From Confusion to Clarity: How AI, Efficiencies, and Sustainability Are Transforming Real Estate And Unlocking Hidden Wealth

The company has garnered acclaim from its peers in the real estate industry, solidifying its position as one of the top-ranking firms in South Florida. This recognition underscores the company’s outstanding performance, dedication to excellence, and leading investment role in the local real estate market Karina has developed a profound expertise in serving high net worth clients in the realm of real estate. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, she specializes in providing tailored solutions that cater to the unique needs and expectations of this distinguished clientele. Working with high net worth clients requires a specialized skill set and a deep understanding of their discerning tastes, sophisticated preferences, and intricate financial considerations. Over the years, she has honed her abilities to identify and curate a portfolio of exclusive properties that align with their investment objectives, lifestyle preferences, and future aspirations. Sensitivity to privacy, confidentiality, and discretion is of paramount importance when working with high net worth individuals, and I take pride in establishing and nurturing trusted relationships built on trust, transparency, and utmost professionalism. I understand the significance of maintaining confidentiality throughout every step of the process, from initial discussions to closing transactions. Karina’s experience in this niche market has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of high-value real estate transactions. She is well-versed in negotiating complex deals, navigating legal frameworks, and collaborating with esteemed professionals including attorneys, financial advisors, and property developers to ensure a seamless and efficient process.

Tech Entrepreneur, Executive Consultant, and Property Investor Joe Irizarry brings a wealth of diverse experience, practical insights, and a long-term perspective to relationships and business. A life in technology across finance, healthcare, high-tech, manufacturing, and construction are why Fortune 500 executives come to Joe Irizarry for his breadth and depth in strategy and adoption of innovative technology in the form of bespoke software systems. The C-Suite leverages Joe’s ability to understand each business objective, the strategy behind it, and how technology compliments it to ensure success of mission critical, globally deployed, highly regulated, sensitive and secure, enterprise systems which today in aggregate are running 10s of billions of dollars of enterprise revenue every year. Technology is Joe’s passion but when his eye turned to building wealth, it turned to real estate. Recognizing the intrinsic value of this asset and the control, leverage, and cashflow it brings to both securing capital and growing it, Joe started from grass roots to master this sector as an investor focusing first on Single Family with short-term rentals, long-term rentals, flips, and new construction and moving into Multifamily.

Paul has worked in several Luxury Hotels and Class-A commercial properties in Manhattan, NYC. These hotels include the Peninsula Hotel, Park-lane Hotel, The Refinery, Hard Rock Hotel, and Marriott’s Edition Hotels at New York & Times Square. These commercial properties include some of Manhattan’s iconic properties like the Lipstick Building, the Sales Force Building at Bryant Park, the Bertelsmann Building, and many others. At these locations Paul trained and managed security and hospitality teams overseeing the facility’s operations and compliance requirements. Paul conducted all compliance trainings to ensure the teams’ hospitality presentation and emergency responses were par excellence. Thus, these teams demonstrated superior results when responding to emergencies, in a variety of challenging environments, and in New York City, there are no shortages of emergencies. On the commercial side, Paul oversaw a portfolio of about 500 officers, among 50 different commercial properties. His skills in needs assessments, strategic planning, establishing priorities, and delegating tasks enabled those teams to perform above expectations maintaining good order. Paul’s unique blend of honesty, integrity, leadership, and managerial savvy are all encompassed with the drive and commitment to get the job done. Outside of work, Paul maintains an active gym schedule participating indoor bouldering at Chelsea Piers, pickup soccer games on the weekends, and frequents New York’s many museums and art performing centers. Lastly, he is active civically, participating in a wide array of forums in NYC, which cover both the Domestic United States and Global Affairs. To quote the poet, ‘we live in a time that try men’s souls. The summer solider and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country, but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of every man and woman.’ May we, on this council, be of equally noble service to our country, in our time, like Thomas Paine was in his time”.

In the world of finance and investment, while many follow conventional paths to success, there are exceptional individuals like Pietro Savvides who’s carved a unique path to financial success. His story is one of diversification, resilience, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Starting with a background in electronics and serving in the Canadian Army Reserves, Pietro’s journey evolved into a vision of endless possibilities. Pietro made a lasting impact in the construction industry as a general contractor, gaining valuable experience. He then ventured into real estate, building a substantial commercial portfolio with consistent cash flow and growth. This laid the foundation for his global investments in various industries, including real estate, equity, and alternative investments. Today, Pietro is a successful businessman with a focus on deals and investments. He partners with local entrepreneurs, offering financial support to elevate their ventures. He also seeks joint venture opportunities with operators in their local markets for buy-fix-and-flip projects in Canada and the USA. But Pietro’s success isn’t just about wealth; it’s about investing in people and aligning with ethical entrepreneurs who share his vision. Pietro believes in sharing knowledge and success openly, collaborating with high-net-worth individuals who share his values. Trustworthy partnerships are the key to fruitful deals in his book. As a self-made millionaire, Pietro now uses his wealth and wisdom to guide promising entrepreneurs on their journey to success. His commitment to investing in people and serving as a reliable partner has made him a luminary in real estate and investment. If you’re looking for a steadfast ally to stand by your side in your financial journey, Pietro is the dependable partner you’ve been searching for.

Ziad Abelnour is Founder, President & CEO of Blackhawk Partners, Inc. a private “family office” in the business of originating, structuring & acting as equity investor in strategic corporate investments Founder & Chairman of the Board of the Financial Policy Council ; a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization designed to give its select group of supporters the opportunity to have direct face-to-face dialogue with the nation’s quintessential power brokers and policymakers

Author of the bestselling book “Economic Warfare: Secrets of Wealth Creation in the Age of Welfare Politics” and of the upcoming book ” Startup Saboteurs: How Incompetence, Ego, and Small Thinking Prevent True Wealth Creation” to be published in Summer 2019.

Mr. Abdelnour has over 30 year experience on Wall Street backing over 125 companies & serial entrepreneurs worth in aggregate over 20 billion dollars in the private equity, high yield bond and distressed debt markets.

He holds a MBA in Finance Summa Cum Laude from the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania & BS in Economics, Summa Cum Laude, from the American University of Beirut

Today, Mr. Abdelnour continues to be featured in hundreds of media channels and publications every year and is widely seen as one of the top business leaders by millions around the world.

He was just recently been featured as one of the 500 Most Influential CEOs in the World.  Source: Top 500 Most Influential CEOs Powerlist (2015)”. Richtopia. 24 December 2015 along with one of the Top 10 Disruptors to Watch Out for in 2023 by LA Weekly.