GVA Responds to Alleged Defamation: Rule 202 Petition Filed Against Bryan Kastleman
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Lesson #9: Shift Toward Intrinsic Goals
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GVA Management Files Rule 202 Petition to Address Disputed Investor Claims
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Lesson #7: Investors Matter
There’s a saying: all money is green.But not all investors are. It’s tempting to take capital thinking it is all equal, especially when times are good. But who you take money from matters. You can fire customers. You can fire employees. And yes, you can fire investors. Structures matters. We were deal by deal, which […]
Cornell University Student Samantha Smith Named an Alan Stalcup Scholarship Winner
Austin, TX — February 12, 2026— The Alan Stalcup Scholarship proudly announces Samantha Smith, a Cornell University dual-degree student in Economics and Real Estate, as its newest scholarship recipient. Recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to community impact, Smith embodies the scholarship’s mission to support the next generation of leaders in real estate and […]
Lesson #2: Floating-Rate Debt and High LTVs Run Out of Options Fast
In a near zero interest rate environment, floating-rate debt and higher leverage can feel like a good choice. When debt is virtually free and you’re focused on maximizing returns, leverage is the way to do it. But the risk is always there, even when it doesn’t feel like it. When rates rise quickly, debt service […]
In the Arena: Real Estate Investing Lessons Learned Through the Ups and Downs of the Market Cycle
It’s been quite a cycle, and I’ve had a front-row seat to both the upswing and the downswing. Now that things have settled a bit, I wanted to share a series of lessons learned from this period. This season required a lot of hard decisions. Looking back, I’ve had time to reflect on what worked, […]
Are the Headlines True? – Additional Details
Thank you all for the support following the recent “Are the Headlines True?” Update. We received a lot of questions and input, and wanted to circle back with a clear update on where things stand regarding the two sour grape lawsuits. Many of you have asked for additional details, so I wanted to provide a […]
How Leadership Decisions Helped Reduce Losses and Protect Investor Value
After outlining what happened and why the market turned so quickly, this update focuses on the leadership decisions and operational actions taken to reduce losses and protect investor value during one of the most challenging real estate cycles in decades. Context Matters: Timing and Market Reality Approximately 80% of the portfolio was acquired in 2021 […]
Travis County Court Clears Alan Stalcup and GVA Parties — All Claims Dismissed With Prejudice in Overwatch Fund Lawsuits
The court finds no basis for investor claims, reinforcing the leadership integrity and operational compliance under Principal Alan Stalcup at GVA Real Estate Group. Austin, TX — January 15, 2026 — GVA Real Estate Group and its Principal Alan Stalcup have secured a decisive legal victory in the Overwatch Fund litigation after the Travis County District Court dismissed all claims […]