Trump University Instructors

James Harris
Omar Periu
Marilyn P. Singer
Bob Steenson

James Harris

James Harris is one of Trump University's leading instructors. Teaching students how to invest in real estate, he provides the tools, techniques, and strategies that allow people to take control of their lives and earn remarkable incomes.

For over 15 years, James has consulted and collaborated with many companies in the real estate and financial investment fields and has spoken to hundreds of thousands of students.

James is an expert in many areas of real estate and a variety of programs, including: The Top One Percent Real Estate Plan, Winning Big With Pre-Foreclosures, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Pre-Construction, REO's, Tax Sale Auctions, Subject To's, Lease Options, Assignments, Probate, Wholesale to Retail, Commercial Retail Real Estate, Commercial Development, and Government Grants.

James tailors his classes to focus on maximum results in any market. His "shoot from the hip" approach is not only engaging but full of energy, passion and emotion, keeping his students captive from start to end. James’ interactive, hands-on trainings range from two hours to three days and are full of education, motivation and entertainment.

Omar Periu

He fled to America when he was only 7 years old, and when his family arrived in Miami from Castro’s Cuba, they had no money, no relatives to help them, and nothing but the clothes on their backs.

Many would have despaired, but Omar Periu began forging his own American Dream. He followed the words of his father, who told him: "It doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what color you are, you can do anything you put your mind to."

Omar put his mind to the task of becoming successful, and before he was 31 he proved his father right by becoming a self-made multi-millionaire. Remarkably, Omar built his wealth by learning the secrets of investing in Commercial Real Estate, where he made his fortune by buying and selling some of the most profitable health clubs and sports medicine facilities in the United States.

Now Omar Periu is sharing his tremendous history of Commercial Real Estate success with Trump University students.

Marilyn P. Singer

Marilyn Singer is a real estate investor, national speaker and trainer, and co-founder of Capital Asset Funding, Inc., and Capital Estate Funding, specializing in real estate investment through probate.

She began real estate investing and rehabbing "on the side," while pursuing a career in advertising. Marilyn did both on-air and sales work in radio and television. Granite Broadcasting and the WB Network have acknowledged her for her outstanding sales results.

Marilyn founded Resale Renovations to assist realtors and homeowners in making properties more appealing for the marketplace. Joining the American Cash Flow Association’s Million Dollar Club in 1997, she was selected as a Visiting Instructor in 1998. She is co-author of the best-selling book, "Brokering Delinquent Debt for Fun and Profit, A Broker’s Guide."

Marilyn has chaired numerous community boards and fundraising events, and has been recognized with numerous awards, including the American Advertising Federation’s Silver Medal and Columbus Foundation’s Woman of the Year. She is a frequent guest speaker for private and civic groups.

Marilyn has a B.A. in Professional Studies: Business and Economics, with a concentration in advertising and marketing, from Empire State College.

Bob Steenson

His experience spans over 30 years of commercial real estate acquisitions and investment, business management, and business/real estate consulting.

As the Acquisition Director for a national multi-family syndicator, Bob analyzed, negotiated, and closed several apartment complexes totaling approximately 1,600 units worth $140 million. He also expanded into other commercial sectors where he worked with partners to acquire "owner distressed" but well located land, warehouses, industrial parks, and office buildings.

He also has been a consultant for several real estate developers and investors. In 1989 Bob was the consultant representing American business interests in a $600 million MAGLEV high-speed rail/commercial development project that involved a consortium of German, Japanese, and US companies.

Bob enjoys working with and teaching the commercial investing business to others and delights in their success.

Bob is a native of Minnesota with an undergraduate degree in Math from Augsburg College and an MBA degree from Rollins College.