Ryan Thornton is the Founder-CEO of BRE INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS. Ryan also serves Advent Realty Group LLC as Investment Sales & Leasing Consultant and M&A Advisory in Las Vegas, NV. Growing up in Sacramento, CA as a star athlete, Ryan received many scholarship opportunities for Baseball, Basketball, and Football. After being drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2006, he made the decision to attend UNLV, where he finished out his baseball career as a student-athlete with a BA in Sociology. The love and appreciation for his Real Estate career grows with the relationships he builds along the way. Assisting clientele fulfill their dreams through Real Estate investing is what keeps him excited and motivated each day. Ryan has a beautiful wife, and they enjoy three children. Ryan believes community involvement is of the up-most importance. He also believes it is important to give back and show appreciation for his success by mentoring young athletes & entertainers, helping them plan for their financial future outside of sports and entertainment. With 7+ years experience in Real Estate Investment sales and leasing|Business Development, Ryan has an extensive reach with some of the largest private equity firms, hedge funds and accredited HNWI from around the globe. Ryan has assisted in Acquisitions & Dispositions as well as consultations in several markets including: SFR, Multi-Family, Hospitality, Retail, Mixed-Use & Business Opportunities representing low-high market portfolios. CURRENT ASSOCIATIONS: -National Association of Realtors -Nevada Association of Realtors -Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors -Commercial Alliance of Las Vegas -Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce- Vegas Young Professionals -UNLV ALUMNI Association -NAIOP- The Commercial Real Estate Development Association -Las Vegas Raiders Stadium District Stakeholder -Opportunity Zone Verified Professional