JF3751: The Truth About Bridge Debt & Why This Former Pro Golfer Stopped Doing Office Deals ft. Billy Brown

In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Billy Brown, founder of The Investors Capital Group LL/C and active investor, joins host Amanda Cruise. Brown shares his journey from professional golf to commercial lending and discusses his diverse portfolio, including an 82-unit multifamily property in Kentucky and a triple-net office building in Wisconsin. He provides valuable insights on the 2024-2025 lending landscape, discussing higher interest rates, bridge debt challenges, and the growing trend of private debt lending. Brown also shares hard-learned lessons about team selection, particularly regarding CFOs and property managers, and his shifting investment strategy toward businesses with real estate components rather than traditional investment properties. Billy Brown | Real Estate Background Founder of The Investors Capital Group LL/C Based in: Nashville, TN Say hi to them at: LinkedIn www.BillyBrown.me Sponsors: Altra Running Sunrise Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices