New Member Introduction from Des Moines, IA!

Dirk WieseBusiness Member

Real Estate Agent · Des Moines · Member since 2026 · 2 posts · 1 vote

Hello all! I'm a full time agent and investor in Des Moines and central Iowa. I've been investing with my wife since 2018 by doing live-in flips, house-hacking, passive partnerships, solo flipping, and now a large apartment conversion from retail. I currently own some self storage and shop space that I lease out and look forward to what's next!

I work with first time buyers, sellers, and investors in various assets. If you have questions about the Des Moines market, hit me up!

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Ryan IrwinPro Member

Investor · Ankeny, IA · Member since 2022 · 161 posts · 130 votes

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Hey @Dirk Wiese!

Great to connect with a fellow Iowan on the forums (since we already know each other face-to-face)!

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Chris Platt
Investor · Wichita, KS · Member since 2024 · 25 posts · 7 votes
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Hi Dirk - Welcome to BP! It seems like you have experience in several different investment strategies, what route has been the most lucrative? Most difficult?
My first property was a live-in reno that I promised myself and my wife we'd never go through again haha.
If new construction or heavy renovation is in your future, shoot me a message, I'd love to discuss how I can help your project go smoother.
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Ryan IrwinPro Member
Investor · Ankeny, IA · Member since 2022 · 161 posts · 130 votes
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Hey @Dirk Wiese!
Great to connect with a fellow Iowan on the forums (since we already know each other face-to-face)!
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Real Estate Agent · Des Moines · Member since 2026 · 2 posts · 1 vote
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@Chris Platt Thank you! Without seeing the end of the commercial project yet, it's hard to say. Live-in flips take longer, but I've seen the most equity added. This commercial deal has the most challenges because it's rural, over 4 doors, and mixed with self storage and a shop. Just a wild one to pin down and get a lender on board with.
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Diana KhanPro Member
Attorney · 10451 Mill Run Cir #755 Owings Mills, MD 21117 · Member since 2024 · 643 posts · 227 votes
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Hello all! I'm a full time agent and investor in Des Moines and central Iowa. I've been investing with my wife since 2018 by doing live-in flips, house-hacking, passive partnerships, solo flipping, and now a large apartment conversion from retail. I currently own some self storage and shop space that I lease out and look forward to what's next!

I work with first time buyers, sellers, and investors in various assets. If you have questions about the Des Moines market, hit me up!
@Dirk Wiese, your commercial conversion project caught my attention, especially with the apartments, self-storage, and shop space all involved. I can see why that would be a challenging one to put together. When a property has several different uses, there's a lot more to think about than just the renovation itself.
I'm a real estate attorney, broker, and investor in Maryland, and I've worked with investors where the legal and ownership side of a project became more complicated as the plans developed. Things like permitted uses, approvals, contracts, and how different parts of the property will be managed can all affect how a project moves forward. It's definitely interesting to see how those pieces come together on a property like yours.
I enjoyed reading about the different types of investments you've taken on, @Dirk Wiese. With your experience in conversions, rentals, and self-storage, I'm sure you've learned quite a bit along the way. Real estate transactions and investment properties are a big part of my work, so I'd be happy to stay connected!
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