What was your most interesting job before going into real estate? I was a firefighter.
Where did you grow up? Brookline
Growing up, what did you want to be? A firefighter
What do you do to relax when you’re stressed? Vacation in Nantucket and spend time with my four kids and wife.
If you could meet any well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why? Joseph Kennedy
What is Boston’s best-kept secret? The MBTA Boat
What do you love most about the industry? Creating value for my owners as a property manager.
How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents? I have been behind the scenes as a property manager for some of Boston’s fastest-growing portfolios including a recent $47 million sale.
What is the most difficult aspect of your job? Juggling the multi-facets of property management, accounting, maintenance, construction, tenant relations
What’s your best advice for generating new leads? Play the long game with your clients even if it costs you money in the short term.
What has been your greatest accomplishment? Managing a portfolio for nearly a decade and it selling 118 units for $47 million in collaboration with the city of Boston and the EBCDC to create affordable housing in East Boston.
What are you binge-watching/reading/listening to lately? Kennedy Family Books
What’s your favorite meal in Boston? Neptune Oyster Lobster Rolls or Daily Catch Squid Ink Pasta
What’s one thing people are surprised to learn about you? While juggling a large property management company I also have four kids, run my own investment fund for real estate and am a firefighter in Brookline.
What is your favorite vacation spot and why? Nantucket because I have four kids and it’s important for us to have a home base and we can choose from a variety of beaches.
In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry? Play the long game and treat your clients with integrity.
What’s your favorite real estate iPhone/Android app? buildium
Who are your favorite people to follow on social media? Robert Nichols, Richard Beliveau, Karina Mejia
What are your social media handles? bpmkeith on Instagram