E245 Jake Clopton - How to Optimally Navigate the Current Geopolitical Environment, Shifting Commercial Real Estate Debt Markets and Equity Trends

Jake Clopton founded Clopton Capital in 2010 and is active in all commercial mortgage broker operations. He has an extensive background in commercial finance and interest rate markets, serves as the company president and head mortgage broker, and personally oversees each loan arrangement. Jake has personally negotiated billions of dollars in real estate loans and advisory work. Under his guidance, the company developed an extensive network of pertinent relationships as shown above. Tyler and Jake discussed how you can make better strategic real estate investing decisions by staying abreast of today’s ever-changing economic trends, including the Ukraine conflict, commercial real estate debt markets and equity outlooks. Highlights include: Following macro trends across all commercial real estate asset classes The uncertainty of the current geopolitical environment  The debt market outlook for commercial real estate, and why Jake believes the Fed likes inflation Bridge debt versus agency in multifamily  The shift from LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) to SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) The outlook on commercial real estate equity The increase in the number of people classifying themselves as syndicators  Tips for real estate investors navigating the current economic environment Building a real estate operations team Jake’s 10 life rules The compression of commercial real estate cycles   Connect with Jake: Website: https://cloptoncapital.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeclopton1/recent-activity/ The following books and resources were mentioned in the show: The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Big Shifts Ahead by Chris Porter and John Burns Jake’s 10 Life Rules Wealth Management Benzinga  Are you a real estate investor looking to elevate your income, freedom & lifestyle? If so, optimize your daily performance by downloading our free guide, Raising the Bar - 5 Steps to Elevate Your Habits, at elevatepod.com.  In this guide, created by your host Tyler Chesser, you’ll learn why you do what you do, how to easily institute cues in your environment to trigger desired behavior, directly applicable steps to create a fulfilling future and much more. Get your free copy at elevatepod.com and kick-start your new habits today. Your future self will thank you! This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital, a national real estate investment firm. CF Capital’s mission is to provide property investment and asset management solutions to help investors like you maximize their returns by investing in high-value multifamily communities. If you are looking for risk-adjusted alternative investments in quality apartment communities, and are seeking tax optimized cash flow with appreciation upside without all the hassle of management, you might benefit from learning more about investing alongside our team. You’re invited to reach out and learn how you can invest with us by visiting cfcapllc.com. We’re also currently offering a free ebook called The Bottom Line - 10 Ways to Increase Cash Flow in an Apartment Complex. Whether you’re a new or an experienced investor, we’re confident you’ll find massive value in this resource. Get your free copy today at cfcapllc.com.