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    Huber Bongolan - Leader in CRE Commercial Real Estate Capital Markets

    • 15+ years in the industry

    • Head of Sales at an active lending firm

    • $3.5B+ in structured transactions

    • Author of 3 top-rated CRE books

    • Founder of Credible CRE and the CRE in 3 newsletter (70K+ subscribers)

    • Mission-driven to educate, not gate-keep

    I built this because most people in CRE are forced to learn the hard way. You don’t have to. I don’t teach just theory. I teach what actually gets deals closed.

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    Capital Structured. Deals Closed.

    I’ve structured debt and equity across multifamily, retail, industrial, and specialty assets nationwide. The experience behind these transactions directly informs how I teach underwriting, capital stacks, and risk.

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      HARMONY APARTMENTS

      $60,800,000
      Arlington, TX
      616-Unit Multifamily
      Value-Add Acquisition Bridge Loan

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      Houston MSA Acquisition

      $32,650,000
      Tomball, TX
      252-Unit Multifamily
      80% LTC Bridge to Agency Loan

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      CA National Guard Headquarters

      $18,760,000
      Sacramento, CA
      Single-Tenant Office
      3.99% Fixed Rate Credit Union Loan

    • A modern apartment complex with multiple buildings, parking lot, and landscaped greenery with trees and shrubs.

      Greenhurst Meadows

      $13,163,000
      Nampa, ID
      60-Unit Multifamily
      78% LTC Non-Recourse Construction Loan

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      The Breeze Apartments

      $7,140,000
      Gulf Breeze, FL
      74-Unit Multifamily
      Interest-Only Loan for International Sponsor

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      Exodus Green Valley Ranch

      $4,000,000
      Denver, CO
      4.4 Acres of Land
      100% LTC Land Loan to Build 212 Units

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      Pacific Premier Plaza

      $2,550,000
      Palm Desert, CA
      21,000 Square Foot Office
      28-Year Loan Term, Life Company Execution

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      Montgomery Road Refinance

      $1,965,000
      Cincinnati, OH
      22-Unit Multifamily
      Cash-Out Refinance, Freddie Mac Small Balance Program

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    • "Huber’s knowledge of CRE is highly evident in his ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner."

      —DYLAN VACCARO
      RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS & ACQUISITIONS ASSOCIATE @ TIME EQUITIES, INC.

    • "I appreciated how Huber worked diligently to secure back up capital sources for us while the original bank waffled."

      —CORINA IRVIN
      FOUNDER @ PENINSULA COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE GROUP

    • "His persistent, yet patient approach and level of engagement spoke volumes about his character."

      —MARC GRAYSON
      PRESIDENT @ RRA CAPITAL

    • "Huber is knowledgeable about all things debt and real estate related; he helps me significantly with the projects that I work on and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for debt for their real estate deals!"

      —BRETT BERNS
      FOUNDER @ VENWAY REAL ESTATE

    • "When I was new to the commercial real estate industry, Huber was an invaluable resource—his depth of knowledge, patience, and clear communication made learning complex concepts both approachable and efficient."

      —KATIE P.
      OPERATIONS DIRECTOR @ LUDIAN ADVISORS

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