Mike House founded House Properties in 1989, a private real estate investment company established to acquire, reposition, and develop commercial, residential, retail, hotels, Self-Storage and industrial real estate. Mike formulates the company’s investment strategies, and oversees the acquisition, development, operations, and disposition of each investment. Throughout his career, Mike has completed real estate transactions in excess of $500 million.
Mike is also the founder of and managing partner of Wayfare Tavern. With a menu inspired by partner executive chef and Food Network star Tyler Florence, the Wayfare has received rave reviews and tops many lists as having the best Fried Chicken in San Francisco.
Prior to starting House Properties, Mike completed Union Bank’s Uniform Credit Training Program, where he specialized in Commercial Real Estate Lending. Mike earned his Master’s in Business Administration from Santa Clara University in 1987 and graduated from the University of Southern California in 1985 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Real Estate Finance. Mike is also a licensed California Real Estate Broker, a member of The Urban Land Institute, a member of the Executive Committee of USC’s Lusk Center for Real Estate. Mike is a current board member of University High School in San Francisco and is a former board member for The Hamlin School for girls.
Mike is currently a certified CYSA and YMCA coach and has coached over 30 youth teams in San Francisco and Marin County. Mike is also a current member of Battery Club.