Jersey City, NJ, April 15, 2014 -- Internationally recognized real estate expert and best-selling author, Gerald Lucas was presented with an Expy Award for outstanding public speaking by the National Association of Experts, Writers & Speakers at a lavish ceremony at The Hard Rock Café in New York City’s Times Square. Lucas was overcome with emotion as he accepted the award saying “I am humbled and truly grateful for this amazing honor and blessing.”

About Gerald Lucas:
Gerald Lucas is a real estate investor, best-selling author, coach and professional speaker. Gerald’s most popular speaking topics include:

-Being Your Own Boss: Meeting the Challenges of Entrepreneurship

- Passion & Perseverance: The Keys to Enduring Success and Financial Freedom

- How to Get Started Investing In Real Estate

A renowned business thought leader, entrepreneur and teacher, Gerald has coached hundreds of students throughout the US and Canada how to invest in residential real estate. Gerald channeled his extensive entrepreneurial experience when he designed, developed and taught the small business certificate program for aspiring entrepreneurs at Hudson Community College which included the following courses:

- How to Form a Corporation

- How to Write a Business Plan

- Sources of Financing

- Record Keeping and Cash Flow Analysis

- How to Write a Marketing Plan

Gerald is the Founder and Managing Director of real estate investment firm, Performance Property (www.performanceproperty.com). Gerald is a landlord, a condominium developer and a licensed Realtor who has owned & managed properties that range in size from condos and single family homes to big apartment complexes.

In 2011, Gerald partnered with an Australian pension fund to form a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) and together they raised over $100 million to invest in residential property. Gerald developed the REIT’s entire investment strategy, handpicked the REIT’s initial team of professionals and oversaw the first $20 million of all property acquisitions.

Gerald holds business degrees from both Howard University as well as MIT’s Sloan School of Management. For real estate tips and to learn more about Gerald Lucas visit www.performanceproperty.com.

For More Information: Performance Property, LLC, (201)-222-2979, [email protected]