From South Africa to Los Angeles to Park City - Real Estate Success: Brian Shirken on Timing, Execution and Reinvention
Brian Shirken’s journey has taken him from South Africa to Los Angeles to Park City—and through decades of real estate investing. On this episode of The Kirsh Connection, we discuss how he secured an institutional partner for his first deal, a 300,000-square-foot retail center in Columbus, Ohio; the roles of timing, luck and execution; and why the bubble of 2020–2022 was so difficult to recognize in the moment. Brian also shares advice for investors navigating challenging legacy deals, starting with identifying their unique skills and where they can add the most value.
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