REAL ESTATE 101 · LEARN WITH CONFIDENCE

People who teach the work.

Meet the people behind the education. Paul leads Real Estate 101, Peter brings the perspective of its founder, and collaborating educator Jeff contributes experience in creative finance.

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CEO and mentor

Paul Thompson

Paul moved from a 15-year corporate career into real estate investing, starting with single-family properties before expanding into commercial real estate. He leads Real Estate 101 and helps investors connect their plans with the practical work of reviewing properties and preparing offers.

Founder and mentor

Peter Conti

Peter worked as an auto mechanic before becoming a real estate investor and educator. He founded Real Estate 101 and co-authored Commercial Real Estate Investing for Dummies, bringing a practical teaching perspective to commercial property and deal structure.

Collaborating educator · Creative finance

Jeff Rappaport

Jeff is a real estate investor and member of the Commercial Dream Partners teaching community. His experience includes navigating the 2008 financial crisis, and his educational conversations focus on financing options, flexible deal structures, and the importance of planning through changing markets.

How we work.

Start with the question you are trying to answer. We explain the underlying idea, connect it to a property or tool, and identify the information you still need. Community conversations give you a place to compare perspectives and keep learning.

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