, the future of office space, and why everything in real estate returns to relationships. Learning the cost of capital and how insurance can impact your investments is critical, and Jake Clopton shares some of these must-knows in real estate. In this episode, you will hear: Jake Clopton's interest in real estate investing and how he initially entered the field The mistakes in commercial over the last few years and the impact of interest rates Why Jake chose a 20-unit multifamily as his first investment Knowing your market and how to invest in it Growing the business, viewing your assets as operating assets, and how they complement one another The importance of understanding your insurance policies What to look for in commercial financing Jake's ideal client for lending and why businesses like car washes are hidden gems Why there is no such thing as passive income in real estate and the assets Jake likes right now The best options for vacant commercial real estate and the future of office space Relationship-building's importance in real estate Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com/podcast/176/ to download it. Supporting Resources: Clopton Capital website - www.cloptoncapital.com Clopton Capital on Facebook - www.facebook.com/CloptonCapital Find Clopton Capital on Instagram - www.instagram.com/cloptoncapital1 Connect with Jake Clopton on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jakeclopton1 Clopton Capital's X/Twitter - x.com/CloptonCapital Website - www.streamlined.properties YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/StreamlinedReal Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties Email - info@streamlined.properties Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

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Jake Clopton is a serial entrepreneur, author, and economist. With a focus in real estate and finance, he is actively involved in various aspect of commercial lending, insurance products, property ownership & management, and is a regular contributor to both print and broadcast media. Support the Show.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1187780/supporters/newFollow Rama on socials!LinkedIn | Meta | Twitter | Instagram|YoutubeConnect to Rama Krishnahttps://calendly.com/rama-krishna/ E-mail: info@ushacapital.comWebsite: www.ushacapital.comRegister for Multifamily AP360 - 2024 Asset Management virtual conference - https://mfap360.com/assetmanagementTo find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: email: info@ushacapital.com

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Imagine a world where tenants are seen as more than just rent-paying individuals and real estate goes beyond the typical investment mindset. Jake Clopton, is the president of Clopton Capital, a leading commercial mortgage brokerage firm. He joined us to share some of his insights and practical tips, offering a fresh perspective on achieving success in the dynamic world of real estate. With over 15 years of experience, Jake has honed his expertise and developed innovative strategies that have propelled his success in real estate. He brings a unique perspective on the evolving dynamics of the market and he highlights several key trends and strategies for success. He sheds light on the impact of changing interest rates and inflation on the real estate financing landscape. While there is volatility and uncertainty, the overall economy remains strong, with low unemployment and robust demand for housing. However, the cost of capital has increased, which may lead to a decrease in new property deliveries. The banking sector has experienced challenges, such as lower liquidity and increased regulations. Clopton mentioned that some banks are more hesitant to provide new loans, and private lending has gained traction as a result. How can sponsors and investors overcome the hurdles of the current market conditions? One approach is to consider assumable loans with favorable interest rates from the previous low-rate environment. However, these loans often come with lower leverage and may be limited to agency loans. Another strategy is to explore creative solutions, such as syndicating deals with class share equity that focuses on a coupon rather than upside potential. Regardless of your strategy, it's crucial to adapt to changing market dynamics and explore innovative strategies. In Jake's case that's meant shifting to a business mindset, understanding the challenges in the banking sector, and leveraging private lending opportunities. Key Takeaways: Shift from Investment to Business Mindset: Viewing real estate as a business, rather than just an investment, allows for a different perspective. Treating tenants as customers fosters better relationships and enhances long-term success. Challenges in the Banking Sector: Lower liquidity and uncertainty in the banking sector have led to more cautious lending practices. Some banks have chosen to halt lending for commercial properties due to market conditions and regulatory concerns. Compensating balances have become more common, indicating liquidity constraints in certain institutions. Rise of Private Lending: Private lending is becoming increasingly active, especially for B notes in higher cap tax pieces. Private equity firms and family offices have more flexibility in taking risks compared to investment advisors managing external funds. Higher regulations may push more deals into the private lending sector. Contact Jake: Website: https://cloptoncapital.com/ Linkedin: Jake Clopton Are you REady2Scale Your Multifamily Investments? Learn more about growing your wealth, strengthening your portfolio, and scaling to the next level visit www.bluelake-capital.com. To reach Jeannette & her team, email them at info@bluelake-capital.com or complete our investor form at https://www.bluelake-capital.com/new-investor-form and they'll connect with you. If you'd like to be on our podcast, visit https://www.bluelake-capital.com/podcast and click the link to submit a guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we explore real estate investing, including interest rates' impact on buying commercial or residential properties, the syndication model, returns and risks in multifamily deals, and value-add strategies to increase property value. Whether you're a seasoned or new investor, gain valuable insights from Jake Clopton into the complex world of real estate investing and how to make investment decisions.What you will learn:-Timing of buying commercial or residential -Syndication Model-Returns on multifamily deals-Value add to a  propertyGuest: Jake Clopton Clopton Capital 866-647-1650 https://cloptoncapital.com IG: @cloptoncapital1  FB: facebook.com/CloptonCapital/ Brian Cardenas | NMLS 183143 Host & Mortgage BrokerGive Mortgage powered by UMortgageCorp NMLS 1467759(480) 331-4684 www.give-mortgage.comIG: briancardenas_givegroupTT: briancardenas_givegroupFB: facebook.com/brian-cardenas.az 

Jake Clopton is a serial entrepreneur, author, and economist. With a focus in real estate and finance, he is actively involved in various aspect of commercial lending, insurance products, property ownership & management, and is a regular contributor to both print and broadcast media. His current ownership and companies include: Clopton Capital, Clopton Insurance Services, and multitiple apartment communities. Join Jake Clopton in this episode as he shares valuable insights on what to expect when securing a property in today's market. Discover the reasons why traditional banks may reject your loan application, and learn about the alternative options available from private banks that are still actively acquiring assets. Jake also provides tips on what to watch out for in the current market, including the potential challenges for new syndicators purchasing properties at high LTVs. Don't miss out on this informative discussion! Connect with Jake: Website: www.cloptoncapital.com Partner with us: www.takeoffcapital.co Follow the show on Instagram: @therealestatetakeoff

In the hundred and thirty third episode of Collecting Real Estate, we interviewed Jake Clopton of Clopton Capital.Jake Clopton is a serial entrepreneur, author, and economist. With a focus in real estate and finance, he is actively involved in various aspect of commercial lending, insurance products, property ownership & management, and is a regular contributor to both print and broadcast media.Current ownership and companies include;· Clopton Capital – Jake Founded Clopton Capital in 2009 as a way for property owners and operators to efficiently access both debt and JV equity for commercial properties deals. The company focuses on the small to middle market space and all asset classes. Since its inception, Jake and Clopton Capital have arranged Billions of dollars in financing for borrowers across the country.· Clopton Insurance Services – A national insurance agency that focuses solely on commercial property and business insurance.· Multiple apartment communities – Jake is the owner and operator of several apartment communities serving residents across the Chicagoland area.Contributions to thought leadership include;· Author of “Commercial Real Estate Investing; Understanding, Finding, And Funding Deals in Todays world”· Regular Editorial content writer for Benzinga, National Mortgage Professional, Multi Housing News· Expert Guest on news shows including Good Morning Chicago· Primary Guest on an episode of “The Viewpoint” with Dennis Quaidhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeclopton1/https://cloptoncapital.com/

