Whitney Rhoades is a multi-family advisor focused on helping investors buy and sell commercial real estate in Oregon and southern Washington. As the Oregon office's most senior apartment broker, and founder of The Rhoades Group, Whitney leads Marcus & Millichap’s largest multifamily team in the state. Whitney has garnered both local and national recognition for her team’s dedication to providing clients with insight and value as a trusted partner in real estate. Named “The Best of The Best” in the Portland Business Journal, Whitney was the top producing apartment broker for Marcus & Millichap – Portland for 6 of the past 9 years, including most recently in 2024, and has earned numerous performance awards throughout her career. As a team leader in the Portland office, Whitney utilizes the unique capability of Marcus & Millichap's national marketing platform to her clients’ advantage, providing investors with access to the industry’s largest pool of commercial real estate inventory and capital, and the only CRE platform truly designed to create massive collaborative exposure to qualified buyers throughout the United States and Canada. When not hard at work, Whitney spends her free time traveling with her husband and hiking with their two dogs, and is continually exploring the vibrant and ever-changing culinary landscape of Portland.Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video:Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derkConnect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com
Blake brings over 40 years of experience in tax consulting and compliance, serving multinational corporations, publicly traded companies, and closely held businesses. He has built deep expertise in federal, state, and local tax incentive programs and leads the firm’s consulting efforts for Qualified Opportunity Zones (OZ). Under his leadership, the HCVT OZ Team has formed over 200 Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) and more than 250 Qualified Opportunity Zone Businesses (QOZBs), advising hundreds of investors and professionals on formation, operation, testing, and restructuring. A recognized thought leader, Blake has been featured in national publications such as U.S. News & World Report, authored multiple articles and tax alerts, and developed unique OZ strategies for real estate developers, investors, and business start-ups. Beyond OZ, his practice includes partnership and individual tax planning, with industry experience spanning manufacturing, distribution, services, restaurants, shipping, energy, and healthcare. Blake opened HCVT’s Long Beach office over 25 years ago and launched the firm’s Park City, Utah office in 2014. He has served in numerous community leadership roles, including Vice-Chair of the Long Beach Community Foundation, president of the Long Beach Rotary, and chairperson of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. His work has earned recognition as one of the Top 10 California Accounting Professionals, the Long Beach Chamber’s Community Spirit Award, and multiple national honors as a Top 25 Opportunity Zone Influencer and Tax Specialist. A frequent industry contributor, Blake has written for AICPA and the Long Beach Business Journal, been named a Top 50 U.S. Tax Blogger, and lectured at USC, Cal State Long Beach, BYU, and the University of Utah. He began his career at KPMG, where he was admitted to the partnership, and holds a master’s in taxation from USC and a Bachelor’s in accounting with a minor in finance from Cal State Long Beach.Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video:Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derkConnect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com
Clayton Brown is the founder of Brown Retail Group, Marcus & Millichap’s (NYSE: MMI) premier retail investment sales team in the Pacific Northwest. In 2020, 2022, and 2023, Clayton was the #1 overall top producing agent in Marcus & Millichap’s Seattle office and has been the #1 top producing retail agent in the Pacific Northwest for the firm for the past 6 years. In 2021 and 2022, Clayton received Marcus & Millichap's Chairman's Club Circle of Excellence award, only awarded to the firm's top producing agents nationwide. Brown Retail Group specializes in investment sales and financing of single-tenant net-leased properties, shopping centers and higher and better use sites in the Pacific Northwest as well as nationally. Along with real estate, Clayton is also passionate about private aviation. He holds a private pilot license and an instrument rating and flies a G6 Cirrus SR22T which allows Clayton and the Brown Retail Group team to efficiently visit clients and see real estate across the northwest United States. Clayton attended Campbell University on a baseball scholarship where he posted a Division 1 second best batting average (.427) in his Junior year. In his personal time, Clay is an avid reader and enjoys traveling, skiing, fishing, being outdoors and spending time with his friends and family.Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video:Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derkConnect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com
