Real Estate Professional and Philanthropist Richard Maize

Building his career on making business investments, real estate professional Richard Maize owned 1,000 apartment units before age 30. He is well versed in the finance, mortgage, and real estate industries and utilizes his substantial experience in finance and real estate to offer pro bono advice to those in need. Today, Richard Maize owns property in more than 20 states and is an investor in several other businesses, including a food truck, a distressed assets company, and an online public relations firm.

A dedicated philanthropist, Mr. Maize, along with his wife, established the Rochelle and Richard Maize Foundation, which funds various global and local causes and creates a positive impact wherever possible. The foundation has offered its support to the American Cancer Society, Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services, the Los Angeles Police Foundation, and victims of Hurricane Katrina, among others.

In addition to being an investor and a philanthropist, Mr. Maize is an accomplished writer, serving as a regular Huffpost.com and Entrepreneur.com contributor.