Creating Economic Value: Meet Adrian Washington & Ernst Valery

Creating Economic Value: Meet Adrian Washington & Ernst Valery

Author: AreaProbe & SDL Real Estate Consulting February 6, 2023 Duration: 27:35

Join Steve Lawrence, Founder of SDL Real Estate Consulting & Curvin Leatham, CEO of AreaProbe for an interview with Ernst Valery, President of Ernst Valery Investments and Adrian Washington, President of Neighborhood Development Company

In this episode Ernst and Adrian outline their individual career paths and how they entered the real estate industry. Working through pitfalls, racism, and structuring their organization for growth. At the time of this podcast, Adrian had completed close to 50 real estate projects in the DC/Maryland area across various asset types, and Ernst is a bi-coastal real estate developer with a resume of over 3,000 apartment units delivered. Both have a mission driven approach to how they evaluate a real estate deal.


Curvin Leatham from AreaProbe and Steve Lawrence of SDL Real Estate Consulting have spent decades navigating the complex world of property. On their The Real Estate Shop podcast, they channel that experience into candid conversations with the people who actually shape cities and move markets. Each episode sits down with a leading developer or financier, pulling back the curtain on how major deals are structured, where capital is flowing, and the hard-won lessons from both triumphs and setbacks. This isn't about surface-level tips; it's a deep dive into the strategic thinking and operational realities of the industry. The dialogue, guided by two seasoned hosts, is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals alike with the nuanced understanding needed to build a serious career in real estate. Tune in for an unfiltered look at the building blocks of success, straight from the sources who lay the foundation.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 20

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