President / Principal
DRE# 01419860
Brian Nelson, DRE #01419860, is a distinguished real estate professional with extensive experience in the acquisition and disposition of multifamily investment properties and multifamily acquisition rehab projects. With a remarkable ability to enhance client returns on investment, Brian oversees and participates in approximately $150 million worth of multifamily and commercial transactions annually across Northern and Southern California.
In 2007, Brian co-founded South Coast Commercial, Inc. in partnership with Kevin Hemstreet. Under his leadership, South Coast Commercial has become a significant player in the San Diego real estate market. The firm expertly manages more than 1,400 units across 160+ apartment communities within San Diego.
Brian’s commitment to the real estate community is evident through his decade-long service as a board member for the Commercial Real Estate Alliance of San Diego, a division of the San Diego Association of Realtors, from 2008 to 2018.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Brian is a dedicated family man. He and his wife, Lani Nelson, are proud parents of two children, Kyndal and Caden. The Nelson family resides in Bay Park, where they actively participate in local events and enjoy outdoor activities, including Surfing, and traveling.