Gene Bernshtam

Image source: lonelyplanet.com For this blog, Gene Bernshtam answers some frequently asked questions about important residential and commercial real estate trends in San Antonio, Texas. What is happening in San Antonio? It's no surprise that the population of San Antonio has been growing rapidly. Since 2000, it's grown by over 40%, with an impressive 18% since 2010 alone. This makes San Antonio one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas and among the top 10 fastest-growing cities in America. Now home to approximately 1.4 to 1.5 million people, San Antonio has become the second-most populous city in Texas. According to Forbes, some of the largest companies in the U.S., including USAA, Tesoro Petroleum Corp., NuStar Energy L.P., and Valero Energy Corp ., operate headquarters or major divisions in San Antonio. In addition, the city's many military facilities have brought in large numbers of civilian jobs related to supporting them, and an increasingly diverse econo

Image source: roadandtrack.com If you’ve been a car aficionado for a very long time like Gene Bernshtam, you might experience the coming of age when you find out that a car from your youthful and more energetic days is now considered a classic. That’s exactly what the Porsche Boxster 986 is today. The Porsche Boxster 986 is a mid-engine roadster produced by the German car manufacturer Porsche between 1996 and 2004. It was introduced in late 1996 at the Bologna Motor Show as a 1997 model year vehicle, followed by an updated version in 2004. From its founding in 1996, the Porsche Boxster 986 is now a classic, with over 20 years of sports car brilliance that many car aficionados like Gene Bernshtam can attest to. Recently, as Porsche UK’s way of celebrating 70 years of existence, it brought 20 freshly restored first-generation 986 Boxsters to the NEC Classic Motor Show. However, these came with a modernized flavor, as they were installed with the brand’s proprietary tech, like i

Image source: doctorclassic.eu As far as Gene Bernshtam is concerned, there's no greater pleasure than restoring classic cars to their former glory. He is generous with his advice, especially meant for the many budding car restoration aficionados out there. Restoring a classic car requires patience, skill, and time – the ultimate labor of love for any car enthusiast. There’s the sense of achievement one feels when they to bring their dream cars back to life. But more than anything else, these restoration projects can make good profits with the right tradesmen on board. The joy of owning a classic lies in the restoration process itself, Gene Bernshtam emphasizes. Regrets arise when you see your investment deteriorating, and it's hard not to let that affect how much work needs to be done on an old machine. Image source: cars2bike.com The first step to take before committing any time or money into this hobby is finding out as much information about what kind of vehicle wo

  Real estate veteran, car lover, and fitness enthusiast Gene Bernshtam believes that there are several paths that people can take on their fitness journey. There are sports, bodybuilding, weightlifting, CrossFit, yoga, and more. However, there is one that he has always found interesting— martial arts. In the past few decades, countless fitness routines have incorporated martial arts in one way or another. Martial arts is both a discipline and a way to defend oneself and others. Fitness is most definitely required to do martial arts to the best of one's abilities. Image source: wordpress.com One of the most popular forms of martial arts that incorporate fitness is boxing. It's hard to find fitter athletes in combat sports than professional boxers. Most boxers go through rigorous training that allows them to go round after round in the competition. Any who’s trained in a boxing gym will attest to the fact the training is more than just punching. Gene Bernshtam also me

  Much of a team’s success relies on the effectiveness of a manager. Yet, while many aspire to become business managers, not many are cut out for the job. But, according to CEO and investment professional Gene Bernshtam, there are four essential leadership skills a manager must practice. Image source: pexels.com Decision-making is an integral skill a business manager must possess. Numerous concerns are laid on a manager’s desk every day, each with different levels of importance and difficulty. A business manager must be decisive and confident in their decisions as this affects their team and the work they produce. Problem solving is a skill often underestimated. Things don’t always go to plan, but a manager who’s a skilled troubleshooter finds a solution at the best time, preventing potential losses. Image source: pexels.com   Communication is a strength that every person entering any industry hears as among the most important skills to carry to achieve success. Business manag

  When we think about mixed-use development, we think about a multi-faceted building - from podium to apex - where each component is a main activity. In this article, Gene Bernshtam, who specializes in mixed-use properties, will share with us the benefits of this type of development that even dates back to the beginning of civilization. Image source: probuilder.com Historical precedents Ancient Rome has old market squares where trade and commerce are intertwined with administrative offices, and even a library. During the industrial age, however, the trend has reversed from city to suburban life due to strict zoning laws dividing living and working areas. The invention of automobile even reinforced this. Nowadays, people are moving back to the cities where they can find lots of opportunities in a single location, as if adopting the idea of ancient Rome. Image source: rddmag.com What is a mixed-use building? A mixed-use development or building, for that matter, is a microcosm of