Real Estate Investor Francis Baalman Purchases College Hill Apartments

We were excited to read about one of our members, Francis Baalman, in the Wichita Business Journal.

As both a property investor and entrepreneur, Francis brings a unique perspective and valuable expertise to our space.

Congrats to Francis, Jon, and the team!

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Real estate investor buys up College Hill apartment portfolio

By Audery Jensen

Longtime Wichita real estate investor and entrepreneur Francis Baalmann has had his eye on a group of apartments in College Hill for years.

When he and his brother first learned about the buildings from Keller Williams Hometown Partners realtor Angel Culver, they weren't for sale.

But over time, Baalmann said they "persistently and continually had her follow up with one of the sellers, just to remind them if the time ever presented itself or they wanted to sell — that we were ready, willing and able to purchase them." Read more here.