Entrepreneur · Investor · Broker

Patrick Hale

PropTech Investor + Real Estate Broker

I build companies, technology and investment platforms at the intersection of real estate and infrastructure.

For more than 20 years, I have worked across brokerage, property development, technology and strategic investment - building brands, teams and systems that have contributed to more than $1 billion in real estate transactions.

PropTech Real Estate Brokerage Infrastructure Acquisitions Asset Management Development
Career at a Glance

Building at the intersection of real estate and technology.

Experience spanning brokerage, communications infrastructure, property operations, development, digital marketplaces and real estate technology.

20+ Years of real estate and entrepreneurial experience
$1B+ Real estate transactions supported by companies, teams and systems built
400+ Properties sold during Patrick’s brokerage career
16+ Brands and companies developed or added to the portfolio
About Patrick

Entrepreneurial experience grounded in real estate.

Patrick Hale is a real estate entrepreneur, broker and PropTech investor with experience spanning residential and commercial brokerage, communications infrastructure, home building, construction, mixed-use development and property technology.

Born and raised in Carmel, California, Patrick comes from a family that has served the local community for more than four decades. He began his real estate career in 2004 and has since sold more than 400 properties while consistently ranking among California’s leading real estate professionals.

In 2012, Patrick became the youngest elected Director in the history of the Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS®. He was later appointed as the youngest Director in the history of SANDICOR, then one of the country’s largest regional multiple listing services, serving more than 19,000 real estate subscribers.

Patrick has served in leadership and advisory roles with major real estate organizations, including the California Association of REALTORS®. His industry involvement has focused on technology, data, brokerage innovation and improving tools available to professionals and consumers.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in City Planning from San Diego State University. While attending SDSU, Patrick helped establish The Real Estate Society, a nonprofit created to educate students about real estate careers and connect them with industry opportunities.

Before launching and investing in his own companies, Patrick worked as a commercial real estate analyst with Grubb & Ellis | BRE Commercial and as a development analyst with Pierce Education Properties.

Leadership + Experience

Companies, investments and professional experience.

2022–Present

Chief Executive Officer + Managing Partner

Wireless Equity Group · San Diego, California

Leads a real estate investment company focused on acquiring, underwriting and managing communications infrastructure interests, including wireless leases, easements and related property assets.

Founder

Founder + Chief Executive Officer

SiteBid Infrastructure

Founded a marketplace and technology platform connecting property owners, investors, brokers and service providers involved in utility and communications infrastructure.

2005–Present

Founder + Principal

PropTech Holdings, Inc. · San Diego, California

Builds and invests in companies and digital assets within the PropTech, FinTech and ConTech industries. The portfolio has included more than 16 companies, multiple trademarked brands and hundreds of strategic real estate and technology domains.

2017–Present

Founder + Broker of Record

Rent Ruby® · Carmel, California

Created a real estate platform serving residential and commercial property owners seeking property operations, leasing and connections with qualified tenants.

2007–2026

Founder + Chief Executive Officer

The Local Realty, Inc. · San Diego, California

Founded and operated a lifestyle-focused real estate brokerage and technology company. Developed sales teams, real estate systems and a professional network that grew to more than 10,000 licensed partners.

2007–2009

Real Estate Development Analyst

Pierce Education Properties, L.P.

Worked with executive leadership and the development team to prepare research, requests for proposals and qualification packages for major real estate developments throughout the United States.

2006–2007

Commercial Real Estate Research Analyst

Grubb & Ellis | BRE Commercial

Maintained and analyzed commercial property information while developing internal database systems that improved the efficiency of the company’s research operations.

Qualifications

Education, credentials and core capabilities.

Professional Designations

  • Accredited Buyer’s Representative — ABR®
  • Certified Condominium Specialist — CCS
  • Certified Distressed Property Expert — CDPE
  • Military Relocation Professional — MRP
  • Seller Representative Specialist — SRS

Education + Licensing

  • B.A., Public Administration — City and Urban Planning, San Diego State University
  • Advanced real estate coursework through accredited educational institutions
  • California Real Estate Broker License No. 01777558
  • California Corporate Real Estate Broker License No. 01896291
  • Carmel High School, Carmel, California

Expertise

  • PropTech and real estate technology strategy
  • Residential and commercial brokerage
  • Property and infrastructure acquisitions
  • Asset and property management
  • Mixed-use and urban infill development
  • WordPress, PHP, MySQL and Linux
  • Database systems and workflow automation
  • Negotiation, marketing and company development

Let’s connect.

Real estate, infrastructure, PropTech and strategic investment opportunities.

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