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Maricela Soberanes and Chris Linger bring together decades of leadership, operational expertise, and real estate investing experience. Maricela began investing in real estate in 2006 by building her own rental portfolio in Austin, Texas before expanding into larger investment opportunities and business ownership. A Navy veteran, author, and healthcare professional, she is passionate about helping others understand wealth-building through real estate, financial strategy, and ownership. Chris, who holds an MBA, brings more than 27 years of military leadership and operational experience from his service in the U.S. Navy. He now focuses full-time on real estate acquisition analysis, underwriting, and asset strategy with an emphasis on disciplined execution and long-term value creation. Together, they combine service-driven leadership, education, and investment expertise to create opportunities that positively impact families, investors, and communities.
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Seasoned asset managers with a passion for uplifting others through real estate investing opportunities.
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Maricela Soberanes and Chris Linger bring together decades of leadership, operational expertise, and real estate investing experience. Maricela began investing in real estate in 2006 by building her own rental portfolio in Austin, Texas before expanding into larger investment opportunities and business ownership. A Navy veteran, author, and healthcare professional, she is passionate about helping others understand wealth-building through real estate, financial strategy, and ownership. Chris, who holds an MBA, brings more than 27 years of military leadership and operational experience from his service in the U.S. Navy. He now focuses full-time on real estate acquisition analysis, underwriting, and asset strategy with an emphasis on disciplined execution and long-term value creation. Together, they combine service-driven leadership, education, and investment expertise to create opportunities that positively impact families, investors, and communities.
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My wife and I thank our lucky stars that we worked with Chris and Maricela, they are so organized and always willing to make a win-win situation.
- S. McDonald -
McDonald Homes
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it 100 times. We
owe our success to you both. Great mentors like you [Chris & Maricela] have
helped tremendously!
- S. Enyard -
Anchor Atlas Properties Founder
After seeing and relating to some of my frustrations, they drove two hours to help
with our four-plex renovation. Chris & Maricela are always a wealth of knowledge.
- C. Byler -
Passive Patriots Founder
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Why Smart Investors Are Turning to Real Estate Funds for Passive Income
Most people think real estate investing means buying a rental property, finding tenants, handling maintenance requests, and dealing with unexpected repairs.
But today's investors are taking a different approach.
Instead of managing properties themselves, many are investing in private real estate funds that provide access to professionally managed multifamily communities, self-storage facilities, and mobile home parks—all while remaining passive. This trend has made real estate funds an increasingly popular option for investors seeking long-term wealth and recurring income.
What Is a Real Estate Fund?
A real estate fund pools capital from multiple investors to acquire and manage a diversified portfolio of real estate assets.
Rather than purchasing a single property, investors own an interest in a fund that may include:
Multifamily apartment communities
Self-storage facilities
Mobile home parks
Other income-producing real estate assets
Professional operators oversee acquisitions, financing, renovations, property management, and eventual sales, allowing investors to participate without managing the day-to-day operations.
Why Investors Are Choosing Real Estate Funds
Passive Income
Many real estate funds are designed to generate income from properties that produce rental cash flow.
Instead of handling tenants or maintenance, investors can benefit from professionally managed assets while remaining hands-off.
In addition to generating passive income, many real estate funds may also provide valuable tax advantages. Through cost segregation studies and accelerated depreciation, professionally managed real estate investments can generate depreciation deductions that may offset a significant portion—or even all—of an investor's taxable passive income. Depending on each investor's individual tax situation, this can make much of the passive income received from the investment tax-deferred in the early years. Investors should consult their tax advisor to understand how these benefits apply to their specific circumstances.
Diversification
Owning one investment property means your returns depend on a single asset.
A real estate fund may spread investments across multiple properties and asset types, helping reduce concentration risk while providing broader market exposure.
Professional Management
Finding quality investment opportunities, negotiating purchases, overseeing renovations, and managing operations takes significant time and expertise.
With a real estate fund, experienced professionals handle these responsibilities so investors can focus on their own careers, businesses, or retirement.
Access to Larger Investment Opportunities
Many institutional-quality multifamily communities, self-storage facilities, and mobile home parks require millions of dollars to acquire.
Real estate funds allow individual investors to participate in opportunities that would often be difficult to purchase independently.
Who Are Real Estate Funds Best For?
Real estate funds may be a good fit for investors who:
Want passive income without becoming landlords
Prefer professionally managed investments
Want exposure to multiple real estate assets
Are looking to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds
Want to take advantage of potential tax benefits through accelerated depreciation
Value long-term wealth building through real estate
Why Diversification Matters
Markets change over time, and different property sectors can perform differently throughout economic cycles.
By investing across multiple asset classes—such as multifamily, self-storage, and mobile home parks—investors can create a more balanced real estate portfolio rather than relying on a single property or market. Diversification is one reason many investors choose fund structures over owning individual properties.
Final Thoughts
Building wealth through real estate doesn't always require buying and managing properties yourself.
For many investors, real estate funds provide a simpler way to gain exposure to professionally managed multifamily, self-storage, and mobile home park investments while pursuing long-term passive income and portfolio diversification.
Combined with the potential tax advantages of accelerated depreciation, real estate funds can offer investors the opportunity to generate passive income while potentially reducing the taxes owed on that income, depending on their individual tax situation.
Whether you're just beginning your investment journey or looking to expand an existing portfolio, real estate funds can offer a flexible, hands-off approach to investing.
Interested in Passive Real Estate Investing?
