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Eddie Wilson talks about what sustainability means in relation to the market cycle, Joe Boston with Dallas REIG points out why vacant lots are the overlooked gem in REI, and real estate “investor goddess” Monick Halm encourages women to recognize themselves as resources. From design trends and cryptocurrency to rehabbing with sustainable materials and smart prop- erty technology, every article in this edition brings you intel so you can better invest in real estate, and in yourself . As the Think Realty team is gearing up for our event in Atlanta, we are also look- ing ahead to what 2020 might bring. We are invested in bringing you the best real estate education and inspiration through our con- tent and conferences — being your trusted real estate investing resource for today, and for tomorrow. I hope you enjoy this issue of Think Realty Magazine and I leave you, for now, by para- phrasing Warren Buffett: the best way to in- vest in yourself is to gain knowledge because the more you learn, the more you earn. •
ustainability. This buzzword has been making noise for
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Demetrios Barnes Lorraine Beato Joe Boston Bobby Burch Aaron Chapman Joel Cone Jeff Edwards Carole VanSickle Ellis Monick Halm Michael Johnston Bruce Kellogg Marco Santarelli Elizabeth Maora Sickels Steve Streetman Nathan Tabor Ingo Winzer Michael Zuber
quite some time, and whether applied to our environment or to our investments, we hope it doesn’t quiet down. When I think of “resources and sustainability,” I think of how to
use what we have, and how to make it better for the long term. So, to you, savvy real estate investors, how can you utilize resources to grow within the real estate space, and beyond? And how can you rec- ognize which resources will lead you down a sustainable path? The content in this issue addresses these questions — and more. Our cover story features Chrissa Pagitsas, a VP with Fannie Mae, because she created a program that exemplifies sustainable lending solutions in what has become known as one of the most successful green financing programs ever: Fannie Mae’s Multifamily Green Initiative. Read about this revolution in lending and what it is doing for borrowers and the envi- ronment on page 12. Also in this issue, Think Realty’s CEO
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