Chris Williams on REITs, Real Estate & the Future of Investing in Jamaica

🏠 In this episode of The Limitless Podcast, Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms welcome back Chris Williams for a deep dive into the evolving real estate landscape in Jamaica.Chris shares why he stepped away from traditional investment banking to launch Different, a real estate platform designed to give everyday investors access to commercial property through REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts).🌍 The conversation explores diaspora investing, the challenges of rebuilding investor trust after the SSL scandal, and how real estate could become a more accessible asset class for Jamaicans.📈 Chris also breaks down the idea of unitizing real estate, the potential for a property market on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, and why solutions like shell apartments could help tackle Jamaica’s housing affordability problem.Whether you're interested in real estate, investing, wealth building, or the future of Jamaica’s capital markets, this episode is packed with insights.📊 Highlights & Chapters:0:00 - 1:02 | 🎙️ Welcome Back Chris Williams1:02 - 6:01 | 🔄 From SparkFDI to Different6:01 - 11:18 | 🌍 Diaspora Investing & The SSL Trust Problem11:18 - 20:03 | 🏢 Why Real Estate Became the Focus20:03 - 30:09 | 📈 What REITs Are & How They Work30:09 - 38:55 | 🏝️ Cayman REIT Project & Investment Structure38:55 - 48:15 | 🏠 Shell Apartments & Solving the Housing Problem48:15 - 55:29 | 🚪 First-Time Buyers & Real Estate Strategy55:29 - 1:06:55 | 🚀 Chris’ Vision for Jamaica’s Property Market1:06:55 - 1:17:55 | 💡 Chris Williams’ Investing Philosophy1:17:55 - 1:20:57 | 🏀 Jamaican Basketball League & Final Thoughts🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://limitlesspodcast.buzzsprout.com🐥 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Limitless_pod📷 Stay connected on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limitless_pod/💲 Get exclusive insights: https://bit.ly/Limitless-MMJA-Discount💝 Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1971039/support📧 Email us: [email protected]👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share with someone interested in real estate investing in Jamaica!❓ Would you invest in a Jamaican REIT if it were listed on the stock market? Let us know in the comments!⚠️ Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and do not constitute financial advice. We may own shares in any of the companies discussed on this podcast. Please consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.Send us Fan MailSupport the show