BRADLEY SAULSON
Tampa,FL
Summary
Seasoned senior real estate professional with 15+ years of experience in national commercial real estate brokerage, acquisitions, leasing, development, and land acquisitions for multifamily and single-family residential projects, with more than $750 million in closed transactions. I started my career in brokerage as a national tenant representative, serving Fortune 500 companies, and leading site selection, acquisitions, and portfolio management across multiple U.S. markets. Transitioned to the owner-operator side to lead investments and portfolio management for an ultra-high-net-worth family office and private equity platform with strong entrepreneurial roots, then into development, directing acquisitions, site selection, and market strategy for a large national developer and a real estate investment fund overseeing the Southeast, with a particular focus on Florida. Brings a results-driven approach, sharp analytical skills, and deep broker relationships that support multi-market growth and expansion initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Acquisitions - Southeast U.S.
Next Realty LLC
Tampa, USA
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Directed acquisition strategy and execution for Next Realty LLC, a Chicago-based real estate fund and family office, targeting investment vehicles across the Southeastern United States, with emphasis on Florida.
- In December of 2025, Next Realty Fund 11 closed on a 210,000 SF Power Center in Northern Florida for a purchase price of over $42 million.
- Originated over 100 sites annually and evaluated value-added retail investment opportunities in target Southeast markets aligned with the firm's and fund's investment criteria.
- Generated consistent, high-quality deal flow through a robust pipeline of off-market and brokered opportunities.
- Conducted in-depth market research to identify strategic submarkets, establish local relationships, and position Next Realty for long-term regional growth.
- Leveraged existing connections and expanded a network of owners, brokers, developers, and industry professionals to source actionable investment opportunities.
- Presented vetted acquisition opportunities to the Investment Committee, with detailed underwriting and market analysis.
Director of Acquisitions
The Altman Companies, A BBX Capital Company
Tampa, USA
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Formulated and executed a comprehensive development growth strategy for the Central Florida region, spanning from Ft. Myers to Jacksonville, and extending into the Carolinas. Focused on Class A multifamily development, build-to-rent (BTR), and mixed-use development opportunities as a merchant developer with institutional capital partners.
- Cultivated acquisition opportunities across Florida, aligning with corporate strategic objectives, leveraging a vast network encompassing major landowners, brokers, equity partners, engineers, legal experts, and industry peers.
- Conducted weekly deal flow meetings to present acquisitions, provide market insights, and report on the progress and capital needs of ongoing transactions to the executive team.
- Collaborated with local government authorities, land use attorneys, and engineers, ensuring the successful acquisition of zoning and entitlements vital to project success.
- Spearheaded workflow enhancements and fostered team collaboration, streamlining operations with efficiency through implementing software and systems such as Asana, Pipedrive, Land Vision, and OneDrive.
Associate Director of Real Estate and Growth
Sonder
San Francisco, USA
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Crafted and implemented a strategic plan for market expansion, securing acquisitions in key locations, with a strong focus on the Florida market.
- Leveraged extensive local real estate expertise and a network of developers and brokers to lead teams in sourcing and finalizing complex master lease transactions for hotel and multifamily development opportunities, enhancing value for the business and property owners. Sourcing 50 or more deals to evaluate.
- Emphasized data-driven decision-making, exceptional communication, and leadership to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Directed negotiations, structured agreements, and supervised financial underwriting conducted by investment analysts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to confirm that opportunities satisfied operational, design, and financial benchmarks.
- Efficiently managed task prioritization and resource allocation to maintain team focus and productivity.
- Engaged with municipal authorities and internal public policy teams to navigate and adhere to short-term rental (STR) regulations.
- Sonder went public in Jan '22 as part of a SPAC with a $1.9 Billion Valuation
President of Real Estate
Bradley J. Saulson, P.A
Tampa, USA
10.2016 - 12.2021
- From 2016 to 2020, the entity was used exclusively to secure real estate and deliver brokerage and management services for Quantum Capital Partners and its affiliates, in my capacity at Quantum.
- The entity was used from October 2020 to December 2021 as the Director of Acquisitions and provided leasing services for M&M Realty Partners and Edgewood Properties from October 2020 to December 2021, with over 2 million square feet of mixed-use, retail, and 2,500 Class A multifamily residential units in development or planning.
- Sourced and evaluated acquisition opportunities, negotiated purchase agreements, and conducted comprehensive market and financial feasibility assessments for multifamily, mixed-use, and power center retail developments.
- Managed lease negotiations with potential tenants for retail and medical office spaces within the developments.
