The Up Plex Mission
Elevating others by providing wealth-building, passive investment opportunities through real estate.
It’s a known fact that owning real estate can be one of the best passive investment vehicles for you. More specifically, apartment buildings and commercial real estate. However, it also comes with an incredible amount of complexities in trying to acquire such assets and we’ve found that to be the reason most beginner investors shy away from pursuing.
So we set out to make it more attainable for investors to invest in these incredible wealth-building assets with confidence. As a limited partner, you get to leverage our time, network, and decades of experience to create peace of mind with every investment you make with us. We do our best to mitigate as much risk as possible. So much so that we won’t offer an opportunity that we aren’t investing in ourselves.
The Up Plex Mission
Elevating others by providing wealth-building, passive investment opportunities through real estate.
It’s a known fact that owning real estate can be one of the best passive investment vehicles for you. More specifically, apartment buildings and commercial real estate. However, it also comes with an incredible amount of complexities in trying to acquire such assets and we’ve found that to be the reason most beginner investors shy away from pursuing.
So we set out to make it more attainable for investors to invest in these incredible wealth-building assets with confidence. As a limited partner, you get to leverage our time, network, and decades of experience to create peace of mind with every investment you make with us. We do our best to mitigate as much risk as possible. So much so that we won’t offer an opportunity that we aren’t investing in ourselves.
Chris Linger
Principal
Chris Linger has an MBA, twenty seven years of active duty Navy services (ret), now full-time apartment syndicator (underwriter and asset management). Mentor to hundreds of aspiring investors.
Maricela Soberanes
Principal
Maricela has been investing in Real Estate since 2006 in Austin TX. She successfully grew a personal rental portfolio before becoming a full-time syndicator. She’s a Navy veteran, self-published author, and a medical missionary to third world countries.
Chris Linger
Principal
Chris Linger has an MBA, twenty seven years of active duty Navy services (ret), now full-time apartment syndicator (underwriter and asset management). Mentor to hundreds of aspiring investors.
Maricela Soberanes
Principal
Maricela has been investing in Real Estate since 2006 in Austin TX. She successfully grew a personal rental portfolio before becoming a full-time syndicator. She’s a Navy veteran, self-published author, and a medical missionary to third world countries.
Our Success Formula
Underwriting & Negotiating
Detailed underwriting determines the amount of negotiating that can be done with a seller on price and terms. Our experience allows us to properly analyze an asset and mitigate as much risk as possible for our investors.
Contract Review / Due Diligence
We have established the best legal and due diligence teams for our syndications. This allows us to simultaneously expedite two incredibly time-consuming tasks that most beginning investors struggle with.
Closing & Reassessment
There is more to closing than just signing on the dotted line and handing over the keys. There is an equal amount of critical work that needs to be completed soon after to ensure the success of a syndication.
Enacting Business Plan / CapEx
We identify and prioritize the necessary projects and execute them based on funding and critical need. Simultaneously, our expert CapEx team gets to work by coordinating with asset and property managers to assist in stabilizing the property.
Stabilization / Refinance
This process usually takes just over 2 years (depending on the market) and involves everything from completing CapEx, to ensuring organic fair market rent growth, to managing tenant turnover, all while working to decrease expenses.
Sale/Disposition
When it comes time to sell, we prepare the property to show as cost-effectively as possible. Once sold, we ensure that we properly close out business transactions and 3 months after the sale, we deliver all sales proceeds (return of capital) to our investors.
Our Success Formula
Underwriting & Negotiating
Detailed underwriting determines the amount of negotiating that can be done with a seller on price and terms. Our experience allows us to properly analyze an asset and mitigate as much risk as possible for our investors.
Contract Review / Due Diligence
We have established the best legal and due diligence teams for our syndications. This allows us to simultaneously expedite two incredibly time-consuming tasks that most beginning investors struggle with.
Closing & Reassessment
There is more to closing than just signing on the dotted line and handing over the keys. There is an equal amount of critical work that needs to be completed soon after to ensure the success of a syndication.
Enacting Business Plan / CapEx
We identify and prioritize the necessary projects and execute them based on funding and critical need. Simultaneously, our expert CapEx team gets to work by coordinating with asset and property managers to assist in stabilizing the property.
Stabilization / Refinance
This process usually takes just over 2 years (depending on the market) and involves everything from completing CapEx, to ensuring organic fair market rent growth, to managing tenant turnover, all while working to decrease expenses.
Sale/Disposition
When it comes time to sell, we prepare the property to show as cost-effectively as possible. Once sold, we ensure that we properly close out business transactions and 3 months after the sale, we deliver all sales proceeds (return of capital) to our investors.
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Advantages of Investing in Funds: Why It Could Be a Smart Move for You
Thinking about investing but not sure where to start? You’re definitely not alone. The world of investing can feel a bit overwhelming with all the choices out there. But one option that a lot of people find super helpful—especially when starting out—is investing in funds. Let’s chat about why funds might be just what you need to grow your money without the headaches.
What’s a Fund, Anyway?
Simply put, a fund is like a big pot where lots of people put their money together. Then, a professional manager uses that combined cash to buy a mix of investments—like real estate assets. This way, you get to be part of a bigger, diversified portfolio without having to pick every single investment yourself.
1. You Don’t Have to Put All Your Eggs in One Basket
One of the biggest perks of investing in funds is diversification. Instead of putting all your money into one stock or property (which can be risky), your money is spread out across many different investments. So if one thing doesn’t do so well, the others can help balance things out.
2. Experts Handle the Tough Stuff for You
Not everyone has time or expertise to watch the markets, interest rates, lending types daily or figure out which investment is the best. That’s where the fund managers come in. These pros do the research, keep an eye on everything, conduct day to day operations and make decisions to help your money grow — so you don’t have to stress about it.
3. You Can Start Small
Want to get into real estate or diversity across different asset/markets but don’t have a ton of cash? Funds make it easy to start with smaller amounts. You get a slice of the pie without needing thousands or even tens of thousands upfront.
4. It’s Easy to Buy and Sell
Some funds are liquid, which means you can usually buy or sell your shares fairly quickly if you need to. That kind of flexibility is great if you want to keep control over your money.
5. Get Access to Cool Markets You Might Not Reach Alone
Funds can open doors to things that are hard to buy on your own. Interested in commercial real estate or emerging markets? Funds give you a way in without the hassle of managing properties or researching faraway companies.
6. You Save Money on Fees
Because your money is pooled with others’, the costs of buying, selling, and managing investments get split up. That often means lower fees than if you tried to do it all yourself.
7. You’ll Know What’s Going On
Most funds have to give regular updates on how they’re doing and what they own. So you’re not in the dark — you get clear info to keep track of your investments.
Interested in Real Estate Funds?
If you’re interested in real estate specifically, we have a Preferred Equity Fund that could be a great fit. It’s designed to provide steady returns through a diversified portfolio of real estate projects, managed by experienced professionals. The minimum investment is accessible, and the fund offers transparency and ongoing updates so you can stay informed.
You can check out all the details and start building your passive income by joining the fund here: Invest Here!
Bottom Line
If you’re looking to grow your money but want to keep things simple and smart, investing in funds is a solid choice. You get the benefits of diversification, expert management, and easy access, all without needing to be a finance whiz.
Ready to learn more or get started? Let’s chat about how funds — like our Preferred Equity Fund — might fit into your financial goals!
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