🏬 Developing Retail Strip Malls: How Jay Dhahan Turned Legos into Strip Mall Empires 💰 скачать в хорошем качестве

🏬 Developing Retail Strip Malls: How Jay Dhahan Turned Legos into Strip Mall Empires 💰

Build your real estate portfolio and join our community of like-minded investors on Skool here: https://www.skool.com/the-real-estate... TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction to Jay Dhahan and strip mall development 0:52 Jay's journey from Lego enthusiast to commercial developer 2:29 The transition from residential to commercial real estate 4:26 First commercial project: From houses to retail strip mall 6:44 Researching growth markets: How to identify promising locations 8:47 Finding the right tools for market research 11:16 Navigating the rezoning process for commercial development 13:13 Jay's top four markets: Tampa, Austin, Nashville, and Atlanta 14:53 Quick question round begins 18:17 Community as an essential tool for real estate success 19:24 How to connect with Jay for retail investment opportunities DESCRIPTION: THE LEGO MASTER TURNED STRIP MALL DEVELOPER In this value-packed episode of The Real Estate Investing Club, I sit down with Jay Dhahan from Next-Gen Properties who shares his fascinating journey from Lego-loving kid to successful strip mall developer. If you've ever been curious about retail development but didn't know where to start, this conversation is your goldmine of information! 🏗️ Jay reveals how his childhood passion for building with Legos naturally evolved into a love for real estate development. After watching his father invest in various projects, Jay immersed himself in real estate education through seminars, webinars, and networking. This foundation led him to transition from residential development to commercial strip malls, where he found his true calling. FROM FIRST DEAL TO MULTI-MILLION EXIT Jay walks us through his first commercial project, where he purchased three small residential lots, tore down the houses, rezoned the property, and built his first retail strip mall. The most impressive part? He documented everything he learned from his general contractor, taking extensive notes and videos that became the foundation for his development expertise. What started as a learning project turned into a profitable venture when he later sold a 6,323 square foot building he had developed for $3.51 million last year! Jay emphasizes that retail strip malls are the "golden egg" of real estate because they attract stable business tenants with 5-10 year leases who invest heavily in their own buildouts. MARKET RESEARCH THAT ACTUALLY WORKS One of the most valuable segments of our conversation focuses on how Jay researches potential markets. Rather than relying solely on online tools, he emphasizes the power of people as resources. Jay recommends: Meeting with local residents to understand community needs and growth patterns Consulting with Economic Development offices and Chambers of Commerce Researching population growth and age demographics Understanding the municipality's area structure plans and zoning requirements Looking for locations with good highway access and visibility HOTTEST MARKETS FOR 2025 Currently based in Tampa, Florida, Jay ranks his top four markets for retail development as: Tampa, Florida; Austin, Texas; Nashville, Tennessee; and Atlanta, Georgia. He's particularly bullish on Tampa's growth potential and has shifted his focus from pure development to raising capital and finding investment opportunities in these thriving areas. THE PATIENCE PRINCIPLE When I asked what advice he would give his younger self, Jay immediately answered "patience." He explained that real estate is a long game, and his biggest mistakes came from rushing deals rather than taking the time to fully research and understand each opportunity. For new investors, this patience principle can be the difference between success and costly errors. FINAL THOUGHTS Whether you're just starting in real estate or looking to diversify into commercial retail, Jay's insights provide a valuable roadmap. His emphasis on community, research, and understanding the end user (businesses that will occupy the space) offers a comprehensive approach to strip mall development and investment. Connect with Jay at jaydhahan.com to learn more about his projects and investment opportunities in the retail strip mall space. Interested in investing in one of Gabe's projects? Visit https://www.kaizenpropertiesusa.com Visit the REI Club podcast website here: https://www.therealestateinvestingclu... #RetailRealEstate #StripMallDevelopment #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #RetailDevelopment #FloridaRealEstate #TampaRealEstate #PropertyDevelopment #CommercialProperty #RealEstateGrowth #RezoneProperty #RealEstateDevelopment #PassiveIncome #CashFlowInvesting #RetailInvestment #JayDhahan #NextGenProperties #RealEstateEntrepreneur #RealEstateWealth #DevelopmentStrategies