George Koiso, MAI, is a Principal and Senior Managing Director for Worth Valuations. With over 20 years of valuation experience and having managed the production of thousands of appraisals, Mr. Koiso has established a reputation for being one of the most trusted appraisers in the Southern California region. Prior to co-founding Worth Valuations, Mr. Koiso spent 14 years with CBRE’s Valuation and Advisory Services department. He began his career as a trainee and was eventually promoted to the head of the Los Angeles apartment team. Mr. Koiso specializes in multifamily residential properties. He has significant experience with Class A institutional-quality assets, both existing and proposed, having worked on many of the highest-profile assets in Southern California. Mr. Koiso also specializes in affordable housing, Small Balance Loan (SBL) apartments (including value-add/bridge loan assignments), and has an exceptional record for managing very large portfolio assignments. He has also served as an expert witness for property tax appeal purposes, having been involved with over 100 tax appeal cases. He has mentored individuals throughout his career and under his leadership, 8 professionals under 30 years old have obtained their California Certified General appraisal license. He’s also an instructor at UCLA extension, teaching Real Estate AppraisalMichael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video:Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derkConnect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com
Mr. Cohen has more than 43 years of experience as a leader, manager, originator, and administrator across a diverse portfolio of career initiatives, primarily in commercial real estate. He is currently a Managing Director at Arrowmark Partners and serves as Head of Strategy for Saluda Grade. Mr. Cohen began his career with Cohen Financial in 1981 as a loan originator before becoming CEO, a title he held for 25 years, during which he recapitalized the firm six times between 1998 and 2013. His professional affiliations include serving as Association President of Chartered Realty Investor and the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (CREFC), being a member of the Commercial Real Estate Finance/Multifamily Board of Governors (COMBOG), and sitting on the big board at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). His honors include the CREFC Founder’s Award for lifetime contributions to commercial real estate securitization and the MBA COMBOG Award recognizing borrower satisfaction efforts. After leaving Cohen Financial, Mr. Cohen founded Darkknight Ventures, a personal holding company where he mentors executives, consults on strategic initiatives, and invests in operating businesses. He has held leadership roles at Shirlaws Group as a small business enterprise coach, at 3650 REIT as a Managing Director, and at Stronghill Capital as President and Chief Innovation Officer. Additionally, he has taught leadership, career development, and commercial real estate finance at institutions such as Northwestern University, Claremont Men’s College, the University of Denver (in conjunction with the Urban Land Institute), the University of Wisconsin, and the University of Colorado, Boulder. Mr. Cohen authored his first book, Freedom Frameworks, which provides tools for young professionals (ages 25-35) to achieve career success on their own terms. Personally, he is an avid pilot with an Airline Transport Pilot License and two Single Pilot Type Ratings for light jets, a second-degree black belt in Tomiki-styled Aikido, a NAUI-certified scuba diver, and an active outdoors enthusiast.Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video:Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derkConnect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com
Leyton Peterson is a Senior Commercial Lines Insurance Specialist at Inszone Insurance Services, joining the company in July 2023 after the merger with Willow Glen Insurance Agency. With over a decade of experience in the insurance industry, Leyton started his career at Willow Glen in 2010, where he developed expertise in commercial insurance, particularly in rental property, apartment buildings, and large real estate portfolios. Leyton holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Point Loma Nazarene University and is a licensed agent in California. Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video: Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derk Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/ Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com https://inszoneinsurance.com/business-insurance/commercial-property?utm_source=showmethemoney&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelderk_episode
Rick Hoegler started his career at Pan American as the company’s office manager. As his training in the industry deepened, he shifted into a property manager role, where he learned to be sensitive to the details that make a property successful. Rick’s Father, Rich, started Pan American and Rick took over as President in 2016. Rick has focused on transforming Pan American into a technology-driven, financially sophisticated property management firm. At the same time, he shares his father’s bedrock commitment to putting people ahead of profits. Rick believes that great relationships lead to great outcomes for everyone involved. Rick holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Cal State Fullerton and is a Certified Property Manager (CPM).Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video:Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derkConnect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/Connect with Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-hoegler-9a259b1a/ Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com