Today's Guest: Jake Clopton Jake is the Founder and CEO at Clopton Capital, a serial entrepreneur, author, and economist. He founded Clopton Capital in 2009 as a way for property owners and operators to efficiently access both debt and JV equity for commercial property deals. The company focuses on small to middle-market space and all asset classes. Since its inception, Jake has arranged billions of dollars in financing for borrowers across the country. Jake is also the owner and operator of several apartment communities serving residents across the Chicagoland area. He also manages Clopton Insurance Services, a national insurance agency focusing solely on commercial property and business insurance. Highlights From The Show: We begin the episode with Jake sharing his background story and how he ended up in real estate. Jake shares that before he got into real estate, he traded product features in Chicago. However, with the financial crisis in 2008, the interest rates went to zero, all the markets dried up, and it was hard to make money. Jake's idea in the crisis was to help people find capital for deals, even though he didn't have a background in banking. He started making calls to banks, lenders, and anybody he could find to help him put the money out there. That was 15 years ago, and now he has a capital-raising company that has evolved over time, and Jake fell into the real estate side of it. We then talk about how Jake's company helps people raise money for deals. He shares that his company is a liquidity provider in real estate. They do straightforward mortgages for commercial properties, bridge loans, and creative capital. He shares that their typical clients are small market real estate operators, but they also get involved with institutions to help them raise JV equity. However, according to Jake, you will need more as you scale the different types of deals and assets, and how you raise money will change. He also shares that when you start getting bigger, your ability to look for more deals will be taken away as you service the properties you already have in your portfolio, especially when you have multiple investors. Next, we talk about the interest rates, where they are going, and what you can expect. Jake shares that the market is a little different now, and a lot of what is going on is just uncertainty in the system. Uncertain risk makes people pull back and question their decisions. According to Jake, the volatility and the higher risk are based on the credit spread, and we're not in a recession as many people presume. Banks are very solid, and there is an enormous amount of liquidity out there. He shares that you should not listen so much to what people are saying about the market crashing because they have been jolted so much into that, and it's creating a lot of uncertainty. Jake's perspective is that when you finally get clarity on how far the Fed is going to move the interest rates and understand where it's going to stop, it will solidify your certainty and stability in the market. We then talk about what is coming up in the market and how Jake is bracing his company. Jake shares that they provide capital, and in times like this, when things are a little bit trickier, they do a lot better. According to him, asset prices didn't go down when the entire economy shut down during the pandemic. There are more debts, but there is a lot more liquidity, and we are starting from a much better place. Jake also touches on the residential market, and he shares that what happened is that it got ahead of itself and became hypercompetitive. There was a surge of demand from investors for residential housing, and 20% of all homes sold were sold to investors. This was an abnormal amount of this year's demand. Jake argues that it was not necessarily that the market was losing value but had a demand problem. Lastly, we discuss the commercial real estate market and why you might want to look into it. Jake shares that the reason people go from residential to commercial is all about scale and doing bigger deals. According to him, moving from different classes of residential properties, single-family, duplexes to multi-family and then transitioning to commercial real estate space can happen very fast, but not everybody does it. In his books, Jake helps people understand that the residential and commercial markets are very different in terms of finances, equity, and capital raising in order to make a great transition. Make sure you don't miss another amazing episode of the Just Start Real Estate Podcast with Jake Clopton and get valuable information on the state of the market and where interest rates will go in the coming months! Notable Quotes: “Every deal is different, and raising money for every deal is different.” Jake Clopton “Sometimes we tend to wait so long to peel off some responsibilities in our business that by the time we're hiring, we should have done it a long time ago.” Mike Simmons “Residential and commercial markets are very different in terms of financing, equity and capital raising.“ Jake Clopton Thank You for Listening! Connect with Mike on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Linkedin, Facebook Help Out the Show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. 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Join Karly and Jake as they discuss the CRE debt market, yield curve inversion, rate hikes and more. Jake Clopton, President of Clopton Capital, also shares his insights into an asset type he thinks is poised to out-perform long-term. Watch. Learn. Excel. Karly Iacono | Senior Vice President CBRE Capital Markets | Net Lease Group O (201) 712-5612 | M (201) 600-3237 karly.iacono@cbre.com Jake Clopton | President Clopton Capital O (312) 775-0233 jclopton@cloptoncapital.com https://cloptoncapital.com/ Warning-IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: CBRE and its affiliates do not provide tax advice and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient of any Information for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties; and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction or other matters addressed herein. Accordingly, any recipient of this video should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. You also agree that the information herein down not constitute legal, defeasance or other professional advice and you should obtain legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your state. The opinions contained in this video are those of Karly Iacono and may not represent those of CBRE. All content is for educational purposes only. The following content may contain the trade names or trademarks of various third parties, and if so, any such use is solely for illustrative purposes only. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or association of any kind between them and CBRE or Karly Iacono.

What's up unscripted family! In this episode we are joined by our featured guest Jake Clopton, as we have a conversation about 'How To  Build A Startup!'Jake Clopton is the founder and CEO of Clopton Capital. Jake started Clopton Capital 13 years ago with no contacts. But with the right balance of positive mindset, versatility, reliability, resolve, and measured aggressiveness, he started making phone calls to people. 3 years later, Clopton Capital had become profitable and in 2021 closed $150 million worth of  deals with a full-time team of 5.If you're ready to find out how to build your startup, hit that download button!➡️  Leave us a rating & review on Apple podcast and we'll mention your review in next weeks episode!Support The Show - ⤵️https://www.patreon.com/unscriptedleadershipFollow us on all social media -@UnscriptedLeadershipSubscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTc55FEAu2PiY4wIkqQOswConnect with Jake - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeclopton1/Support the show

Rising interest rates and a looming recession are still dominating the headlines, but that doesn't mean it's not a good time to make deals. If you're in the small to middle-market commercial and multifamily real estate space and looking for options to take advantage of the opportunities out there, you'll love this interview. Today, I'm talking to Jake Clopton, Founder and CEO of Clopton Capital. He's arranged billions of dollars of financing for borrowers across the country. He's focused on LP equity, has tons of relationships with family offices, pension funds, credit unions, and agency lenders–and doesn't just have the ability to fund debt but can also come into a deal as a limited partner. Jacob also runs Clopton Insurance Services, a national insurance agency that focuses on commercial property and business insurance. He's the author of Commercial Real Estate Investing: Understanding, Finding, and Funding Deals in Today's World. In this conversation, you'll learn about Jacob's entrepreneurial journey and how he started a successful business at the height of the Great Recession. He also shares his insights on what's happening with the markets right now, the potential of another recession, and how he can help fund for your next deal. Key Takeaways with Jacob Clopton Why Jacob doesn't think we're on the verge of another housing market collapse. What Jacob looks for in a deal whether he's arranging debt, LP equity, or sponsoring a deal for an owner. Why Jacob completely restructured his business in 2014–and how this move repositioned him to achieve long-term success. The value of knowing what not to work on as an entrepreneur. How to connect with Jacob if he seems like a good fit for your next project. Want the Full Show Notes? To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit https://acceleratedinvestorpodcast.com/288 Rate & Review If you enjoyed today's episode of The Accelerated Real Estate Investor Podcast, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU! Connect with Josh Cantwell Facebook YouTube Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Sign up for the Forever Passive Income Partnering, Mastermind and Coaching Program with Josh Cantwell To unlock your potential and start earning real passive income, visit joshcantwellcoaching.com

Jake Clopton is a serial entrepreneur, author, and economist. With a focus in real estate and finance, he is actively involved in various aspect of commercial lending, insurance products, property ownership & management, and is a regular contributor to both print and broadcast media.Current ownership and companies include;Clopton Capital – Jake Founded Clopton Capital in 2009 as a way for property owners and operators to efficiently access both debt and JV equity for commercial properties deals. The company focuses on the small to middle market space and all asset classes. Since its inception, Jake and Clopton Capital have arranged Billions of dollars in financing for borrowers across the country.Clopton Insurance Services – A national insurance agency that focuses solely on commercial property and business insurance.Multiple apartment communities – Jake is the owner and operator of several apartment communities serving residents across the Chicagoland area.Contributions to thought leadership include;Author of “Commercial Real Estate Investing; Understanding, Finding, And Funding Deals in Todays world”Regular Editorial content writer for Benzinga, National Mortgage Professional, Multi Housing NewsExpert Guest on news shows including Good Morning ChicagoPrimary Guest on an episode of “The Viewpoint” with Dennis QuaidConnect with Jake Clopton!Website: https://cloptoncapital.com/LIKE • SHARE • JOIN • REVIEWWebsiteJoin the REI Mastermind Network on Locals!Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyStitcherDeezerFacebookTwitterInstagramSUPPORT THE SHOW!Self Managing Your Rental Properties? Get 6 months of RentRedi for $1! Click this link!Get Exclusive Content on Patreon! • https://www.patreon.com/reimastermindGet $10 and Reduce Your Business Costs by Shopping at AppSumo • https://bit.ly/reiappsumoGet $10 Towards Your First Purchase at Drop • https://drop.com/?referer=3DC729"You can invest 10,000 hours and become an expert or learn from those who have already...

