The Norris Group Real Estate Podcast
The TNG Podcast is hosted by new TNG CEO, Craig Evans.
Craig Evans is a licensed Building Contractor in the State of Florida with nearly 30 years of construction experience including: Residential, Commercial and Municipal. A third-generation builder, he has worked front line activities through management as a subcontractor, laborer, foreman, superintendent, project manager, midlevel manager, and executive management, truly learning the business from the ground up.
A dynamic leader, Craig owns several companies. The first of which is Douglas Brooke Homes that specializes in work force housing in SW Florida. He also owns Trinity Building & Design, a full service sitework company but his newest endeavor is a Private Equity Firm called Douglas Brooke Legacy Capital, LLC or DBL Capital for short.
DBL Capital raises funds through investors that have a desire to be in the real estate investing world but do not have the time or ability to actively manage hard real estate assets. DBL Capital raises the funds and deploys them through a diverse blend of real estate assets. The goal is to create a legacy of generational wealth for DBL Capital investors.
In 2021, Douglas Brooke Homes won Investment Housing Builder of the Year from The American Institute of Investment Housing. In 2022, Douglas Brooke Homes was INC. 5000’s 10ht fastest growing private company and this year 2023 Craig Evans was named Construction CEO of the Year for the state of Florida by CEO Monthly.
Craig is a devout man. He and his wife Stephanie have two lovely daughters. He values his time with his family and encourages his employees to do the same.
The Norris Group Real Estate Podcast
BONUS EPISODE: Niches Within Niches: Scaling in Self-Storage Real Estate with Joe Downs | #923
In this bonus episode, Joe Downs returns to share deeper insights into the operations, trends, and future of self-storage investing. He covers hybrid management models, the role of AI in streamlining customer service, and his approach to sourcing and funding deals. Joe also highlights how the ongoing housing shortage is boosting demand for storage and why younger generations are driving industry growth. The episode wraps with practical advice for investors eyeing opportunities in this evolving asset class.
Joe is a lifelong entrepreneur with a track record of success across the securities, mortgage, hospitality, and real estate industries. As co-founder and CEO of The Belrose Group, he’s built a powerhouse firm specializing in the self-storage sector of commercial real estate—expanding it from acquisitions to include development and consulting. Known for spotting “niches within niches,” Joe brings a sharp eye for opportunity and a passion for educating others. He’s a featured speaker at the Self-Storage Academy and Mastermind, where he shares his insights as both a visionary leader and a hands-on investor.
In this episode:
- Exploring hybrid management models in self-storage operations
- Leveraging AI-driven call centers to improve efficiency and service
- How Joe Downs sources deals and stays ahead of market trends
- Creative funding strategies for storage acquisitions at any investment level
- The connection between the housing shortage and rising storage demand
- Demographic trends fueling continued growth in the self-storage industry
- Joe Downs shares expert advice on the future of storage and smart investing
The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669. For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.
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