Real Estate Investment Advisors

Our Team

Real Estate Investment Expert Advisors

Realty Yield has a more than 20-year track record of verifiable success in guiding clients to considerable wealth growth through the prudent investment in income-producing investment real estate. In conjunction with our TRUSTED ADVISORS in tax, law, 1031 exchanges, lending, property management and insurance we have you covered. Realty Yield is your ONE-STOP investment real estate service provider.

Mike Carlson

Founder, President & Principal Real Estate Broker

Mike is a long-time real estate advisor to private investor clients. His forte is working with clients desiring guidance and services over the long haul. Mike is an expert in income property investment and wealth building, financial-investment analysis, brokerage, income-property finance and strategic asset (real estate) management.

Mike has been the lead broker and/or adviser on approximately a half billion dollars worth of real estate transactions/projects.

With his impressive track-record of success, Mike is often the go-to guy for buyers, income-property financing, sellers with complex disposition/exchange/exit considerations and landlords wanting to consult on property-portfolio performance/improvement (wealth building) strategies.

His professional history includes: positions in the technology field (IBM, Motorola), various small business endeavors; and since 1998, a full-time focus in the investment real estate and finance arena.

Mike has developed a variety of proprietary financial-investment analysis tools used by both private investors and real estate service professionals. Mike has a B.S., Oregon State University, 1985 (areas of study – applied mathematics and marketing).

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Madison Carlson

Assistant to the President

Madison joined Realty Yield post-graduation in 2020. She graduated with a B.S. in Finance from the University of Maryland/UMUC (Dean’s List). Madison started with Realty Yield as a Marketing & Social Media Specialist & Broker Assistant. She conducted market research and managed/coordinated several of our marketing programs. In January, 2021 Madison obtained her real estate license.

Madison's current role is assisting the President on a variety of projects and planned new service offerings to be announced and launched in the first quarter of 2023.

Madison has a broad-based skill set from her work experience in Sales, Analytics, Insurance, and Financial Advising. Her professional work history prior to joining Realty Yield includes a position as an Advisor/Insurance Specialist for Mutual of Omaha. At Mutual of Omaha Madison attained the Bronze award and developed her own book of business.

Ted Johnson

Director of Communications

Starting with the purchase of his first rental house at the age of 19, Ted has accumulated 40+ years of experience as a real estate investor, retail executive, marketing professional, entrepreneur, corporate communications executive for an international engineering firm, Vice President of Marketing for a 35-store retail chain, and Assistant for Communications for a Portland, Oregon mayor.

His understanding of real estate has been enhanced by many years of hands-on involvement in many different aspects of the business – speculative building, property management, finance, marketing, communications, sales and strategic planning.

In addition to his work in real estate Ted owns an award-winning boutique Oregon winery. Ted has B.S. degrees in Journalism and Psychology from the University of Oregon.

Trusted Advisors

Contact Realty Yield directly for recommendations in Property Management, Conforming Lenders, Contractors, Wealth Managers (stocks & bonds) and other related professionals.

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Client Testimonials

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Mike Carlson has the ability to analyze and plan a strategy which takes advantage of market conditions, incorporates the best financing options and most importantly, maximizes the return on your equity. Mike is the real deal, honest, trustworthy and highly capable. I am happy to recommend him to anyone looking for assistance with their multi-family portfolio.
Gary M
2003 ~ Current
For anyone with real estate investments, Mike Carlson’s services are a necessity in order to achieve top results. Mike Carlson is very astute and knowledgeable in not only all aspects of real estate investment and wealth management but also in a wide scope business matters in general.
Lynn L
2005 ~ Current
Mike Carlson and his company are great - very professional, experienced and comfortable to work with. Mike’s analysis and technical abilities is top drawer! He knows how to evaluate portfolios and properties to determine the best investment strategy. Mike Carlson’s brokerage and negotiation skills are very polished and effective. Make no mistake about it; there is a distinct advantage in utilizing an experienced financing liaison. Carlson not only found good properties but also good financing. He made the entire deal work!
John B
2003 ~ Current
Mike has been what I was looking for in a commercial realtor. He has the unique ability to apply financial numbers to a project and not let the emotions of a property cloud the analysis. Working with Mike has always been about good communication and he does a great job. When you do finally find a property worth pursuing he is not pressuring you to make the offer and get the commission. It’s more about the long-term relationship. He reassured me that if he does a good job on this deal I will probably be back for more and sure enough I am in the hunt again.
Clinton L
2008 ~ Current
We were so pleased with Mike’s handling of the sale, purchase and financing of our real estate that we referenced Mike as a contact for our children and our attorney if we should die and the children were to be left with the apartments. We knew that Mike would be honorable and not take advantage of them in settling our real estate holdings.
L Family LLC
2004 ~ Current
I worked with Madison prior to her role at Realty Yield. Her drive and passion has always been evident in everything that she does. She truly is invested in her job and clients best interests. I would highly encourage anyone in need of guidance and expertise in investment real estate to consider Madison and the Realty Yield team.
Austin W
I was impressed with Cory’s ability to communicate and execute the sale of our duplex in pre-foreclosure with a very tight timeframe. He was respectful, professional and really made the transaction a pleasurable experience for my family.
Kendra
February 2019
Cory Carlson was instrumental in the acquisition of our fourplex. His analysis skills, professionalism and productive communication while searching for our investment provided my wife and I confidence through the entire process. His connection with local lenders and understanding of the principles of finance prove Cory really is your one-stop investment broker and advisor.
Jason & Katie I
January 2019