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Arrow Real Estate Advisors continues expansion of team with addition of Farrell and Thomas

Manhattan, NY Arrow Real Estate Advisors has expanded their team with the addition of Will Farrell and Porter Thomas as analysts.

Morris Betesh, founder and managing partner of Arrow Real Estate Advisors said, “We’re thrilled to welcome Will and Porter to the Arrow team. Both bring exceptional analytical skills and valuable transaction experience that perfectly complement our team’s expertise. As we continue to grow and adapt in an evolving real estate landscape, adding talented professionals like Will and Porter is essential to strengthening our platform and reinforcing our commitment to excellence, responsiveness, and strategic partnership.”

Farrell joins Arrow with a broad background in real estate investment and capital markets. As an analyst, he focuses on underwriting and executing debt and equity transactions across a variety of property types, including multifamily, hospitality, industrial, and office. Prior to joining Arrow, Farrell supported multi-asset investment strategies at Cedar Hill Management, a Richmond-based family office. He later worked in the Acquisitions group at Kushner Companies, underwriting nationwide transactions, and most recently, on the Capital Markets & Loan Sale Advisory team at Hodges Ward Elliott with a focus on hospitality. 

Thomas joins the team with experience in both real estate investment and capital origination. As an analyst, he is responsible for underwriting, structuring, and executing debt and equity placements across a wide range of asset classes, including multifamily, industrial, retail, and hospitality. Thomas previously held positions at Quadrant Real Estate Advisors, where he supported the Originations team, and at Atlanta Property Group, where he focused on industrial acquisitions in the Southeast.

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