Debt or Equity? Maximizing your Real Estate Investment Stratey

Ryan Garland is the Founder and Chairman of Paradyme Companies, a vertically integrated private equity and real estate investment firm specializing in institutional-grade developments. As a pioneer and innovative developer, Ryan has redefined luxury storage and lifestyle investment through projects like Barn Caves, earning him the title of the #1 Man Cave Developer in the country.

With over $3 billion in debt and equity transactions and management of a $100 million debt fund, Ryan leads Paradyme’s mission to bridge the gap between traditional real estate and sophisticated family office strategies. His forward-thinking approach to design, financing, and investor relations continues to shape the future of private equity real estate and family office culture across the U.S.

Michael Reveley co-founded and served as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of SEAL Capital, a Los Angeles-based global macro hedge fund. Before SEAL Capital, he co-founded and was Deputy CIO at Seagate Global Advisors, an alternative asset management firm offering strategies in global macro, emerging market fixed income, and China-based private equity through its affiliate, Seabright Asset Management—a joint venture with China Everbright Bank in Hong Kong. Earlier in his career, Mr. Reveley was a Director at Swiss Bank Corporation in New York and London, overseeing Eurobond and Global Bond origination in North America. Prior to that, he served as Vice President at First Interstate Bank, leading the Derivative Sales Team in New York. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Southern California.