Since founding Coast Income Properties, Inc. in 1979, Tom Blake has been instrumental in the Company’s success, leading the development of a multitude of projects that cumulatively total over $700 million. He has been actively involved in the financing, purchase, planning, construction, leasing, and general development of all Coast’s properties throughout San Diego County. Mr. Blake’s primary business philosophy, and the company’s vision, is to be involved with quality projects that provide maximum cash flow and achieve optimum investment appreciation. These objectives are accomplished through careful attention to architectural and landscaping detail as well as the deliberate selection of premium properties that command above-average market rents and maintain the lowest vacancy levels.

Mr. Blake’s business philosophy has been shaped by over 30 years experience in the Southern California real estate and business community. Prior to starting Coast, Mr. Blake spent five years as a commercial real estate broker with Coldwell Banker (now CB Richard Ellis) in San Diego. Mr. Blake began his career as a Certified Public Accountant, working with Price Waterhouse in Los Angeles and the Ernst & Young firm in San Diego, before transitioning to commercial brokerage.