From Single Family to 300+ Units: Dave Holman’s Long Game in Real Estate | Ep 57 Path of Progress

In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Dave Holman, a commercial real estate investor, broker, and founder of Holman Homes and Katahdin Property Management. Dave has built and manages over 300 units, with hundreds more in development—by focusing on local markets, mixed-use assets, and vertically integrated operations.Dave’s journey didn’t start with massive apartment buildings. It started with single-family homes, sweat equity, and learning how local banks really work. Over time, he discovered overlooked opportunities in mixed-use properties, vacant office buildings, and tertiary markets—places most investors ignore. By combining creative financing, community-first thinking, and energy-efficient upgrades, Dave consistently drives NOI while reducing risk.This episode is a deep, tactical conversation about how to scale responsibly, why cash flow and location matter more than door count, and how vertical integration can become a powerful form of risk management. Whether you’re just starting out or already investing, this episode offers real-world insights you won’t hear from gurus chasing flashy metrics.📌 Key Takeaways:✅ How Dave scaled from single-family homes to 300+ units✅ Why mixed-use properties are misunderstood—and undervalued✅ How to underwrite and finance mixed-use assets correctly✅ The hidden opportunity in vacant office buildings✅ Why local banks outperform big banks for investors✅ Using seller financing to increase cash-on-cash returns✅ How vertical integration improves NOI and control✅ Property management as risk management—not profit extraction✅ Energy efficiency upgrades that dramatically increase value✅ Building community to reduce turnover and stabilize cash flow✅ Scaling into ground-up development through partnerships✅ Why honesty and integrity compound faster than leverage📚 Book Recommendations:– Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough & Michael Braungart– Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard🌐 Connect with Dave Holman:📧 Email → [email protected]🌍 Website → https://www.holmanhomes.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/holmangroupremax📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/holmangrouprealty/🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode:📺 YouTube → https://youtu.be/uhEgZduufEc🎧 Spotify →🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-single-family-to-300-units-dave-holmans-long-game/id1782550599?i=1000746357171🙌 Stay Connected👍 Like, subscribe & turn on notifications 🔔 so you never miss an episode of Path of Progress!📲 Follow Us:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pathofpro/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pathofpro/LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathofpro/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/ ⁨@pathofpro⁩  X → https://x.com/pathofpro#PathOfProgress #DaveHolman #AlexKononov #RealEstateInvesting #MixedUse #VerticalIntegration #CommercialRealEstate #PropertyManagement #EnergyEfficiency #ImpactInvesting #CashFlow #LocalBanking #ValueAdd #GroundUpDevelopment #InvestorMindset