Written by CRE Professionals

Marcus Chen has spent over a decade analyzing commercial real estate investments across U.S. gateway and secondary markets. He previously worked as a senior underwriter at a national CMBS lender, where he evaluated over $2 billion in loan originations across multifamily, retail, and industrial assets. His work focuses on cap rate trends, DSCR analysis, and market-cycle timing for value-add acquisitions.

Sarah Okonkwo is a licensed real estate broker and development consultant specializing in mixed-use, transit-oriented, and affordable housing projects. She has guided developers through entitlement processes in over 20 U.S. cities, with deep expertise in zoning code interpretation, density bonuses, and tax credit programs including LIHTC and Opportunity Zones. Sarah holds a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Michigan.

David Reyes spent eight years as a commercial loan officer at a regional bank before transitioning to independent consulting. He has originated and structured over $500 million in commercial real estate loans, including SBA 504 and 7(a) programs, construction-to-permanent financing, and bridge loans for value-add acquisitions. David specializes in helping developers understand lender underwriting criteria and structure deals that get funded.

Jennifer Park is an AICP-certified urban planner with 12 years of experience in municipal planning and real estate market analysis. She has worked with city governments in the Midwest and Southeast to develop zoning reform initiatives, TOD overlays, and affordable housing mandates. Her market analysis work focuses on demographic trends, employment growth, and their downstream effects on multifamily and mixed-use demand.