In this episode of the Wired podcast, host Nicholas Smith welcomes Ricki Barlow, a Las Vegas native and real estate professional. Ricki discusses the need for diversity in commercial real estate, sharing his journey, the field's complexities, and the potential for long-term wealth and community impact. He encourages individuals from minority backgrounds to consider real estate for financial growth and an improved lifestyle. The episode focuses on Ricki's career path, his company LV Access, and the land entitlement process. He shares his experience as a former legislative aide, chief of staff, city council candidate, and retiree. Ricki explains land entitlements, obtaining approval for specific land uses from local jurisdictions. He discusses the challenges of running a company focused on land entitlements and rezoning, highlighting his government and elected office background. The episode concludes with Ricki's involvement in a development partnership for 200 apartment units and his excitement for future projects.
In this episode of the Wired podcast, host Nicholas Smith welcomes Ricki Barlow, a Las Vegas native and real estate professional. Ricki discusses the need for diversity in commercial real estate, sharing his journey, the field's complexities, and the potential for long-term wealth and community impact. He encourages individuals from minority backgrounds to consider real estate for financial growth and an improved lifestyle. The episode focuses on Ricki's career path, his company LV Access, and the land entitlement process. He shares his experience as a former legislative aide, chief of staff, city council candidate, and retiree. Ricki explains land entitlements, obtaining approval for specific land uses from local jurisdictions. He discusses the challenges of running a company focused on land entitlements and rezoning, highlighting his government and elected office background. The episode concludes with Ricki's involvement in a development partnership for 200 apartment units and his excitement for future projects.