Robert Vinson, a Los Angeles real estate investment advisor explains what he believes influenced a recent decision by the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Commission to elect him as President of this prestigious office after being directly appointed by Los Angeles City Mayor, Eric Garcetti
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 30, 2016 / An immense responsibility comes with holding any public office. Add to that, shouldering the responsibility of effectively managing a more than $25 million dollar plan in the second largest city in the U.S., and you will understand why Mayor Eric Garcetti chose Robert Vinson.
Robert Vinson, a Los Angeles real estate investment advisor to international investors, and a second generation Angelino was recently elected to the office of President after a unanimous vote by the Los Angeles City Council. "He's sharp, knowledgeable, and hardworking," explained Paul Koretz, an esteemed member of the Los Angeles City Council. Vinson was appointed to the Commission by a long-time supporter, Los Angeles City Mayor, Eric Garcetti. In a speech Garcetti delivered to a private gathering of friends and colleagues, he praised Vinson for the impact he has made with the City of Los Angeles over the past couple of decades. "Thank you for your incredible contribution to this city…you're a remarkable human being and friend," said Garcetti.
When asked why he believes Garcetti appointed him to office, Robert replied, "The Mayor and I share a passion for community service, social justice and in particular, affordable housing." Vinson first met Garcetti in 1995 while he was a principal with Mekeel-Vinson, the builders behind the successful Tupper-Tobias Village, 28 single family homes mostly aimed at helping single moms who were first-time home buyers. At that time, Vinson was building affordable single family housing and community facilities throughout Los Angeles. He also built a Head Start Day Care Center which was later given to the City of Los Angeles.
An honors graduate and alumni of the University of Southern California, Vinson has delivered lectures at USC under their L.A. Semester Program. He's also been endorsed by L.A. Weekly, La Opinión, and The National Organization for Women. "I believe all of this influenced the Mayor's decision and I think the other reason is –I really know L.A.," exclaimed Vinson. He continued, "I'm very active locally in the Southern California Association of Nonprofit Housing, Alternative Living for The Aging, where I served as Vice President to the Board, I was appointed to the California State Criminal Advisory Commission and to the State Export Finance Board by the Former Speaker of the Assembly, Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor Garcetti's predecessor." Vinson has also been involved with the Urban Land Institute, co-founded L.A.'s Best Friends, a young professionals fund-raising group for the Mayor's official charity, L.A.'s Best, and has been an active member of the advisory board for the Los Angeles Alliance for A New Economy (LAANE) for over seven years.
In 2000, Vinson founded Vinson Real Estate Group, a real estate brokerage and international business development advisory. Vinson and his firm have become the de facto advisory to international investors for real estate investment in Los Angeles. "We've done quite a bit outside the Unites States and we always have lots of people who are looking to establish a relationship with the city (Los Angeles) and Robert is the only one we ever refer our people to. Robert is one of the few honest and trustworthy people in the business," said Larry Namer, Founder of E!: Entertainment Television in Los Angeles. When asked why he feels international investors looking to make sizable investments in Los Angeles seek his counsel, Vinson responded, "I'm able to provide services that other real estate brokers and advisors can't. When you're dealing with investors looking for exclusive or iconic properties, it's important that they are dealing with somebody that has established ties with local government so they can more easily navigate the bureaucracy. My experience spans over two and half decades as a developer and builder so I know the entire process they'll be going through and I can help them get over any hurdle they may face."
Vinson encourages international investors making any sizable investment in Los Angeles to make certain the professional they choose to work with is licensed by the State of California, has the necessary years of experience and the knowledge to navigate the complex laws surrounding real estate and entitlements of land. "It goes well beyond even zoning and conditional use permits and can become incredibly litigious very quickly if you choose the wrong advisor," explained Vinson.
Robert Vinson is a seasoned developer, builder, and advisor to international investors. He is the founder of Los Angeles-based Vinson Real Estate Group, a real estate brokerage and international business development advisory. He is also the author of the forthcoming book, The Smart Side of Mulholland Drive: 7 Things International Investors Need To Know Before Investing In Los Angeles.
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