25 bought and sold flips in Brewerytown and 45 more projects underway, Aaron and Mike of Fenix Property Group have sold to friends and family alike while providing neighboring contractors steady work in a changing pocket of the city.
Episode 8: Five yrs in with Full Court Development
From a math teacher who bought his first home in the rapidly growing market in point breeze ten years ago, to starting his own real estate investment journey 5 years ago, to now, managing 25 projects, building larger multifamily to hold on to long term, and navigating QOZ funds and covid.
Episode 7: Getting a Mortgage with Guaranteed Rate
A must listen for first time borrowers looking for mortgage financing. Rob Wishnick, SVP of Mortgage Lending covers credit, terms, refinancing, and more on this essential real estate podcast episode. He has over 15 years in this business and gives key insight into all the burning questions home buyers have.
What credit score do I need to get a mortgage right now?
How much of a down payment do I need?
How do I get a pre-approval?
Listen and apply for your pre-approval here at Guaranteed Rate or get connected with Rob directly via email at Rob.Wishnick@rate.com or call (267) 825-7859
Episode 6: Brickhouse Builders
Savvy, compassionate, and capable are three words that come to mind when listening to Julia Choseed, who started with a few dollars and determination to build herself a 21 unit RE portfolio. Her design sense is both eclectic and on trend, and her appreciation for architecture is apparent, as she's tackled Strawberry Mansion and West Philly victorian gems. She makes managing the process look easy while giving insight into the challenges that stump others in the industry.
Brickhouse Builders is known for its unique and stunning interior design and layouts while focusing on historic preservation. Throughout her successful career in real estate, Julia has flipped, rented, wholesaled, designed, and GC-ed other investors' projects until she ultimately found that her passion lies in Design and Mentorship. In addition to offering Design Services and Investor Consultations, she developed and teaches a Comprehensive Accelerated Construction Management Certification course in conjunction with Better Than Success, that she offers 3 times a year. Follow Julia on Instagram @brickhousebuilders
Episode 5: Design Pro Development
At 25 years old, Logan Kramer shares his rapid growth story from a leasing agent student at Temple to multifamily developer in Brewerytown and Strawberry Mansion with nearly 500 units in play.
2946 W Glenwood Home - new construction single family home.
Episode 4: Tester Construction
Ten years of mastering his craft as an employee allowed Mike Tester to make quite the splash now with his team at Tester Construction. Find out what he's building during the great pause of 2020. See more at Tester’s Site.
Under Construction at 629-33 W Girard Avenue
Episode 1: Zatos Investments
Kathryn hears from local developer Zatos Investments, based out of the Graduate Hospital neighborhood in Philadelphia. Listen to their history in real estate, hear how they grew quickly into large scale developments and see where they're headed next! Find more info on this team at Zatos Investments.
Zatos latest project in Graduate Hospital is a gorgeous single family at 2150 Kater Street. Request more info here and take a look at this stunning and timeless facade.
Episode 2: Axe Philly
Starting with sweat equity, Andrew Yeager of Axe Philly chops into building a development company in the city, the importance of investor capital, and mentors in a city with high barriers to entry. Visit them online at AxePhilly.com
Axe renovates some of the most stylishly affordable homes on the market - with a brand new listing at 27th and Cecil B Moore for under 250k that I may buy myself, really. Think gorgeous tile work and fun details us urbanites love in an old house, but with all the modern updates and trends. For a full listing of upcoming renovations (or to get a head on buying your very own renovation) email me here.
2335 Dauphin St kitchen by Axe Philly. #goals
Episode 3: Tioga Park
Rahat Kamal and Justin John (missing Ani Sanyal) discuss long term develop plans in Tioga Park in episode three. Their enthusiasm for engaging communities is contagious. From Canada, to Brooklyn, and now Philadelphia, these folks have all the ingredients to push North Philadelphia into the next century. Check out their shark tank plans for a new development here. To reach out to them directly visit TIOGAPARKPHILLY.com or ask me for a warm introduction.
Below: a triplex conversion in Tioga with gorgeous light. This will be a rental in their portfolio.
