
Summary
In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy, hosts Sarah Florer and Roland Wiederaenders engage with Tim Dowling and Frank Navarro, discussing their investment opportunity in a mixed-use “neighborhood’”retail project in Buda, Texas. The conversation starts with an introduction and conversation about Frank and Tim’s background in commercial real estate, and moves on to a discussion of the investment opportunity including this interesting asset class os mixed ‘neighborhood’ retail, which is community focused and includes community engagement efforts. Tim and Frank talk about the distinction between neighborhood retail and ordinary retail, and the fundraising process for the project. Including their focus on creating a legacy through community-centric development. They explore investment strategies, the future of retail in Central Texas, and the importance of timing and location in real estate investing generally. The discussion highlights the significance of walkability, connectivity, and the need for developments that resonate with the community's desires.
Guest Contact Info:
Tim Dowling and Frank Navarro can be reached at www.roundaboutinbuda.com or
Tim:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dowlingtim
Frank: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-navarro
Sponsored by:
Real Advisers, Austin, Texas
Special thanks to:
Red Sun Creative, Austin, Texas
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Roland Wiederanders: Roland@grablemartin.com
Sarah Florer: sflorer@grablemartin.com
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Alt Investing and Guests
03:05 Backgrounds of Tim Dowling and Frank Navarro
06:00 The Development Project in Buda
09:07 Community Engagement and Needs Assessment
11:53 Neighborhood Retail vs. Ordinary Retail
14:58 Investment Opportunities and Fundraising Details
24:43 Building a Legacy in Development
27:18 Investment Strategies and Market Opportunities
30:38 The Future of Retail in Austin
32:43 Community-Centric Development
36:00 The Importance of Timing and Location
38:44 Connecting with the Community and Future Plans
Disclaimer: “This production is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment or legal advice.”
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