REIA 411 Jason Balara: Combining Investing with Impact

We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?Dr. Jason Balara, CEO of Lark Capital Group, is a veterinary surgeon turned real estate syndicator. Focused on Class B/C multifamily and small businesses, he aims for strong investor returns. Lark's Veterinary Impact Fund addresses high suicide rates in the veterinary community, promoting financial wellness and awareness through partnership with Not One More Vet.Main point:Background and Career:Can you share a bit about your journey from being a veterinary surgeon to becoming the CEO and Co-founder of Lark Capital Group?How has your experience and training as a veterinary surgeon influenced your approach to real estate syndication and fund management?Investment Focus:What led you to focus on Class B and C multifamily properties and small businesses in your real estate investment strategy?How do you identify opportunities in these sectors, and what factors do you consider essential for achieving excellent returns for your investors?Lark Veterinary Impact Fund:Could you elaborate on the motivation behind creating the Lark Veterinary Impact Fund?How does the fund aim to address the disproportionately high suicide rates within the veterinary community?Can you share specific initiatives or strategies that the fund is employing to promote financial wellness among veterinarians?Partnerships and Awareness:You mentioned a partnership with Not One More Vet. Could you provide more details on how this partnership contributes to the goals of the Lark Veterinary Impact Fund?In what ways is Lark Capital Group raising awareness about the challenges facing the veterinary profession?Podcast:As the host of the Know Your Why Podcast, what topics or themes do you explore, and how does the podcast contribute to your mission and vision?Can you share any memorable experiences or insights gained through conversations on your podcast that have influenced your work at Lark Capital Group?Future Goals:What are your future goals for Lark Capital Group, both in terms of real estate investments and the impact fund?How do you envision the long-term impact of your work on the financial wellness of veterinarians and the veterinary community?Connect with Jason Balara:Please visit our website [email protected]://www.facebook.com/jason.balarahttps://www.instagram.com/larkcapital/www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbalarahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwo31v7LDefxnE0jJd3YXEQhttps://www.larkcapital.com/         Podcast-Know Your Why Podcast