6 Questions With Venture Philly:

Brandon Gallagher Shares His Philly Favorites, Real Estate Advice, & Info For New Residents to Philadelphia.


Meet Brandon.

Spending all of his childhood living right on the border of PA in Stewartsville, NJ, Brandon had quick access to New York City where he started his Investment Advisor career prior to the pandemic. After all of the craze, Brandon decided it was time to leave the nest and move to Philadelphia. As he worked as a global Sportbook Trader there was one thing that never left Brandon’s mind and it was his passion for finding valuable investment opportunities. This led Brandon to starting his career in the Real Estate industry. After just a few minutes of talking with him, you will see first hand how his dedication and etiquette is unmatched.

 

What is your favorite Philadelphia neighborhood and why?

I would say my favorite neighborhood is Graduate Hospital. Everything about Graduate Hospital speaks for itself, from the multitude of breakfast cafes and delicious restaurant options, to the accessibility to be anywhere in the city in just a few minutes.

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Why did you decide you wanted to get into the real estate business?

As I was finishing up my Computer Science degree at Gettysburg college I started to see myself become more and more interested in the Investment World. Whether that be the stock market, crypto, or real estate, I started to become obsessed with compounding interest and valuable investment opportunities. Out of those three, Real estate is truly the only one that allows you to be in complete control of your investment strategy. I figured what better way to help people explore passive income than to be the professional that can help them find it.

 

If you were to buy an investment property in 2021 and plan on selling in 2026, which neighborhood would you target and why?

I would target Grays Ferry. I truly believe this neighborhood has almost been forgotten and with the University of Pennsylvania, and Drexel University continuing to expand, its growth only means one thing… more investment opportunities. Grays Ferry provides a quick commute for students sitting on the southwest edge of the Schuylkill River. It has some of the most affordable options in the city and is loaded with your choice of restaurants, breweries, and cafes.

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If you were entertaining an out of town guest who has never been to Philadelphia before, what restaurant would you take them to first?

Although this question is only asking for one answer I’m going to have to give two for the type of visitor. Obviously, the biggest question in Philly is “what’s the best cheesesteak place?” In my opinion, Angelo’s Pizzeria is by far the best I’ve had in the city. Their signature cooper sharp cheese is a must while diving into this delicious sandwich. For the visitor that is looking for more of a sit down option, I’m going to go with Terrassa in Fishtown. They offer a casual, family-friendly menu of international and shareable plates loaded with outstanding flavors.

 
 

When you're not assisting clients with their real estate needs, what do you enjoy doing in your downtime?

When I am not conducting business I love spending time with family and friends, whether that means going to sporting events, attending concerts, going on a hike, or even just going for a run, I love being active.

 
 

One piece of advice you would give a first time home buyer before starting the process?

One piece of advice I would give a first time home buyer would be to make sure all of your ducks are in a row prior to beginning your search. By this I mean, understand your criteria, know your financial situation for lending approval, and find a team willing to go above and beyond for you. The home buying experience can be stressful if you are not prepared. All of us at Venture Philly want nothing more than for this to be an enjoyable process for you.

 

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Brandon Gallagher, REALTOR®

brandon@venturephilly.com

908.303.0919


Venture Philly Group

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604 S Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA

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