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Nicholas DiLeone - Leone Real Estate Partners
Description
In this episode of Caddo Convos, Nicholas DiLeone shares how he launched Leone Real Estate Partners during COVID, transitioned from institutional real estate to entrepreneurship, and built a thriving investor community in Texas. From multifamily strategy and triple-net deals to AI-driven underwriting and mentorship, Nicholas offers a transparent look at what it takes to scale smartly in today's real-estate market.
Contact Nicholas DiLeone - Leone Real Estate Partners
Phone: (646) 334-4989
Email: nick@leonerepartners.com
Five Key Takeaways
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Institutional experience, boutique execution: Nicholas brings big-firm underwriting discipline from firms like Nuveen into a hands-on, Texas-focused investment strategy for multifamily and triple-net industrial assets.
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Leaning in where others pull back: While many investors are fleeing C-class multifamily, Leone Real Estate Partners is rolling up their sleeves—finding value through operational involvement and price resets.
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Community creates opportunity: Nicholas' monthly Plano meetup isn't just networking—it's a deal engine, sourcing off-market opportunities, partnerships, and long-term relationships.
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DFW remains a resilient market: With strong job growth, Sun Belt migration, and steady fundamentals, North Texas continues to outperform through cycles.
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Start early, don't overthink: Nicholas encourages new investors to jump in, avoid analysis paralysis, and grow faster by partnering with experienced operators.
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Podcast Production provided by Blue Mic Studios, the podcast production arm of Visual Learning Solutions, LLC
Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios located in Caddo Office Reimagined: