# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Capital & Coastal Bites
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Traditional banks are tightening up—but the RGV isn't slowing down. Discover how to bypass institutional gridlock, maximize your leverage.About this EventJAre you ready to scale your RGV real estate portfolio without hitting a capital wall?In today’s shifting market, relying solely on traditional local banks means leaving massive deals on the table. To fund large-scale developments, ground-up builds, and high-leverage commercial projects, you need to understand how to fully optimize the capital stack.Join us at La Costa Grill in McAllen for a private, investor-only luncheon: "Capital & Coastal Bites: Scaling Your RGV Real Estate Portfolio."This isn't a generic networking mixer—this is a high-level masterclass and mastermind tailored strictly for local homebuilders, commercial developers, fix-and-flip investors, and high-net-worth real estate syndicators.⚠️ Please Note: This event is exclusively for principals, sponsors, builders, and developers. We are maintaining a strict principal-only focus for this event, so we will not be hosting realtor partners.?️ The SpeakersWe are bringing institutional-grade strategy straight to the Rio Grande Valley. You will be hearing directly from:Jose Villagomez – CEO of Blooming Funding LLC and Senior Sales Executive at Veristone Capital, bringing over 8 years of local and national real estate loan brokering expertise to the table.Erin Belmore – Senior Sales Associate from Veristone Capital, sharing national insights, market trends, and institutional capital placement strategies.? What We Are Breaking DownWe will be talking shop and diving deep into advanced financing mechanisms that protect your liquid cash and maximize your project returns, including:Senior Debt & High-Leverage Options: Securing up to 75% LTV with Recourse and Non-Recourse structures.Bridge & Gap Funding: How to strategically deploy Preferred Equity and Mezzanine Debt so you don't have to over-allocate your own capital or bring in expensive equity partners.CPACE Financing: How to utilize Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy to fund commercial upgrades directly through the property tax bill, lowering your overall cost of capital.M&A and Portfolio Advisory: High-level buy-side and sell-side transaction strategies for portfolio expansion or entity exits.Seating is strictly limited to ensure high-level networking and direct Q&A. Reserve your spot today to lock in your seat and complimentary lunch. Let’s optimize your pipeline for the second half of the year.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mcallen/capital-and-coastal-bites/100001992171347127
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - door_time: 2026-07-22T15:45:00Z
  - Duration: 4 hours
  - Location: La Costa Grill
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: McAllen
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: La Costa Grill
- **lat**: 26.1964675
- **long**: -98.2594781
- **full address**: La Costa Grill, 3300 West Expressway 83, McAllen, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Capital & Coastal Bites being held?
  - **A:** Capital & Coastal Bites takes place on Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at La Costa Grill, 3300 West Expressway 83, McAllen, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Capital & Coastal Bites?
  - **A:** Capital & Coastal Bites is organized by Jose Villagomez Jr.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Capital & Coastal Bites is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in McAllen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Capital & Coastal Bites sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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