Jake Clopton is a serial entrepreneur, author, and economist. With a focus in real estate and finance, he is actively involved in various aspect of commercial lending, insurance products, property ownership & management, and is a regular contributor to both print and broadcast media. Current ownership and companies include; Clopton Capital – Jake Founded Clopton Capital in 2009 as a way for property owners and operators to efficiently access both debt and JV equity for commercial properties deals. The company focuses on the small to middle market space and all asset classes. Since its inception, Jake and Clopton Capital have arranged Billions of dollars in financing for borrowers across the country. Clopton Insurance Services – A national insurance agency that focuses solely on commercial property and business insurance. Multiple apartment communities – Jake is the owner and operator of several apartment communities serving residents across the Chicagoland area. Contributions to thought leadership include; Author of “Commercial Real Estate Investing; Understanding, Finding, And Funding Deals in Todays world” Regular Editorial content writer for Benzinga, National Mortgage Professional, Multi Housing News Expert Guest on news shows including Good Morning Chicago Primary Guest on an episode of “The Viewpoint” with Dennis Quaid Connect with Jake Clopton! Website: https://cloptoncapital.com/ (https://cloptoncapital.com/) LIKE • SHARE • JOIN • REVIEW http://reimastermind.net/ (Website) https://reimastermindnetwork.locals.com/ (Join the REI Mastermind Network on Locals!) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rei-mastermind-network-real-estate-investing-strategies/id1227366661 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3JlaXJvb2tpZXMubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M (Google Podcasts) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6OpKSfSGvgGDG1qtBQw9Q (YouTube) https://open.spotify.com/show/4P66jm0Q4PMl7OoZzHMUUZ (Spotify) https://www.stitcher.com/show/rei-rookies (Stitcher) https://www.deezer.com/us/show/2148782 (Deezer) https://www.facebook.com/REIMastermindNet (Facebook) https://twitter.com/rei_mastermind (Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/reimastermindnet/ (Instagram) SUPPORT THE SHOW! Self Managing Your Rental Properties? https://app.rentredi.com/signUp/JCH191 (Get 6 months of RentRedi for $1! Click this link!) https://www.patreon.com/reimastermind (Get Exclusive Content on Patreon! • https://www.patreon.com/reimastermind) https://bit.ly/reiappsumo (Get $10 and Reduce Your Business Costs by Shopping at AppSumo • https://bit.ly/reiappsumo) https://drop.com/?referer=3DC729 (Get $10 Towards Your First Purchase at Drop • https://drop.com/?referer=3DC729) "You can invest 10,000 hours and become an expert or learn from those who have already made that investment." - Jack

Private Money Academy Conference: https://www.jayconner.com/learnrealestate/ Free Report: https://www.jayconner.com/MoneyReport Join the Private Money Academy: https://www.JayConner.com/trial/ In today’s show of Real Estate Investing with Jay Conner, Jake Clopton joins Jay to share his passion for investing in commercial real estate. Jake Clopton is a serial entrepreneur, author, and economist. With a focus on real estate and finance, he is actively involved in various aspects of commercial lending, insurance products, property ownership & management. He is a regular contributor to both print and broadcast media. Jake Founded Clopton Capital in 2009 as a way for property owners and operators to efficiently access debt and JV equity for commercial property deals. The company focuses on the small to middle-market space and all asset classes. Since its inception, Jake and Clopton Capital have arranged Billions of dollars in financing for borrowers across the country. He is the author of “Commercial Real Estate Investing; Understanding, Finding, And Funding Deals in Today's World” Timestamps: 0:01 - Get Ready To Be Plugged Into The Money 0:20 - Today’s guest: Jake Clopton 2:50 - The Birth of Clopton Capital - https://www.CloptonCapital.com 6:40 - Why Choose Commercial Real Estate? 7:58 - Criterion For A Good Deal Before You Buy 11:17 - Lessons Learned From Investing In Apartments 15:03 - The Current State of the Real Estate Market - Jake Clopton 22:46 - How High Will The Interest Rates Go? 29:15 - Connect with Jake Clopton - https://www.CloptonCapital.com Youtube Video Link - https://youtu.be/jswqQp246i0 Have you read Jay’s new book: Where to Get The Money Now? It is available FREE (all you pay is the shipping and handling) at https://www.JayConner.com/Book Real Estate Cashflow Conference: https://www.jayconner.com/learnrealestate/ Free Webinar: http://bit.ly/jaymoneypodcast Jay Conner is a proven real estate investment leader. Without using his own money or credit, Jay maximizes creative methods to buy and sell properties with profits averaging $64,000 per deal. What is Real Estate Investing? Live Cashflow Conference https://youtu.be/QyeBbDOF4wo The Conner Marketing Group Inc.P.O. Box 1276, Morehead City, NC USA 28557 P 252-808-2927F 252-240-2504 Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZfl6O7pRhyX5R-rRuSnK6w https://www.youtube.com/c/RealEstateInvestingWithJayConner RSS Feed http://realestateinvestingdeals.mypodcastworld.com/rss2.xml Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ihrzsai7jo7awj2e7nhhwfsv47y iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/real-estate-investing-minus-bank-flipping-houses-foreclosure/id1377723034 Watch on ROKU: Roku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvestingRoku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvesting Watch on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/How-Locate-Real-Estate-Deals/dp/B07M9WNZR6/ref=sr_1_3

Want to become financially free through real estate? Check out our eBook to learn how to jump start a cash flowing real estate portfolio here https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-bookIn this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club I interview Jake Clopton, Jake Clopton founded the company in 2010 and is active in all commercial mortgage broker operations. He has an extensive background in commercial finance and interest rate markets, serves as the company president and head mortgage broker, and personally oversees each loan arrangement.Jake has personally negotiated billions of dollars in real estate loans and advisory work. Under his guidance, the company developed an extensive network of pertinent relationships as shown above.Prior to founding the company, Mr. Clopton traded interest rate hedging futures. He worked with the largest participant in the Eurodollar futures market (LIBOR) and gained extensive and unique insight into interest rate markets and commercial finance. Bottom line is that Jake has stamped Clopton Capital with the right balance of versatility, reliability, resolve, and measured aggressiveness in closing deals that make it a force in the commercial real estate funding industry. Jake Clopton is a real estate investor who has a great story to share and words of wisdom to impart for both beginning and veteran investors alike, so grab your pen and paper, buckle up and enjoy the ride. Want to get in contact with Jake Clopton? Reach out at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeclopton1/Enjoy the show? Subscribe to the channel for all our upcoming real estate investor interviews and episodes.************************************************************************GET INVOLVED, CONNECTED & GROW YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESSLEARN -- Want to learn the ins and outs of real estate investing? Check out our book at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-bookCONNECT -- Want to join one of the most active Facebook Groups for Real Estate Investors? Click here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2940993215976264PARTNER -- Want to partner on a deal or connect in person? Email the host Gabe Petersen at gabe@therealestateinvestingclub.com or reach out on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-petersen/GROW -- Want for us to bring you leads and run your real estate digital marketing? Reach out to our partner agency at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/off-market-lead-generation-servicesWATCH -- Want to watch our YouTube channel? Click here: https://bit.ly/theREIshowMASTERY -- Want to learn how to master your life by mastering your health, wealth, relationships and spirit? Check out our sister podcast, Pursuing Greatness, at https://www.pursuinggreatnesspodcast.com************************************************************************ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE INVESTING CLUB SHOWThe Real Estate Investing Club is a podcast and YouTube show where real estate investing professionals share their best advice, greatest stories, and favorite tips as a real estate investor. Join us as we delve into every aspect of real estate investing - from self-storage, to mSupport the show (https://paypal.me/GabrielWPetersen?locale.x=en_US)

