Gene Bernshtam

Image source: unsplash.com Year after year, Atlanta remains on the list of hottest real estate markets in the U.S. Those who are looking to add properties in their portfolios should consider checking out the place affectionately called the City of Trees, says Gene Bernshtam. In this article are the best reasons investing in Atlanta real estate is a profitable venture.   ·          <b>Economic growth</b>: One of the appeals of Atlanta is its continuous economic growth with no signs of letting up. The city’s GDP amounted to $371.8 billion back in 2019. Currently, it is home to several Fortune 500 companies, as well as many national and international companies. The presence of these companies brings lots of jobs to the market.   ·          <b>Geography</b>: Atlanta is located in the southern region of the U.S. and has a humid subtropical climate that's suitable for year...

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. Busin...

  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 microcos...

  The real estate industry has taken on a different form thanks to millennials, the dominating age group of homebuyers in the U.S. Even with skyrocketing student loan debts, millennials are determined to put in the hard work to save, spend, and invest in their future homes. Image source: foxbusiness.com Millennials make up 85% of homebuyers in the country, and they are sure to take their sweet time before purchasing their first home, shares real estate professional Gene Bernshtam. The research, review, consideration, property viewing, and purchasing process is longer for this age group as they desire to pick out the best home for their needs. Most millennial homebuyers opt for properties that are equipped with new technology. Growing up in the era of smartphones and Internet of Things, they are sure to expect their homes to be run by smart home technology. Unlike generations before them, millennials are likely to skip in-person meetings and property viewings, with the digital...

  Mixing his professional side in real estate and his other interest in Ferrari, Gene Bernshtam looks into the residences of some Ferrari race car drivers. What then can we expect about the lives of these gentlemen away from the circuit? Let’s find out. Image source: successstory.com Sebastian Vettel’s Country Farm House in Switzerland This four-time Formula 1 champion prefers a simpler lifestyle, tucked away in a more private location somewhere in Western Europe along with his family - his wife, a childhood sweetheart, and two daughters and a son. Everybody knows Sebastian Vettel is one of the most private figures in motorsport. Quite naturally, not a lot is known about his Swiss residence except for a meager info like having a ‘modest’ $7 million value. Aside from that, and judging from the pictures, the house is simply covered with gable roofs and small chimneys reminiscent of the architecture of some grand ski resort lodgings. Image source: cdn.f1ne.ws Kimi Raikkonen’s m...

  Gene Bernshtam is an avid fan of classic cars and supercars. In fact, he is part of a few prestigious groups of enthusiasts. In today’s blog, Gene Bernshtam looks back at one of the most jaw-dropping supercars to have roared into the scene in the 2010s, the Lamborghini Aventador SV. Image source: http://jalopnik.com/ The Aventador SV was first officially shown to the public in 2015. That same year, it was featured in the Geneva Motor Show. There were only 600 units of the Aventador SV (SV meaning 'Super Veloce' or 'extremely fast') released, and it has since been considered as one of the best supercars ever made. While the Aventador has been released before, the SV version is quite different. The SV has a much better aerodynamic design and is approximately 110 pounds lighter than the normal version, which means the SV is a machine that is both faster and boasts of better handling. Image source: cncexotics.com Gene Bernshtam adds that the front and rear dashboa...

  If not busy with his work in real estate, or if not minding his auto-collection, Gene Bernshtam travels to relax and challenging himself to discover new places. He says, he feels invigorated like an adventurer. And he invites everyone to do the same, and experience the benefits of traveling. Image source: dumblittleman .com Health stands out as one of the reasons we need to travel. It is literally an escape from the daily grind, and the benefits are worth it. Traveling relaxes our mood, helps us feel better as we rediscover the world. Nobody wants a lifetime filled with stress, and develop heart ailments, soon after. And besides, being stuck in one place like an office space, for instance, is a sure invitation for depression and anxiety. Culture is another reason we should really explore. Not only are we gonna try new and exotic dishes but, traveling develops a certain empathy within us, a deeper understanding of other culture as well. Sometimes it is best to experi...

 Gene Bernshtam is a businessman who is passionate about all of his projects, including cars. As an avid collector, he shares three important tips about automotive restoration. When you are planning for a project car, work within a budget. A lot of people make the mistake of not making their project fit within a specific budget. If you are not so conscious about what you will be spending on such an undertaking, you’re probably looking at building a car for keeps. However, if there is even a remote possibility that you will be selling it later, you need to consider the expenses, suggests Gene Bernshtam. Buyers will likely be working within a budget, too, so you have to be able to let it go at a fair price, with a fair profit. Image source: spicercollectorcars.com Know the car’s historical elements. There’s a huge difference between rebuilding a car and restoring it. If you are rebuilding, you are not mindful of bringing the car to its original form, so long as you end u...

  Image source: samsfitness.com.au While they may share a lot of similarities in pillars and principles, strength training and bodybuilding are not one and the same. For people serious about the finer points of their fitness journey, Gene Bernshtam explains the difference between the two. Purpose The first difference between strength training and bodybuilding is their purpose. Strength training, as the name suggests, involves developing physical strength so the body is better suited to handle everyday physical activities such as lifting bags, pushing crates, and the like. Bodybuilding, on the other hand, is an endeavor that seeks to improve one’s physique.  Image source: spotmebro.com Nutrition   While proper nutrition in strength training and bodybuilding is important, for those doing the latter, diet is a lot stricter. Calories and macros have to be counted to ensure that the muscles of the body develop the right way. One of the main goals of bodybuilders is...

