The Crexi Commercial Real Estate Podcast: Conversations in All Things CRE

This podcast episode focuses on multifamily and owning a hyper-niche of CRE with Elizabeth and Ian Maddox, Co-Founders of The 2-4 Units Specialists.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Yannis Papadakis sits with Ian and Elizabeth to break down how they became the dominant players in Los Angeles’ 2-4 unit apartment scene, current macroeconomic trends, development tips and tricks, and much more. Their wide-ranging conversation includes:Early lessons learned and how to deal with rejectionWhat is a hyper-niche and how to focus on onePlayers in Los Angeles multifamily and what informs their investment strategyThe impact of macro-economics on LA’s multifamily spaceWhy opt for real estate as a more stable investment vehicleAnd much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexiAbout Ian & Elizabeth Maddox:Elizabeth and Ian Maddox, a husband/wife duo, are the owners of The 2-4 Unit Specialists, a brokerage in Los Angeles that specializes in small multi-family sales, leasing, and management with an emphasis on new construction. With over $350 million sold and thousands of units rented, The 2-4 Unit Specialists are experts in all things related to duplex, triplex and fourplex investments.Elizabeth got her start in real estate as early as 18 years old, earning her real estate license at a young age. While at UCLA, she began work at Marcus and Millichap, which served as the foundation for her real estate career. Thousands of cold calls later, Elizabeth made the decision to merge her love for commercial investing with her passion for smaller multi-family properties- resulting in The 2-4 Unit Specialists. Her goal was to bring a more residential, heartfelt touch to the apartment industry while maintaining the sophistication and smarts of a large commercial brokerage.Ian joined the team shortly after, coming from a career in the advertising and television world. Ian’s eye for marketing and top-tier branding was responsible for transforming The 2-4 Unit Specialists into the well-known brand it is today. He's earned a name for himself within the industry as a capable and versatile deal maker. It's not uncommon to find Ian up on a roof or under a crawl space, getting his hands dirty to help carry a deal across the finish line.In 2015, when the new construction small apartment boom began, Elizabeth and Ian were at the forefront- selling the very first one of its kind, then the next, then the next, beating out historical records each time. They presently hold more than 15 all time sales records across Los Angeles. Now the team works with more than 50 of LA's best real estate developers, advising on everything from start to finish - from floor plans and design, to maxing out rents and resale value.Together, Ian and Elizabeth run the brokerage with a great team in place, while also enjoying their journey as husband, wife, and mom and dad. Making them a true Mom and Pop shop while transacting at a volume that puts them in the top 1% nationwide. They have 2 kids, keeping them just as busy at home as they are at work. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter and enjoy the next podcast delivered straight to your inbox.  For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog. Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse 500,000+ available commercial properties for sale and lease. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi

This episode focuses on experiential retail with Devon Dykstra & Melanie Selleck of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the industry. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Ashley Kobovitch sits down with Ms. Dykstra and Ms. Selleck to break down trends they’re seeing in multi-tenant retail, from shopping centers to experiential uses. Their wide-ranging conversation includes: Their wide-ranging conversation covers: The value of mentorship and a competitive spirit in entrepreneurshipWhat the comeback of retail looks like after the pandemicHow shopping centers evolved after the introduction of ecommerceNavigating bid-ask gaps and pricing uncertainties in the current retail marketAnd much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Devon Dykstra:Devon Dykstra is the Retail Director for Matthews Shopping Center Business in the Western US. Devon’s experience and exposure to the capital markets provides her deep perspective and understanding of institutional discipline and process. Devon leads in the disposition and acquisition of retail transactions. During her career, Devon has closed 37 capital markets transactions in excess of $1 billion for private and institutional owners. Prior to joining Matthews, Devon worked at Jones Lang LaSalle as a Capital Markets Associate focusing on debt and equity. She led the financial modeling, due diligence, and closing for transactions, as well as executed business decisions and capital structures for borrowers and lenders. In 2018 and 2019, she closed 30 complex debt and equity transactions. About Melanie Selleck:Melanie Selleck serves as an investment sales professional for Matthews Real Estate Investment Services specializing in the acquisition and disposition of Shopping Centers. She utilizes her family’s years of experience within the real estate industry to make her an invaluable aid in improving her clients’ investment positions. Prior to joining Matthews, Melanie worked as a marketing associate for two companies and with the Selleck Development Group, her family’s development company. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter and enjoy the next podcast delivered straight to your inbox.  For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog. Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse 500,000+ available commercial properties for sale and lease. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi

