Gary Bechtel

Gary Bechtel, CEO of Red Oak Capital Holdings, shares his impressive journey through the commercial mortgage industry with over 39 years of experience. He discusses the cyclical nature of real estate finance and highlights key trends in office space conversion and multifamily lending. Bechtel reveals his outlook for the capital markets over the next year and emphasizes the need for transparency in lending. The conversation also ventures into the surprising connections between his passion for yacht racing and the adrenaline of real estate transactions.