Over the past decades, a growing number of Americans now consider taking their vacations in tropical locations such as South America or South East Asia. Not only are these destinations cheap: They also offer a set of activities that are only available in those areas alone. However, going to these places, especially for the first time, requires a bit of preparation.  On that note, business leader and travel enthusiast Gene Bernshtam shares a few helpful tips on traveling to the tropics for a vacation.  Image source: wildluxe.com Handling boats One of the main attractions of spending a vacation in an island paradise is that people get to ride in small boats and go around island hopping. While this provides more excitement than most urban activities, some people aren’t accustomed to the feel of riding a small boat. They get seasick. To counteract this, Gene Bernshtam recommends riding at the front end of the boat and watch the waves as they hit the boat. Image source...

  For months now, gym-goers have settled for home workouts, outdoor running, and urban cycling to staying fit. Experts are divided on exercising in a gym with masks on as this might cause breathing problems in some individuals, and working out in an enclosed area still poses threats of the virus.  Image source: indianexpress.com Working out amid a pandemic is something everyone must try to do daily. Countless studies have found that exercising lowers the risk of contracting health conditions such as diabetes, depression, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. In a week, be sure to include three to four days to focus on health and physical fitness, says Gene Bernshtam. There are plenty of online workout videos available for people to follow at their own pace. To get to the groove slowly but surely, try doing yoga exercises first. This will help ease the body into physical activity while improving one’s strength and flexibility. Resistance training doe...

  For a business leader to be able to do his or her job to the fullest, he or she needs to be in top shape at all times. This is why Gene Bernshtam stays in shape through weightlifting. That being said, while lifting weights, there is absolutely nothing more important to a person than to stay safe.  Image source: cathe.com From making sure the workout area is tidy and all the equipment is in place to proper stretching, warm-up, and cool down procedures, there are a number of safety measures people should always observe while working out. Today, Gene Bernshtam adds two more safety reminders to that all-important list. Hydration is key. Workouts take a toll on one’s body. As a person expends energy, the body becomes hotter and thus releases sweat to cool itself down. To replenish the water stores of the body, a person has to always hydrate. Adequate water levels help a lot of bodily processes and keep you healthy.  Image source: blog.myfitnesspal.com Wear th...

 Work ethic determines the success of an individual or organization. Whether at work or in life, a solid work ethic sets one apart from the pack. Work ethic is helmed by a person’s integrity, excellence, reliability, discipline, and teamwork. Gene Bernshtam shares in this blog why strong work ethic still matters.  Image source: isg-one.com    A solid work ethic is a requirement in today’s work climate. The job market being a competitive arena, its leaders never think twice about replacing an ineffective employee with one who meets and exceeds their expectations. While some leaders have become more compassionate and emphatic towards employees, it is not always the case. Displaying poor work ethic and showing no signs of improvement could cause one their job. Employers and colleagues notice when an individual has poor work ethic. While consequences of displaying unfavorable performance at work may not be immediate, managers and teammates take notice. Colle...

Being a leader is not easy. These days, when remote work is the recommended setup for many industries, leading a team can be a struggle. Recruiting, hiring, managing, encouraging, monitoring, planning, and evaluating are all responsibilities of a leader. Certain leaders are required of a leader for an organization to achieve great results.  Image source: cio.com Image source: sloanreview.mit.edu   Have the character of a servant , shares Gene Bernshtam. While hiring more people to join the team might free a leader’s hands of some tasks, maintaining a service mentality makes for better leadership. By considering their team’s strengths and weaknesses, a leader can streamline processes more effectively, therefore making tasks easier for members. Experience matters . Managers and supervisors can spot talent from day one but are keener to promote to leadership posts those who have the love for learning and gaining experiences. Transparency may not be everyone’s favorit...

Gene Bernshtam is one of the busiest people around. Aside from running a successful real estate development company, he also collects and restores cars. He attributes all the energy he has to keep himself in shape through weightlifting, which is one of his favorite topics to blog about . Image source: salushomecare.com Image source: pinterest.com For today, Gene Bernshtam focuses on what he believes is overlooked in both commercial gyms and home gyms – safety. Here are some very important safety rules for people who work out. Rule 1: If people get something from the rack, they should return it. Far too many gym-goers ignore the simple act of returning weights to the rack. It’s rude, and it goes against gym etiquette. But more importantly, not re-racking the weights poses a danger to other people who could easily trip on them. Rule 2: People should warm-up and stretch before workouts. Warming up and stretching before workouts get the muscles in shap...

Image source: Pexels.com These times can make it more difficult for people to focus at work. While some need to hold the fort in the office, others are asked to fulfill their responsibilities at home. Business owner Gene Bernshtam understands how the "new normal" setup at work can affect productivity. Below are some helpful practices that can increase focus during the workday. Image source: Pexels.com Set clear goals and put them into writing Knowing what needs to be done for the day will help a person focus better on a specific task. Before going to bed or setting up to work, preparing a to-do list that one can review will make it easier for a person to sit down and block out potential distractions. Use a timer According to productivity experts, using a timer is an effective tool to maintain focus. Whether it's 30 minutes or an hour, knowing that time is limited will make a person better at blocking distractions. It will also allow...