This episode focuses on the intermediary side of the 1031 exchange with Julie Baird of First American Exchange Company. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of commercial real estate in conversation with top industry professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests, tapping into their wealth of expertise and exploring the latest trends in commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Yannis Papadakis sits down with Ms. Baird to explore topics of leadership and navigating the 1031 in today’s market. Their wide-ranging conversation covers:Invaluable lessons for establishing oneself in a companyThe steps of a 1031 exchangeEducation on the 1031 federal tax codeThe role of the 1031 exchange in the current economyEssential lessons in leadershipAnd much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexiAbout Julie Baird:Julie Baird is the President of First American Exchange Company, a national qualified intermediary owned by First American Title Insurance Company. Baird first joined First American Exchange in 2006 and has previously served as National Counsel and Western Regional Manager.Baird has been involved in all phases of the 1031 exchange business, including business development, negotiation of documentation; management and oversight of reverse and build to suit exchange transactions; and the facilitation of underwriting decisions.Baird is the immediate past President of the Federation of Exchange Accommodators and is past Director for CREW Denver. She is a frequent speaker and author on 1031 exchange and industry related topics. She is also a former Chair of the Executive Committee of the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of California and she is the prior Managing Editor of the California Real Property Journal. In 2009, Baird was named as one of the "Top 20 Under 40" real estate professionals by the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network. Prior to joining First American, Baird was a real estate attorney in private practice in San Francisco. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter and enjoy the next podcast delivered straight to your inbox.  For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog. Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse 500,000+ available commercial properties for sale and lease. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi

This episode focuses on investing, scaling capital, and multifamily syndication with Alix Kogan of Ashland Capital. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of commercial real estate in conversation with top industry professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests, tapping into their wealth of expertise and exploring the latest trends in commercial real estate.  In this episode, Crexi's Matt Cors sits down with Mr. Kogan to explore topics of construction, entrepreneurship, and investment. Their wide-ranging conversation covers: What it means to put together and scale a vertically-integrated businessOvercoming common barriers to investingShifting from the construction industry to multifamily capital marketsHow to put together an investing strategy in an unwieldy economyAnd much more! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Alix Kogan:Mr. Kogan has been involved in real estate, construction, and development for the last 20 years. He started his career in Colorado, founding his own high-end construction company and growing it to be one of the premier firms in Southwest Colorado. After 20 years in Colorado, Kogan had a successful sale and liquidity event in 2019 and returned to his hometown of Chicago in 2017. Shortly after starting his own building company in 1999, Kogan started investing in real estate with single family rentals, commercial and multifamily rentals and student housing.  Over his career, he has completed several townhome, mixed-use and single-family developments totaling nearly a billion dollars in real estate and development transactions. He currently owns over 2800 apartment units and nearly 1300 Student Housing beds. Mr. Kogan has broad based experience and knowledge of multiple real estate asset classes and is focused full-time on growing his private equity real estate firm.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter and enjoy the next podcast delivered straight to your inbox.  For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog. Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse 500,000+ available commercial properties for sale and lease. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi

This episode dives into single tenant net leases and branded assets with Meghan Carroll and Courtney Haubach of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of commercial real estate in conversation with top industry professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests, tapping into their wealth of expertise and exploring the latest trends in commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Jessica LaRusso chats with Ms. Carroll and Ms. Haubach on everything from dealing with restaurant franchise assets to empowering women in the CRE industry. Their wide-ranging conversation covers:Overcoming the challenges of breaking into commercial real estate as a new playerAnalyzing the current single tenant net lease market amid economic fluctuationsMarket outlooks on quick service and casual dining assets and what to look for in an investmentA broker’s role amidst an environment of changing interest rates and inflationHow a company culture of self-drive and friendly competition fuel amazing results And much more! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Meghan Carroll:Meghan Carroll specializes in the disposition and acquisitions of quick-service restaurants and casual dining. As a part of the Business Franchise Solutions division at Matthews, Meghan utilizes her financial background to assist operators in accomplishing their short- to long-term strategic goals, including operations and real estate acquisitions, portfolio valuation and buyout offers, sale-leasebacks, refinancing, and debt procurement avenues. Meghan’s expansive client network consists of the most active developers, institutions, franchise operators, and private investors from across the United States. Prior to joining Matthews, Meghan worked in the Estates, Appraisals, and Valuations department at Christie’s Auction House in Rockefeller Center New York. Meghan then worked for Modern Luxury, a lifestyle magazine, focusing on Dallas and Houston accounts.About Courtney Haubach:Courtney Haubach serves as an Associate for Matthews Real Estate Investment Services, focusing on the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of single tenant net-leased properties. Courtney specializes in advising clients on investments, working with drug stores nationally with a primary focus on tenants such as CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid. Prior to joining Matthews, Courtney worked at a non-profit organization where she focused on business development by assisting in building out the Salesforce CRM platform & fundraising efforts for the company, as well as coordinating 300+ volunteers weekly. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter and enjoy the next podcast delivered straight to your inbox.  For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog. Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse 500,000+ available commercial properties for sale and lease. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi

