Multifamily Streamlined with Leslie Mathis

From Skeptic to Four Decades in Real Estate - President of Charter Properties Inc., John D. Porter

Leslie Mathis

Send us a text

In this episode, we have a seasoned real estate professional who initially had no interest in the housing industry but agreed to give it a try. Four decades later, he’s still passionate about the ever-changing nature of the business. He shares his experiences from managing on-site, where he learned the importance of viewing real estate as a service industry focused on helping residents. Discover his insights on the importance of taking care of residents, the value of being involved in apartment associations, and the lifelong relationships he’s built along the way. Listen in as he reflects on the value of listening more and gaining insight as tools to chart the way forward. 

John D. Porter has successfully developed and managed multi-family and self-storage investment properties for 40 years. Before joining our firm in 1999, he was responsible for development and all property management aspects of a Midwest firm that operated 5,000 apartment units and self-storage rentals.

For Charter, John leads the acquisition and development of residential communities and is a real estate broker in North and South Carolina. His expertise in planning, zoning, and infrastructure development adds valuable insight into projects.

In his free time, John is an avid gardener, golfer, and fisherman who likes to spend time with his wife and raised three awesome children (two boys of color). Helping his family and team reach their goals brings him deep joy. Many don’t know that John is a musician and has traveled to Cuba many times.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-porter-9511a618/
Website: https://www.charterproperties.com/

Hear from John about:

  • How applying for a Teddy Bear company led to his true calling.
  • The big eye-opener he discovered when working on site.
  • How our on-site teams help residents in so many ways.
  • Why thinking and talking about residents keeps him young.
  • Who really makes the decisions.
  • How the apartment associations are his biggest resource.
  • Being an employer of choice.
  • Who is best to represent our industry when lobbying.
  • His favorite quotes and personal insights to be better tomorrow.

Subscribe to and review the Multifamily Streamlined Podcast here.

Streamline Multifamily Group is your specialized consulting partner for multifamily operations, training, and more! We offer consultative support in project management, construction, development, renovations, auditing, and also organize industry events.
Ready to elevate your property's performance? Connect with Streamline Multifamily Group at www.StreamlineMultifamilyGroup.com !

Check out the NEW website and register for EmpowHER 2024 here. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact jzhang@streamlinemultifamily.com.