Auben Charleston

This week’s spotlight is on William Owen!

William joined our Auben Capital Partners team earlier this year as a Real Estate Analyst. He graduated from the University of Georgia, where he studied real estate, business, management, marketing, and related support services. William formerly worked as a senior consultant on commercial property tax with Ryan, a financial services company.

We are so excited to have William on our team, and we cannot wait to see the incredible work he does at Auben Capital Partners. Thank you for being an integral part of , William!

This week’s spotlight is on Thom Liggett!

Thom earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1991 from the University of Akron, and he earned his full real estate NC broker’s license in 2014. Thom joined our team with over 30 years of experience with investment funds and real estate development projects. Thom currently serves as Principal at Auben Capital Partners, and we LOVE having him on our team!

As an active investor and asset manager, Thom understands the ins and outs of investing from all angles. He has also served on the leadership teams of several multiple institutionally backed investment fund service platforms.

Thank you for being an integral part of , Thom!

This week's spotlight is on Tyson Schuetze!

Tyson began his real estate investment career after pursuing multiple career paths in his early twenties. He began working primarily as a real estate leasing agent in New York City, but he soon realized that he wanted to invest more than he wanted to sell. Tyson went on to start the business that would one day be Auben Realty in Augusta, GA in 2008, and with Natalie Walls as co-founder, the company was sure to succeed!

When he’s not working, Tyson enjoys listening to his record collection, reading, and traveling with his wife and daughters.

We asked Tyson what Auben’s early days of success were like, and he said, “From Day One we were investor focused–even in a time when there weren’t a ton of ways to invest and make money. We didn’t advertise… the business just started coming and didn’t stop. All from word-of-mouth.”

Thank you for being such an integral part of , Tyson!

This week's spotlight is on Courtney Wilson!

Courtney currently serves as the Vice President of Auben Development and Principal of Auben Capital Partners. In 2022, she received her Master of Business Administration from the University of South Carolina, Aiken, and she is a proud member of Beta Gamma Sigma.

Courtney is a results-driven, seasoned professional with a proven track record of guiding teams and clients to success. She specializes in market research, property management, and optimizing operational processes for growth. Courtney also uses her expertise to drive positive transformative change for her team and clients alike!

Thank you for being such an integral part of Team Auben, Courtney!

We are now active in SEVEN markets! 🥳

We are in a season of growth and development as we continue in our efforts to earn the business of like-minded investors. This is such an exciting time for Auben Realty and Auben Capital Partners, and we look forward to the incredible business connections we will make!

We are actively seeking new clients in all of our current markets. Reach out to us to learn more about our full-service property management and opportunities to scale across markets, if you are an interested portfolio owner, property owner, or brokerage in:

📍 Atlanta, GA
📍 Augusta, GA
📍 Charleston, SC
📍 Chattanooga, TN
📍 Columbia, SC
📍 Greenville, SC
📍 Kansas City, MO

For more information, contact Alex Becker, Director of Business Development at Auben Realty and Principal at Auben Capital Partners, today!

Join us at Amelia Island, FL! 🧳

Two of our experts, Donald Caster and Alex Becker, will be attending the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) Broker/Owner Conference & Expo on April 16-18. This property management conference is designed to help improve property management businesses, and we cannot wait to hear about everything Donald and Alex will learn!

Our team is dedicated to staying up-to-date and in the know about all things real estate and property management. We look forward to learning new business tactics and potentially implementing them into our own proven successful strategies.

If you are a brokerage or property management company owner seeking partnership opportunities, please contact Alex at [email protected] to set up a time to meet with us.

We look forward to seeing you there!

We are expanding!

Our recent acquisition of Voepel Property Management and Canopy Road Real Estate was the beginning of a new season for Auben Realty, one in which we are working towards earning the business of like-minded investors.

We are actively seeking new clients in the Charleston region of South Carolina. If you are an interested portfolio owner, property owner, or brokerage, reach out to us to learn more about our full-service property management and opportunities to scale across markets.

For more information, contact our Director of Operations, Alex Becker, today!
📧: [email protected]

This week's spotlight is on Donald Caster!

Donald is an incredibly accomplished professional with extensive experience in development and construction, strategic planning and ex*****on, sourcing land, renovations, and many other skills and industries. Over the course of his career, he has worked intimately with a variety of investment companies, including: Invesco, Northwestern Mutual Life, MetLife, State Teachers Retirement Systems of Ohio, Lend Lease, General Electric Investments, Ocwen, L&B Realty, IRET, and Phoenix Development.

Donald serves as President of Auben Realty and Principal at Auben Capital Partners. We asked what his goals for Auben include, and Donald told us, “I believe you never stop learning, and I always strive to be better in all aspects of my professional and personal life. Over the last 30+ years, I have learned how to foster a great team culture by believing in your teams, wanting the best for your teams, and also expecting the best from your teams. With this leadership style, I believe I will create synergistic opportunities and many successes for our Auben team which will transform into exceeding the expectation of our residents and investors."

