From Trading Floors to Real Estate Innovation (EP.7)

Michael Episcope, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Origin Investments, went from being one of the world’s top traders to building a $3 billion real estate investment platform. In this episode of CAIS Live Conversations: Building with Alts, he sits down with host Brad Walker, Co-President of CAIS, to share his insights on navigating real estate cycles, the evolution of institutional-quality real estate for high-net-worth investors, and how Origin is leveraging data to drive investment decisions. Michael breaks down the firm’s expansion from equity into credit and its growing 1031 platform, highlighting how advisors and investors can strategically allocate capital in today’s market. If you’re looking to better understand how real estate fits into a diversified portfolio—this episode is a must-listen. Chapters:[00:01:18] A Trader’s Evolution: From Markets to Real Estate[00:06:24] Choosing the High-Net-Worth Lane[00:11:59] Navigating the Real Estate Cycle[00:14:09] The Power of Data and MultiLytics[00:19:01] Rethinking Real Estate Credit[00:22:45] Expanding Into 1031 Exchanges