Adapting Commercial Real Estate in the Post-COVID Era: With Christian Catron from Redeem Investments

After sustaining injuries that led to a medical discharge from the military, Christian embarked on a nearly two-decade-long career in healthcare, starting from pharmaceutical sales to eventually pursuing an MBA at the University of Texas at McCombs School of Business on a full scholarship. A transition from healthcare to real estate investment, termed as "wealth care," was motivated by a desire to serve in a different capacity and the challenges of mounting tax liabilities. Starting with residential real estate in 2017 and quickly moving to commercial spaces, Christian showed a keen interest in leveraging commercial properties for forced appreciation, particularly in a time when COVID-19 has transformed workplace norms.

Takeaways

• Christian Catron's journey from humble beginnings to leading in real estate investment highlights resilience and adaptability.
• Christian leveraged commercial properties for forced appreciation amidst the changing workplace norms due to COVID-19.
• His adaptation of commercial properties to meet evolving demands illustrates a strategic response to market trends post-COVID-19.
• Through Redeem Investments, he emphasizes on rejuvenating buildings to cater to local community needs like medical offices, hotels, and apartment buildings.
• Redeem Investments exemplifies a forward-thinking approach to real estate investment, championing the adaptive reuse of commercial spaces.