The Alternative Investment Podcast

Los Angeles is one of the most valuable and highest-performing real estate markets in the world, but finding value in such markets isn't easy.Larry Taylor, founder and chairman at Christina, joins Andy Hagans to discuss why he is bullish on premium LA real estate, and how to find investment value in high end markets.

Many investors might be surprised to learn that the world of micro private equity even exists, but a few managers are quietly building "micro empires" that may promise outsized returns for bold investors.Mike Vranjkovic, managing partner at WebStreet, joins Andy Hagans to discuss the quiet revolution occurring inside the world of micro-PE.

Farmland has historically been an asset class with strong returns and low volatility, but it's not the easiest asset class to access.David Chan, chief client officer at FarmTogether, joins Andy Hagans to discuss how High Net Worth investors can access the farmland asset class, and enjoy its unique benefits to investors.

Many companies are helping to democratize access to alternatives, but Fundrise may be unique in its traction as a true consumer brand.Saira Rahman, VP of new investor initiatives at Fundrise, joins WealthChannel's Andy Hagans to discuss the Fundrise growth story, and how its platform has evolved over time.

The future of alternatives looks strong, with untapped private capital ready to participate in the alts market.Shifra Ansonoff, Global Head of Customer Experience at Preqin, joins WealthChannel's Andy Hagans to discuss the opportunities and challenges for GPs who are raising capital from private wealth.Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2023/07/shifra-ansonoff-150/

RV parks represent a growing and profitable segment of the CRE universe, but it's hard to find and information on investment opportunities.Paul Moore, founder of Wellings Capital, joins Andy Hagans to discuss why RV parks are "a little bit undiscovered."Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2023/06/paul-moore-149/

Investing is highly personal, especially when it comes to one's own money. And within the world of alternative investments, an investor's personal passions and experiences will often attract them to a specific asset class.Shana Sissel, founder and CEO at Banríon Capital Management, joins WealthChannel's Andy Hagans to discuss how investors can align their allocation to alternative investments with their personal passions.Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2023/06/shana-sissel-148/

Private REITs have amassed huge assets in the past several years, but recent events have put their lack of liquidity in the limelight.David Auerbach, managing director at Armada ETF Advisors, joins Andy Hagans to discuss a brand new ETF that goes head-to-head with BREIT & the largest private REITs.Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2023/06/prvt-etf-147/

New York City commercial real estate is among the most prestigious of in the CRE universe. That said, certain sectors in New York City’s CRE market are experiencing a decline in prices, reaching levels last observed in the Great Financial Crisis.Chris Okada, CEO at Okada & Company, joins Andy Hagans to discuss what may be a generational opportunity for investors in the NYC real estate market.Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2023/06/chris-okada-146/

As the inflation rate went sky-high in 2022, gold and precious metals came back into the financial limelight. But did they perform as expected?Will Rhind, founder and CEO at GraniteShares, joins Andy Hagans to discuss why High Net Worth investors are giving gold and precious metals renewed attention in their portfolio allocations.Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2023/06/will-rhind-145/