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Why the Sun Belt: Understanding America’s Population Shift and Its Impact on Real Estate Investment
Most real estate investors chase markets. We’ve spent thirty years leaving them.
From Michigan and Ohio to Arizona, then shifting capital across Southeast and Texas markets, each move represents something most investors struggle with: the discipline to walk away from yield when demographics turn against you. This isn’t about following trends. It’s about understanding that successful […]
The PEM Investment Philosophy: Lessons from 30 Years in Multifamily Real Estate
When I reflect on the journey from that first Detroit duplex to managing $1.2 billion in assets today, I’m struck by how consistent our investment approach has remained. While markets have evolved, technology has transformed, and the competitive landscape has shifted dramatically, the investment philosophy that guided our first acquisition in 1994 […]
Investment Through Integrity: The Core Values Driving PEM’s 30-Year Success
Thirty years ago, I started with a simple belief: if you do what you say you will do, take care of what’s entrusted to you, and treat people with respect, success will follow.
Today, that belief has transformed into more than $2 billion in transactions across 25,000+ units. But the numbers only tell part of the […]
The PEM Story: From One Duplex to a Multifamily Investment Leader
When people ask what inspired me to build Professional Equity Management (PEM), they’re often surprised by the simple answer: I wanted to spend more time at home.
In 1994, I was working as a consultant with Arthur Anderson and subsequently Price Waterhouse, helping major companies like Caesars World in Las Vegas and Mercedes Benz implement operational […]