Plotting the Path: Austin’s Commercial Real Estate TrajectoryMetropolitan Breakfast Club
About the Speaker:
DeLea Becker – Broker, Investor, Developer, CEO of Beck-Reit Commercial Real Estate
DeLea Becker is a broker, developer, investor, and operator who has built a commercial real estate collection from the ground up—starting with a single building in East Austin and expanding into one of the most respected, woman-owned real estate firms in Texas.
As the founder of Beck-Reit Commercial + Beck-Reit Asset Management, plus co-owner Beck-Reit & Sons, Ltd. DeLea brings a rare, vertically integrated perspective to the table. She doesn't just broker deals—she builds, redevelops, and owns the buildings herself, using her own capital and making her own calls. Her hands-on approach, grounded in 25 years of fieldwork, gives her a unique view of how Austin’s commercial engine really works.
DeLea is best known as the Queen of East Austin, with deep ties to the community and a track record of repositioning aging buildings into thriving business hubs over the last 25 years. She’s currently developing a 48,000 SF office/retail building at 2422 E. 7th Street and a multi-warehouse project in Salado, Texas—while continuing to play a strategic role in her family’s 26-year-old heavy civil construction business—specializing in TxDOT road and bridge work—where she’s actively stewarding its transition into the second generation
DeLea is direct, strategic, and insightful. Her voice is shaped by a small-town upbringing and sharpened by real-world business—always direct, always grounded, and never overcomplicated. She brings a rare lens to commercial real estate—blending boots-on-the-ground experience with big-picture perspective. Her talks offer a full-field view of the economy and market forces, encouraging you to get informed, get focused, and get moving—and she backs it up with resources. She helps audiences see what others miss: the patterns behind the headlines, the levers that actually move value, and the long-game decisions that separate players from spectators. Her message? Don’t wait for perfect conditions. Markets shift, trends evolve, and smart moves start with action.
SUMMARY
Austin is in the middle of a once-in-a-generation transformation. Over $25 billion in public sector capital projects—from highways and airports to civic infrastructure—are unlocking a surge of private sector development across Central Texas.
Commercial real estate expert and investor DeLea Becker shares a sharp, strategic look at how this public investment is reshaping the market, why businesses and talent are flooding in, and what it means for investors, operators, and owners alike.
DeLea doesn’t just watch from the sidelines—she drives the backroads, tours the buildings, and walks the job sites. Her perspective blends boots-on-the-ground insight with decades of deal-making to help audiences understand the past, present, and future of Austin’s commercial real estate.
In this high-impact talk, you’ll learn:
The current state of Austin’s market: Office vacancy at 22%, retail near full capacity at 2%, industrial leveling out, and hospitality on the rebound.
Why that 22% office vacancy may not be a problem—but a window of opportunity.
How Central Texas fits into the Texas Triangle—and why that matters for logistics, growth, and investment.
Why business owners should own their buildings—and how real estate can outlast your business.
From the development of East Austin to the rise of Silicon Hills, this is your full-field view of Austin’s commercial engine—and where it’s headed next.
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Coffee & Networking: 6:45 AM
Breakfast Buffet: 7:10 AM
Introductions & Announcements: 7:25 AM
Speaker Introduction: 7:50 AM
Q&A: 8:20 AM
Conclusion: 8:30 AM
Location: Chez Zee, 5406 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731
Registration Fees:
Member (Early Bird): $35.00
Member (Late): $40.00
Visitor: $45.00
Walk-up Registration: $50.00
Join us for an engaging morning of networking, insights, and inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the industry, DeLea's expertise offers valuable perspectives on navigating the Austin commercial real estate landscape.