About John

An operator first. A consultant second.

I'm John Frezza. I've built an acquisitions business from the ground up, worked through my share of challenges, and learned what it takes to find opportunities, negotiate deals, and get transactions closed. Now I help others build businesses of their own.

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John Frezza, founder of Bastion Consulting

John FrezzaFounder · works with every client directly

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Where it started

I Started Where Most Investors Do.

Trying to figure out which markets to target, how to find good opportunities, what to offer, and how to actually get a deal closed.

Eventually, I founded Lot Maven, a direct-to-seller land acquisitions company. What started as a small operation grew into a team of roughly 25 people, generating approximately $1 million in its first year and closing more than 10 deals per month at its peak.

Building that business taught me every part of the process, from negotiating with sellers and evaluating properties to finding buyers and managing the systems that kept everything moving.

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What I learned

Experience Changes How You Look at a Deal.

Finding a motivated seller is only part of the equation. You need to know what a property is worth, who will buy it, what could go wrong, and whether the deal makes sense in the first place.

I've spent years working through those decisions, negotiating with sellers, and solving the problems that arise between getting a contract signed and actually closing.

That experience shapes how I approach every opportunity.

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Why Bastion

Why I Started Bastion Consulting.

There's no shortage of real estate information out there. You can spend months watching videos, studying strategies, and joining communities without ever getting closer to closing a deal.

What I kept seeing was that people didn't necessarily need more information. They needed help putting it into practice.

Someone to review their market, challenge their assumptions, work through a difficult negotiation, or explain why a property wasn't worth pursuing.

That's why I started Bastion Consulting. I work directly with investors to help them build their own businesses and develop the judgment to make better decisions independently.

For the record

Lot Maven, by the numbers

~25team members at peak

~$1Mfirst-year revenue

10+transactions per month at peak

Approximate historical figures from Lot Maven, the land acquisitions company John founded and ran. Lot Maven is no longer operating. These are not results of Bastion clients.

How I work

What You Can Expect From Me.

Straight Answers

I'll tell you what I actually think, even when that means telling you to walk away from a deal.

Real Involvement

You're working directly with me. We'll discuss your market, your leads, your offers, and the situations you encounter while building your business.

A Business That's Yours

I'm not here to make you dependent on me. The goal is to help you become a better investor who can make informed decisions independently.

Education

MS, Real Estate and the Built EnvironmentUniversity of Denver

BA, EconomicsUniversity of Colorado Colorado Springs

John FrezzaFounder, Bastion Consulting

Your next move

Your First Deal Starts Here.

Let's talk about your goals, where you're starting, and how we can get you moving toward your first deal.

Book a Strategy Call or email john@bastionlandpartners.com