Institutional strategy.
Operator execution.
We bridge the gap between capital preservation and hands-on vertical integration.
Don't just invest in real estate, partner with the machine that builds it.
$956M
AUM
In-house Construction and Management
Zero
Capital Calls
Double-digit Historical
Returns
Passive income isn’t found, it’s engineered
Standard real estate offers diversification. We offer optimization.
By vertically integrating operations, we turn market fundamentals into forced appreciation.
Optimized
Yield
Tax
Alpha
Capital
Preservation
Vertical
Control
Why the right execution and operator matters: Meet Jennifer DeJesus
Strategy is a commodity. Execution is the asset.
Real estate is often sold on the promise of the deal—the location, the cap rate, or the projected returns. But a spreadsheet has never renovated a property, navigated a market downturn, or solved a complex tenant crisis. The operator does.
As your Lead General Partner and Asset Manager, my role extends far beyond capital deployment. It is about stewardship and vertically integrated execution.
Why the operator is key:
Vertical integration controls the outcome: We don’t just hire third parties and hope for the best. By integrating acquisitions, construction, and management, we control the timeline, the budget, and the quality. This eliminates the "markup on markup" inefficiency that kills returns in traditional models.
Asset management is active, not passive: The day we close is the day the real work begins. "Passive income" for you requires "hyper-active management" from us. We relentlessly optimize expenses and drive revenue, treating every dollar in the deal as if it were our own—because it often is.
Navigating the cycle: Anyone can make money in a bull market. The right operator protects your principal when the market shifts. Our experience allows us to foresee risks before they become liabilities, ensuring that your portfolio is built for durability, not just short-term speculation.
When you invest with us, you aren't just buying real estate; you are partnering with an operational machine built to execute.
The three pillars of engagement
Private Acquisitions
The “Active” Path
Target: The investor who wants to own and control
Leverage our in-house brokerage deal flow to acquire your own assets. We source, underwrite, and transact on your behalf, giving you institutional access for your personal portfolio.
Best for 1031 exchanges and active ownership
Syndications and Funds
The “Passive” Path
Target: The investor who wants passive investments
The core of our offering. Choose between Single-Asset Syndications for deal-specific participation, or our Diversified Funds for broad market exposure. In both, you enjoy passive income while we handle the execution.
Best for wealth accumulation and tax efficiency
Strategic Joint Ventures
The “Partner” Path
Target: The family office/high net worth investors
Bespoke partnership structures for large capital deployments. We align tailored capital stacks with specific acquisition targets, giving you the control of a partner with the execution of an operator.
Best for custom mandates and Co-GP
Track record and execution
We don’t just allocate capital. We force appreciation.
A selection of operator-led investments demonstrating our vertical value-add strategies.
The Multifamily
Turnaround
300 Market Street
Kingston, PA
25 North 10th Street
Allentown, PA
Asset: 14-Unit Mixed-Use Building
Strategy: Empire Capital Fund Adaptive Re-Use/Construction
Execution: acquired an 11-unit foreclosure mixed-use asset and successfully converted it to 14 units
Role: Fund Manager and Asset Manager
Status: Stabilized and Cash Flowing
The Zoning and
Value-Add Play
Asset: 17-Unit Apartment Complex
Strategy: Syndication / Value-Add
Execution: Executed a complete management overhaul and expense optimization plan. Transitioned asset from under-managed to institutional operational standards.
Role: Lead General Partner & Asset Manager
Status: Operating/Stabilized
The Commercial Conversion (Heavy Lift)
840 Milton Street
Easton, PA
Asset: 3-Unit Residential
Strategy: Empire Capital Fund Acquisition
Execution: Sourced as a direct-to-seller, off-market acquisition. Rapidly stabilized a highly distressed asset, transforming it into a high-yield, cash-flowing property for the Fund.
Role: Fund Manager and Asset Manager
Status: Stabilized and Cash Flowing
506-508 Market Street
Kingston, PA
Asset: 3-to-4 Unit Conversion
Strategy: Joint Venture
Execution: Navigated zoning requirements to legally increase density. Forced appreciation through unit addition and operational efficiencies.
Role: Lead General Partner and Asset Manager
Status: Stabilized
Examples shown represent past and ongoing operator-led investments.
The Distressed
Turnaround
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