This episode has been sponsored by Fairgrove Property Management. If you need a reliable property manager you can visit their website directly at fairgrovepm.com Kody Suryan founded Paloma Communities in 2020 and serves as the firm’s Chief Executive Officer. At Paloma, Kody is at the forefront of guiding the company's expansion, with a focused dedication to enhancing capital generation and spearheading new acquisitions. Kody is also intimately involved in overseeing the company’s development team. Prior to founding Paloma Communities, Kody Suryan worked in finance for one of the largest land developers in California. He is also a licensed CPA in the state of California. Kody is a graduate of the University of Southern California where he received his BS in both Finance and Accounting. Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video: Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derk Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/ Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com
Joe Hanauer is Chairman of the Move, Inc. Global Advisory Board, operator of Realtor.com. As chairman, he led the sale of the company to News Corp. As principal of Combined Investments, LLC, Mr. Hanauer invests in commercial properties and real estate-related technology companies. He serves on the board and as an advisor for several of these early stage companies. Mr. Hanauer is former Chairman and CEO of Coldwell Banker's global residential businesses, and serves on the Policy Advisory Board of Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies where he is former chairman. He is involved in numerous not-for-profits including: Roosevelt University (Chicago), The Laguna Playhouse, and Laguna Art Museum, and others. Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video: Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derk Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/ Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com
This episode has been sponsored by the well-regarded Property Management and Construction team at Pan American Properties. If you have Property Management or Construction needs, visit their website at https://papinc.com/. This episode has also been sponsored by Neema Ahadian at The Neema Group. Neema is an exceptional investment sales professional in Los Angeles. Reach out to Neema directly at https://www.theneemagroup.com/. Mark A. Schurgin is the Co-Founder and Chairman of The Festival Companies. His sharp entrepreneurial instincts and real estate investment acumen have produced exceptional returns for partners and clients. With over 40 years of national commercial real estate experience, Mark has been involved in the sourcing and creation of more than $5 billion of retail and mixed-use properties. Mark’s development background also includes the development and syndications of more than thirty multi-family and condominium projects. He heads up all investment strategies and investor relationships and oversees the firm’s corporate direction. He serves as Trustee and Executive Board Member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and a Member of the CRC Blue Council of Urban Land Institute (ULI). He is a graduate of the University of Colorado and is an active guest speaker for numerous industry organizations and sits on the executive boards of several charities. In 2008, Mark and Rosalind Schurgin established through the ICSC Foundation the Undergraduate Schurgin Family Foundation Scholarship. The Schurgin Family Foundation gives annual scholarships that provide college tuition assistance to undergraduate students who are studying retail real estate or a related field. The scholarships are the Schurgin family’s legacy to give back to an industry that has brought them so much fulfillment. Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video: Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derk Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/ Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-schurgin-ab2b034a/
Kyle Kazan is the Founder and Chairman of Beach Front Property Management, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Beach Front Properties LLC, and Founder & CEO of Glass House Brands, a vertically integrated cannabis investment company. His portfolio spans residential and commercial properties across the U.S., China and Germany with a focus on distressed properties, earning Kazan a reputation as both an “impact investor” and “vulture investor.” He is a recognized expert in repositioning rundown properties into stable assets as well as a court certified expert in property management. In addition to real estate investing, Kyle has also been involved in the management of venture capital. He has been a Director of the Dalton Distressed Mortgage Fund, Dalton High Yield Mortgage Fund and Kings Bay Investment Company, Ltd. Prior to forming BFPM and BFP, Kyle was a special education teacher and subsequently served for five years in law enforcement where he garnered his expertise in gang and drug identification/eradication. Kyle has extensive experience in repositioning troubled assets, turning them into pride of ownership properties with high occupancy, above market rents and high ratings from residents. He guest lectures about management and investing at NYU Stern Business School, UCLA Anderson Business School, USC Marshall School of Business and at various industry events. Kyle received his BA degree in History from the University of Southern California. Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video: Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derk Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/ Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com Connect with Danny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-kazan-5432a820/
