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The US real estate scene is changing fast. With new trends dominating the market, spaces like self-storage units have now become the most desired. A lot of pandemic-inspired housing has also taken over the industry, where most people are prioritizing a larger outdoor space and a home office. But these changes are far from over, especially with developers like Nathan Garber bringing his vast experience to the field.
Nathan Garber is a US-based real estate developer who has worked in various fields. He started and sold several successful businesses, including a wellness organization, Mountain Meadow Herbs Health Company, where he invented equipment for processing, extracting and manufacturing supplements. . He also has experience in sales and is a well-known person in the US real estate market, having grown his company in over 7 states just this year.
As an advocate for his community, Nathan is using his position in real estate to fight human trafficking and to help families live their dreams. He created a nonprofit organization, the NRG Elevation Foundation, to give back to families and veterans. Garber’s team operates with virtually no administrative costs because they work directly with people in need. Nathan’s full-scope approach to real estate and his experience working in different fields has helped him build an impressive portfolio. He currently owns 4 storage facilities and he’s preparing his 5th. Besides maintaining a bit of private stock in mining companies, he’s bullish with precious metals and holds a relatively smaller amount of investments in the stock exchange.. He is leveraging his creative sales skills to close more deals and bring positive changes to the industry, benefiting not only the buyer but also the seller. Units are great for developers and investors because they are one of the lowest cost commercial facilities to build.
Commercial real estate has dramatically changed in the last few years. The COVID-19 pandemic saw people leave offices and move to remote work, which has significantly impacted the entire industry. While those people adjusted their lifestyles, many new trends began in the real estate industry alongside unfavorable market conditions that are tougher on families, which fueled the need to spend less and downsize more –making these times perfect for investing in self-storage units.
According to Nathan, while this sudden change has mostly negatively affected real estate, it has also driven the US real estate scene out of traditional ways. The new and improved building designs are far better in construction and even maintenance for both the seller and buyer, explains Nathan.
“In Montana, specifically the Flathead Valley, most things are currently overpriced.” says Nathan. “In the next 3 years there will be a significant correction.”
Nathan has invested in commercial spaces and self-storage units, using his skills to develop the industry. He has changed storage unit investments by creating the most efficient install process and using economically sustainable materials. No one building storage units is developing like Nathan’s team.
Nathan also shares with other entrepreneurs some of the lessons he has learned since he started his journey and provides valuable investment advice. It can be tough to start a real estate career. But that doesn’t mean it’s undoable, notes Nathan.
He explains that your success in the field will be determined by your understanding of real estate, skills, and network. When you know what the industry has to offer, you can make a more informed investment decision and reduce the risks.
While many tend to put aside skills gained in favor of following their new path, Nathan Garber has carried all his life experience to real estate and is now leveraging this to change the space. He has managed to deftly merge the impactful lessons throughout his entrepreneurial journey into his real estate career, leading to his continued success in the field.