Want to become financially free through real estate? Check out our eBook to learn how to jump start a cash flowing real estate portfolio here https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-bookIn this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club I interview Jake Clopton, Jake Clopton founded the company in 2010 and is active in all commercial mortgage broker operations. He has an extensive background in commercial finance and interest rate markets, serves as the company president and head mortgage broker, and personally oversees each loan arrangement.Jake has personally negotiated billions of dollars in real estate loans and advisory work. Under his guidance, the company developed an extensive network of pertinent relationships as shown above.Prior to founding the company, Mr. Clopton traded interest rate hedging futures. He worked with the largest participant in the Eurodollar futures market (LIBOR) and gained extensive and unique insight into interest rate markets and commercial finance. Bottom line is that Jake has stamped Clopton Capital with the right balance of versatility, reliability, resolve, and measured aggressiveness in closing deals that make it a force in the commercial real estate funding industry. Jake Clopton is a real estate investor who has a great story to share and words of wisdom to impart for both beginning and veteran investors alike, so grab your pen and paper, buckle up and enjoy the ride. Want to get in contact with Jake Clopton? Reach out at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeclopton1/Enjoy the show? Subscribe to the channel for all our upcoming real estate investor interviews and episodes.************************************************************************GET INVOLVED, CONNECTED & GROW YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESSLEARN -- Want to learn the ins and outs of real estate investing? Check out our book at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-bookCONNECT -- Want to join one of the most active Facebook Groups for Real Estate Investors? Click here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2940993215976264PARTNER -- Want to partner on a deal or connect in person? Email the host Gabe Petersen at gabe@therealestateinvestingclub.com or reach out on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-petersen/GROW -- Want for us to bring you leads and run your real estate digital marketing? Reach out to our partner agency at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/off-market-lead-generation-servicesWATCH -- Want to watch our YouTube channel? Click here: https://bit.ly/theREIshowMASTERY -- Want to learn how to master your life by mastering your health, wealth, relationships and spirit? Check out our sister podcast, Pursuing Greatness, at https://www.pursuinggreatnesspodcast.com************************************************************************ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE INVESTING CLUB SHOWThe Real Estate Investing Club is a podcast and YouTube show where real estate investing professionals share their best advice, greatest stories, and favorite tips as a real estate investor. Join us as we delve into every aspect of real estate investing - from self-storage, to mobile home parks, to single family flips and rentSupport the show (https://paypal.me/GabrielWPetersen?locale.x=en_US)

Today's #RitterOnRealEstate guest is Jake Clopton. Jake Clopton founded Clopton Capital in 2010 and is active in all commercial mortgage broker operations. He has an extensive background in commercial finance and interest rate markets, serves as the company president and head mortgage broker, and oversees each loan arrangement personally.  Jake has personally negotiated hundreds of millions of dollars in real estate loans and advisory work.Under his guidance, the company developed an extensive network of pertinent relationships.  Prior to founding the company, Jake traded interest rate hedging futures.  He worked with the largest participant in the Eurodollar futures market (LIBOR) and gained extensive and unique insight into interest rate markets and commercial finance. Jake has created his company with the right balance of versatility, reliability, resolve, and measured aggressiveness in closing deals that make his company a force in the commercial real estate funding industry.Key Points From The Episode:  Jake's prior work experience on Wall Street as a trader. Starting his business after the 2007 stock market crash. Financing over 200 million dollars worth of deals per year. How he was able to build his network in business via cold calling. Using his network to provide funding to those who need it for deals.  How to understand lenders in their requirements. how Clopton Capital has evolved from typical the lending/commercial mortgage brokerages that we typically see. The importance of storytelling when finding deals. How lender terms have changed over the last few years. Where Jake sees interest rates going in the future. There are many factors that play into interest rates.www.cloptoncapital.com

Jake Clopton founded the company in 2010 and is active in all commercial mortgage broker operations. He has an extensive background in commercial finance and interest rate markets, serves as the company president and head mortgage broker, and personally oversees each loan arrangement. Prior to founding the company, Jake traded interest rate hedging futures. He worked with the largest participant in the Eurodollar futures market (LIBOR) and gained extensive and unique insight into interest rate markets and commercial finance. Bottom line is that Jake has stamped Clopton Capital with the right balance of versatility, reliability, resolve, and measured aggressiveness in closing deals that make it a force in the commercial real estate funding industry.   [00:01 - 08:51] Opening Segment Clopton Capital, a nationwide commercial finance intermediary The effect of interest rates and inflation on real estate How the Fundamentals of Real Estate Changed since 2009   [08:52 - 16:47] The Debt Side of Real Estate Syndication Jake talks about the prevailing cap rate trend in the lending space Debt-Service Coverage Ratio and Cap Rates Understanding the Different Types of Prepayment Penalties   [16:48 - 26:49] Passive Syndicating Know-Hows  Things to Know as a Passive Syndicator How to Create Realistic Timeframes What Jake looks for in syndicators, joint venture equity investors, and more   [26:50 - 33:55] Closing Segment Quick break for our sponsorsThe first step to growing your wealth is tracking your wealth, income spending and everything else about your finances, you can start tracking your wealth for free and get six free months of wealth advisor.  Learn more about Personal Capital at www.escapingwallstreet.com  What is the best investment you've ever made other than your education?All the equity that went into his business Jake's worst investmentLawsuit contract What is the most important lesson that you've learned in business and investing?“Have grit and stick with it.”   Connect with Jake Clopton through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  Visit their website at https://cloptoncapital.com/.    Invest passively in multiple commercial real estate assets such as apartments, self storage, medical facilities, hotels and more through https://www.passivewealthstrategy.com/crowdstreet/ Participate directly in real estate investment loans on a fractional basis. Go to www.passivewealthstrategy.com/groundfloor/ and get ready to invest on your own terms.  Join our Passive Investor Club for access to passive commercial real estate investment opportunities. LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes                      Tweetable Quotes: “Cap rates are more tied to how much equity is out there chasing deals.” - Jake Clopton “Everybody always wants to go into a deal and have it fixed for 30 years with no prepayment penalty, but it doesn't really work that way.” - Jake Clopton

Our guest is Jake Clopton, founder of Clopton Capital. Jake has personally negotiated hundreds of millions of dollars in real estate loans and advisory work. We'll be discussing the following topics / questions: What impact will rising interest rates have on the market? How long will this inflationary environment last? The yield curve inverted, now what? How do shorter term industrial leases impact financing terms? About Jake: Jake founded Clopton Capital in 2010 and is active in all commercial mortgage broker operations. He has an extensive background in commercial finance and interest rate markets, serves as the company president and head mortgage broker, and personally oversees each loan arrangement. Under his guidance, the company developed an extensive network of pertinent relationships as shown above. Prior to founding the company, Mr. Clopton traded interest rate hedging futures. He worked with the largest participant in the Eurodollar futures market (LIBOR) and gained extensive and unique insight into interest rate markets and commercial finance. Bottom line is that Jake has stamped Clopton Capital with the right balance of versatility, reliability, resolve, and measured aggressiveness in closing deals that make it a force in the commercial real estate funding industry. Connect with Jake on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeclopton1/ Clopton Capital website: https://cloptoncapital.com/ --