Thank you for being such an integral part of , Donald!

This week's spotlight is on Natalie Walls!

Natalie found her passion for real estate after graduating from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion. She has been with Auben from the very beginning, and she was instrumental in laying the foundation of this organization.

As of last year, Natalie is a licensed comptroller/broker in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. She continues to be an incredible leader and industry expert, and we are so fortunate to have Natalie on our team.

Thank you for being such an integral part of , Natalie!

This week's spotlight is on Cole Thompson!

Cole is an incredibly experienced real estate investment partner with an extensive history of working in the real estate industry. He has over 23 years of experience in land development, sales, contractors, residential construction, and real estate development. Cole also holds a South Carolina Builders License and a South Carolina Real Estate License.

With a repertoire like that, it is no surprise that Cole serves as Director of Acquisition and Land Development at Auben Realty, President of Auben Development, AND Principal at Auben Capital Partners, a loan syndication that aims to acquire additional property management companies and sales brokerages.

Thank you for being such an integral part of Team Auben, Cole!

This week's spotlight is on Alex Becker!

Alex started his career in multifamily property management in his hometown of Louisville, KY. He relocated to Charleston, SC to join a start-up company, where he went on to oversee the property management and renovation of over 1000 single-family homes.

Alex uses his experience to apply scalable operations to our established investment brokerage. When he isn't working, he enjoys playing golf, cheering for the UK Wildcats, and traveling.

Thank you for being such an integral part of , Alex!

Let us help you find your new home! 🏡

Search through property listings for homes, land, and commercial real estate all on our Auben Realty Sales website. You can also search through foreclosures AND view market reports for all of the markets that we work in!

Click here to check it out now: https://www.aubenrealtysales.com

This week's spotlight is on Raheema Donnelly!

Raheema is the Senior Investor Account Manager for our Augusta office. Her real estate journey began at Cushman & Wakefield, where she coordinated portfolio administration for one of their largest accounts.

Since joining our team, Raheema has worked as both an Investor Account Manager and a Realtor. Now, as the Senior Investor Account Manager, Raheema will continue to focus on client/investor retention while also aiding in leading our Augusta market.

Talk about a team player! Thank you for being such an integral part of , Raheema.

Join us in welcoming our new Augusta Market Manager, Jonathan Murphy, to !

Jonathan brings to Auben over 20 years of leadership and experience as a U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret) officer. His multiple combat deployments and leadership roles helped him develop his leadership philosophy that makes him well suited to lead small teams up to large organizations.

As a veteran, he understands the VA loan process better than most and loves assisting veteran owned businesses. Jonathan employs his disciplined organization and his high-achieving capabilities to better serve his clients. He also thrives from teamwork and enabling others’ success, which is exactly what we look for in our team members!

Welcome to the team, Jonathan. We look forward to the great things you will do!

Join us in welcoming our new Charlotte Market Manager, Gary O'Neal, to !

Gary grew up in the Raleigh, NC area and is a long-time resident of Charlotte. He has been in the real estate industry since 2001, when he was flipping homes and acting as a buyer's agent for both investors and friends.

Before joining our team, Gary was the market Acquisition Director for SFR3, a real estate investment fund. In just 3 years, he was involved in the acquisition of over 700 homes!

Welcome to the team, Gary. We look forward to the great things you will do!

Congratulations, Natalie! 🎉

's very own co-founder, Natalie Walls, is now a Comptroller/Broker for Auben Realty in ALL licensed areas. That means she can work in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, AND Tennessee!

Congratulations on this incredible achievement, Natalie. We are so proud to look to you as an industry leader!

Want to work with Natalie? Click here to learn more and contact her today: https://www.aubenrealty.com/team-member/natalie-walls/

Join us in welcoming our new Greenville Market Manager, Ivan Jenkins, to !

Ivan has a background that encompasses real estate, engineering, and business. He brings a unique perspective and a diverse skill-set to the Auben Realty team, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University.

Ivan has a true passion for real estate and is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals. He is going to absolutely flourish on our team!

Welcome to the team, Ivan. We look forward to the great things you will do!

What a great way to start our week!

Thank you for this lovely review of our Auben: Columbia Office, Pamela. We agree that Mason and the rest of the Columbia office know exactly what they need to do to thrive, and we truly value what they bring to our team.

We are so appreciative of you taking the time to leave such valuable feedback, and we are so pleased to hear that you are satisfied with the service you have received!

"I am very pleased with this company, they are very organized, and kind, and professional. They are good at communicating and help you through the whole process to make it easy. Mason and his team have it all figured out and are good at problem solving every step of the way. Highly recommend them. Will be using them for a while."

Are you looking for assistance with property management, investing, or real estate?

Connect with our team of experts today: https://www.aubenrealty.com/contact-us/

Friendly reminder that the Back to School Bash donation deadline is next week!

