John Toben joined Retail Investment Group in 2019 as Senior Investments Advisor for the Net Lease and 1031 Exchange transactions nationwide. With over a decade of real estate experience, John specializes in the sale and acquisition of single and multi-tenant net lease investment properties nationwide. His experience spans across retail property types including drive thru’s, restaurants, banks, drug stores, fitness, medical, education, automotive, dollar stores, dispensaries, big boxes, strip centers, and in-line spaces. John is able to maximize yields for his clients and expand their commercial portfolios utilizing his background transacting 1031 Exchanges, Section 170 Bargain Sales, and Sale Leaseback transactions. John began his real estate career practicing commercial architecture, where he designed freestanding retail and restaurant space within shopping centers as well as international airport terminals. John’s architecture background provides him with a deep knowledge of development and construction, allowing him to better educate his clients on investment properties, pipelines, and portfolios. His extreme level of commitment, discipline, and persistence from his athletic career, combined with his passion for “endless creativity” architecture provide him with the ability to design unique solutions to overcome hurdles and achieve his client’s goals in all stages of a transaction. John is a member of the ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers), ULI (Urban Land Institute), NAIOP (National Association of Office and Industrial Parks) and ACMLA (Arizona Commercial Mortgage Lender Association). He is also currently in the process of earning his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation.