In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik sits down with Ben Kahle, Managing Partner at Wellings Capital, to unpack the strategies behind scaling a commercial real estate private equity firm to over $230 million in investor equity.
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Timestamps
0:00 β Intro: Meet Ben Kahle of Wellings Capital
02:15 β Benβs Journey into Commercial Real Estate Private Equity
07:45 β How to Scale to $230 Million+ in Raised Capital
13:20 β The Power of Integrity and Transparency with Investors
19:10 β Deep Dive: Preferred Equity Structures and Control Rights
26:40 β Why the Operator Matters More Than the Real Estate Asset
33:15 β Evaluating Risks in Todayβs Market: Excessive Leverage & Interest Rates
41:05 β Why “Boring” Asset Classes (Self-Storage & Mobile Home Parks) Outperform
48:50 β Advice for Passive Investors Vetting Sponsors
55:30 β Outro & Where to Connect with Ben Kahle
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At Tempo Family of Funds & Syndications, we provide diversified, conservative commercial real estate investment opportunities tailored to meet the needs of busy investors. Our offerings include high depreciation deals, strong income funds for passive investors, and hard money loans. We manage everything from private lending to private equity and consulting. Our commitment to transparent communication, professional administration, and robust partnerships sets us apart. Our investment options span multifamily projects, self-storage, shopping plazas, industrial, hotel conversions, and more. We aim to be your go-to resource for institutional-quality investments that are tax-friendly and IRA-compatible.
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