OPERATOR-LED REAL ESTATE INVESTING FOR EXPERIENCED PASSIVE INVESTORS
Avoid poorly-managed real estate deals and place capital with confidence in support of your long-term investment strategy
Led by Jennifer DeJesus, a seasoned operator and general manager with decades of hands-on experience across development, acquisitions, leasing, renovations, and asset operations.
Experienced execution is central to long-term real estate investment outcomes.
When execution falls short, the experience changes.
The deal looked sound.
The market made sense.
The numbers worked.
But after closing, things felt different.
Updates became less clear.
Operational issues surfaced without context.
Decisions felt reactive instead of planned.
As an investor, the concern wasn’t real estate—it was who was running the asset.
That’s why experienced passive investors look for an operator who understands execution end to end, so capital is managed with discipline, context, and accountability long after the deal closes.
Here’s where execution becomes the differentiator.
Experienced Leadership at the Center of Execution.
Jennifer DeJesus approaches real estate investing as an experienced operator and general manager.
Not as a marketer. Not as a theorist. And not from the sidelines.
Her resume spans the full lifecycle of real estate projects.
From ground-up development, to acquisitions and value-add improvements, to leasing, renovations, and asset operations.
Her perspective shapes how opportunities are evaluated. How teams are selected and how assets are managed after the deal closes.
For experienced passive investors, this operational lens matters. Because execution doesn’t end at closing—it shows up every day after.
How we think about real estate investing:
Execution matters more than projections
Operators matter more than assets
Discipline matters more than deal volume
Communication matters long after closing
Stewardship matters across market cycles
Operator perspective, beyond individual deals
Jennifer also hosts the Growing Empires podcast, featuring conversations with operators, investors, and experts on execution, capital, and real estate markets.
This platform reflects how she evaluates opportunities, operating teams, and long-term stewardship of capital.
Selected Real Estate Projects
446 Quincy Avenue
Scranton, PA
6-unit student housing
Joint venture
Jennifer DeJesus as GM
Operating/stabilized
300 Market Street
Kingston, PA
17-unit apartment building
Syndication
Jennifer DeJesus as GM
Operating/stabilized
363 Northampton Street
Kingston, PA
4-unit quadplex
Joint venture
Jennifer DeJesus as EP
Operating/stabilized
506-508 Market Street
Kingston, PA
3-to-4 unit conversion
Joint venture
Jennifer DeJesus as EP
Operating/stabilized
These are a few examples of operator-led projects in the portfolio. Accredited investors interested in learning more about current or upcoming opportunities are invited to schedule a conversation.
How we work with experienced investors: an easy, 3-step plan
Step 1: Confirm Alignment
Investors begin by applying and verifying accredited status on an investor call with Jennifer. This helps ensure offerings are appropriate and expectations are aligned from the start.
Step 2: Evaluate Opportunities
Approved investors review current opportunities led and operated by Jennifer. Depending on the offering, a direct conversation takes place to discuss structure, timing, and overall fit.
Step 3: Complete Investment
When ready, investments are completed securely through our investor portal, where investors select offerings and submit capital.
From there, our role is disciplined operations, oversight, and transparent communication.
Stay informed with the Empire Investment Club
A complimentary resource for investors who want to make better-informed decisions by learning how to evaluate both real estate opportunities and the operators behind them—before committing capital.
Subscribers gain:
Operator-level insight into how deals and teams are evaluated
Perspective on market conditions and execution considerations
Clarity around what experienced investors look for in operating partners
Early awareness of upcoming operator-led opportunities