Jake Clopton founded the company in 2010 and is active in all commercial mortgage broker operations.He has an extensive background in commercial finance and interest rate markets, serves as the company president and head mortgage broker, and personally oversees each loan arrangement.Jake has personally negotiated billions of dollars in real estate loans and advisory work. Under his guidance, the company developed an extensive network of pertinent relationships as shown above.Prior to founding the company, Mr. Clopton traded interest rate hedging futures. He worked with the largest participant in the Eurodollar futures market (LIBOR) and gained extensive and unique insight into interest rate markets and commercial finance. Bottom line is that Jake has stamped Clopton Capital with the right balance of versatility, reliability, resolve, and measured aggressiveness in closing deals that make it a force in the commercial real estate funding industry.Learn Morehttp://www.cloptoncapital.com/Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-jake-clopton-commercial-loan-expert-president-of-clopton-capital

Jake Clopton founded the company in 2010 and is active in all commercial mortgage broker operations.He has an extensive background in commercial finance and interest rate markets, serves as the company president and head mortgage broker, and personally oversees each loan arrangement.Jake has personally negotiated billions of dollars in real estate loans and advisory work. Under his guidance, the company developed an extensive network of pertinent relationships as shown above.Prior to founding the company, Mr. Clopton traded interest rate hedging futures. He worked with the largest participant in the Eurodollar futures market (LIBOR) and gained extensive and unique insight into interest rate markets and commercial finance. Bottom line is that Jake has stamped Clopton Capital with the right balance of versatility, reliability, resolve, and measured aggressiveness in closing deals that make it a force in the commercial real estate funding industry.Learn Morehttp://www.cloptoncapital.com/Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-jake-clopton-commercial-loan-expert-president-of-clopton-capital

Jake Clopton founded Clopton Capital in 2010 and is active in all commercial mortgage broker operations. He has an extensive background in commercial finance and interest rate markets, serves as the company president and head mortgage broker, and personally oversees each loan arrangement. Jake has personally negotiated billions of dollars in real estate loans and advisory work. Under his guidance, the company developed an extensive network of pertinent relationships as shown above. Tyler and Jake discussed how you can make better strategic real estate investing decisions by staying abreast of today's ever-changing economic trends, including the Ukraine conflict, commercial real estate debt markets and equity outlooks. Highlights include: Following macro trends across all commercial real estate asset classes The uncertainty of the current geopolitical environment  The debt market outlook for commercial real estate, and why Jake believes the Fed likes inflation Bridge debt versus agency in multifamily  The shift from LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) to SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) The outlook on commercial real estate equity The increase in the number of people classifying themselves as syndicators  Tips for real estate investors navigating the current economic environment Building a real estate operations team Jake's 10 life rules The compression of commercial real estate cycles   Connect with Jake: Website: https://cloptoncapital.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeclopton1/recent-activity/ The following books and resources were mentioned in the show: The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Big Shifts Ahead by Chris Porter and John Burns Jake's 10 Life Rules Wealth Management Benzinga  Are you a real estate investor looking to elevate your income, freedom & lifestyle? If so, optimize your daily performance by downloading our free guide, Raising the Bar - 5 Steps to Elevate Your Habits, at elevatepod.com.  In this guide, created by your host Tyler Chesser, you'll learn why you do what you do, how to easily institute cues in your environment to trigger desired behavior, directly applicable steps to create a fulfilling future and much more. Get your free copy at elevatepod.com and kick-start your new habits today. Your future self will thank you! This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital, a national real estate investment firm. CF Capital's mission is to provide property investment and asset management solutions to help investors like you maximize their returns by investing in high-value multifamily communities. If you are looking for risk-adjusted alternative investments in quality apartment communities, and are seeking tax optimized cash flow with appreciation upside without all the hassle of management, you might benefit from learning more about investing alongside our team. You're invited to reach out and learn how you can invest with us by visiting cfcapllc.com. We're also currently offering a free ebook called The Bottom Line - 10 Ways to Increase Cash Flow in an Apartment Complex. Whether you're a new or an experienced investor, we're confident you'll find massive value in this resource. Get your free copy today at cfcapllc.com.  

Before he started Clopton Capital, Jake traded interest rate hedging futures. He worked with the largest participant in the Eurodollar futures market (LIBOR) and gained extensive and unique insight into interest rate markets and commercial finance.  With changes in the market, he looked to start a new business to access capital for commercial businesses. He did not have a background in real estate, but he just started making phone calls. He built his network and used that to build his business. For real estate investors, should they consider commercial lending as opposed to residential lending, such as a portfolio loan? This will let them get access to more capital. But there are limitations–the portfolio becomes locked. But there may be release provisions, and there may be significant costs in prepayment penalties, and there is no way to put something else back into the portfolio. There are important terms, ratios, and considerations for commercial loans that lenders can help you understand so you can be successful. Jake Clopton founded Clopton Capital in 2010 and is active in all commercial mortgage broker operations. He has an extensive background in commercial finance and interest rate markets, serves as the company president and head mortgage broker, and personally oversees each loan arrangement.  Learn more about Jake and Clopton Capital at cloptoncapital.com. Contact Jake directly at jclopton@cloptoncapital.com. Visit Jake's Linkedin profile to connect with him. Follow David at @daviddmorse on Instagram and Joe at @joe.quattrucci. Join David & Joe at Keller Williams Arizona Realty, where productive agents redefine their business. Reach out by DM, email at davidmorse@kw.com or directly at 480-767-3000.

