In Episode 9 of Unconventional, host Bill Tessar welcomes Terry Thayer, whose rise from modest roots as a carpenter to a powerhouse in real estate development is truly inspiring. What sets Terry apart isn’t just…...

Purchase Price: $1,000,000 Rehab Financing: $235,620 Total Loan Amount: $1,004,500 Sold Price: $1,520,000 LTV: 77%   Blending comfort and luxury seamlessly, this stunning West Hills renovation redefines modern family living. CV3 is proud to showcase a…...

For most, the American dream is rooted in safety: a steady job, a white picket fence, and a mortgage paid off by retirement. But for Meredith Hawkins, that dream looks vastly different—and arguably, much richer in meaning, experience, and impact. On Episode 8 of Unconventional, host Bill Tessar sits down with Meredith, the powerhouse behind…...

How to Keep Up with Design Trends Without Breaking the Bank In real estate, design trends can be the difference between a property that lingers on the market and one that sells or rents quickly at a premium. But with trends constantly evolving, how do you stay current without overspending? Why Design Trends Matter for…...

Unique properties often require tailored financing solutions. Recently, a seasoned investor and repeat client of CV3 Financial Services embarked on an ambitious project in Los Angeles, involving Frank Sinatra and a distinctive property with…...

In the latest episode of Unconventional with Bill Tessar, tax expert Tony Watson, Managing Partner of Robert Hall & Associates, shares his insights on strategic tax planning for real estate investors, business owners, and high-income earners. With over two decades of experience and a client roster managing more than half a billion dollars in investments,…...

Success in business often comes down to vision, execution, and knowing when to exit. Few people understand this better than Eddie Wilson, a man whose career is defined by scaling and selling businesses at an unprecedented pace. Nicknamed the "King of Exits," Eddie has owned over 125 companies and successfully exited 120 of them, a…...

In the world of real estate investing, the road to success is rarely a straight path. Some investors inherit wealth, others climb the corporate ladder—but then there are those like Bo Belmont, who forge their own way through sheer resilience, reinvention, and fearlessness. Imagine spending four years in San Quentin, one of the most notorious…...

The path to success is rarely a straight line. Sometimes, it takes a leap of faith—especially when the odds are stacked against you. That’s exactly what Kip Atkins did when he launched his real estate brokerage at the height of the 2008 financial crisis, a time when most lenders and realtors were running for the…...