Joe Preis, Longitude Properties' CEO, has worked in many parts of the real estate industry, and has a range of experience that he shares with others to solve real estate problems and create opportunities. He especially seeks challenges brought on by new technology, shifting markets, and changing policies, especially in housing. He has:
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Built and sold MetroRent.com, one of the first and largest online apartment-finding services in the US
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Financed mortgage and construction loans of homes, apartments, office, and hotel properties
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Purchased properties via straightforward transactions, and through short sales
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Managed real estate investment funds of foreclosed homes and private construction loans.
Joe's education includes a degree in Demography from Harvard, and an MBA from Stanford. He lives in Mill Valley with his wife, daughter, and dog, and loves to ride bicycles and sail with friends.
