Today we’d like to introduce you to Lindsay Nevin. Them and their team share their story with us below:
Lindsay holds close to two decades of extensive experience; his professional journey started with a national homebuilding company where he learned the mechanics of production building for a 3-year period. The land-use practices associated with this type of development did not align with his philosophy. He is an avid outdoorsman and land conservation is a passion. He is at peace in the woods and on the water and works with conservation groups to ensure they all have access to both.
My second position was with a high-end mixed-use developer. Their projects consisted of Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND) developments and urban infill projects primarily rooted in residential design. At this company, I learned the idea of creating value, and while in this position, I started investing in real estate. I began to come to terms with the thought of spending 50 cents to make a dollar. This opportunity and my investing ultimately set me on the trajectory I’m on today. The primary focus is investing, developing, building, leasing, and managing high-quality mixed-use developments with a focus on office, retail, and more recently entertainment.
Starting a company in 2008 after the crash was an interesting time, to say the least. I never saw myself starting a business at the bottom of a cycle, but in hindsight, it was a blessing. It allowed me to build out the businesses in a very intentional and organic way. He started with the general contracting entity.
Once this company was established and stabilized, we started making investments in emerging neighborhoods that they felt confident were poised for growth. We are a buy-and-hold developer. We buy historic buildings and land that are complicated in nature. From rehabilitation to historic tax credits and contaminated land, we needed professional services that extended beyond the scope of a typical broker. Hence, we started a real estate company. As our assets grew, we started a property management company to better serve our investors and clients. And as the scope of our development projects grew, we started a development company. Having vertically integrated the entire real estate process we are able to maintain full control of their developments in-house.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Growing a business is difficult and it can be lonely at times. You are solely responsible for your team and the business is no longer about you. Communication is key. We work on this constantly. We take on difficult projects and ones that have a positive impact on the communities and neighborhoods in which we invest. There is always overwhelming support for their projects from the local communities. With so much insensitive development out there it’s nice to know that our vision is supported and that our projects will stand the test of time. Our team has also continued to open up new lines of business. The Flyway latest is a 1500-person outdoor amphitheater built into one of our mixed-use projects.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Flyway is involved in numerous aspects of the construction and real estate industry. We understand the needs of the Charleston market and beyond, and capitalize on its ability to self-manage a diverse portfolio of real estate services. Our innovative team continues to seek quality projects and clients that want to add value to their homes and investments.
Flyway provides exceptional customer service on all levels of business.
The Flyway Companies offer a range of services from development and commercial and residential construction to real estate acquisition and property management services.
Starting a company in 2008 after the crash was an interesting time, to say the least. I never saw myself starting a business at the bottom of a cycle, but in hindsight, it was a blessing. It allowed me to build out the businesses in a very intentional and organic way. He started with the general contracting entity.
Once this company was established and stabilized, we started making investments in emerging neighborhoods that they felt confident were poised for growth. We are a buy-and-hold developer. We buy historic buildings and land that are complicated in nature. From rehabilitation to historic tax credits and contaminated land, we needed professional services that extended beyond the scope of a typical broker. Hence, we started a real estate company. As our assets grew, we started a property management company to better serve our investors and clients. And as the scope of our development projects grew, we started a development company. Having vertically integrated the entire real estate process we are able to maintain full control of their developments in-house.
If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
I was a good kid, but a risk-taker and entreprenurer. I was always doing something to make money. My most successful business as a kid was selling mistletoe. I sold $4K worth of mistletoe in 2 weeks over Christmas break. This became an annual traditions. Loved sports and was always social.
Contact Info:
- Email: info@flywaysc.com
- Website: www.flywaysc.com
- Instagram: @theflywaycompanies
- Facebook: @flywaysc
