This is the final episode of a four-part series about blockchain, crypto, tokenization, and the impact of these innovations on commercial real estate. In this episode, we discuss some of the practical advantages of tokenization, along with the value of triple net investments with Michael Flight, principal and CEO of Liberty Real Estate Fund, the world’s first net lease security token fund. Michael describes why single-tenant triple-net leases make great investments, and the investor benefits of a token real estate fund. He also shares his insight about building a portfolio that can withstand changes as online shopping expands. If you’re interested in learning more about triple net properties or token investment funds, this episode is packed with useful information!
Michael is a real estate entrepreneur with decades of experience in retail real estate. He was a founding principal of Concordia Realty Corporation in 1990, and today he’s the CEO of Liberty Real Estate Fund. He has partnered with some of the world’s most well-known banks, insurance companies, hedge funds, and institutional investors since starting his commercial real estate career in 1985. Michael is also a co-founder of the Blockchain Real Estate Summit, and he’s a well-known speaker who has shared his expertise at conferences and events all over the world.
Key Insights:
- A breakdown of triple net properties and the advantages they provide
- How retail portfolios can evolve with the decline of malls and other storefronts
- The benefits of blockchain for real estate investors
- How to invest in tokenized real estate
- Common barriers to entry in the blockchain space
Guest Bio:
Michael Flight is a founding principal of Concordia Realty Corporation in 1990 and more recently CEO of Liberty Real Estate Fund, the World’s First Net Lease Security Token Fund, giving you Stable and Tradable Private Real Estate. Michael is a real estate entrepreneur and Blockchain Real Estate evangelist who is an expert in retail real estate investment, redevelopment, real estate tokenization and real estate on the blockchain. He started his commercial real estate career in 1985 and has an extensive record of partnering with some of the world’s most well-known banks, insurance companies, hedge funds and institutional investors in many successful projects.
Michael has been featured on CNBC Arabia, CEO Magazine and quoted in Yahoo Finance, Crowd Fund Insider, Crain’s Chicago Business and E-Crypto News. Michael is co-host of the Nothing But Net podcast and the Chicago Blockchain Real Estate Collective educational meetups. He is co-founder of the Blockchain Real Estate Summitand a well-known speaker. Michael has been elected to public office, serves on the real estate investment advisory boards of two non-profits and is a founding board member for Freedom of Life, a Romanian NGO.
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