EP: 0022 - 50+ years of real estate sales & investing with Cal Leenstra

The Bellingham Real Estate Podcast

Nov 15 2022 • 30 mins

Cal Leenstra started his Real Estate career in Bellingham in the 1960's as the co-owner of Kelstrup Real Estate, which eventually became Prudential Kelstrup. He was a co-owner for 20+ years, and has continued in sales (both residential & commercial) for 50+ years!

In addition, Cal holds his CCIM, the highest designation in commercial sales, and has also been investing and developing in Whatcom County real estate for 50+ years as well.

In this podcast, Cal touches on some of that history.... how things have changed (and stayed the same) in Real Estate sales, as well some investing tips.

1:00  Cal's start in Real Estate.
7:00  Getting started in Real Estate now verse in the 60's and 70's.
10:47  Investing in Bellingham Real Estate beginning in the 1960's.
16:50  Risk vs reward when considering investing today.
23:15  What has changed in Real Estate and what has stayed the same.

You can reach Cal at calleenstra@johnlscott.com.