Welcome to The Crexi Podcast, where we interview guests from all angles of commercial real estate and entrepreneurship to bring listeners valuable insights. Deep dive into stories from movers and shakers as well as time-tested advice for the future.Tap into our industry-savvy guests’ wealth of CRE expertise by subscribing to our newsletter to receive the latest episodes delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter and enjoy the next podcast delivered straight to your inbox.  For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog. Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse 500,000+ available commercial properties for sale and lease. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi

This episode, we explore the legal side of CRE and the unique traits of Colorado's commercial market with Cynthia Daughtrey, Esq., of Westward Advisors.  The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of commercial real estate in conversation with top industry professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests, tapping into their wealth of expertise and exploring the latest trends in commercial real estate.  In this episode, Crexi's Yannis Papadakis chats with Ms. Daughtrey on everything from bureaucratic processes to the demand for mountain living. Their wide-ranging conversation covers: Professional advice on analyzing and acquiring raw land property.Understanding the fine print of water rights and other bureaucratic processes in CRE.Knowing which certifications suit your career goals and how to advance your knowledge.How to build trust with clients as a counselor and a commercial agent.And much more! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi  About Cynthia Daughtrey:Cynthia Daughtrey has been a practicing attorney for the past 33 years. In 1989, she began her career as an Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. In 1995, Ms. Daughtrey moved to Colorado where she practiced law in the areas of real estate, including metropolitan districts and water law, local government, and contracts in private practice, local government, and corporate legal settings. Currently, Ms. Daughtrey owns Beyer & Associates, LLC law firm and is one of the Founders of Westward Advisors brokered by eXpCommercial. Westward Advisors focuses on assisting clients with purchasing Resort, Ranch, Investment and Preservation properties.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter and enjoy the next podcast delivered straight to your inbox.  For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog. Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse 500,000+ available commercial properties for sale and lease. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi

On this episode of The Crexi Podcast, we examine the marketing and branding side of commercial real estate with Adam Siegel of CBRE. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of commercial real estate in conversation with top industry professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests, tapping into their wealth of expertise and exploring the latest trends in commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Ashley Kobovitch sits down with Siegel to chat about the power of data marketing and the details about what gives a renowned brokerage company like CBRE its edge.  Their wide-ranging conversation covers: How to leverage collected data from a marketing perspective.How the structure of a company like CBRE propels its brokers as the largest CRE company in the world.Predictions for hot assets types based on an market analyst’s perspective.Advice on the importance of team synergy and individual expertise.And much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Adam Siegel:Adam Siegel has been with CBRE for over nine years and serves as Marketing and Operations leader for NRP-West and IPSOCAL, focused on retail, industrial, and medical commercial real estate sales. His background before CBRE was in consumer credit as well as in software development for companies like Capital One, Disney, Jumeirah International, and others. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter and enjoy the next podcast delivered straight to your inbox.  For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog. Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse 500,000+ available commercial properties for sale and lease. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi

Today, we're doing things a little bit differently. We had such a wonderful time with previous guest Stephanie Gilezan on TCP, so we sent our National Sales Director Paul Cohen to join her show CRE Power Hour. Stephanie, Paul, and cohost Lisamarie Wand cover topics ranging from: Time-tested property marketing strategies.How streamlined technology is changing the CRE landscape.The entrepreneurial edge needed to successfully scale your business.And much more! It's a conversation you will not want to miss. The CRE Power Hour has graciously shared this episode with us so we could share it with you. We hope you enjoy!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexiAbout Paul Cohen:Paul is the US Director for Crexi where he utilizes his experience in assisting brokers in getting deals done. Paul is widely recognized as a market expert in Commercial Real Estate and has represented numerous private owners with underwriting and developing marketing strategies and has over $1 Billion in total transaction valuation.About Stephanie Gilezan:At the age of 25, Stephanie Gilezan was the first and youngest realtor in Kentucky to be awarded one of the top 30 agents under thirty years old in the country by the National Association of Realtors. Stephanie moved her brokerage to eXp Realty in 2018 and has held many titles since. Last year she launched eXp Commercial in all 50 states. One of her many current roles is the Director of Growth at eXp Commercial where she recruits agents to join the fastest growing brokerage in America. Stephanie recruits, trains, and supports commercial real estate professionals across the country in a company wide effort to transform the commercial real estate industry. With over 24 years of experience as a licensed broker, Stephanie has become an expert in all aspects of Commercial Real Estate, Business Brokerage, Business Development, and Commercial Investments. She is also a land developer, builder, owns and operates a real estate team in the top 5% of producers in Kentucky and Indiana.About Lisamarie Wand:Lisamarie truly believes “we rise by lifting others,” and this guides everything she does. Whether speaking at local or national events, coaching new and experienced real estate agents, Lisamarie is always sharing her knowledge and experience to inspire others. As Commercial Designated Managing Broker for eXp Commercial, she oversees all commercial real estate agents and transactions in the State of Nevada. As Senior Advisor of Agent Development at eXp Commercial, she coaches and mentors commercial real estate agents across the country. In 2021, Lisamarie’s dynamic & engaging mentoring style was recognized by eXp University when she was awarded the Commercial Instructor of the Year. Today, as founder and CEO of Lisamarie Wand Group, she has become one of Nevada’s most influential brokers working with business owners, investors, landlords, tenants as well as brokering business sales. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter and enjoy the next podcast delivered straight to your inbox.  For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog. Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse 500,000+ available commercial properties for sale and lease. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi

Today, The Crexi Podcast examines the student housing sector with Sean Lyons and Ryan Tobias, Founding Partners at Triad Real Estate Partners.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of commercial real estate in conversation with top industry professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests, tapping into their wealth of expertise and exploring the latest trends in commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Yannis Papadakis sits down with Lyons and Tobias to discuss the staying power of student housing, strategy plays during recessions, and more fruitful advice. Their wide-ranging conversation covers: The ins and outs of student housing as a unique asset class and what sets it apart from multifamily, including what makes it potentially better positioned.Surprising trends in student housing that arose following the Covid-19 pandemic.Regional brokering strategies for student housing and the shadow markets of multifamily.Advice for newer brokers navigating an uncertain market and how to find one’s niche.And much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Sean Lyons:Sean Lyons has close to 15 years of experience selling investment real estate in Chicago and throughout the country. Before starting Triad, Lyons was a Senior Associate at Marcus & Millichap. As a Director of its National Multi-Housing Group, he concentrated his efforts on selling apartment properties on the north side of Chicago and throughout The Midwest. Lyons has brokered the sale of more than $750 million in investment property, in over 160 transactions. These sales include over 4,000 apartment and student housing units. Sean has serviced his clients by diversifying their real estate investment portfolios and helping facilitate their 1031 Exchanges into other product types, including Single-Tenant and Multi-Tenant Retail, Office, and Industrial Investments.Lyons has a BA from Boston College and is a licensed real estate broker in the States of Illinois and Wisconsin. He enjoys being a dad, writing, traveling, and playing golf.About Ryan Tobias:Ryan Tobias launched his career at Marcus & Millichap, focused on selling multifamily and student housing properties throughout Illinois, including Chicago and the greater Midwest. He went on to work at Binswanger, a global real estate company, where he grew the firm’s multifamily business while working extensively on office and industrial transactions as well. Tobias has closed over $750 million in real estate transactions across 19 states. Founding Triad Real Estate Partners marks his return to focusing on private client relationships in multifamily and student housing in the smaller markets of Illinois and the Midwest.Tobias has a BA from the University of Michigan & is a licensed real estate broker in the States of Illinois & Michigan.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter and enjoy the next podcast delivered straight to your inbox.  For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog. Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse 500,000+ available commercial properties for sale and lease. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi