OUR CORNERSTONES TO SUCCESS
Experienced Management & Advisory Team with Unique Understanding of Middle Markets & Millennials: New Construction, acquisition, asset management and redevelopment experience in repositioning property for targeted demographic with a track record of executing investment strategy.
- Catering to High Demand Niche Demographics who Require More Living Options: The growing Millennial and underserved Middle Markets are expanding at a rapid rate. New construction is typically aimed at luxury apartment units leaving the underserved Middle Market and Millennial renter struggling to find affordable housing.
- Achieve Higher Rents by Creating a Niche Community Lifestyle: Our My Home Choice Tenant Program creates a unique niche lifestyle for the Middle Market and Millennial tenant base that solves their current housing problems. This creates an Unmatched Competitive Advantage. With little to no competition, and increased demand, our properties command higher rents where residents feel at home long term.
- Favorable Industry and Economic Conditions–The Rent vs. Own affordability gap in Idaho, Oregon & Montana continues to widen as interest rates and home prices continue to climb leaving the underserved Middle Market and Millennials no choice but to rent. Thus demand is exceeding supply in the multi-family sector and increased rents support strong market fundamentals.
UNIQUE INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Ideal Market Opportunities:
- Distressed apartment owners
- New construction in favorable location
- Underperforming/mismanaged properties
- Tired properties with outdated upgrades
- Exhausted out of state absentee owners
- Opportunity Zones
UNIQUE PROCESS
Purchase and build Class B or C multifamily assets creating value by having best in-class management, low expense ratio, updated units, or low vacancy
Brand these assets for the underserved and high demand underserved Middle Market and Millennial renters residing in targeted area.
Execute our signature 4-Step “My Home Choice Tenant Program” that includes best in-class management and capital.
Implement our proven strategies, allowing our investors to have safety with high cash flowing and appreciating assets.
Provide exit strategy to refinance or sell properties within 7-10 years.
Our Team
John M. Nichols
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
John Nichols has devoted over 31 years as a real estate industry professional financing, building and repositioning commercial and residential assets for maximum growth, value and income for his clients and investors. As a commercial and residential lender John has served over 5,000 clients to reach their real estate investment goals. Currently, John serves as CEO & Founder of Cornerstone Commercial Investments, an investment & management firm specializing in the syndication, management and advisory of multi family commercial properties catering to niche rental housing markets. John has developed and conducted many training workshops and seminars for real estate professionals and investors. John holds a California Real Estate Broker’s License, and is a Certified Mortgage Planner.
Anthony Walker
General Partner & Chief Investment Officer
Anthony Walker, Partner of Cornerstone Commercial Investments, is an expert in the multifamily management, acquisition and financing sectors. Furthermore he is a top producing Realtor in Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington co-owning the Inland Northwest Real Estate Team. Over the past years Anthony has established a strong track record in multifamily assets, real estate sales, brand awareness, ground development and business ownership. Additionally, Anthony graduated with a bachelors in Finance and Marketing from the University of Idaho. He excels at leading teams to succeed, giving clients the best service in the industry.
John S. Nichols
General Partner & Chief Operating Officer
John’s experience in professional sales and business development encompasses real estate, insurance, promotional sales, as well as leadership and research. John is a graduate of Baylor University from the Hankamer School of Business. John’s real estate experience also includes apartment renovations and property management. Currently, John serves as Business Development Manager of Cornerstone Commercial Investments, a management firm specializing in the property management and advisory of multi family commercial properties catering to niche rental housing markets. John holds an Idaho Real Estate License and is active with Coldwell Banker Commercial and Schneidmiller Realty.
Tom Nichols
Regional Partner - Oregon
The Broker with the builder background!
28 Year resident of Central Oregon building strong ties to the community and clients. Tom’s real estate career started as general contractor building custom homes, remodels and the spec homes as well as multi-family and light commercial. With well over 250 projects completed successfully he naturally transferred into real estate and land development with a firm foundation in construction, marketing, selling and client satisfaction. Tom works tirelessly building client and industry relationships. He graduated with a BA in Organizational Communications from Pepperdine University in 1993. Immediately after his college career he moved to Central Oregon to pursue his dream of living in a thriving community that loves the outdoor lifestyle.
Tom is loved by his wife of 24 years and 3 wonderful children. One adult daughter is also in the real estate industry as well as twin boys in high school. There is never a dull moment in their house!
Working in Central Oregon as a Real Estate Broker is extremely fulfilling. The long lasting relationships built and service to the community he loves is a true pleasure.
Jessie Eagen
Regional Partner - Montana
Jessie Eagen has been CEO of Eagen Real Estate since its inception in 2002. He has over 25 years of experience in commercial and land entitlement, brokerage, and sales. Prior to starting Eagen Real Estate Mr. Eagen was consistently a top producing commercial and residential broker in the Missoula Market. Over the past 10 years, he has managed over $200 million in sales and entitlement. He graduated with a BS in Business Administration from the University of Montana.
Kaden Mathis
Media Director
Kaden has been involved with media creation since 2016. Prior to starting at CCI, Mr. Mathis worked in marketing and communications and has amassed countless productions under his belt. His Bachelor’s degree is from Eastern Washington University in Communications, Graphic Design and Art. He has a passion for creating excellent visuals that compliment projects and aid in their completion.
Carrie Zech
Designer
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