Word on the street is that Steve was stupid enough to give Mark his savings for his first deal, and Mark was dumb enough to go along with Steve’s random idea to buy property strictly for AirBnb.

Turns out we’re good at “stupid” ideas.

Mark kappelman, CPA

📍Chicago, IL

Mark is responsible for acquisitions, fundraising, and business development and brings over 10 years of accounting, finance, and client success experience to the duo. He currently holds a senior client success position with a venture-backed technology company in Chicago, with previous professional experience at PwC and Ernst & Young. Additionally, Mark’s undergraduate and graduate degrees are from Arizona State University.

In his free time, Mark likes to spend time with wife and two boys, exercise, read, and play sports.

SteveN eshkenazi, CPA

📍Miami, FL

Steve is responsible for acquisitions and financing. He leverages his 10+ year background in accounting and finance to evaluate potential properties and manage the external financing. He invested in his first real estate investment in 2014 (with Mark) and has since been hooked on trying to build the company’s passive income portfolio.

He is currently the Head of Strategy for a small business lending firm in Miami. Previously, Steve worked at NXT Capital, a commercial finance company, and PwC. Steve’s undergraduate degree is from The University of Miami. Recently married, Steve enjoys to play golf and travel the world with his wife, Martine in his free time – but nothing is better than golfing while traveling!