On Wednesday February 7, 2024 PROFILEmiami hosted its inaugural, sold-out South Florida Capital Markets Summit at the E11EVEN Residences Beyond sales gallery in Downtown Miami’s fast growing District 11 and Miami Worldcenter. The luxurious event featured PROFILEmiami’s highly regarded Bespoke Networking powered by E11EVEN Vodka and an engaging panel exploring the current state and future of how real estate in Miami is valued, financed, and transacted with South Florida’s top real estate and finance executives. The exclusive panel featured industry leading developers Dan Kodsi of Royal Palm Companies, Juan Pedro San Martin of Merrimac Ventures and financiers Raul Llanes of City National Bank, Michael May of Silverstein Capital and Justin Oates of Cain International; moderated by Matt Einheber of TitleEQ.
Panelists had a comprehensive discussion about the current capital stack in commercial real estate deals and explored strategies that sponsors can employ to optimize their capital structure. The discussion also delved into the market's underwriting standards and loan-to-value ratios, uncovering their influence on loan approvals; as well as a spectrum of financing options, from debt and equity to mezzanine financing and EB-5, and grasp typical terms offered. The industry leading panelist also shared stories about their past experiences and how they navigated their careers to get to where they are today.
Part of PROFILEmiami’s highly-regarded PROFILEconnect bespoke networking event series, the event brings together Miami’s real estate industry and business professionals to network and connect outside of a traditional business setting. Guests enjoyed E11EVEN Vodka and an open bar powered by Title EQ as well as Zeroe Plant Based Caviar.
Dan Kodsi of Royal Palm Companies
(L-R) Matt Einheber - Title EQ, Demetri Demascus - PROFILEmiami, Tal Mor - Title EQ.
Michael May - Silverstein Capital, Katya Demina - PROFILEmiami, and Dan Kodsi - Royal Palm Companies.
McKenzie Simkins - Zeroe Plant Based Caviar & Demetri Demascus - PROFILEmiami
Katya Demina of PROFILEmiami
Demetri Demascus - PROFILEmiami & TJ Sabo - Royal Palm Companies.
Yenni Musa & Louis Birdman.