Learn how professionally managed real estate funds can help you invest in multifamily, self-storage, and mobile home parks—without the responsibilities of being a landlord.
Visit our Investor Portal to explore current investment opportunities, view available offerings, and stay informed about future investments.
Investor Portal: https://up-plex.cashflowportal.com/app
Contact us now to learn more about our real estate investment opportunities.
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Why Smart Investors Are Turning to Real Estate Funds for Passive Income
Most people think real estate investing means buying a rental property, finding tenants, handling maintenance requests, and dealing with unexpected repairs.
But today's investors are taking a different approach.
Instead of managing properties themselves, many are investing in private real estate funds that provide access to professionally managed multifamily communities, self-storage facilities, and mobile home parks—all while remaining passive. This trend has made real estate funds an increasingly popular option for investors seeking long-term wealth and recurring income.
What Is a Real Estate Fund?
A real estate fund pools capital from multiple investors to acquire and manage a diversified portfolio of real estate assets.
Rather than purchasing a single property, investors own an interest in a fund that may include:
Multifamily apartment communities
Self-storage facilities
Mobile home parks
Other income-producing real estate assets
Professional operators oversee acquisitions, financing, renovations, property management, and eventual sales, allowing investors to participate without managing the day-to-day operations.
Why Investors Are Choosing Real Estate Funds
Passive Income
Many real estate funds are designed to generate income from properties that produce rental cash flow.
Instead of handling tenants or maintenance, investors can benefit from professionally managed assets while remaining hands-off.
In addition to generating passive income, many real estate funds may also provide valuable tax advantages. Through cost segregation studies and accelerated depreciation, professionally managed real estate investments can generate depreciation deductions that may offset a significant portion—or even all—of an investor's taxable passive income. Depending on each investor's individual tax situation, this can make much of the passive income received from the investment tax-deferred in the early years. Investors should consult their tax advisor to understand how these benefits apply to their specific circumstances.
Diversification
Owning one investment property means your returns depend on a single asset.
A real estate fund may spread investments across multiple properties and asset types, helping reduce concentration risk while providing broader market exposure.
Professional Management
Finding quality investment opportunities, negotiating purchases, overseeing renovations, and managing operations takes significant time and expertise.
With a real estate fund, experienced professionals handle these responsibilities so investors can focus on their own careers, businesses, or retirement.
Access to Larger Investment Opportunities
Many institutional-quality multifamily communities, self-storage facilities, and mobile home parks require millions of dollars to acquire.
Real estate funds allow individual investors to participate in opportunities that would often be difficult to purchase independently.
Who Are Real Estate Funds Best For?
Real estate funds may be a good fit for investors who:
Want passive income without becoming landlords
Prefer professionally managed investments
Want exposure to multiple real estate assets
Are looking to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds
Want to take advantage of potential tax benefits through accelerated depreciation
Value long-term wealth building through real estate
Why Diversification Matters
Markets change over time, and different property sectors can perform differently throughout economic cycles.
By investing across multiple asset classes—such as multifamily, self-storage, and mobile home parks—investors can create a more balanced real estate portfolio rather than relying on a single property or market. Diversification is one reason many investors choose fund structures over owning individual properties.
Final Thoughts
Building wealth through real estate doesn't always require buying and managing properties yourself.
For many investors, real estate funds provide a simpler way to gain exposure to professionally managed multifamily, self-storage, and mobile home park investments while pursuing long-term passive income and portfolio diversification.
Combined with the potential tax advantages of accelerated depreciation, real estate funds can offer investors the opportunity to generate passive income while potentially reducing the taxes owed on that income, depending on their individual tax situation.
Whether you're just beginning your investment journey or looking to expand an existing portfolio, real estate funds can offer a flexible, hands-off approach to investing.
Interested in Passive Real Estate Investing?
Learn how professionally managed real estate funds can help you invest in multifamily, self-storage, and mobile home parks—without the responsibilities of being a landlord.
Visit our Investor Portal to explore current investment opportunities, view available offerings, and stay informed about future investments.
Investor Portal: https://up-plex.cashflowportal.com/app
Contact us now to learn more about our real estate investment opportunities.
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Working with Maricela Soberanes and Chris Linger has truly changed my life. Their ethics, transparency, and leadership create an environment where you genuinely grow and feel like part of a real team. Before this, my world was mainly my 9–5, but within 9 months of committed education, hard work, and applying the skills they teach, I was able to be part of closing my first real estate deal, multiply my money, create impact in communities, and learn how to keep more of what I make. Recently, while capital raising, a potential investor was so impressed by my knowledge and professionalism that I was offered an opportunity to join the board of a national organization. I truly would not be where I am today without their mentorship and the way they push their students to grow.
We met Chris and Marcella Westfall at Grant Cardone’s Real Estate Club event and immediately knew they were quality people. Not only are they extremely knowledgeable in the multifamily space, but they are also genuine, transparent, and generous with their time. Through their mentorship, consistent education, and commitment to helping others grow, we are now in the process of signing our very first GP deal. Their guidance, integrity, and passion for teaching have been incredibly motivating and impactful in our journey.
I've been investing in real estate since 2016 and I want to take a moment to thank my business coach and mentor Chris for his guidance and support. Thanks to him I've been able to successfully navigate the challenges of transitioning from small real estate deals to syndications. Chris has a wealth of knowledge and experience in real estate syndications. He's always been very generous in answering my questions and offering advise. He's been very valuable and has experience to lean on. I highly recommend Chris to anyone looking to take their business to the next level.
