company. Perlman began work as a Project Manager for Perlman Properties in Atlantic City, New Jersey. By 1986, he was ready to test his own skills as a business owner. "I became co-founder and Vice President of FICCA Perlman Developers in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. It was good practice for me as a young professional," says Clayton Perlman.

As Vice President, Clayton Perlman was responsible for the negotiations of the acquisitions, finance, and supervision of the company's daily operations. "I learned through experience there is a lot of work that goes into running your own business,” recalls Clayton Perlman. “It is not a simple 9-to-5 job."

Next, he moved to California, where he founded Perlman Properties of California in February of 1988. "In California, I built my real estate development and construction company. I not only had to secure myself the work, but I had to have the equipment to build. I coordinated $30 million of financing for my projects,” says Clayton Perlman.

Clayton Perlman, as Principal and President of Perlman Properties of California, carried many duties including the management of employees and cash flow. While the vast majority of Clayton Perlman's work was in residential development, Clayton Perlman did broker and develop two major casino properties.

The vast majority of financing done by Clayton Perlman was performed while he lived and worked in California. He also developed projects under other business names in New Jersey, Nevada, and Utah. "I have been responsible for negotiating, processing, and closing over $40 million in construction and equity financing, and over $11 million in mortgage loan closings," says Clayton Perlman.

"I have developed and sold over 100 homes and 300 lots throughout California, New Jersey, Utah, and Nevada,” Clayton Perlman adds. “In California, I acquired a 295-unit, multi-family residential project in addition to high-end single family residential lots. In Nevada, under a new company name, I was responsible for the construction and development of residential units within a total development of 4,500 homes.”