APPROACH
Assemble Capital is a forward-thinking, hands-on real estate investment firm. We target light value-add multifamily assets in high-growth markets to generate consistent cash flow and long-term wealth for investors. Our mission is to provide quality housing to tenants, while achieving healthy, risk-averse returns for investors. By creating desirable living spaces, we improve occupancy and produce higher and more predictable profits.
Gumption is our guiding principle. We work harder and smarter than our competitors—we eat, sleep, and breath real estate. Our passion for real estate invigorates us at every stage. From trailblazing new markets and discovering the diamond in the rough, to improving communities and living conditions while exceeding expectations for investor return.
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Focus on cash flowing multifamily assets in high-growth secondary markets throughout the Southeast and Southwest. Seek light value-add opportunities with potential for increased returns through cosmetic upgrades, enhanced amenities and operational improvements.
Our target asset criteria includes:
Class A- to C+ multifamily properties
100 - 400 units
$8M - $40M acquisition cost
Room for capital and operational improvement
EXECUTIVE TEAM
JACOB DE GOLISH
FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER
Responsible for analyzing markets, sourcing and structuring deals, and repositioning assets
Brings over 10 years of residential real estate investment experience to the table
Redeveloped 100+ assets in Detroit, achieving 35%+ returns in 5 years
Expert in identifying markets and trends ahead of the curve, sourcing off-market deals, and capitalizing on value-add plays
Founder of Detroit N.E.S.T. Org., a federally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to teaching skilled trades through hands-on job training while rehabbing distressed properties
DAVID SHERPAL
DIRECTOR OF ASSET MANAGEMENT
Responsible for asset management, from due diligence to disposition Brings over 30 years of experience to the Assemble Capital team
Extensive experience in multifamily and commercial real estate across the United States
Oversaw the successful acquisition, repositioning, management and disposition of over 150 assets totalling 40,000+ units and $1.56B in transactions
Expert knowledge of key Southeast real estate markets; ability to predict trends and maximize returns
M.B.A. from State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo
KYLE DARCY
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Responsible for marketing and branding along with building the systems and processes that form the backbone of Assemble Capital
Brings 11+ years of experience in real estate development and brokerage services to the team
Expert in finding ways to build efficiencies and work smarter not just harder
Founder of Detroit-based real estate agency, Assemble Space, which quickly established itself as the go-to firm throughout metro Detroit
Graduated magna cum laude from UC Berkeley
