Author

Paul Moore

Paul Moore is the managing partner of Wellings Capital, a private equity real estate firm.

Experience

After college, Paul entered the management development track at Ford Motor Company in Detroit. After five years, he departed to start a staffing company with a partner. They scaled and sold the company to a publicly traded firm five years later.

After reaching financial independence at the age of 33 and a brief “retirement,” Paul began investing in real estate in 2000 to protect and grow his own wealth. He completed over 85 real estate investments and exits, appeared on HGTV’s House Hunters, rehabbed and managed dozens of rental properties, built a number of new homes, developed a subdivision, and started two successful online real estate marketing firms.

Three successful commercial developments, including assisting with the development of a Hyatt hotel and a very successful multifamily project in 2010, convinced him of the power of commercial real estate.

Press

Paul was a finalist for Ernst & Young’s Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year two years straight (1996 & 1997). Paul is the author of The Perfect Investment – Create Enduring Wealth from the Historic Shift to Multifamily Housing (2016) and has a forthcoming book on self-storage investing. Paul also co-hosts a wealth-building podcast called How to Lose Money and he’s been a featured guest on 150+ podcasts, including episode #285 of the BiggerPockets Podcast.

Education

Paul earned a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Marietta College (Magna Cum Laude 1986) and an M.B.A. from The Ohio State University (Magna Cum Laude 1988). Paul is a licensed real estate broker in the state of Virginia.

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WellingsCapital.com
Email [email protected]
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Twitter @PaulMooreInvest
How to Lose Money podcast

Paul Moore is the managing partner of Wellings Capital, a private equity real estate firm.

Experience

Press

Education

Follow

WellingsCapital.com
Email [email protected]
LinkedIn
Twitter @PaulMooreInvest
How to Lose Money podcast

Personal Development & Goals 5 min read

Sep 20, 2024Sep 20, 2024 Paul Moore

The 3-Letter Word That Can Supercharge Your Career and Investments

Two house flippers buy similar deals—but one’s profit is double the other. Two wholesalers buy equivalent houses—but one offloads his for a $25,000 profit in a day, while the second…

Commercial Real Estate Investing 6 min read

Jun 03, 2024Jun 27, 2024 Paul Moore

Preferred Equity is an Alternative Asset Class You Can Buy in Real Estate Right Now—These Are the Four Types

“You’re investing in preferred equity? No thanks—I don’t invest in rescue capital!” I’ve heard this comment from prospective investors in different forms more than a few times in the past…

Commercial Real Estate Investing 6 min read

May 03, 2024May 27, 2024 Paul Moore

I Would Have Lost Our Investors $5.5 Million—What Would You Have Done In This Situation?

What were you doing on the morning of Jan. 17, 2020? While the world was learning about a strange new virus approaching our shores, my business partner, Ben, and I…

Market & Deal Analysis 4 min read

Apr 22, 2024Jun 03, 2024 Paul Moore

Do You Think It’s a Tough Time to Invest? It’s Not When You Can Get Deals Like This

Are you sitting on the sidelines in this market? Many investors are. There’s a lot of fear and caution. But we’re not. And you don’t need to be, either. Of…

Opinion 3 min read

Apr 10, 2024Jun 27, 2024 Paul Moore

I’m Bullish on Preferred Equity Right Now—Here’s Why

If you’ve been reading our stuff for the past year or so, you know we’re bullish on preferred equity. And we believe there is a short window of opportunity to achieve…

Economics 5 min read

Mar 01, 2024Apr 04, 2024 Paul Moore

Is There New Risk of a Crash This Year? Here’s What Pundits Are Warning About

Some pundits fear that a recession is likely to come due to factors that might not be as apparent as others. Here's what they're saying.

Wealth Management 4 min read

Jan 15, 2024Jul 12, 2024 Paul Moore

With So Much Uncertainty in the Markets, Here’s How Smart Investors Protect Their Investments

Remember the container ship that got wedged in the Suez Canal in March 2021? Within days, hundreds of ships halted. In less than a week, 12% of global trade halted. …

Finding Deals 4 min read

Jan 10, 2024Jan 19, 2024 Paul Moore

How Our Deal Broke Down at the Last Minute—And Why I’m Happy About It

Over my 26-year career, I've done plenty of good and bad deals. But this one, thankfully, broke down. Why am I so happy about it?

REITs & Passive Investing 4 min read

Jan 08, 2024Jan 19, 2024 Paul Moore

Do You Know What Your Number One Risk Is as a Passive Investor? It’s Fraud

Being a passive investor sounds great until its ugly side creeps up on you. Here's your number one risk.

Commercial Real Estate Investing 6 min read

Jan 05, 2024Jan 19, 2024 Paul Moore

Commercial Real Estate Had a Tough 2023—Here’s How You Can Buy It Now

Well, 2023 has been another wild year in commercial real estate. The headlines continue to scream trouble for CRE. Many are getting increasingly fantastic. Some friends are asking me, “So…I hear…

Opinion 4 min read

Nov 20, 2023Nov 20, 2023 Paul Moore

I’ve Had Enough—It’s Not About ROI, It’s About This

Stop being concerned with ROI and IRR. Stop putting yourself in speculative positions. The path to wealth is boring, and this is what you should be paying attention to.

Opinion 4 min read

Nov 15, 2023Feb 29, 2024 Paul Moore

The Tide is Out For Investors—Where Do You Put Your Money Now?

Investors have been pushed into a corner with high prices, capital calls, and unfavorable interest rates. How do you deploy your money in times like now?

Multifamily Real Estate Investing 2 min read

Nov 13, 2023Feb 29, 2024 Paul Moore

Here’s How We Pulled off a Surprising Multifamily Deal Using Preferred Equity

By using this asset class, you can get really creative with how you structure deals. Here's how we did it in one of real estate's toughest markets.