I help professionals transition into business ownership by finding, funding, and scaling their ideal business or franchise. Whether you're looking for a semi-absentee model to complement your W2 job or a proven path to full-time entrepreneurship, I provide the strategy and support to make it a success.With expertise in SBA 7(a) and SBA 504 lending, franchise startup financing, and business acquisitions, I guide clients through securing the right funding to achieve their goals. I specialize in working with aspiring entrepreneurs to identify scalable franchise opportunities, optimize cash flow, and leverage tools like virtual assistants and AI to streamline operations and drive growth.

Beau has over 20 years experience in residential & commercial finance and business consulting. He is a licensed California real estate broker and also operates a consulting company that helps business owners grow their business by providing commercial mortgage advisory services. Beau has a large network of bank and non-bank lender partners.Beau also has a division which works with business owners to help reduce operating expenses, improve efficiencies, attract & retain employees, and automate & optimize all of a business' payments. Our clients include construction companies, property management, and hospitality, amongst other business lines.Beau works with new and established business owners and real estate investors.Whether you are starting your first business or expanding, let Beau help you grow with strategic financing and business optimization services. Beau has three operating companies: Emerge Lending Group, Emerge Franchise Group, and ExpenseSavvy.

Everything a real estate investing professional needs to know about financing real estate projects, from ground-up construction to rehabs and improvements. We cover all types of commercial and residential financing. We interview real estate investors & lenders to learn all of the options available. We cover fix and flip loans, SBA loans (SBA 504 and SBA 7(c)), HUD financing, as well as C-PACE loans, DSCR financing, short-term rental financing, BRRRR method, franchise financing, and all sorts of business funding.

PACE Equity is the leading Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) funder of commercial real estate development projects in the U.S. PACE Equity is a resourceful addition to the capital stack to boost return on investment while making commercial buildings more sustainable through clean energy efficiencies. PACE Equity has unmatched expertise utilizing PACE in complex and innovative ways, having pioneered the use of PACE funding for projects in new construction, Opportunity Zones, historic and new markets tax credits, brownfields and those receiving a TIF. PACE Equity has a local presence in 20 markets and can fund projects on a national basis. Visit us at www.pace-equity.com.Formed in October 2013 with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, PACE Equity works in nearly every active CPACE market. Our principals and market leaders have completed over 175 PACE projects, and PACE Equity is the leading project developer & funder in the country.I am a Managing Director with PACE Equity. PACE Equity can finance up to 100 percent of improvement costs, 20-30 percent of a building's value, repaid through a tax assessment on the property for up to 30 years.Here are a few of the many benefits of a PACE loan:• Non recourse• Can transfer on sale• 50 percent (or more) less cost than equity or mezz• Positive cashflow from long-term investments• Can be passed onto tenants• Additional financing above and beyond senior lender debtWe can quickly analyze your construction budget and put together an indicative term sheet for you and then help you identify a senior lender that would be a good fit for your particular project.Summary: PACE Equity fills the gap in the capital stack that helps developers achieve higher leverage at a lower cost, PLUS making your building more energy efficient and more valuable long-term.I'd be happy to discuss any projects you may have or answer any of your questions.

LHJS Investments LLC is a private mortgage fund that specializes in construction loans ranging from $500,000 to $3,000,000 on properties located in the Bay Area and select areas throughout California. Founded in 1999, LHJS Investments principals are experienced real estate professionals and investors.

SFR Ventures, Inc. is a full service real estate investment company with its corporate office located in Walnut Creek, CA. SFR Ventures, Inc. has its primary focus on the San Francisco Bay Area residential real estate market, specializing in the transformation and renovation of luxury single family residences. SFR Ventures, Inc., with over 40 years of combined experience in construction lending, large scale construction projects and development of ground up construction, we are confident in what we do and how we do it. Our experienced professional team has developed strategies for understanding the components required for transforming real estate into successful real estate investment projects.

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Beau has over twelve years of experience in the bay area real estate market with an extensive background in residential and commercial finance. He is a top producer with Absolute Real Estate Solutions, Inc. For the past several years, Beau’s major focus has been working with CalPERS and CalSTRS members. Beau is also the founder and director for CalREBATE. Beau continues his quest for excellence and education. He is certified as a HAFA Short Sale Specialist, an ABR Accredited Buyers Representative, CSP Certified New Home Sales Professional, and has attended advanced negotiation/mediation training at the prestigious Pepperdine University.Because of Beau’s diverse professional real estate experience and his outstanding rapport with people, his clients trust his advice with their most important real estate transactions, and he has created a large referral based business.