Jeff Strong Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Founded 356 Development (now Reserve Development), a privately held, diversified real estate acquisition and development company whose principal competency lies within the repositioning of underutilized properties.• Subsequent to the divestment of the Company’s originating partners, rebranded and relaunched 356 Development to become Reserve Development in 2018.• Reserve Development’s accumulative acquisition and development portfolio includes over 1-million-square feet located on over 15 sites throughout the great state of Texas.• Established and implemented a proven framework for underwriting strategies to consistently discover value where others may not and routinely tender the highest and best offer for the target real estate asset.

• Identified and purchased 250+ residential investment properties and made renovations to properties before reselling properties for a profit. Contracted with tradespeople while working as the General Contractor to carry out either minor improvements or major renovations.• In 2012 established Kessler Capital, a subsidiary of Urban Strong Real Estate Services. Raised $1.5MM in funds to purchase, at auction, 165+ homes across 23 states in cash—sold homes on Seller Financing Terms. • In 2006 established Strong 8 Capital, a subsidiary of Urban Strong Real Estate Services. Raised $500,000 in funds to purchase, 20+ homes in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Arkansas, and Colorado —sold homes at a profit on Seller Financed notes. • Recipient of the “Preservation Achievement Award” given by Preservation Dallas for the redevelopment of an historic home located in the Edgewood Historic District. Featured in the Dallas Morning News and Dallas Business Journal for restoring homes in Dallas Historic Districts.

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Involved in the acquisition and repositioning of numerous commercial properties, with a focus on value-add opportunities, portfolio included over 2-million-square feet located on over ~ 16 sites throughout the U.S.• Identified and closed Big Box investments with Sears, Target, Albertsons, Toys and Babies R Us, while working to reposition these assets with National Retailers such as; Ulta, Kohls, Ross, Petco, Burlington Coat Factory, Dollar Tree, and others.• Analyzed macro- and microeconomic variables that could effect change in markets across the United States (e.g. changes in interest rates, strength of local economies, influx/flight of industries, etc.) to yield strong investment opportunities.• Managed the due diligence process to increase the likelihood of the successful acquisition of an existing property at an attractive price, including analyses of the supply and demand dynamics in the selected market or submarket.

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Performed prospecting activities utilizing a variety of methods, including a tech-driven procurement system (e.g., email, social media, video, direct mail, and more) as well as traditional methods (e.g., in-person visits, cold-calls, etc.).• Interfaced closely with architects, contractors, lawyers, building owners, appraisers, and other professionals involved in the commercial real estate business.• Built trusted relationships with interested buyers and sellers (and potential sellers) of industrial real estate properties. Met with clients and potential clients to discuss business opportunities as well as coordinate listing appointments.• Prepared thoughtful analysis of properties listed, including broker opinions of values, market comparables, and property research. Maintained a thorough understanding of all quality property available in the territory.