This episode has been sponsored by the well-regarded Property Management and Construction team at Pan American Properties. If you have Property Management or Construction needs, visit their website at https://papinc.com/. This episode has also been sponsored by Neema Ahadian at The Neema Group. Neema is an exceptional investment sales professional in Los Angeles. Reach out to Neema directly at https://www.theneemagroup.com/. Neema Ahadian is a Senior Managing Director of Investments at Marcus & Millichap. He has been at Marcus & Millichap for 23 years and is also the director of The Neema Group. He is recognized for his real estate experience with a specialization in multifamily investments in the Los Angeles area. In addition to being an essential resource to multifamily owners throughout the Los Angeles area and successfully representing both sellers and buyers, Neema has excelled in leading his clients through exchanges into different product types, including local and out of state offices, multifamily properties, retail and shopping centers, and single tenant NNN properties. Neema’s previous apartment management experience, along with facilitating many successful multifamily investment transactions, has enabled him to think like an investor and understand the challenges an investor faces. With this awareness and mindset, Neema is even better capable of finding opportunities and adding value for his clients. Neema also understands the importance of building long-term relationships with his clients, which is fundamental to his business and success. In order to best benefit his clients, Neema is not a transactional broker, as is apparent by the relationships he has cultivated over the years. Neema received his BA from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California, with an emphasis in International Business from the Copenhagen Business School. He is a member of the National Multi-Housing Group and is active in promoting landlord rights. Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video: Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derk Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/ Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com Connect with Neema on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neemaahadian/
This episode has been sponsored by the well-regarded Property Management and Construction team at Pan American Properties. If you have Property Management or Construction needs, visit their website at https://papinc.com/. This episode has also been sponsored by Neema Ahadian at The Neema Group. Neema is an exceptional investment sales professional in Los Angeles. Reach out to Neema directly at https://www.theneemagroup.com/. Steven Ludwig has been actively involved in many facets of the real estate industry since 1994. He has significant experience in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, asset management, development, property management and capital sourcing for both public and private companies. Since 2003, he has founded a family of real estate companies, including Coastline Real Estate Advisors, Inc, Tasoro Products, Turnaround Solutions, and Veleta Capital, focused on real estate investment, property management, general contracting, building materials and real estate finance. Prior to founding Coastline, he worked for Colony Capital, a premiere, international real estate investment firm. At Colony, he focused on sourcing and underwriting new property acquisitions while maintaining asset management responsibilities across a wide variety of asset types. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with concentrations in finance and marketing from The Roberto C. Goizueta Business School at Emory University. In addition, he has been a “Big Brother” with Jewish Big Brother Big Sisters of Los Angeles for eight years and is an active participant and fundraiser for the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video: Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derk Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/ Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com Connect with Danny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-ludwig-16a346/
