The Best Ever CRE Show JF 4019: Giving Your Way Out of Debt, Operator Red Flags and Building Resilient Wealth ft. Paul Moore
Sep 5, 2025
Paul Moore, Founder & Managing Partner at Wellings Capital, shares his inspiring journey from being $2.5M in debt to creating a successful real estate investment firm. He emphasizes the importance of diversification across operators and asset classes to maximize returns. Paul discusses how multifamily investments aren't always perfect and the vital role of private equity in vetting operators. He also sheds light on the significance of giving back, referencing his firm's efforts to combat human trafficking while highlighting the connection between generosity and financial resilience.
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From Windfall To $2.5M Debt And Back
- Paul Moore chased many businesses after selling his company and ended up $2.5M in debt by 2007.
- He gave regularly to charity and found a subdivision idea that let him become debt-free in 13 months.
Giving Your Way Out
- Paul described
Perfect Investment Is A Myth
- The 'perfect investment' doesn't exist; assumptions break in downturns.
- Paul pivoted to funding top operators instead of being a mediocre operator himself.
