
Raising Private Money with Jay Conner
The Unknown Real Estate Investment Raising Private Money With George Bravante Jr.
Our guest today is George Bravante Jr. He is the Founder and President of Bravante Farm Capital with over 20 years of experience in building a vertically integrated farming business. Bravante Farm Capital has acquired over $175 million in agricultural assets, including citrus, grapes, stone fruit, and pistachios.
Before establishing his business, George spent a decade in the real estate private equity industry, serving as the President of Colony Advisors, Inc and the President of American Real Estate Group. With a background in accounting and his previous work at Ernst & Young, George brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.
Having raised over $120 million in private money, George is an excellent guest who brings a fresh look into the agriculture space. Tune in!
Key Takeaways:
- The first thing you need as a new investor who wants to raise private money is have a deal that would work.
- Have the confidence to approach people and sell them on your ideas.
- On reputational capital
- A walkthrough into the agricultural investing space
- Acquiring $120 million in private money for agricultural farmland
- On leveraging 45 to 50% and not over-leveraging
- Take care of your private lenders and always tell the truth
- Advice for new investors who want to invest private money
Connect with George:
Website: https://www.BravanteFarmCapital.com
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