Eli Mills- CIO of The Gardner Group
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Eli Mills' journey from real estate broker to strategic investment expert. In this episode, the former executive reveals his transition to Chief Investment Officer and his focus on long-term value creation. Mills shares valuable insights on investment committee dynamics, raising LP equity, and the critical factors influencing property decisions in today's market.
Key Timestamps:
00:20:30 – Chief Investment Officer responsibilities
00:21:39 – Shifting to LP equity fundraising
00:23:14 – Investment committee decision-making process
00:24:09 – Family offices vs. institutional investors
00:25:33 – Deal structures: equity and waterfall models
00:28:09 – Accessing institutional capital
00:30:56 – Identifying promising deals in current markets
34:42 – Construction market opportunities and cost reduction
36:12 – Evaluating deals with tight profit margins
This episode offers a glimpse into the strategic thinking behind major real estate investments. Learn how industry leaders make high-stakes decisions and adapt to market changes.
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