In this insightful conversation, Mike and Ginny dive deep into her journey through the world of real estate, from her early days managing large-scale property acquisitions for Florida’s Department of Transportation to her current role in commercial real estate, syndications, and fund management. Ginny shares stories from her impressive career, including closing a $20 million deal for the "Missing Link" of I-95, and offers a rare look into the nuances of negotiating settlements, dealing with eminent domain, and working with appraisers, land planners, and speculators. The discussion explores the differences between working in the public sector versus the private side, the strategic land acquisitions by family offices, and how infrastructure projects can dramatically impact land value. Ginny also emphasizes the importance of understanding property access, local development plans, and the potential for business damages—highlighting real estate investments' significant risks and rewards. Whether it's managing timelines or navigating legal landscapes, Ginny’s experiences offer a wealth of practical insights for real estate professionals and investors alike.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

The importance of fair and strategic negotiations.
The power of infrastructure projects on land value.
How investors use their foresight and capital (low-risk and long-term investments) to secure valuable properties poised for future growth.
The importance of evaluating aerial maps and staying ahead of these potential changes could be crucial for passive investors.
How timing and foresight in these areas can shape investment success.

About Ginny Bolling

Ginny has been in real estate for over 35 years, mainly as a consultant expert in real estate acquisitions in the governmental arena. As such, she has extensive knowledge and ability to understand and work through land title, land use, zoning, valuation, contracting, litigation, permitting, and environmental issues, as well as closing complex transactions. She has:

■ Acquired or supervised the acquisition of over 600 properties
■ Earned the designation of Senior, Right of Way Associate (SR/WA)
■ Bought first foreclosure property in 1987
■ Real estate broker for over 30 years
■ Residential (2-yr) and commercial real estate appraiser over six (6) years
■ Started first of five (5) businesses in 1984
■ Worked in highly litigious & contentious environments (eminent domain) 22+/- years
■ Fix & flip investor (4) years
■ Currently holds rentals in Central Florida and Jacksonville
■ Limited Partner in 544 units in Houston, TX

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What to anticipate soon, stay tuned!

Upcoming FREE Webinar
Facebook Live: "Ask Me Anything" an interactive 30-minute question and answer session on a weekend morning coffee
The Fortress Capital Investors Club Launch

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EP 188: Behind the Deals: Mastering Negotiations, Strategic Acquisitions, and Market Secrets