Nicholas began in 2011 at UC Funds, a national commercial lender. During his eight years with UC Funds, he underwrote and closed more than 200 transactions totaling over $2 billion in value. Those deals were in multiple asset classes (multifamily, hospitality, retail, and industrial) spread across the country. He was exposed to a wide array of markets grew, the complementary disciplines of urban economics and real estate development became his passion. 

(00:02 - 2:30) Opening Segment

- Introduction of the host into the show

- Alpesh introduces the guest of the show, Nicholas

- Nicholas shares something interesting about himself

(2:30 - 28:30) Real Estate in 2021: Markets to Target and Avoid

-Do you invest in Real Estate

- Why did you start investing in real estate?

- Do you focus on residential or commercial real estate?

- What criteria should be used for real estate market selection?

- Rent to yield ratio, is that similar or different?

- Alpesh shared what's his personal experience in the Bay Area

- What do you think about Florida markets Orlando to Jacksonville to Tampa

- How did the Florida markets react to the last downturn?

- Best Markets for Real Estate

- Are we in a Bubble? In every asset type?

- How to Use Real Estate Data to Make Better Decisions

(28:30 - 28:60) Break

- Welcoming listeners and guest back to the show

(28:60 - 33:56) Fire Round

- Will Nicholas change the business strategy after Coronavirus?

–  Nicholas’ favorite real estate, finance, or other related books

– Tools or website  Nicholas recommends

–  Nicholas' advice to beginner investors

– How does Nicholas give back?

– How can Wealth Matters Podcast listeners reach out to Nicholas?

(33:56 - 34:19) Closing Segment

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