Tim Elkins

Accolades & Expertise

• 30+ Years of Real Estate Mastery: A deep-rooted career spanning three decades as both a high-volume originator and a principal investor.

• The "Principal Perspective": Extensive experience as a managing partner, developer, and trustee, allowing him to view every transaction through the lens of the owner.

• Development & Entitlement Specialist: Over 10 years of hands-on experience in land development and complex entitlement processes.

• Portfolio Management: Actively manages diverse land and commercial property portfolios in his capacity as a director and manager.

• Industry Leadership: Director for City Improvement Company and an active member of the Mortgage Bankers Association and the Los Angeles World Affairs Council.

Professional Profile

Tim Elkins serves as Vice President at Pathfinder CREF, where he leverages a lifetime of industry involvement to secure sophisticated financing solutions for his clients. A third-generation Southern Californian, Tim’s expertise is built on a solid track record as both a commissioned agent and a principal. This dual background gives him a distinct advantage in anticipating the needs of borrowers, whether they are navigating the strict timelines of a 1031 exchange, refinancing a core asset, or repositioning a complex portfolio.

Tim excels in the "art of the deal," specifically in identifying potential hurdles early in the process and providing the creative structural solutions necessary to keep a transaction on track. His tenured experience in entitlement and development, combined with his current roles as a trustee and director, makes him an invaluable advocate for clients seeking more than just a loan—they seek a partner who understands the high stakes of property ownership.

Education & Affiliations

• Education: Pepperdine University; active member of the Pepperdine Alumni Association.

• Memberships: Los Angeles World Affairs Council; Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

• Directorships: City Improvement Company.