Episode 4 - Interview with Gabe Johansen
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With a real estate portfolio valued at over $150MM and encompassing nearly 1,000 residential units, Gabe Johansen takes the spotlight in this special episode of Deal Junkies. As the President & CEO of SMI Real Estate, Gabe stands out as the definitive figure in the Willamette Valley's commercial real estate sector, renowned as the #1 producing apartment broker in the mid-valley area.
Today, Gabe invites us on an illuminating journey through his distinguished career, from the foundational days at his family’s car dealership to his ascendancy as a real estate mogul. He has excelled in transforming underperforming multifamily assets, upgrading C and D grade projects to B and C grade standards, thereby boosting both community and investor value.
In this episode, delve into Gabe’s strategies for creative financing, syndications, and his nuanced approach to the complex interplay between brokerage and investment that has propelled him to annually close deals exceeding $50MM. Furthermore, Gabe will provide insights into the current market dynamics, drawing from the extensive dataset featured in the SMI Apartment Update, an essential tool for industry professionals across the Willamette Valley. Welcome to Deal Junkies.
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