Last year, we were able to provide school supplies and snacks to over 50 students, but we would love to make an even larger impact this year. If you want to be a part of this project, we are accepting donations of supplies and funds until Friday, July 14th, 2023.

All donations can be brought to our Augusta Office, downstairs in Property Management. The giveaway will take place on Friday, July 28th, from 3pm-5pm.

If you want to donate supplies, here is a list of what we need:
• Notebooks
• Pencils
• Erasable Pens
• Pencil Cases
• Crayons and Colored Pencils
• 3-Prong Folders
• Loose Leaf Paper
• Bookbags
• Basic Calculators
• Glue Sticks

What is an Auben Realty POD?

A major difference between Auben Realty and other property management groups is our superior, organized structure. Rather than being a department or portfolio based company we operate using PODs.

Our PODs are teams of real estate professionals who manage our properties in a much more efficient and successful way than traditional property management companies. Within each POD is an Investor Account Manager, a Resident Experience Manager, a Maintenance Coordinator, and an Inspector/Project Manager who work together to best serve our residents and investors.

Our PODs allow property owners to make the best decisions about their investments AND they offer residents premium service that increases their satisfaction!

Want to learn more about how our PODs work?

Click here to watch the full video: https://youtu.be/ngch0gomTTI

Do investors actually positively impact communities?

The influence and impact of investors has been controversial for many years, despite investment in SFR not being a bad thing. Read all about it from an insider's perspective in this week's edition of REI News and Market Moves LIVE on our website now!

Pro-tip: for an advanced copy, be sure to check our CEO's LinkedIn page each Monday: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyson-schuetze/

Read the blog post here: https://www.aubenrealty.com/real-estate-news-and-market-moves-week-15/

Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and happy Independence Day from all of us at ! 🇺🇲🎆

What's the impact of working from home on the economy?

In a recent article, NPR discusses how the vast number of office buildings left vacant as businesses opted for remote work poses a threat to the US economy.

Click here to read the full article and find out how some landlords are attempting to find a solution: https://www.npr.org/2023/05/16/1174938708/commercial-real-estate-property-offices-work-from-home-remote-work

Want more article suggestions?

Check out our weekly Real Estate News and Market Moves blog posts for more: https://www.aubenrealty.com/blog/

Our offices will be CLOSED on Monday, July 3rd, and Tuesday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Wednesday, July 5th, at 9AM.

We hope that everyone has a safe and fun holiday! 🇺🇸

Thank you for this honest and awesome review, Brandon!

We always appreciate receiving positive feedback, especially when it shines the spotlight on our incredible team members. Jonathan is a fantastic example of the kind of person and professional that truly represents who we are here at !

"So, I looked at the negative reviews on this listing, & I saw a lot of them were about circumstances that were somewhat out of Auben’s personal control. I just wanted to say, I personally know one of their agents, Jonathan Murphy, and you simply will not find a more upstanding, honest person to work with. Just give them a chance & call him! You will not regret it."

Are you looking for assistance with property management, investing, or real estate? Connect with our team of experts today: https://www.aubenrealty.com/contact-us/

What's the impact of SFR investors within their communities?

Our newly appointed Market Sales Manager, Gary O’Neal, spoke with our CEO, Tyson Schuetze, and shared insight on the history of SFR within Charlotte, NC. Read all about it in this week's edition of Real Estate News and Market Moves LIVE on our website now!

Pro-tip: for an advanced copy, be sure to check our CEO's LinkedIn page each Monday: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyson-schuetze/

Read the blog post here: https://www.aubenrealty.com/real-estate-news-and-market-moves-week-14/

What are buyers looking for?

A recent article from Builder Magazine discusses how the prevalence of smart technology in American homes has led to an expectation among buyers for new homes to include such features.

Buyers are looking for homes that feature "smart" elements to increase their security and productivity, while also offering luxurious conveniences. This includes dimming lights with voice commands, locking doors from their phone, and other such technologies.

These are some interesting concepts that could really impact the success of build-to-rent homes!

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3qHFs5j

Join us for some great upcoming events!

Don't miss out on these fun networking opportunities that will benefit your business and expand your contacts. Invite guests to come network, learn, share, and have fun!

Addicted to Investing Book Club
🗓 Wednesday, 6.28
⏰ 12PM - 1PM
📍 909 Walker St., Augusta, GA

Augusta BNI
🗓 Thursday, 6.29
⏰ 7:15AM - 9AM
📍 3500 Walton Way Ext., Augusta, GA

Augusta BiggerPockets Meet Up
🗓 Friday, 6.30
⏰ 6PM - 9PM
📍 909 Walker St., Augusta, GA

Click here to learn more about these or our other awesome events: https://www.aubenrealty.com/events/

to Do Good Day!

Our Director Of Acquisition and Development, Cole Thompson, spent cleaning up Trenholm Park. This is a local park that many of us grew up playing in, so it was great to see some of supporting parts of our community that we both connect to and have roots in!

Thank you again to everyone who participates in Do Good Day!