EP31: Christian Catron's Eco-conscious Strategy for Sustainable Development and Financial Security
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Is there a way to combine military precision and still have a heart for sustainability? In this episode, we are joined by Christian Catron, a West Point grad and visionary in eco-friendly real estate development. From Christian's humble beginnings in the Philippines to the disciplined halls of West Point and onto the forefront of innovative property redevelopment, his story is one of determination and environmental stewardship. In this conversation, we explore Christian's commitment to the adaptive reuse of buildings, a practice of breathing new life into vacant commercial spaces, and his strategic integration of renewable energy solutions. Prepare to be inspired by a leader who is not only transforming the real estate industry but also setting the stage for a greener tomorrow.
Christian began his real estate investing career with single-family homes in 2017. His vision for his company, Redeem Investments, has since expanded to include Commercial Real Estate and Renewable Energy investing, recognizing the ability to achieve below-average risk and above-average returns for investors while creating a positive impact on the environment. His company runs an investment fund that was launched in 2021, which provides financing to renewable energy developers and has provided monthly distributions since its inception. Seeking to capitalize on demographic and economic trends in the commercial real estate space, Christian and his team have launched a new Investment Fund, employing the adaptive reuse strategy. The properties they acquire through the Fund are converted to a higher and better use, such as hotels, apartments, and medical office buildings.
Connect with Christian:
Web: www.redeeminvestments.com
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/RedeemInvestments/
Episode highlights:
(2:06) Fun facts about Christian
(3:25) Exploring real estate and sustainability
(7:52) What made Christian pivot into the real estate world and diving deeper into adaptive reuse
(20:10) Repurposing buildings for community growth
(26:02) Efficient and sustainable buildings
(33:23) Where to find more of Christian
(34:52) How Christian diversifies his investments beyond stocks
(40:28) Rapid fire
(45:38) Outro
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