What do professional sports, property management, bowling, and international stamp collecting have in common? For Dzintars Grinfelds, they’re all part of one remarkable journey.

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Dzintars shares his unique path from working with the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco Giants to running his family’s property management business in San Francisco. He opens up about how he’s modernized their operations with new tools and technology, and why personal oversight still matters most in managing their 18-unit portfolio.

But Dzintars’ story doesn’t stop there—he’s also a professional bowler and an active figure in international stamp collecting, helping organize the upcoming Boston 2026 World Expo.

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Born and raised in San Diego, Ben Schuster shares his inspiring path from unstable beginnings to a successful career at BlackRock, and ultimately, his decision to join Comfort Capital. A chance meeting at a coffee shop led Ben to dive into the manufactured housing community space, and today he helps lead an organization focused on long-term investment strategies, stable yields, and creating real impact for residents.

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In this lively and insightful episode, Bruce Bean chats with Lisa Zahner about her unconventional journey into real estate. Starting with her time at Marquette University, a stint teaching English in Prague, and early entrepreneurial ventures in tech, Lisa shares how her path eventually led her to become a dynamic force in San Francisco's commercial and residential property markets.

She dives into her role in economic development, the power of community revitalization, and her passion for turning vacancies into vibrant local spaces. Lisa also offers practical advice on investing in duplexes, understanding market shifts, and how a little optimism goes a long way in real estate.

Whether you’re new to investing, curious about urban revitalization, or love a good story of persistence and passion—this one’s for you.

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