Eli Mills- CIO of The Gardner Group

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!