How to scale up to institutional joint venture equity? General partnerships. Limited partnerships. Joint ventures. New investors and business owners will encounter these business entities at some point in their lives before they even think about the possibility of scaling up. The important thing is for them to understand what they really are and what fits their businesses the best.  Here to unwrap these topics to us is Jake Clopton, President of Clopton Capital that structures commercial real estate financing, specializing in the $1 to 50+ million debt and equity space. Jake was an interbank hedging products trader before he jumped into real estate.  [00:01 - 03:41] Opening Segment What happened in 2009 that promoted Jake Clopton to change careers? Jake didn't have a background in real estate business Here's what he did to learn [03:42 - 18:25] Structuring Joint Ventures How to bring together lenders and borrowers in real estate Jake gives a sneak peek of their approach Real estate syndications vs. joint ventures What's the difference? The fees that are common in a joint venture that investors should know Jake shares a few industry practices about joint ventures that you don't want to miss! [18:26 - 19:27] Closing Segment Reach out to Jake See links below  Final words   Tweetable Quotes “I didn't have a background in the [real estate] business really. Candidly, I just started making phone calls and calling people and calling banks and trying to find lenders.” - Jake Clopton “Once you hit that critical mass of screwing up so many times, you start to do things right.” - Jake Clopton “When I put together like a package to send to one of our [joint venture] guys, I really want to focus on who is the sponsor.” - Jake Clopton   -----------------------------------------------------------------------------   Email jclopton@cloptoncapital.com to connect with Jake or follow him on LinkedIn. Are you looking for a commercial mortgage broker? Visit Clopton Capital now! Connect with me: I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns.   Facebook LinkedIn   Like, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on.  Thank you for tuning in!   Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com Want to read the full show notes of the episode? Check it out below:   Jake Clopton  00:00 I really want to focus on who's the sponsor. What's their track record, you know how many deals they entered an exit? And did those deals work out the way that they modeled them? Right? And that's the biggest thing like, you know, you're putting together a pro forma, how did it work out? Right? I mean, things don't always work out exactly. Like you say, you're pro horror. But that's the biggest deal, right? What was the execution of these deals? And did it work out kind of the way we're pitching as an investment to somebody else?   Intro  00:25 Welcome to the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate Show. Whether you are an active or passive investor, we will teach you how to scale your real estate investing business into something big.   Sam Wilson  00:37 Jake Clopton is the president of Clopton capital, they are a nationwide commercial real estate finance company. They arrange debt and JV equity for all commercial real estate asset types. Jake, welcome to the show.   Jake Clopton  00:48 Thanks so much for having me on   Sam Wilson  00:49 Pleasure's mine. Same three questions asked every guest who comes on the show. In 90 seconds or less, can you tell me where did you start? Where are you now? And how did you get there?   Jake Clopton  00:56 Okay, got it. So before I started this company, I traded interbank hedging futures, like three-month LIBOR futures and fed funds and stuff, and I quit doing that around the 2009 era, laid out three hours what happened, then interest rates went to zero. And, you know, if you trade things, I need to move around. And this was happening anymore. So at the time, right, there was, you know, a huge crunch to find business capital. So my idea was to move into finding a way to insert myself, you know, into the mix of being able to find capital for people, right. And so we did right here. We're an intermediary, we connect sponsors with capital sources. Right. And I didn't have a background in the business really. Candidly, I just started making phone calls and calling people and calling banks and trying to find lenders, and then putting it out there that what we were doing, and it, 14 years later, man, I mean, that's, you know, it's working out pretty well.    Sam Wilson  01:50 That's really intriguing. I want to hear more about that, like, you know, you start calling banks randomly. I mean, there's got to be more to it than just throwing mud against the wall and seeing what sticks.   Jake Clopton  01:59 No, yeah, certainly. I mean, you know, whenever you started something new, right? I mean, I didn't know, and maybe, I guess I'd say all the lingo and you know, exactly, you know, who to get through to, but one thing I'm pretty good at is cold calling people, I have absolutely no problem with it. I mean, I'll stalk them down, like I'm their ex-girlfriend. So I just really just started, you know, calling banks and lenders and networking. And honestly, it was really the networking, right, like asking people to, you know, connect me with people and like, hitting up social media in researching people in and really, you know, after, you know, you kind of envelope yourself, and then making your life for a couple of years, you know, it catches on pretty quick. We made a lot of mistakes, right? Just, you know, this, how do business starts, right? And once you hit that critical mass of screwing up so many times you start to do things right. So…    Sam Wilson  02:47 Yeah, that's intriguing. So the whole, you saw in the market, of course, was that there was no money available. And then you saw that there were people that needed money. And you said…    Jake Clopton  02:54 It was a financial crisis, right. I mean, that was the difference between 2009 and 2020. Right. 2009 was a financial crisis, right? There are bank balance sheets, right? There's no lending. That was the issue, 2020, that markets were healthy the entire time, there was lending available. And that was never the problem. And that's one of the reasons why you've seen such an enormously fast recovery, right? I mean, there was all these social programs and stimulus as well. Right. But I mean, the fact that the capital markets were healthy the entire time. I mean, that really is what springboard it for.   Sam Wilson  03:25 Right? Yeah, absolutely. That's really, really intriguing. So I mean, out of the gate, you had to have at least a handful of people saying, hey, I need money. And then you had to have at least a handful of people saying, hey, I need to lend money. How did you put those two together? And then how do you guys make money on that different, putting those two together?   Jake Clopton  03:42 Right. I mean, so, you know, I mean, what we do today is, you know, I've reached out to people that, you know, we think would be good sponsors to work with, right. So people that are in doing real estate deals, you know, syndicators, or private investors or small middle-market real estate companies, right. So we finance in like, the small middle-market space, which kind of says, like, one to 100 million, although with inflation, I feel like no markets getting higher than that. Right? So, you know, we actively go out and talk to people, and now we're gonna be I'm gonna do this for 14 years now. So I mean, at this point, people are just kind of finding us in different ways, right? And then, you know, the same thing for the capital market side, right. I wouldn't say every intermediary or broker out there has the same relationships in the capital markets. I mean, candidly, I think, you know, certain guys get great relationships with, you know, lenders, and they're able, maybe we'll do things that other guys aren't because of that relation. I mean, at the end of the day, on both sides, it's really still people making decisions. And if you've got a great relationship with one side that you can kind of push a deal through or knows like, Hey, this is really something you guys do look at, I think this would be a good deal to finance you know, I mean, that definitely, you know, carries weight.   Sam Wilson  04:50 Yeah, that's really, really intriguing. Now, what you guys are doing is different. You know, what we typically talk about or see a lot in the market right now is you know, a GP, LP structure. Were you know, I'll be the general partner, and then we'll bring in a bunch of private investors, you know, maybe 20. And investors, they'll put their money in there, the limited partners in the deal, you guys are doing something entirely different than that in by calling it JV, Limited Partnership money, is that mean? You guys are bringing all of the money doesn't mean you're bringing 90% of it? What's that mean? And then how are those deals structured?   Jake Clopton  05:19 Yeah, so the real difference is, one is a real estate security that's highly regulated, and one is not right. And the one that's highly regulated is the passive investors that don't really have a say, in what's going on. Right? So joint venture partners, right? I mean, the first thing that's gonna stick out to you is there's gonna be a joint venture agreement, right, they have controls, you know, they can make decisions, they can force a sale, stuff like that, you know, just because of the limited partner doesn't necessarily mean it's going in a direction. But it's more about the actual joint venture aspect of it. If you're doing passive investing, you know, that's a real estate security. And, you know, you've got a lot of rules that you need to adhere to right, typically go either broker deal, or doing PPM and stuff like that. So as soon as you see certain things like a PPM, right, the offering, you know, stuff like that, you immediately know, right, it's a security type deal. And candidly, that's where I see some sponsors kind of, you know, get themselves in, or possibly in the future, a little bit of like heat, because if you're structuring stuff as passive investments, and you know, you're not structuring it the right way, and going through the right channels instruction, real estate security, if something happens, you know, you might end up getting a phone call about that later on the future. Right. So something to keep in mind for sponsors that are raising equity like that.    Sam Wilson  06:35 Oh, for sure. Lots and lots of landmines. Tell me about the structure. I mean, one of the things you just pointed out, one of the interesting nuances, is that you guys have a controlling interest in the deal. So what are some other kind of differences between, you know, the ordinary syndication model, and then the JV limited partner model?   Jake Clopton  06:52 Yeah. So if you're doing like a syndication, right, so what are your, you know, the people watching that, listen to the show, watch the show, is investing with a syndicator, they're most likely, right? One of I don't know, depends on how many how big the raises, but maybe one of 50 people or something like that 50,000 bucks a pop, right? In a JV scenario, typically, that will raise there's really one investor and I think on both sides and the GP LP, you typically do a 9010, right, 90% of the equity is the LP partner, and then 10% is going to be the GP, but the biggest, you know, different squatter structure is syndicators got all these smaller individuals, you know, that are just investing capital and they don't have really a say they're just along for the ride whereas with JV, you know, you've got one investor primarily maybe could be, you know, a fund or maybe like a family office or something like that, they typically want to be the single LP investor, I mean, even as getting as high as like 20, 30 40 million bucks, you know, as an equity check. And then, you know, that's gonna be the biggest difference. And then they are gonna have controls, for instance, most of the JV deals we do are shorter term in nature, like value ads, or construction in a three to five-year timeline. Right, right. So if they can't recycle their capital, kind of in that timeline, they could potentially force a sale and stuff like that. I mean, as an investor in a syndication, again, years along for the ride, you can't do that. Unless you the only way you're getting out ahead of times, if you sell your position to somebody else, and I'm guessing you're doing it at a loss if you do that.    Sam Wilson  08:19 Right. Yeah, that's, uh, you bring up a good point there. Yeah, that you could sell your position. Maybe it's not even at a loss, but it certainly is a hassle. And yeah, oh, for sure. And you know, I'm gonna take a left turn here, since we're talking about it. I think it's interesting, the idea of blockchain real estate coming, which will bring some potential liquidity to that. I don't know if you've studied that at all. But the ability to sub out investors quickly and easily is, I think, on the horizon.   