From Engineer to Condo Conversions to Mortgage Broker Extraordinaire: Greg Sharp’s Story

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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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This week on SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we dive into the fascinating journey of Greg Sharp—a former engineer who turned his technical mindset into a thriving career in condo conversions and mortgage brokering. Greg shares the ups and downs of his entrepreneurial path, including lessons learned from his early ventures, working with high-stakes investors, and navigating economic downturns.

Listeners will gain insights into:

How Greg transitioned from engineering to real estate
His experience in condo conversions, including navigating complex financing and development challenges
Lessons from mentoring relationships and surviving economic cycles
His current work helping investors secure financing for multifamily properties and other real estate ventures

Greg’s story is one of perseverance, adaptability, and innovation, offering valuable lessons for anyone in or entering the real estate market.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We’re excited to feature your voice in the conversation about building wealth and legacies through commercial real estate. Join us to share your journey and insights with our growing audience! Learn more and apply at https://sfcommercialconversations.com/guest

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From Engineer to Condo Conversions to Mortgage Broker Extraordinaire: Greg Sharp’s Story

SF Commercial Property Conversations

published год назад

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Listeners will gain insights into:

How Greg transitioned from engineering to real estate
His experience in condo conversions, including navigating complex financing and development challenges
Lessons from mentoring relationships and surviving economic cycles
His current work helping investors secure financing for multifamily properties and other real estate ventures

Greg’s story is one of perseverance, adaptability, and innovation, offering valuable lessons for anyone in or entering the real estate market.

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