As an energetic and risk-taking entrepreneur, I’ve spent years navigating the intricate world of commercial real estate in California. At the helm of LRE & Co., I have learned that making a commercial real estate project "pencil out" – or estimate whether a...

In the world of commercial real estate development, success isn’t just about erecting buildingsand creating new spaces. It’s about weaving these spaces into the fabric of the community,making them places where people feel a sense of belonging and pride. Over the...

The old proverb goes: All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.To that, let’s add tired, stressed out, irritable, and no fun to be around with.I’ve been there – especially in my younger years. When I founded my company, LRE & Companies, 25 years ago, a 40-hour...

Now that Giving Tuesday has come and gone, many individuals and corporations may feel they’ve met their quota for the year. No doubt, the spikes in donations provided tremendous support for the numerous nonprofits that received them. But we don’t need to wait until...

An Interview with Aron Weiner, originally published in Authority Magazine The commercial real estate industry is a dynamic and challenging landscape that offers enormous potential for success. However, it requires a unique blend of skills, knowledge, and aptitude to...

Carlos Flores fell off his bicycle and broke one of its wheels when he was 7 years old. His father, Juan, pulled out a wrench from his tool box and showed him how to fix it. At first, Carlos found the lessons from his construction worker father annoying, but as he...

Change is good. It could be a little scary, but ultimately the anxiety brought on by the unknown gives way to success fueled by nose-to-the-grindstone work, solid planning and impeccable knowledge of the sector you are trying to conquer.That was the case when LRE...

We had a rough few years. The COVID-19 pandemic presented the entire world with challenges for which it was not ready. Many of us became ill, we lost loved ones, we shut down and were forced to isolate at home.Speaking strictly from a business standpoint, it could...

I love living in a big city.Everything you might need is mere minutes away – theaters, shopping, sporting events, big-name concerts, museums, downtown, distinct neighborhoods, a bevy of outdoor recreation activities.And the restaurants! As a foodie, I love the idea of...

Akki Patel, 44, is the founder and CEO of LRE & Companies, developers and real estate investors who specialize in ground development and community building. The entrepreneur, whose diverse experience and expertise span more than two decades, lives in San Francisco...