- Managed site selection, due diligence, and navigated the intricacies of land use, zoning and rezoning, site planning, and the entitlement process.
- Acted as the owner's representative during design, reviewing proposals and bids, and overseeing leasing for mixed-use power centers.
- Supervised development progress, liaised with stakeholders, reported to senior leadership, and offered strategic guidance to project teams.
President of Real Estate/Principal
Quantum Capital Partners Inc.
Tampa, USA
03.2016 - 10.2020
- Directed and led the real estate arm of a private equity firm and ultra-high-net-worth single-family office.
- Led acquisitions team to acquire income-producing properties, development sites and negotiated sale-leaseback transactions nationally.
- Built and maintained broker and owner relationships to acquire commercial real estate assets, perform due diligence, and raise investor capital acting as the sponsor and general partner.
- Oversaw leasing, negotiations, and tenant relations for owned assets.
- Managed real estate holding and worked with property managers to implement capital improvement programs and directed bid process which created financial efficiencies resulting in significant savings.
- Co-developer of a 14-story, 200-unit mixed-use residential high-rise, successfully divesting our stake preconstruction for a 20% profit being bought out by a national developer.
- Orchestrated the design, development, and sales teams for constructing and selling single-family homes on infill lots in South Tampa. (Westshore Luxury Homes)
- Conducted investor due diligence and provided oversight and advice for private equity investments.
Associate Director - Office and Industrial
Franklin Street
Tampa, USA
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Teamed with the Managing Director to expand and service Franklin Street's national tenant representation business, leveraging networks to secure and service new national clients.
- Served as external advisor to client's real estate and finance leadership teams.
- Analyzed market trends to guide strategic business decisions and discover growth avenues.
- Managed concurrent projects, consistently meeting deadlines.
- Directed leasing strategies for local office and industrial properties, advocating for Franklin Street's clients
- Guided buyers and sellers throughout property acquisition and disposition processes.
Vice President
Cushman & Wakefield
Tampa, USA
01.2010 - 04.2015
- Represented publicly traded companies, Fortune 500 companies, and high-profile clients nationally with their real estate portfolio needs for new and existing real estate both leased and owned.
- Assisted key leaders and internal business partners in developing real estate strategies and maintaining and exceeding budget expectations.
- Worked closely with the project manager, design manager, real estate team, and finance team through the lifecycle of real estate transactions, from site selection through project completion and occupancy.
- Directed new and ongoing tenant issues with landlords and tenants.
- Managed and maintained local broker and industry contacts in each market for due diligence and market data. Utilized Costar for additional property research.
- Provided leadership with economic, demographic, and market data analysis, assisted in site selection, penetrated new markets, and determined ideal locations.
- Presented to real estate committees and collaborated across finance, design, and legal departments to execute on multi-market rollouts.
- Negotiated letters of intent, RFPs, lease renewals, terminations, extensions, subleases, workout letters, and purchase and sale agreements. Managed the disposition strategy of owned assets and surplus leased space.
- Engaged by media and entertainment companies to work on special projects, including multi-city site selection for performance studios and radio stations for national broadcasts and live performances.
- I started my career with CLW Real Estate Services Group while in college, and I worked full time after graduating. CLW was acquired by Cassidy Turley in 2013, and I became a principal. Cassidy Turley was then acquired by DTZ in Jan. of 2015. In September of 2015, DTZ merged with Cushman & Wakefield
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL12-2011
Skills
- Commercial real estate expertise
- Strong Southeast and Florida market presence
- Real estate acquisitions
- Commercial real estate development
- Site selection and market analysis
- Deal structuring and analysis
- Due diligence
- Multi-market growth strategy
- National portfolio management
- Relationship management and networking
- Managing and building a strong pipeline
- Presentation to committees
- Negotiation and leasing skills
- Team collaboration strategies
- Workflow optimization techniques
- Costar
- Placerai
- Salesforce and Pipedrive
Organizations
- ICSC- International Council Of Shopping Centers
- ULI- Urban Land Institute
Timeline
Director of Acquisitions - Southeast U.S.
Next Realty LLC
03.2024 - 12.2025
Director of Acquisitions
The Altman Companies, A BBX Capital Company
12.2022 - 09.2023
Associate Director of Real Estate and Growth
Sonder
12.2021 - 12.2022
President of Real Estate
Bradley J. Saulson, P.A
10.2016 - 12.2021
President of Real Estate/Principal
Quantum Capital Partners Inc.
03.2016 - 10.2020
Associate Director - Office and Industrial
Franklin Street
04.2015 - 03.2016
Vice President
Cushman & Wakefield
01.2010 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
The University of Tampa