NAREIT & Real Estate Investment Trust w/Ayris T. Scales

NAREIT & Real Estate Investment Trust w/Ayris T. Scales

Author: AreaProbe & SDL Real Estate Consulting May 16, 2024 Duration: 58:44

In this episode, Curvin and Steve meet with Ayris T. Scales the SVP of Social Responsibility and Global Initiatives for NAREIT (National Association of Real Estate Investment Trust).

NAREIT serves as the worldwide representative voice for REITs and real estate companies with an interest in U.S. real estate.

Scales has nearly 20 years of experience in economic and community development. Most recently, Scales was CEO of the Walker’s Legacy Foundation, which provides entrepreneurial, financial, and professional support to improve the economic equality and entrepreneurial prosperity of multicultural women. From 2018–2021, she was chief service officer for the District of Columbia under Mayor Muriel Bowser. In that role, she cultivated strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, nonprofits, and government agencies to advance mayoral priorities and to create solutions to social challenges.


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.
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