Pete Montgomery got his start in real estate 20 years ago working in property management. He soon realized he had a passion for commercial property management and leasing. Today, Pete is the broker of retail development at CMC Properties, where he specializes in mix-use development. CMC Properties has owned and managed thousands of apartments, offices, and retail stores.    In this episode, Pete discusses why he has his sights set on suburban downtowns, why you should always take the time to introduce yourself to the city manager, when to use a broker to help fill vacancies, and how to qualify those brokers.    Pete Montgomery | Real Estate Background Broker of Retail Development at CMC Properties, which has owned and managed thousands of apartments, offices, and retail stores. When they select a site that they are going to build on, Pete prospects potential commercial tenants. Based in: Edgewood, KY Say hi to him at: cmcproperties.com Facebook Greatest Lesson: Do what you say you are going to do. Fail to deliver and the customer will lose trust in you and your company. Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content.   Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: PassiveInvesting.com | DLP Capital |Reliant