Dominic Mazzone - Articles

 

As a Managing Partner of Regent Global Funds, Dominic Mazzone brings a track record of success and innovation to his current position as a fund manager of the Asset Based Lending Fund with his experience in commercial real estate and lending. His past experience in real estate led included maximizing revenue through strategic best-use practices, and property rehabilitation in a portfolio of investment properties within the U.S. He has been involved with development projects throughout the U.S. and is currently part of a consortium of investors in Scottsdale, AZ, developing an 80-acre site for an exclusive enclave of luxury homes overlooking the Estancia Golf Course. Dominic had his start in the lending business underwriting loans in Canada on properties through alternative financing. This led to similar lending opportunities in the U.S. and the eventual formation of Regent Global Funds. Dominic is a frequent speaker and publisher of many articles on the topics of asset based lending, commercial real estate, and alternative investing.

Dominic is a general partner of Scottsdale Partners LLP, which is involved in real estate development in Scottsdale, AZ, as well as Waikoloa Partners LLP, a syndicate of real estate investors in Hawaii. Dominic sits on the advisory boards for the technology companies Voice Cloud and NileSource Outsourcing.

America's War on Small Business

There has been a lot of talk about the wealthy paying their fair share, but the definition of "fair share" has been skewed. Small business is one of America's only defense against economic malaise and it is imperative to promote small business and not hamper it. This article discusses both the issues and offers up possible solutions. Read

By: Dominic Mazzone | 17/07/2009 | Business

Is Consumer Confidence Still a Gauge Worth Considering?

The stock market looks for any reason to rally and the recent consumer confidence numbers were no exception. This brief article looks at the relevancy of consumer confidence and whether or not it is still a valuable tool in an economic crisis with so many moving parts. Read

By: Dominic Mazzone | 27/05/2009 | Investing

When Did Sales Become Insignificant in Earnings?

This article talks about what everyone is thinking when it comes down to Q1 earnings. Profits are being reported as up and everyone is talking about a blue sky. However, sales are down drastically and a lack of sales means a lack of growth. It is only a matter of time before the lack of sales catches up with earnings. Read

By: Dominic Mazzone | 27/05/2009 | Investing

Commercial Real Estate Values After the Bubble - The Word on the Street

Speculation about the values of Commercial Real Estate have been going on ever since the housing bubble burst. This article takes you inside the minds of the players in the industry that pull the trigger on commercial real estate, and what the real word on the street is concerning the potential decline in commercial real estate valuations. Read

By: Dominic Mazzone | 04/05/2009 | Real Estate

Flu and Recessions: Fear and Reality Catalysts That Affect Commercial Real Estate

How technology is affecting the commercial real estate market. Not only is telecommuting hurting the office space market during the current recession, but the possibility of a flu pandemic could be yet another catalyst that would affect whole new segments of the commercial real estate market. Read

By: Dominic Mazzone | 30/04/2009 | Real Estate

Is the Feeling of an Economic Recovery Just Spring Fever?

It's hard not to notice that the markets have completely forgotten about fundamentals and instead are trying to bring "irrational exuberance" back into style. The question that keeps getting asked is whether or not it is real or not. This article delves into the possibility that all of the forward momentum may only be positive feelings that traders and investors are feeling physically related to the coming of spring. Read

By: Dominic Mazzone | 06/04/2009 | Investing

Identifying a Ponzi Scheme - The Nugget of Glass in a Bowl of Diamonds

If an economic sink hole brought on by creative financing and lax regulatory controls weren't enough, there's nothing like straight forward criminal actions to really paralyze investors. Ponzi schemes and other fraudulent practices are hurting investors and the investment industry as a whole. The question on many investors' minds is how to identify a Ponzi scheme before investing. This article helps answer the question as well as a few others we should be asking. Read

By: Dominic Mazzone | 06/04/2009 | Investing

Technology's Effect on Commercial Real Estate in a Recession

Though there seems to be an endless supply of other shoes to drop into the current economic chasm, there seems to be a general consensus that commercial real estate is going to take a significant hit. The shoe that could end up kicking commercial real estate down further and is relatively unknown or just not thought about is technology. Read

By: Dominic Mazzone | 30/01/2009 | Investing

Downsizing to Death is not an Alternative to Growth

As the economy is in a recession, lay-offs and the economists are forecasting massive lay-offs, there needs to be consideration of what the lay-offs will do when investing in these companies. Downsizing has been used as a tool for increasing the bottom line in the name of shareholder value. However, could the executives be wrong in their assessment of the long-term benefits and detriments downsizing? Read

By: Dominic Mazzone | 18/12/2008 | Investing

Opec Misses a Public Relations Opportunity

With OPEC recently cutting supply in an attempt to keep pricing high during a , they never fail to live up to our lowest expectations. With investment in alternative energy at an all time high, it may be time for OPEC to take a different tact. Read

By: Dominic Mazzone | 02/12/2008 | Investing