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How We Buy Buildings

Find

Find Fixers

Buy an underperforming property in a good area or corridor.
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Fund

Friends &
Family

Put a conservative amount of debt on a property and partner with Friends & Family to buy buildings together!
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Fix

Force
Appreciation

Increase the properties value immediately by increasing the Net Operating Income with an aggressive leasing blitz.
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Sean Katona

Sean is a full-time real estate investor and landlord who has spearheaded 80+ deals ranging from value-add renovations to new construction.  His focus at Simplified Properties is revitalizing fixer-upper commercial real estate in greater Phoenix to maximize returns for friends & colleagues who invest alongside them.

The Katona’s portfolio includes retail, apartments, storage, single family rentals, REITs, and a smattering of stock picks.   Prior to becoming a commercial real estate enthusiast, he worked at Microsoft & EA Sports selling Xbox Ads to Hollywood and automakers. Sean is a proud alumni of the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington with concentrations in Marketing, Technology and Sales. 

Sean lives in Huntington Beach, CA with his wife Brittany, and kids Beckham (5) and Ellie (3).

Why Commercial Real Estate?

Better Returns +
Less Risk!

  • Cash Flow
  • Forced Appreciation
  • Building Equity via Loan Paydown
  • Tax Advantages

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