Meet Our Experts

Ranette grew up on the central coast of California. She and her beautiful family moved to Arizona in 2003 and, while she misses the beach and road trips out there as much as possible, Arizona is now home. She has played a versatile role at the company since joining in 2016. Before earning her MLO license, she spent three years as the exclusive in-house Wholesaler and Realtor. In 2018, she transitioned to the lending side of the business and now leads the Business Development and Sales team, remaining an essential driver of the company’s continued growth. You may find her dabbling in the wholesale REI space when opportunities present themselves, due to her experience and solid relationships in the industry. Ranette takes great care in building trusted relationships with her team, colleagues, and industry partners. Her 20+ years of experience in business development, sales, finance, and leadership brings immense value to her clients and the B.E. Team.

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Karen grew up in Puyallup, WA, and earned her degree from Central Washington University. She began her real estate career in 2005 as a licensed realtor, managing a large portfolio of rental properties while also buying and selling numerous investment properties. In 2013, Karen joined B.E. Lending, bringing her passion and expertise to the team.

With over 15 years of experience in real estate, sales, and finance, Karen has personally originated and structured more than $350 million in residential and commercial loans. Her deep industry knowledge, innovative approach, and commitment to excellence have made her a trusted resource in the lending community. Karen has also been a featured speaker at workshops and seminars, where she shares her insights with local real estate professionals.

As Senior Loan Originator at B.E. Lending, Karen excels at identifying borrowers’ financing needs and creatively structuring loans to deliver win-win solutions. Her dedication to providing exceptional service ensures successful outcomes for her clients.

When she’s not working, Karen and her husband can be found mountain biking on Trail 100 in Phoenix, dining at their favorite restaurant, Hudson, in Sedona, or enjoying multi-day white-water rafting trips with friends. Karen’s top priorities are her faith, family, and friendships, which guide her both personally and professionally.

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Isaiah grew up 1 hour north of the Twin Cities, MN. He is the 5th of eight kids, or “Captain” of team B. He moved to Phoenix in 2006 and graduated from the University of Phoenix with a bachelor’s degree in business management in 2012. He joined the B.E. Lending team on March 2, 2015, bringing 11 years of sales and business development experience. He loves analyzing deals and working with borrowers to find creative solutions to challenges that can arise in real estate projects to help bring the client’s deal through the finish line.

Isaiah is married with with 2 children. He grew up an avid downhill skier and loves to get away to the mountains to ski when he has some free time.

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John Abbitt grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, as the oldest of three brothers. During his childhood, he was deeply involved in his local church, where he helped run ministries and led worship on weekends. While in college, he managed marketing for multiple businesses and later spent several years working in the real estate industry as an analyst and licensed agent.

In 2022, John married Hope Abbitt, and together they adopted two dogs, Marley and Ruby, from the Humane Society.

John joined the B.E. team in early 2023, bringing with him five years of combined marketing and real estate experience. He is now focused on building out B.E. Liens, which specializes in strategic investments in the tax lien and deed space.

With over 20 years of experience in land entitlements and real estate development, Lance Robinson has successfully managed a wide variety of projects, from single-family homes to large-scale multi-retail developments. He takes pride in guiding projects through every step of the process and ensuring their success.

When Lance isn’t focused on real estate, he’s spending time with his family. He and his wife, Amanda, stay busy raising their two kids. Whether it’s enjoying family outings or cheering on his kids in their activities, Lance values the time he gets to spend with them.