Aya Hojadova - Business & Real Estate

Aya Hojadova - Business & Real Estate With 15+ years in marketing, I approach commercial real estate differently. Contact us today to learn how we can help you achieve your goals.

Commercial Real Estate Advisor | Strategist | Storyteller

I help owners, investors, and visionaries find spaces that support growth, opportunity, and long-term success. Dennis Leslie & Associates brings 35 years of commercial real estate experience closing deals across the US. Our track record includes NNN properties, Apartment Buildings, land for development, Retail Centers, and Condo Complexes.

With our diverse expertise, we provide expert guidance and deliver outstanding results. Our team of seasoned professionals is committed to helping our clients preserve wealth and create equity. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing in commercial real estate, trust us to provide the expertise you need.

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to build a small business in real time, I’m living it.The online store is liv...
06/19/2026

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to build a small business in real time, I’m living it.

The online store is live.
The first pop-up happened.
The lessons are coming fast.
The setup is sweaty.
The dream is real.

And I’m learning that support does not always have to be complicated.

Sometimes it’s reading the blog.
Sharing the post.
Coming to an event.
Bringing a friend.
Sending encouragement.
Or telling someone, “Hey, I think you’d love this.”

I wrote about building in public before it feels perfect.

Read the full blog here: https://www.risewithaya.com/post/i-made-one-sale-and-still-left-happy

I made one sale at my first Rise + Rebel pop-up.One.And somehow, I left happy.Not because the event was perfect. Not bec...
06/17/2026

I made one sale at my first Rise + Rebel pop-up.

One.

And somehow, I left happy.

Not because the event was perfect. Not because I sold out. Not because I suddenly have retail all figured out.

I left happy because I realized I am no longer just dreaming about the thing.

I am doing it.

I wrote about what my first pop-up taught me, why I’m choosing quality over quantity with the podcast, and what it means to build in public before it feels perfect.

Read the full blog here: https://www.risewithaya.com/post/i-made-one-sale-and-still-left-happy

06/17/2026

I did not originally plan to go into real estate, and I definitely did not plan to sell homes.

But commercial real estate made sense because it brought together what I already knew: marketing, sales, technology, business, entrepreneurship, and community impact.

Today, I help business owners, investors, and property owners make commercial real estate decisions with more clarity and less intimidation.

If commercial real estate ever comes up in your world — leasing, buying, selling, investing, or choosing a business location — I’m happy to be a resource.

If you own a commercial property and are thinking about leasing it, one of the first questions you may have is:“What am ...
06/10/2026

If you own a commercial property and are thinking about leasing it, one of the first questions you may have is:

“What am I actually paying for when I hire a commercial lease listing agent?”

In this blog, I break down what a commercial lease listing agreement covers, what a commercial listing agent actually does, and how leasing commissions may be structured when another broker brings the tenant.

A simple starting point for landlords, property owners, and business owners who want to feel more informed before leasing commercial space.

Read the full blog here.
https://www.risewithaya.com/post/commercial-lease-listing-agent-commissions

Is the property actually a good deal… or does it just look cheap compared to everything else on the market?That’s the tr...
06/03/2026

Is the property actually a good deal… or does it just look cheap compared to everything else on the market?

That’s the trap a lot of investors fall into in commercial real estate.

The price looks attractive.
The cap rate looks decent.
The building has potential.
The area is “up and coming.”

But then you start looking closer.

Deferred maintenance.
Weak tenant history.
Below-market leases with no clear upside.
Zoning limitations.
Vacancy risk.
Poor visibility.
Bad access.
NNN expenses that don’t pencil.
A property that needs more capital than expected just to become functional.

Commercial real estate is expensive, but the most expensive mistake is buying a property without fully understanding the deal behind the deal.

Because a “good price” does not always mean a good investment.

Before you buy, sell, or reposition a commercial property, you need to know what you’re really looking at: income, upside, risk, tenant demand, market fit, exit strategy, and whether the numbers actually support the story.

That’s where I help.

I work with investors and property owners in the Charleston Tri-County market who want to make smarter commercial real estate decisions without guessing their way through the process.

If you’re looking at a property, thinking about selling, or wondering how to position your next commercial real estate move, book a strategy call with me.

Let’s look at the deal before the deal costs you.

Book a strategy call here:
https://calendly.com/hojaaya/call_with_aya

Who knew attending one meetup could eventually help spark an entire nonprofit? That is how my CharlestonHacks story bega...
06/01/2026

Who knew attending one meetup could eventually help spark an entire nonprofit?

That is how my CharlestonHacks story began. I met Dave Ingram through a local meetup, showed up to a hackathon before CharlestonHacks was even official, and somewhere in that momentum, I was introduced to Doug Hamilton.

I shared the fuller story on my blog: how one room, one introduction, and one decision to show up helped shape a community I’m so grateful to be part of today.

Read the full blog on my website: https://www.risewithaya.com/post/who-knew-attending-one-meetup-could-eventually-help-spark-an-entire-nonprofit

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