Money Moves with Neil Devani · 2025-04-01 · 42 min
In this episode of Money Moves , host Neil Devani speaks with real estate investor and CEO of Westlake, Kristina Chang. Kristina describes her journey from interning at a shopping center REIT to running and expanding her family’s real estate business. She explains how she integrates institutional discipline into a family-run operation, detailing her approach to acquisitions - especially in niche areas like self-storage and industrial outdoor storage - and emphasizing how meticulous execution is often as critical as the initial buy. Kristina also candidly recalls her best and worst deals, illustrating the importance of attention to detail, and outlines the ways she and her firm raise money, diversify risk, and plan exits. Finally, she offers insights into structuring personal portfolios, stressing that real estate can provide valuable yield alongside other alternative assets. Topics Discussed in the Episode: Transitioning to Real Estate: Kristina recounts her early exposure to her family’s real estate business and subsequent experience at institutional firms, highlighting how this background shaped her investment style.
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