•→The debut episode of "Pre-IPO Hype" features host Jeff "Fuzzy" Wenzel in an enlightening dialogue with Michael Corkery, a distinguished finance and investment expert with a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and over 20 years of private equity real estate experience. Corkery, as Co-Founder of HomeVest, unpacks the concept of fractional ownership in single-family homes, aiming to simplify real estate investment for individuals.

•→Corkery recounts his global professional journey and the factors that influenced his decision to settle in Miami after a considerable period in Europe. The episode then dives into the operations of HomeVest, where Corkery’s expertise is instrumental. HomeVest's goal is to facilitate the process of fractional investing in real estate via a streamlined app, focusing on acquiring rental homes in the Southeast US with the intent to amass a substantial portfolio.

•→A key point of discussion is HomeVest's commitment to regulatory compliance, achieved by integrating its digital infrastructure with reliable payment systems. Corkery also highlights the entrepreneurial culture at HomeVest, valuing team members who are adaptable and have a strong entrepreneurial drive.

Additionally, the episode explores HomeVest's innovative approach to allowing people to invest in real estate with relatively small amounts of money, opening up portfolio diversification opportunities through fractional home buying.

•→Corkery also shares insights into Homeshare, a platform that aims to build a trusted and accessible way for people to buy shares in single-family rental properties. He candidly discusses the excitement and challenges of building trust in the startup landscape and the company’s strategic focus on property acquisition in Florida, with aspirations to expand into states like Georgia.

•→Listeners are provided with a deep dive into the dynamic field of real estate investment, illuminated by Corkery's wealth of knowledge and HomeVest's forward-thinking strategies for making investment opportunities more accessible to a broader audience.

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