Icons of Real Estate Podcast

Mar 6, 2025

Icons of Real Estate Podcast

Michael Voulgarakis reflects on the company’s early real estate wins, the power of mastering underwriting, and the importance of sticking to the numbers, especially in volatile markets. He shares how his front-row seat to the last financial crisis shaped Southgate's approach to bridge debt, term risk, and asset evaluation today. This episode offers a clear roadmap for navigating today’s slower deal flow, avoiding emotional decision-making, and investing alongside experienced sponsors with boots on the ground. A must-listen for anyone serious about building wealth through commercial real estate.

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Southgate provides a simple path to financial prosperity with access to steadfast real estate investments in an economically dynamic gateway market.

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Address : 1455 NW Leary Way,
Suite 412, Seattle WA 98107

The information contained on this page is for information purposes, and should not be regarded as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation would be in violation of any laws. The price and value of the investments referred to on this page and the income from such investments may fluctuate, and investors may realize losses on these investments, including a loss of principal. We do not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice to our clients, and all investors are advised to consult with their tax, accounting, or legal advisers regarding any potential investment. The information and any opinions contained on this page have been obtained from sources that we consider reliable, but we do not represent such information and opinions are accurate or complete, and thus should not be relied upon as such. Past performance is not indicative or a guarantee of future performance. Interested investors should review the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) and all terms of this page are subject to the terms of the PPM. Projected returns are based upon various assumptions set forth in the PPM and are subject to risks which are also outlined in the PPM.

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Southgate provides a simple path to financial prosperity with access to steadfast real estate investments in an economically dynamic gateway market.

Contact Us

Address : 1455 NW Leary Way,
Suite 412, Seattle WA 98107

The information contained on this page is for information purposes, and should not be regarded as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation would be in violation of any laws. The price and value of the investments referred to on this page and the income from such investments may fluctuate, and investors may realize losses on these investments, including a loss of principal. We do not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice to our clients, and all investors are advised to consult with their tax, accounting, or legal advisers regarding any potential investment. The information and any opinions contained on this page have been obtained from sources that we consider reliable, but we do not represent such information and opinions are accurate or complete, and thus should not be relied upon as such. Past performance is not indicative or a guarantee of future performance. Interested investors should review the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) and all terms of this page are subject to the terms of the PPM. Projected returns are based upon various assumptions set forth in the PPM and are subject to risks which are also outlined in the PPM.

2025 Southgate Ventures. All rights reserved.

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Southgate provides a simple path to financial prosperity with access to steadfast real estate investments in an economically dynamic gateway market.

Contact Us

Address : 1455 NW Leary Way,
Suite 412, Seattle WA 98107

The information contained on this page is for information purposes, and should not be regarded as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation would be in violation of any laws. The price and value of the investments referred to on this page and the income from such investments may fluctuate, and investors may realize losses on these investments, including a loss of principal. We do not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice to our clients, and all investors are advised to consult with their tax, accounting, or legal advisers regarding any potential investment. The information and any opinions contained on this page have been obtained from sources that we consider reliable, but we do not represent such information and opinions are accurate or complete, and thus should not be relied upon as such. Past performance is not indicative or a guarantee of future performance. Interested investors should review the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) and all terms of this page are subject to the terms of the PPM. Projected returns are based upon various assumptions set forth in the PPM and are subject to risks which are also outlined in the PPM.

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