Mark Silver is the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Bold Partners where he is responsible for the financial analysis, underwriting, capital acquisition and liquidation plans for the group. He is also the Co-Founder and CIO of Sunday Capital, a transitional lending specialist, originating first-lien asset-backed loans for acquisitions, recapitalizations and value add programs. Previously, Mark was a Director at Blackstone where he worked in their placement business that raised in excess of $220 billion for 154 private equity, hedge funds, and real estate funds. Mark was also a senior project manager on the team responsible for sourcing, analyzing and running client relationships. In addition, prior to joining Blackstone, he was a Senior Analyst at Morgan Joseph TriArtisan Group and HSBC focusing on private placements and convertible securities. Mark also worked in the Industrials Group where he focused on raising pools of equity for management teams. Mark received a BBA in Finance and Accounting from Goizueta Business School at Emory University. Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video: Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derk Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/ Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com Connect with Danny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-silver-46584011/
Thank you to Leyton Peterson and the team at Willow Glen Insurance for sponsoring this episode. They are fantastic at what they do and I highly encourage you to check them out at https://www.willowgleninsurance.com/. John is Co-Founder and Head of Capital Markets for Waterford. Since starting his predecessor firm, Stillwater Investment Group, in 2014, John has acquired and been a partner in over $2.8 billion of office, retail, and apartment assets in Southern California. To acquire these assets, John has created and developed joint venture partnerships with a variety of different capital sources including high net-worth private investors, family offices, and institutional equity funds while leveraging his strong relationships within the brokerage community to source opportunities. Previously, John was a Vice President with Greenlaw Partners in Orange County, where he led the acquisitions and asset management efforts on a portfolio of commercial real estate assets throughout Southern California and Arizona. John began his career as a commercial real estate broker with Grubb & Ellis. John earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Arizona. He went on to earn his MBA degree as well as his Master in Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California where he has been an adjunct faculty member since 2015. He is an active member of NAIOP both locally and nationally, and an avid swimmer and golfer. He currently resides in Newport Beach with his wife, Laura, and their three children. Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video: Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derk Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/ Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com Connect with Danny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndrachman/
Thank you to Leyton Peterson and the team at Willow Glen Insurance for sponsoring this episode. They are fantastic at what they do and I highly encourage you to check them out at https://www.willowgleninsurance.com/.
Danny Flores is the Principal of Prime Capital Investments and other various entities within the Real Estate arena. PCI acquires value-add multifamily projects. He spent 16 years in the building industry, from building single family homes to heavy construction, building roadways and waterways. He possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in General Financial Management from the University of Southern California. He worked for Bank of the West syndicating loans in the Middle Market arena. He has been buying multifamily assets since 2000, where he has had numerous projects go full cycle successfully. He enjoys traveling and boating. He has four boys and lives in Newport Beach. Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video: Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derk Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/ Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com Connect with Danny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyflores1/
Marco Vartanian is President & CEO of Sullivan Property Management, an apartment management firm headquartered in Santa Ana, California. In his capacity, Marco manages Sullivan’s geographic expansion and guides its strategic direction. By adapting institutional operating controls and property technology systems, Sullivan has established itself as one of Southern California’s leading apartment management firms overseeing over 5,000 units throughout the region. With 22 years of real estate management, investment and leadership experience, Marco is notably recognized as an operational pioneer and technological innovator in the formation of the single family home rental industry. As Executive Vice President of Property Management at Invitation Homes (Ticker: INVH) from 2011-2018, Marco was instrumental in the company’s rapid growth from 2,000 rental homes to over 82,000 rental homes nationwide. Prior to joining Invitation Homes, Marco was Vice President of Asset Management at Buchanan Street Partners, where he managed a portfolio of multi-family and commercial properties across the United States. Marco brings additional principal experience from Maguire Properties and commercial brokerage experience from Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. Marco holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. Marco is a frequent speaker on the technological evolution of the apartment industry and in 2016 received the UC Irvine Center for Real Estate Rising Star Award. Marco lives in Dana Point with his wife and three young children.
Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video:
Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derk
Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/
Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com
Connect with Marco on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-vartanian-674a9846/
Jerry is a Founder and Managing Partner at Bascom Group where he oversees property acquisition, financing, refinancing and disposition. Over the past 26 years, he has developed the firm’s investment strategy of acquiring and repositioning undervalued and distressed multifamily assets. In his career, has overseen the acquisition and disposition of over 157,686 units for total transaction cost in excess of $20.7 billion. Prior to founding Bascom, Mr. Fink acted as Senior Acquisitions and Sales Manager from 1991 to 1995 for Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company. Mr. Fink holds a Bachelor Degree and an MBA in Real Estate and Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he previously served on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association. He is a member of the Institute of Real Estate Managements (IREM) and Turnaround Management Association (TMA). Mr. Fink is a licensed real estate broker in the state of California, a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), a Certified Property Manager (CPM), a Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor (CM&AA), and a Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP). He is currently a member of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate Executive Committee, and serves on the board for the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) California Coast and California Coast Gold chapters. He has received dozens of awards and recognition over his career including: Apartment Executive of the Year by the Real Estate Conference Group (2004), Rising Star award by the University of California Irvine Center for Real Estate (2008), and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Orange County (2016).
Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video:
Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derk
Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/
Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com
The Bascom Group website: https://bascomgroup.com/
Stephen Gordon is the Founding Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Genesis Bank. He has nearly 40 years of financial industry experience, including serving as Founding Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Opus Bank; Founding Chairman and CEO of Commercial Capital Bank and its holding company, Commercial Capital Bancorp, Inc; as well as Chairman and CEO of Fremont Investment and Loan and its holding company, Fremont General Corporation. Additionally, Mr. Gordon served as a Partner at Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P., a New York based investment banking firm, now Piper Sandler, and joined the firm at its founding in 1988. Genesis Bank is a California state chartered commercial bank, organized by Stephen. The Bank focuses on serving the financial needs of small to mid-sized businesses and owners, and investors in income-producing multifamily and commercial real estate located primarily in the diverse majority minority markets of Los Angeles and Orange counties, California, as well as the western portions of the Inland Empire (Riverside and San Bernardino counties). Genesis Bank is designated by the FDIC as a Minority Depository Institution (MDI), and is only the second diverse, multi-racial MDI in the U.S. The Bank’s products, services, and solutions primarily include traditional commercial business, Small Business Administration (SBA), income property, and owner-occupied commercial real estate loan and deposit products, as well as treasury management services and solutions. Genesis Bank is headquartered in Orange County California.
Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video:
Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/michael-g-derk
Connect with Michael Derk on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derk-307628148/
Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com
Genesis Bank: https://www.mygenesisbank.com/
In this interview Michael Derk, Executive Managing director at Marcus and Millichap Capital Corporation, sits down with Jerry Marcil. Jerry has over 40 years of experience in managing and operating a wide variety of properties. He started as a real estate broker specializing in the sale of condominiums, residential and commercial income properties. His career sales have topped $1 billion. In 1980 he founded Property Dynamics Inc., a property management firm specializing in management, maintenance, remodeling, development and syndication of residential and commercial buildings. He sold the company in 1989 and became President of Palos Verdes Investments, Inc., a development corporation specializing in development and management of residential property for sale and for investment. The total value of projects entitled and/or developed to date exceeds $ 1 Billion. PVDI has built or remodeled over 6,000 units in over 96 projects. He is involved in over a dozen organizations and is currently the Board Chairman at Torrance/South Bay YMCA, the USC Social Enterprise School and New Majority Los Angeles County. He is also a world champion outrigger canoe paddler and has authored a book called “How to Build a Real Estate Empire”
Michael Derk is an Executive Managing Director at MMCC. Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has more than 22 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $4 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties. During his career with MMCC, he has been honored with the firm’s National Achievement Award every year since 2005. He was also featured in Southern California Real Estate Magazine’s "40 Under 40" in 2004 and 2010. Mr. Derk achieved the highest revenue of all MMCC loan originators in California in 2004 through 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. He also earned a master’s degree in real estate from the University of California, Los Angeles and studied abroad at Oxford University in England. He holds a sales license from the California Department of Real Estate and is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
Links to people and organizations mentioned in the video: Michael Derk Bio: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advis...
Connect with Michael Derk on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d
Contact Michael directly at michael.derk@marcusmillichap.com
Jerry Marcil Book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Build-Real-Estate-Empire