Jake Clopton  08:41 Yeah. I mean, I think it's got a long way to go. I mean, you could do it today, right? And the whole, like, value proposition of it is that there would be this liquid market with a bid and an ask, right, right, where if you're like, hey, gotta get out. Let's go to the market, we'll hit the bids, you know, and then we'll sell.   Sam Wilson  08:59 And that assumes anybody knows anything about you know, if I'm putting a deal together, and you put it out in the open market, no one's gonna know who Bricken Investment Group is really sorry. But I mean, the vast majority of United States, like who's that and what do they do again? Like, you know, we have less than 100 investors. Okay, that's really nobody. So yeah, that's really intriguing. Sorry, to go down that rabbit hole. But I just thought it was an interesting point you made there. Talk to me about, so you guys bring 90% of the deal. I mean, what's your percentage of ownership in it?   Jake Clopton  09:26 You know, so every deal is a little different. Right? So I mean, it's really a joint venture as far as ownership. So um, you know, the way we model it more is based on like, what the returns of the LP investors are, right, ultimately, that they're looking for. And typically, you know, what the returns they're going to get are somewhere, you know, it, well, depends on the deal. But I say the average is high teens, and then like a 201, equity, multiple, you know, minimum. So that's really what these guys are going to be looking for the most part. I mean, the returns, in general, are heavily weighted towards the general partners, but you know, I mean, it's different for every deal and you partners, you know, depending on what they're bringing to the table, you know, command more ability more leverage, right to get a better return. Like for instance, now let's say I bring a general partner to the table, they find a deal on LoopNet and they're using a third-party management company as a property in Texas and the guys in I don't know, New York or something, right? That's, you know, maybe a DLT guy doesn't have his nor module enormous amount of leveraging, right? I mean, basically, all third party-managed finding a group that is out there, the LP probably saw the deal. Right, right. The big difference between a guy, you know, an operation that's vertically integrated, meaning, you know, they went out, they originated the opportunity themselves, that's the only way somebody has access to it. Right, Those are, really, on the market, they're all they also do their own management, you know, they're all in contracting work and everything like that. I mean, that's a deal that those guys are going to have a lot more leverage to get better return for themselves versus, you know, before.    Sam Wilson  10:54 Yeah, absolutely. So, you know, it's a joint venture deal. When it comes to fees and things like that. I mean, again, going back to the GP, typical GP, LP structure, and just kind of doing a cross-comparison of these two, you know, one of the ways that sponsors get paid is obviously on acquisition fees. For us, that's all we charge an acquisition fee, and we're done. There's never a fee, again, on the dealer, maybe an asset management fee, you guys cut those out and say, okay, look, we're bringing 90% of the capital, there's no acquisition fees. And this is, you know, just to get pretty lean on that front.    Jake Clopton  11:23 No, there is, you know, there is a level of market fees, right, that, you know, we can get any deal. And, you know, typically, you know, what the things that they're very going to be very focused on is how much capital do the GPs actually have left in the deal? After you extract out the fees? Right. And that's really the biggest concern, right? I mean, I really care that some GP is, you know, getting a pointer to at closing, but what I really care about is that they still have, like, actual skin in the game, post that, and so it's like some of the deals, you know, we see that, you know, are really hyper packing fees, like a 4% acquisition fee, plus a 2%, asset management fee, plus a construction fee, and this and that, and then oh, they're also using third party management and knowledge, you know, what I mean? Like, I've seen it get really built up, and like, I don't know, it feels like I'm just financing a job. You know, but yeah, I mean, I would say, you know, market acquisition fees, you know, one and a half, it's up to 2%, you know, if they're going to be doing the manage themselves, sure. management fees. Right. But, you know, it depends also, you know, bringing up what I said before, is no access to the deal, and how it was originated. I mean, for instance, if the guys originate it completely themselves, you know, and there's no real estate brokers, and it's just a unique deal to them, those access to it, maybe they get a bigger acquisition fee of that, right.   Sam Wilson  12:42 That's really, really intriguing. So I mean, I love everything you're breaking down here for us. Thank you for that, talk us about the credentials of the sponsor, like when you guys look at because I know, that's probably one of the biggest things you look at, you need somebody I'm certain with a track record that knows what the heck they're doing. But by the time you get somebody with a track record that knows what the heck we're doing, have they not crossed that threshold where they don't need a 90%? JV equity partner anymore?   Jake Clopton  13:06 No, actually, I would say probably the opposite, right. So a lot of the guys that we end up working with, they're going into, like, the more institutional equity space, are actually making the jump from doing deals themselves using, like, you know, private investors, like friends and family money or a small pool of private investors, and they want to, you know, scale, they want to leverage it even more, right? And so what do you need to do that, you need better access to equity capital, right. And so once you move into, I mean, just think about it, like, as far as, like an operational perspective, like, let's say, you were doing, you were doing three deals, and you have 20 investors, and each one of those three deals, right? I mean, the reporting alone to all what 60 investment man, that's a lot. So if you want to scale out to 10, 12 deals you have, and each one of those is 20 investors or 30. I mean, think about, I mean, just the internal reporting, extremely cumbersome, you know, it makes a lot more sense to kind of go in to go to, you know, a little bit larger sources, where there's like, one big pool of capital that you can do successive deals with, and obviously, you're doing one investor instead of 20. On every deal, right? The guys that want to scale, you know, they're typically going to keep their equity, you know, kind of reserved for GP equity. I mean, the GP equity returns are, you know, if you leverage that without paid significantly higher, right, then just the LTV is getting, or what you get without it. So, you know, that's the whole thing. You want to keep those 30, 40% returns going leverage that into more deals, and, you know, also kind of have the bandwidth to manage that. And realistically, you're going to, you're going to want to move into more of an institutional style, you know, LP, I don't mean BlackRock, right. I mean, like, you know, smaller middle-market funds, maybe family office, but, you know, the guys that we like to use the most are, you know, and I care about the structure of the money that we're bringing to the table. You know, I'd like to use funds, right? So capital that's raised around a strategy that's being deployed for a specific purpose of investing alongside GPS, right, you know, when you start getting the private investors and family office base, you know, you kind of get a little schizophrenia, you know, there and it's like, you know, they're involved in lots of stuff and they don't have to put their money out and the stock market goes down 10% They're like, well, we can't find the deal now, because we got away, you know what I mean? So, I mean, those things happen, for sure you don't want to get left, you know, you'll get stood up, you know, at the closing table, because, you know, whatever, the Dow took a dive the day before.   Sam Wilson  15:24 So, that's really, really intriguing. That's not something I would have thought of. But I guess that is always a risk there. When you have someone bringing the lion's share the money is there. They could, I mean, until that check is cashed. They can walk. Have you seen that? Right. And how do you avoid that? If so,   Jake Clopton  15:38 I've never had it happen to me, because we, again, I target the capital that's earmarked directly for this right for our sponsors. And that matters, right? I mean, the thing is, if you got a family office, you know, or a private investor, and they're big investors, you know, you may be going along just fine. But then, you know, eventually you're going to run that risk, you know, rather than running out of, you know, because you don't really have clarity on what's going on and that side, right, and, you know, something may happen in the future. And I've seen that happen to people, right. And we've had people call me up, hey, man, I'm supposed to close next week, my equity guy just called me up said, you know, can't do it. So I was like, well give it like, “Yeah, I'm gonna commit later,” but that doesn't matter. Now, this deal, right. So, right, yeah, it happens. And I'm sure somebody listening right now has had it happen to them.   Sam Wilson  16:24 Oh, man, that would be, yeah, talk about scramble.    Jake Clopton  16:28 And oh, yeah. Last, you know, that's not one of the reasons you want to have to go back to the seller that tell him that you don't have the downpayment money right?   Sam Wilson  16:35 No, that doesn't always go over. So Well, tell me about give some best industry practices. If somebody wants to take their business to the next level, they want to bring on some JV limited partnership money from it's right in one big check, what are the things they need to be doing now to prepare themselves for the conversation with you and for your potential investors?    Jake Clopton  16:54 Right, so the guys that we use, you know, they're looking for is outside of the specific deal, they're gonna invest in a sponsor with a track record, right. And if you really just need to prove out that you've been able to do this a couple of times, and the guys that come to us or break into the space have used private investors, you know, in smaller deals, and you ramp up to the size that's going to track these, you know, institutional investors. And you know, the institutional guys are going to have a minimum equity check size of like, I mean, really like a bare minimum, like 3 million bucks, right? So you've got to have a decent-sized project to be able to get them in there. So really, you know, if I see like a $15 million capitalization deal, that's probably like a good starting point for institutional, you know, ambassadors. And I've seen, you know, syndicators, and sponsors just work their way up quickly to get up into that space. But then once you're there, you're going to kind of play around in the 15 to 35. Maybe space for the most of the time, because you're flying under that institutional radar where the returns just kind of drop off a cliff. Right? Right. And so realistically, when I put together like a package to send to, you know, one of our, you know, JV guys, you know, I really want to focus on who is the sponsor, what's their track record, you know, how many deals they entered in exit? And did those deals work out the way that they modeled them? Right, and that that's the biggest thing, like, you know, you're putting together a pro forma, how did it work out? Right? I mean, things don't always work out exactly. Like you say, you're pro horror, but that's the biggest deal, right? What was the execution of these deals? And did it work out kind of the way we're pitching as an investor to somebody else?   Sam Wilson  18:26 Right, man, I love that. Jake, thanks for taking the time to break down really the differences in the nuances between JV limited partnerships, and a lot of what we see in the securities you know, syndication space, that's been absolutely intriguing. If our listeners want to get in touch with you learn more about you or your business, what is the best way to do that?    Jake Clopton  18:44 Two easy ways, either hit me up on LinkedIn, and really easy to find or you know, our website, cloptoncapital.com, cost directly, we're around anytime.    Sam Wilson  18:53 And that's Clopton, C-L-O-P-T-O-N, dot com. For those of you who are listening, Jake, thanks again for your time today. Certainly appreciate it.   Jake Clopton  19:01 Thanks, man. Take care. Thanks so much.   Sam Wilson  19:03 Hey, thanks for listening to the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate Podcast. If you can do me a favor and subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, whatever platform it is you use to listen, if you can do that for us, that would be a fantastic help to the show. It helps us both attract new listeners, as well as rank higher on those directories. So I appreciate you listening. Thanks so much and hope to catch you on the next episode.

