Bill Bymel of First Lien Capital shares insights on profiting from distressed real estate assets by acquiring non-performing loans at a discount. He discusses the evolution of his firm's strategy, now partnering with institutional investors, and emphasizes educating future generations. Beimel details various distressed asset strategies, potential risks, and the transformative role of AI in portfolio analysis and reporting. He also touches upon market dislocations driven by interest rates, affordability, and climate change, highlighting the importance of resilience and a human-centered approach to loan servicing.