#337: Blockchain, The New Future of Asset Classes, Hospitality Investments, and So Much More! -with Stephane De Baets

Stephane De Baets is a real estate, hospitality, and blockchain expert.

Stephane is a Belgian investment, real estate, and hospitality entrepreneur. He has 20 years of experience in asset management, financial structuring, and M&A. Currently, Stephane is the founder and president of the international asset management firm, Elevated Returns, which controls commercial properties transnationally.

As a pioneer in blockchain-based real estate, Stephane and his firm have facilitated the first major commercial real estate transaction using blockchain technology to sell ownership stakes in the Aspen St. Regis Resort.

 

Quote:

“…what we realized along the way, we realized that the world of commercial hospitality investing is really very incestuous. You have only a couple of players that really know each other and it’s a special investment club.”

“…we kind of looked and said: why isn’t there a democratic way for people to buy a piece of ownership of the asset that they love?”

Highlight:

02:09 – Stephane offers us insight into his background, how he got into investing and the real estate space, and how he got involved in blockchain.

05:26 – Stephane dissects what it means for consumers and merchants to use blockchain for asset investments.

07:19 – Stephane discusses the primary reasons behind going down the blockchain route.

09:54 – Stephane gives us his thoughts on the future of the hospitality space in a post-COVID world.

11:53 Stephane tells us what his firm anticipates around distress purchase and future opportunity.

13:30 – Stephane tells us the challenges and thoughts behind tech and blockchain becoming a widespread tool.

17:06 Stephane tells us his ideas on the use of blockchain.

18:48 – Stephane talks about the secondary market for those who want to sell off their fractional piece.

20:18 – Stephane gives an overview of projects Elevated Returns is working on.

22:45 –  Stephane tells us the regulatory risks and downsides associated with Blockchain and security token in the U.S.

24:12 – Stephane gives a prediction of the security token space in 10 years.

Guest Website:

elevatedreturns.com

Recommended Resources:

  • Check out our company and our investment opportunity by visiting www.SunriseCapitalInvestors.com
  • Self Directed IRA Investment Opportunity – Click Here To Learn More About How You Can Invest With Us Through Your SDIRA
  • Accredited Investors Click Here to learn more about partnering with me and my team on Mobile Home Park deals!
  • Grab a free copy of my latest book “The 21 Biggest Mistakes Investors Make When Purchasing their First Mobile Home Park…and how to avoid themMobileHomeParkAcademy.com
  • Schedule your free 30 minute “no obligation” call directly with Kevin by clicking this link https://www.timetrade.com/book/KV2D2  

Review and Subscribe

Subscribe with iTunesicon_stitcher