Jake is the President of Clopton Capital, a national commercial mortgage broker. In this episode, Jake will talk about the different types of commercial bridge loans that investors can use if they plan on getting into commercial real estate. He'll talk about the different types of commercial loans that are out there as well as the typical pricing and fees for these loans as well. So if you want to learn more about commercial bridge loans, then you need to listen to this episode! See full show notes here: https://everythingrei.com/263-jake-clopton-how-to-get-a-bridge-commercial-loan/

In this weeks podcast I am speaking with Jake Clopton of Clopton Capital, a real estate financing business based in Chicago, Illinois. Jake explains how the business started in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis and how we are always learning.  I hope you enjoy. Jake is on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeclopton1/  You can connect with and learn more about Gavin here - https://www.gavinjgallagher.com  Gavin also has a YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/gavinjgallagher?sub_confirmation=1

In this weeks podcast I am speaking with Jake Clopton of Clopton Capital, a real estate financing business based in Chicago, Illinois. Jake explains how the business started in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis and how we are always learning.  I hope you enjoy. Jake is on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeclopton1/  You can connect with and learn more about Gavin here - https://www.gavinjgallagher.com  Gavin also has a YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/gavinjgallagher?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode of All-In, host Daniel Giordano welcomes Jake Clopton, an entrepreneur who has found (or carved out for himself) a niche within the commercial real estate lending industry. Was the path to founding Clopton Capital Lending a straight one? As is usually the case with any successful startup enterprise, it was not quite that simple. There were stepping stones, challenges, surprises and a learning curve along the way. A native of upstate New York now established in Chicago, where he is raising a family, Jake shares a combination of elements that have shaped his business story. The most important facet perhaps has been his ability to focus keenly and do his homework. Rather than scattering his attention among different disciplines and activities, Jake adheres to a philosophy of running one race at a time. Clearly that strategy has worked for him, since his firm is going strong after well more than a decade in business. Jake works with CRE owners throughout the U.S. to provide finance solutions for commercial mortgages, bridge loans, home builder financing, construction, and joint venture equity. The market might be cyclical but its evolution is constant. Jake enjoys watching how various commercial properties reconfigure and reinvent themselves for future market opportunities. Enjoy this fast-paced exchange between two entrepreneurs who have built their lives around having independence, choice and opportunity. Even if sometimes accompanied by risk, Jake says founding Clopton Capital afforded him the alternative he needed to traditional corporate structures that were never going to be the right fit. He leaves us with some advice from the trenches and wisdom about the importance of adhering to healthy, energy-enhancing daily rituals.

After working in future trading for 5 years, Jake Cloption traded in his long hours and started his own company, Clopton Capital. Clopton Capital is an intermediary for financing for all asset types. Today, Jake is talking with us about finding a hidden market gem to almost double his investment, where to look for incentives to save thousands on improvements, and the breakdown of joint venture equity partnerships. Jake Clopton Real Estate Background: Founder of Clopton Capital Actively involved as an apartment owner and financier Portfolio consists of 3 buildings, 38 units, however approximately $200M in financing a year Based in Chicago, IL Say hi to him at: www.cloptoncapital.com  Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify

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At the helm of commercial lending brokerage firm Clopton Capital since its founding in 2010, Jake Clopton has worked on hundreds of transactions involving everything from apartment buildings to self storage facilities. Based in Chicago, the firm works with clients nationwide and focuses on private investors whose loans typically range from $1-$40 million. Clopton Capital helps these small to middle market entities invest in commercial, industrial, and multifamily real estate that includes a multitude of property types, including factories, warehouses, mobile home parks, self storage facilities, retail malls, and offices. Jake shares not only how Clopton Capital works with these entities to secure financing, but also how the process works, how Covid has impacted the commercial mortgage industry, and where he thinks it's headed. 

Jake Clopton founded the company in 2010 and is active in all commercial mortgage broker operations. He has an extensive background in commercial finance and interest rate markets, serves as the company president and head mortgage broker, and personally oversees each loan arrangement. Jake has personally negotiated hundreds of millions of dollars in real estate loans and advisory work. Under his guidance, the company developed an extensive network of pertinent relationships as shown above. Prior to founding the company, Mr. Clopton traded interest rate hedging futures. He worked with the largest participant in the Eurodollar futures market (LIBOR) and gained extensive and unique insight into interest rate markets and commercial finance. Bottom line is that Jake has stamped Clopton Capital with the right balance of versatility, reliability, resolve, and measured aggressiveness in closing deals that make it a force in the commercial real estate funding industry. To learn more about or connect with Jake visit cloptoncapital.com We hope you were able to take some value away from todays episode. To learn more or connect with Danté or DJ visit victorycapgroup.com

Jake Clopton, President of Clopton Capital, discusses the current multifamily lending environment, tips for sponsors looking to make a bridge loan a success, an outlook on the lending environment in the coming months, and much more! Connect with Jake at https://cloptoncapital.com/ AUDIO: