In this episode, host Ginny sits down with Wayne Courreges III, founder of CREI Partners, to discuss game-changing real estate strategies, from tackling Texas property taxes to innovative investment opportunities. With 16 years of experience at CBRE and a focus on multifamily and niche developments, Wayne brings expert insights for investors of all levels.

Wayne shares valuable insights on Texas real estate, highlighting its non-disclosure status and the annual need to appeal property taxes. He introduces his innovative 20x50 industrial storage units designed for RVs, businesses, and high-end clients while also explaining his steadfast focus on multifamily investments, leveraging creative financing strategies like seller carrybacks and loan assumptions. Wayne offers a glimpse into his latest multifamily development in Bryan, TX, emphasizing community collaboration, and teases his upcoming book, Courage to Invest, aimed at educating passive investors with lessons from his real estate journey.

Wayne is passionate about helping busy entrepreneurs and professionals build generational wealth by offering the opportunity to passively invest in commercial real estate syndications. His company, CREI Partners currently has $38 million in assets under management in Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama.

Based out of Central Texas, Wayne leads the investment lifecycle and investor relations for CREI Partners as the Lead Sponsor and General Partner.

Wayne started his real estate journey while serving in the US Marine Corps. After completing his service as a Marine Corps Corporal in 2007, he started a career with CBRE, a commercial real estate firm, that spanned 16 years before focusing full-time on real estate investments.

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Connect with Wayne through the company website https://www.creipartners.com/ or directly send him an email at Wayne@CREIPartners.com

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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In this episode of Pivot to Prosperity, Ginny Bolling sits down with Mike Haigh, an experienced commercial real estate investor with a unique career path through economic research, university endowments, and venture capital. Mike shares his journey, from his studies during the 2008 financial crisis to his current focus on commercial real estate, primarily in multifamily investments.

Mike explains how his experiences managing venture capital portfolios influenced his investment strategies in real estate, highlighting why tangible assets like multifamily properties provide stable income and long-term growth. He also dives into the advantages of diversification, low market volatility, and tax benefits that make real estate a powerful tool for building wealth.

The conversation shifts to emerging asset classes, such as manufactured housing and RV parks, which are seeing increased demand and offer strong investment potential. Mike and Ginny also explore how demographic trends and inflation can impact real estate, plus the importance of in-depth market research. Learn from Mike's journey and tips on evaluating markets and asset types to secure profitable investments.

Mike has a finance, operations, and investing background and leads portfolio management and investor relations for the ATX team. Before ATX, he was Vice President at Wexford Capital Partners where he managed due diligence, financial analysis, investment operations, investor relations, and originations.

Before that, he spent five years at the University of Chicago’s Endowment, where he collaborated with the teams to execute investment decisions, managed technology initiatives, and reported on valuations and liquidity.

Mike holds a BA in Economics from Notre Dame and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.


Connect with Mike
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-haigh/
ATX Acquisitions: https://www.atxacquisitions.com/

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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Dr. Joshua Harris, CRE is Proclaimed a Pivotal Person in the Florida & the General Real Estate Arena by Pivotal Real Estate Investments' founder Ginny Bolling, SR/WA. In this podcast episode of Pivot to Prosperity, Ginny Bolling welcomes Joshua Harris, Executive Director of Fordham University’s Real Estate Institute, Partner in Lakemont Group and esteemed economist who has taught real estate at our own UCF and influenced many locally. This is what makes him deserving to be recognized as a Pivotal Person. Joshua shares his unique journey in real estate, from his early interests in construction to his current work as a real estate economist and development consultant. Joshua brings deep insights and an understanding of market dynamics, development, and the future of real estate.

Joshua discusses the importance of mixed-use developments, the potential of repurposing older retail centers, and the complexities of integrating affordable housing with the “Live Local” legislation. He also explains the increasing role of electric vehicle charging stations in new developments and the challenges with retrofitting older properties.

Finally, Joshua reflects on how the 2008 financial crisis shaped his career and offers a glimpse into his work as an expert witness in real estate cases. This episode is packed with essential knowledge for anyone interested in real estate economics, development trends, and the forces driving today’s market.

Joshua Harris is a real estate expert and Executive Director of the Fordham University Real Estate Institute in New York City, where he leads programs in real estate investment, development, and management. With a background that includes strategy roles for Skanska USA’s commercial development and consulting on large-scale projects, Harris is also experienced as an expert witness in property valuation and market analysis. His focus on public-private partnerships and sustainable development makes him an essential resource on real estate trends and affordable housing policy.


Connect with Joshua
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jharrisphd/
Fordham University’s Real Estate Institute: https://bit.ly/4eiW2eW

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI