Harry Bookey, Founder and Chairman of BH Management & Equities, launched his real estate career with one lucky phone call and a $500,000 investment. On this episode of Masters of Real Estate, Bookey talks about how he grew the company from that first deal and the importance of good partners, like Joanna Zabriskie, President and CEO of BH Management & Equities. Zabriskie implemented data, technology, and operational systems that were integral in growing the firm into the eighth largest property management company in the US with more than 89,000 units under management and $1 billion in gross revenue. Together, they talk about building a successful apartment business and how the pandemic is shaping the future of the industry.

Harry Bookey & Joanna Zabriskie - BH Equities / BH Management

Keith Wasserman started his company Gelt with his cousin by buying duplexes in Bakersfield, CA. He has since expanded Gelt by buying over 8,000 units across the country. Keith shares how he got started and how they are adjusting to their new reality after COVID. This one is full of great anecdotes, tips, and data to help landlords of any size.

Keith Wasserman - Gelt

Rawley Nielsen, President of Investment Sales in the Utah office at Colliers International, joins us for this episode of Masters of Real Estate to share the story about how he got started in the real estate business, lessons he has learned along the way, and the impact of COVID-19 on the real estate industry. We discuss the emergence of data and tech in real estate, and how small landlords can leverage these resources. Nielsen ends the conversation with insight into how owners can gain important experience and education through the pandemic.

Rawley Nielsen - Colliers

Welcome to the Masters of Real Estate Podcast - a one minute overview.

Intro to Masters of Real Estate

Host Justin Alanís brings you conversations with real estate founders and executives that have built companies that change the way we live, work, and play. Listen to conversations with leaders who will inspire you and provide practical, hands-on tips that you can use to build your own real estate portfolio.

Masters of Real Estate

All Episodes

4. Harry Bookey & Joanna Zabriskie - BH Equities / BH Management

3. Keith Wasserman - Gelt

2. Rawley Nielsen - Colliers

1. Intro to Masters of Real Estate