Investing In Commercial Real Estate On The Side Of Being A Commercial Broker While Adapting to Market Shifts Using Flex Industrial Investments

🚀 Welcome to the Moonlight Real Estate Syndication Show! 🌙 In this exciting episode, we sit down with Grant Reaves, head of Stoic Equity Partners, who managed to grow his real estate portfolio to $87 million in assets and 900,000 square feet of commercial real estate while balancing a full-time career as a commercial real estate broker. If you’re working a full-time job and looking to invest in real estate, this episode will definitely resonate with you. 💼🏢Meet Grant ReavesGrant began his real estate journey in 2013 at a regional brokerage firm, specializing in the sale of limited-service hotels throughout the Southeast. He transitioned to Marcus & Millichap in 2017, where he gained invaluable experience in underwriting and private equity real estate. Despite his success in brokerage, Grant always aspired to be on the principal side of real estate, and in 2019, he began his own investing journey. 📚💼Balancing Real Estate and a Full-Time JobGrant’s story exemplifies how to handle real estate investing while working full-time. He balanced his job as a broker with his passion for real estate, finding time during evenings and weekends to pursue deals. His first big success came when he converted an office building into a self-storage facility during the COVID-19 pandemic, a project that marked his first major investment while still actively brokering deals. 🔑🏢Adapting to Market Shifts with Flex IndustrialAfter succeeding in self-storage, Grant and his team recognized the opportunity in Flex Industrial real estate—a sector in high demand yet undersupplied. In September 2022, Stoic Equity Partners closed its first Flex Industrial deal in Little Rock, Arkansas. Since then, they have acquired 700,000 square feet of Flex properties across the Southeast. Grant’s ability to adapt to market trends has been a key factor in his continued success. 🏭📈Key Takeaways:Grant's journey is proof that you can build a successful real estate portfolio while managing a full-time career. His advice? Educate yourself, partner with others, and be patient. With the right time management and strategic planning, you can make real estate investing a reality, even alongside a busy job. 💪🏽🏠Thanks for tuning in to the Moonlight Real Estate Syndication Show! 🌕 If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a 5-star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and share this with anyone who could benefit from learning about real estate investing. Until next time, let’s pursue financial freedom, not just job security! 💼🚀Click On This Link For Our Free E-Book "An Introduction Into Apartment Syndication: https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/Website: ericlindseydiversify.comClick On The Link Below To Schedule A Call With Eric:https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversationClick On The Link Below For More Information About Eric Lindsey:https://linktr.ee/ericlindsey