Capital Hacking

In this episode of Capital Hacking, we had the privilege of speaking with Garrett Miller, founder of Washington Square Realty Capital. Garrett shared his fascinating journey from being an Olympian to becoming a leading expert in capital markets and real estate finance. He provided deep insights into structuring large commercial deals, explaining key concepts like capital stacks, preferred equity, and mezzanine debt.Garrett emphasized the importance of creativity in today’s challenging market, where many projects struggle to pencil out. He shared specific examples of current projects, including a significant conversion in Atlantic City and a multifamily development in Fayetteville, Georgia, while also discussing the impact of recent tax changes in Philadelphia on the real estate landscape.Ultimate Show Notes:00:01:03 - Overview of Garrett Miller's expertise in creative financing00:02:29 - Garrett Miller's background and journey to capital markets00:04:13 - Discussion of Garrett's Olympic rowing