Jacob Goldstein joined Chicago’s Greenstone Partners in September as a director. It’s the latest stop in what has already been a successful commercial real estate career for 30-year-old Goldstein. Since becoming a licensed broker in 2016, Goldstein has been involved with more than $100 million of multifamily and mixed-use transactions in the Chicago area.
REjournals recently named him a CRE Future Leader. Here is a snippet from the interview.
Tell us about your background. Where did you grow up, where did you go to school?
Jacob Goldstein: I grew up locally in the North Shore Chicago suburb of Highland Park and graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
How did you get your start in the industry?
Goldstein: I learned a lot about the industry from a pretty young age, thanks to my dad, who has extensive experience as a commercial broker and owner/operator of a variety of commercial assets. His guidance and insights helped shape my path in commercial real estate. I enjoy the entrepreneurial aspect of the profession, where I have the freedom to build my own business, set my goals and directly see the impact of my efforts. I also find it rewarding to build meaningful relationships with clients, helping them navigate important decisions and achieve their aspirations.