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 responsibilities00:21:39 – Shifting to LP equity fundraising00:23:14 – Investment committee decision-making process00:24:09 – Family offices vs. institutional investors00:25:33 – Deal structures: equity and waterfall models00:28:09 – Accessing institutional capital00:30:56 – Identifying promising deals in current markets34:42 – Construction market opportunities and cost reduction36:12 – Evaluating deals with tight profit marginsThis 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.Like, subscribe, and share for more expert real estate insights!
