Michael Bennett is an accomplished private money real estate lender with over 14 years of experience in the industry. Armed with a degree in Real Estate Development from Arizona State University and foundational knowledge acquired at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Michael has steered his team to facilitate over $500 million in debt transactions. He also co-owned and subsequently sold a real estate brokerage and a property management company. Michael has served in multiple roles as a loan originator, underwriter, fund manager, and investor over the years. His expertise lies in private money lending, debt investing, bridge loans, fund management, finance, and real estate investment. Currently, he is the Owner and CEO of B.E. Lending, an organization he founded. Previously, he had held positions such as Designated Broker/Owner at MJB Real Estate, Commercial Lender at BMC Capital, and Commercial Loan Officer at Trinan Finance.