John Toben

John Toben

Senior Investments Advisor, Retail Investment Group

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Phone (254) 716-4448

Net Lease Investment and 1031 Exchange Expert
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker, Landlord Rep (Flex), Landlord Rep (Full Service), Landlord Rep (Office), Landlord Rep (Retail), Tenant Rep
Property Types
Office, Retail, Flex, Health Care
Markets
Atlanta, Dallas/Ft Worth, Jacksonville (Florida), Phoenix, Memphis, Oklahoma City
Languages
English
Bio
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.
Education
John is a graduate of Oklahoma State University where he played Football (fullback) and studied Architecture for his undergraduate degree. He completed postgraduate studies in Interior Design at Baylor University, receiving Dean’s academic honors.
Affiliations
  • ALTA - American Land Title Association
  • NAIOP - National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
  • ULI - Urban Land Institute
  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)