Jennifer Becker has 15 years of experience in media relations. As Principal of BKR Media, a full-service public relations firm founded in 2009, she has worked closely with the “who’s who” of real estate, comprising high-profile developers, architects, sales and marketing agencies, leasing teams, project management companies and private equity groups. Her impressive resume also includes posts at Good Morning America and the formidable Rubenstein Public Relations in New York City. She served as Senior Account Executive and Company Director at The Apple Organization, the preeminent real estate-based PR firm in South Florida, where she oversaw account management for a diverse portfolio of clientele comprising residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects from Miami to Orlando. The consummate networker, Jennifer is actively involved in various charitable causes and professional associations including board positions on the Las Olas Wine & Food Festival, Gilda’s Club South Florida, American Cancer Society of Broward and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation. She is an active member of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Las Olas Association and Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance. Jennifer graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Communications Sciences.
This Q&A live session will cover some of the main questions regarding investing in Commercial Real Estate in South Florida. From financing activities to acquiring and developing multi-family projects, Camilo Niño, founder and CEO of Linkvest Capital, will share insights and lessons learned during this challenging year along with recent transactions that have taken place in the past few months. We will then be providing feedback on future opportunities and projections we see ahead.
Speakers: Camilo Nino and Jennifer Becker
Linkvest Capital LLC is a US-based co-investment platform for family offices, institutions and private investors. As a vertically integrated real estate firm, Linkvest Capital includes financing, acquisition and development entities. LV Lending, the private financing affiliate, focuses on real estate business and investment mortgage loans on residential and commercial properties. The company has a current portfolio of $240 million and has serviced more than 500 transactions for over $450 million in Florida and Georgia. Linkvest Properties, focuses on commercial acquisitions in the southeast United States region and operates a portfolio of over $35 million. LV Development, co-invests with real estate developers on multifamily and mixed-use projects in Florida, and has invested in 7 multifamily projects with over 1,600 apartments to be delivered between 2020 and 2024.