Why Real Estate Transactions Require More Than Market Knowledge
By Catrina Bodamer, Atlanta, GA When people talk about real estate, the conversation often starts with the market. They talk about location, pricing, demand, and timing. Those things are certainly important, but my experience has taught me that real estate transactions are rarely as simple as understanding market conditions. A property is not just a […]
What Most People Get Wrong About Valuation Models in Complex Assets By Catrina Bodamer, Atlanta, GA
When people talk about valuation models, they often make them sound more precise than they really are. Early in my career, I probably thought the same way. If you build the model correctly, plug in the right numbers, and follow the structure, you get the “right” answer. Over time, that belief has changed. Working across […]
The Role of Regulatory Compliance in Modern Investment and Real Estate Transactions By Catrina Bodamer, Atlanta, GA
I did not fully appreciate regulatory compliance early in my career. In school, it often felt like a background requirement. Something you checked off so you could move on to the “real” work of deals, analysis, or strategy. That changed quickly once I started working on actual transactions. Compliance is not separate from the work. […]