Brian Murray
Brian Murray is the Co-Founder and Key Principal of Open Door Capital, a private real estate investment firm, and the Founder and CEO of Washington Street Properties, a full-service commercial real estate investment and property management company. An accomplished entrepreneur, business executive, and bestselling author, Murray is widely recognized as a leading authority in multifamily and commercial real estate investing. He is the author of Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate, a highly regarded guide for investors seeking to enter and succeed in the commercial real estate space. His insights and expertise have been featured across major media outlets, including CNN, MarketWatch, PBS, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.
Brian Murray Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and Key Principal
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Founder and CEO
Academic History
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M.B.A., Business Administration and Management
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B.S., Engineering
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M.Eng., Engineering
Brian Murray is an accomplished real estate entrepreneur and multifamily investor, with ownership interests in more than 8,000 multifamily units.
He began his real estate journey in 2007, acquiring his first investment property and methodically bootstrapping his way from novice investor to industry leader—building a full-service commercial real estate investment and property management platform without raising outside capital.
Under his leadership, Washington Street Properties earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies for five consecutive years, reflecting sustained operational excellence and growth.
Murray’s leadership and impact have also been formally recognized; in 2015, he received a Gold Stevie Award for Executive of the Year in the Real Estate Industry.
Beyond real estate, his diverse professional background includes experience as a teacher, technology executive, management consultant, and engineer, contributing to his multidisciplinary approach to business and investing.