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Just two weeks ago, Adam Froendt was a vice president of private equity and junior capital at Churchill Asset Management, a private capital affiliate of insurance giant TIAA's asset manager Nuveen.Not yet 30, he had been promoted three times in his eight years in the industry, closing more than 60 middle-market private equity deals and 30 fund investments.Last month, he quit that promising job to run a business. Now, he just needs to find one to run.Froendt is one of a growing number of young people looking to test their...

Every great real estate project begins with a vision—one that transforms raw potential into functional, high-value spaces. Whether it’s creating a dream home tailored to a client’s lifestyle or developing a property that maximizes both design and investment value, Jayson Pocius understands that real estate is more than just construction. It’s about crafting spaces that are both enduring and impactful.As the founder of DONTBECHI Designs, Pocius specializes in developing and revitalizing properties with a strategic approach that blends business acumen with innovative design. With experience spanning Chicago and Las Vegas,...

After seven years of guiding DivcoWest Real Estate Investments’ New York acquisition strategy, Ariel Aber has departed for CBRE (CBRE) in a leap to the brokerage side of the business, Commercial Observer has learned. Aber, who was head of New York investments at DivcoWest, departed the real estate investment firm and will join CBRE as an investment sales broker, sources told CO. He is slated to begin his new role at CBRE April 21 working alongside Doug Middleton, the firm’s vice chairman of New York investment sales.SEE ALSO: Property Records...

Former boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. isn’t exactly living up to his nickname “Money” after boasting about his investment in 62 apartment buildings in Manhattan. In October, Mayweather announced that he and Josh Gotlib’s Black Spruce Management had closed a $402 million deal for over 1,000 apartment units in Upper Manhattan, although at the time Mayweather asserted that his company Vada Properties was the lone investor.SEE ALSO: West Harbor Capital Sells SoCal Industrial Building for $38M “All the buildings belong to me, I don’t have no partners,” Mayweather, who has been...

Private equity involves investing in companies that are not publicly traded, with the goal of increasing their value through operational improvements, strategic changes, and, ultimately, selling them for a profit. Private equity investments are typically medium to long-term, with investors often holding companies for several years to allow for maximum value creation.Private equity firms typically raise capital from institutional investors like pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, and high-net-worth individuals. Private equity investments can take a variety of forms, including leveraged buyouts (buying established companies with debt), growth equity (investing in...

Getty ImagesReal estate has long been a proven path to building wealth—but is it the right investment for you?Consider Jason Hull, owner of J & J Cash Home Buyers. He and his wife retired in their mid-40s, thanks largely to their real estate investments. Even in retirement, they continue investing in properties because of the steady income and long-term appreciation it offers them.Article continues below this adIf that sounds like your ideal future, it may be time to start building your real estate portfolio. While this investment strategy promises passive...

Jeremy Kasler is CEO of CaskX. getty Warren Buffett once advised that investors should “never invest in a business they cannot understand.” Another lesson he frequently imparts is the importance of investing in what you love. These principles, grounded in both logic and passion, help explain the growing appeal of alternative investments such as fine art, vintage cars, rare whiskey and collectible timepieces. These unique assets provide a tangible connection to creativity, craftsmanship and culture. Most importantly, they are often driven by personal desire, offering an “emotional dividend” along with...

Dr. Stephen Akintayo is Forbes Best of Africa Leading Investment Coach and Real Estate Mogul. Chairman and Founder, Gtext Holdings. getty I still remember the first time I realized that real estate was not just about owning land; it was a way to build wealth. Growing up, I saw people struggle with finances, yet the wealthiest individuals seemed to have one thing in common: owning properties. But not just any properties—they owned strategically located real estate in cities beyond their home countries. That’s when I knew that the key to...

(Bloomberg) -- BlackRock Inc. Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink pledged to open up private markets to millions of everyday investors, not just the wealthy few, contending individuals should share more of the gains from economic growth. Most Read from Bloomberg “Today, many countries have twin, inverted economies: one where wealth builds on wealth; another where hardship builds on hardship,” Fink said Monday in his annual letter to investors. “The divide has reshaped our politics, our policies, even our sense of what’s possible. Protectionism has returned with force.” The world’s largest...

PALM BEACH, Fla. — As Zac Taylor sat down 10 minutes before the AFC coaches’ breakfast was slated to begin at The Breakers Palm Beach, by no surprise the first question was about the massive contracts given to Tee Higgins and  Ja’Marr Chase.More followed about Trey Hendrickson’s extension uncertainty, of which Taylor purposely added nothing new, then a barrage of questions about the influence of franchise quarterback Joe Burrow.The Bengals’ offensive stars now have the money to pair with the headlines.“I’m excited to know we got these guys back, and...