All Forum Posts by: Ale Ayestarán

I’m Ale Ayestaran, BiggerPockets’ new CEO. I wanted to introduce myself the way that many good conversations in this community start: by sharing a bit of my story.

I grew up in Patagonia - yes, the actual Patagonia region, in Argentina. Patagonia is one of the most remote places in the world, a place where everyone knows everyone and community is everything. Argentina is a country that has been marred by economic and political uncertainty for most of my adult life. My family’s modest real estate investments helped us survive the economic crisis of the early 2000s with relative stability.

My experiences growing up in a small town and living through extreme uncertainty have shaped who I am and what I believe in: the power of community and the power of real estate.

I’ve been lucky to spend my career building and growing technology businesses that make it easier to do hard things, most recently for real estate investors like you at Mynd. I also own a couple of out-of-state SFRs myself, so I understand how real estate investing can be both rewarding and really complex. As the CEO of BiggerPockets, it’s my job to help make it easier for you to invest smarter, by removing friction, creating better tools, and finding ways for you to connect with like-minded investors. And that starts with listening to you.

Over the next few weeks, you’ll see me in the forums, asking questions and learning from you. If you’ve got feedback, ideas, or just want to say hello, send me a DM. I’d love to hear from you.

Thanks for being part of what makes BiggerPockets so special. I’m excited for what we’ll build together.

– Ale