In this episode, W.I.R.E.D. host Nick Smith sits down with Patrick Bell, Director of Business Development with the Coldwell Banker Commercial Metro Brokers in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Patrick is commercial real estate broker specializing in land transactions.  However, before becoming a broker, Patrick served as an elected County Commissioner in Fulton County, Georgia.  Patrick discusses how this experience gives him a different viewpoint than most brokers.  He also discusses what he considered when he assessed a development project's viability as a commissioner.

Much of the developable land and/ or structures around the country are owned by local units of government.  So, Patrick gives valuable insight into how a developer and/ or investor should approach a local municipality about developing a site that they currently own.  

The current affordable housing shortage is a main topic in today's episode and Patrick offers key insight into some possible solutions for this crisis.  And to end the show, Patrick gives great advice to anyone interested in pursuing endeavors in real estate development.

Feel free to contact Patrick using his contact information below:

Phone: (678) 631-7386

Email:  [email protected]