Multifamily Real Estate Investing
HOW IT WORKS
WHAT PASSIVE REALLY MEANS
Passive Multifamily Investing, Simplified
We find and vet the opportunities. You choose where to invest, and we stay your point of contact from first conversation to exit.
Our Role
- Find and vet operators and funds
- Review underwriting and terms
- Serve as your point of contact from first conversation to exit
Your Role
- Review opportunities and offering documents
- Decide where and how much to invest
- Receive distributions and performance updates
WAYS TO INVEST
Individual Deals
Invest directly in specific multifamily properties. As co-general partners, we vet the sponsor, review the underwriting, and serve as your point of contact from funding to exit.
Diversified Funds
One investment across multiple properties, operators, and markets. We vet each fund’s strategy, track record, and terms, and remain your point of contact throughout.
THE INVESTMENT PROCESS
- Discovery Call. We learn your goals, timeline, and investor profile.
- Join the Investor Club. You’re notified as opportunities become available.
- Review the Opportunity. We walk you through each deal or fund. You review the offering documents with your own advisors.
- Invest. You sign the subscription documents and fund your investment.
- Receive Distributions and Updates. Cash flow is distributed according to each offering’s terms, and you receive regular performance reports.
- Exit. When the property or fund is sold, you receive your share of the proceeds.
HOW WE VET EVERY OPPORTUNITY
Operator Review
Track record, full-cycle results, performance through rising rates, and how much of their own capital they invest.
Deal Underwriting
We stress-test rent, expense, debt, and exit assumptions before any opportunity reaches you.
Ongoing Oversight
We stay involved after funding, so you have direct access to us from day one to exit.
OUR SPONSOR STANDARDS
- Full-cycle track record
- Meaningful GP co-investment
- Conservative debt: fixed rates or rate caps, DSCR of at least 1.25x
- Realistic underwriting: exit cap rates at or above purchase cap rates
(Conservative exit assumptions that don’t depend on market conditions improving) [Learn why →] - Consistent, transparent reporting
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Markets
- Strong population and job growth
- Job diversity
- Rent growth
- Housing affordability and supply opportunities
- College and university cities
- Redevelopment cities
Properties
Value-add opportunities: below-market rents, low occupancy, high expenses, or deferred repairs that a strong operator can improve.
Common Questions
Can I invest with my retirement account?
Many investors use self-directed IRAs or solo 401(k)s to invest in private real estate. Talk with your custodian and tax advisor to confirm what works for your situation.
Why diversify into real estate?
Multifamily is a hard asset that can provide cash flow and tax advantages that stocks and bonds don’t, adding balance to a traditional portfolio.
Do I need to be an accredited investor?
Many private offerings are limited to accredited investors. If you’re not sure whether you qualify, we’ll walk you through it on a call.
READY TO GET STARTED?
A 30-minute call to understand your goals and walk you through current opportunities.
Join the JEMS Investor Club
Get access to vetted multifamily deals and funds, plus market insights and investor education, delivered directly to you.
(Participation in any offering is subject to availability and eligibility.)
OUR MOTTO
“We help people invest their money like it’s our mama’s money.”
That means we hold every opportunity to a higher standard than we’d hold our own.