Wealth & Finance International - February 2017

Wealth & Finance International 58 Superior Risk-Adjusted Returns ark Tiefel tells us more about the firm and his role. “I am the President of Capital Equity Group. My primary duties include asset management responsibilities for each of our apartment properties, acquisition analysis, and managing capital events (sale and refinance) at every property. “Our mission is to provide investors with superior, risk-adjusted returns on real estate through selective acquisitions, focused asset man- age-ment strategies, and clearly-defined exit strategies.” Recent successes for the firm include the celebration of its 25th year of investing in and managing of apartment properties, which took place last year. “In 2016 we sold five apartment properties returning more than $20,000,000 of capital to our investors,” says Tiefel. “The sale of each property returned investors their original invested capital plus significant capital appreciation.” Staff play a huge role in the success of the firm, as Tiefel explains: “Our staff are key elements in the success that we have acheived over the last 25 years. From managing the day to day events at each property to handling partner¬ship reporting, tax preparation, and investor reporting, Capital Equity Group would not have enjoyed the success it has experi- enced for 25 years without the significant contributions of our staff”. “We consistently receive positive feedback from our two primary stake-holders - Our investors in the properties and the residents who live at each property. While our business involves bricks and mortar, exceeding the expectations of our customers and investors drives the success of our company.” With regards to the future, Tiefel expects to see both challenges and opportunities arising. “The multifamily business and the capital markets that impact the multifamily sector are dynamic and ever-evolving. Staying on top of those trends and the impact of those trends will challenge us in 2017 and beyond. “The multifamily industry like every other industry in our economy is subject to market swings. The multifamily sector has enjoyed signifi¬- cant growth in rents and in the capital appreciation that has taken place in the industry. The challenge ahead will be how to deliver a quality ex¬perience to our residents and at that same time deliver solid invest- ment returns to our investors. “We believe the building blocks that have resulted in the investment success in the multifamily industry for both our clients and us are still largely in place. That doesn’t mean there won’t be challenges and difficult days ahead. By maintaining our underwriting discipline, using leverage moderately, and managing our properties with a focus on providing a great resident experience we expect the next five years to be just a profitable for our investors as the last 25.” Company: Capital Equity Group, INC. Name: Mark Tiefel Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.capitalequitygroup.com Address: Capital Equity Group, INC. 17124 Northbrook Trail Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 Telephone: + 1 440-543-4137 Capital Equity Group is a private real estate investment firm headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is involved in all aspects of real estate ownership, from acquisition analysis and capital formation to property management and disposition. M 1702WF04