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A curious journey for folks in the multifamily industry wanting to elevate their careers and challenge the status quo.

  1. 2D AGO

    #147: Jesse C. Barter - Founder Charger Ventures

    Send a text This episode is sponsored by Explore Pro by ApartmentIQ The all-in-one multifamily research platform combining industry-leading, daily unit-level data with critical datasets like transactions and demographic insights—giving you a 60-day edge over outdated tools. Jessie C. Barter founded Charger Ventures (“Charger”), a multifamily investment management platform in the fall of 2018, and Spark Living, the portfolio’s brand, in the fall of 2020. Through Q425, Charger has acquired ~3,400 apartments ($800m AUM) in MA, MD, VA, CT, and IN. Prior to Charger, Jessie was a Managing Director - Acquisitions with Mill Creek Residential Trust and Senior Director of Investments at AvalonBay Communities.  Ms. Barter is a director on the National Board for the non-profit Entryways. In 2022, Charger Ventures was drafted into National Multi-Housing Council’s (NMHC) inaugural Summit Advisory Committee’s Program for emerging managers. She is Chair of the Membership Engagement Committee and past Vice Chair of the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), Membership Engagement, and Emerging Leaders Committees. Ms. Barter is a member of ULI’s Multi-Family Council Blue flight.  I'm Moshe Crane.  Connect with me on LinkedIn. My day job is the VP of Branding and Strategic Initiatives at Sage Ventures. Check out my newsletter Curious Deal. Sage Ventures is a commercial real estate firm based in Baltimore, MD. The company buys and operates multifamily rental properties. We now have a portfolio of self-storage and office deals. The company also builds and develops homes that we sell.

    24 min

  2. MAR 2

    #146: Amanda Cox - COO Bellaire Multifamily Management

    Send a text This episode is sponsored by Explore Pro by ApartmentIQ The all-in-one multifamily research platform combining industry-leading, daily unit-level data with critical datasets like transactions and demographic insights—giving you a 60-day edge over outdated tools. I'm Moshe Crane.  Connect with me on LinkedIn. My day job is the VP of Branding and Strategic Initiatives at Sage Ventures. Check out my newsletter Curious Deal. Sage Ventures is a commercial real estate firm based in Baltimore, MD. The company buys and operates multifamily rental properties. We now have a portfolio of self-storage and office deals. The company also builds and develops homes that we sell.

    19 min

  3. FEB 25

    #145: Dr. Peter Linneman - Principal of Linneman Associates

    Send a text This episode is sponsored by Explore Pro by ApartmentIQ The all-in-one multifamily research platform combining industry-leading, daily unit-level data with critical datasets like transactions and demographic insights—giving you a 60-day edge over outdated tools. Dr. Peter Linneman, Principal of Linneman Associates returns to the podcast. In this episodes we discuss  opportunities in multifamily investing.  I'm Moshe Crane.  Connect with me on LinkedIn. My day job is the VP of Branding and Strategic Initiatives at Sage Ventures. Check out my newsletter Curious Deal. Sage Ventures is a commercial real estate firm based in Baltimore, MD. The company buys and operates multifamily rental properties. We now have a portfolio of self-storage and office deals. The company also builds and develops homes that we sell.

    35 min

  4. FEB 18

    #144: Kelley Brine - President - Rose Valley Management

    Send a text Kelley Brine is the President of Rose Valley Management. Rose Valley is an owner/operator with 10k units across 11 states in their portfolio. In this episode we discuss the changes and evolutions Kelley has made since joining Rose Valley. She also shares her focus and outlook for 2026. I'm Moshe Crane.  Connect with me on LinkedIn. My day job is the VP of Branding and Strategic Initiatives at Sage Ventures. Check out my newsletter Curious Deal. Sage Ventures is a commercial real estate firm based in Baltimore, MD. The company buys and operates multifamily rental properties. We now have a portfolio of self-storage and office deals. The company also builds and develops homes that we sell.

    26 min

  5. JAN 26

    #143: Alec Raggio - Head of Acquisitions and Asset Management Gindi Equities

    Send a text Alec Raggio is the Head of Acquisitions and Asset Management at Gindi Equities. Even though the family office is based in NYC. They have been active in tertiary markets like Fargo, ND. Alec shares his unique outlook and strategy for buying cash flowing multifamily deals.   I'm Moshe Crane.  Connect with me on LinkedIn. My day job is the VP of Branding and Strategic Initiatives at Sage Ventures. Check out my newsletter Curious Deal. Sage Ventures is a commercial real estate firm based in Baltimore, MD. The company buys and operates multifamily rental properties. We now have a portfolio of self-storage and office deals. The company also builds and develops homes that we sell.

    26 min

  6. JAN 21

    #142: Kelly James - President - R. James Properties

    Send a text Kelly James is the President at R. James Properties. In this episode he shares how his company doubled in size since he became President. He shares what's going on in the market now and his outlook for 2026. I'm Moshe Crane.  Connect with me on LinkedIn. My day job is the VP of Branding and Strategic Initiatives at Sage Ventures. Check out my newsletter Curious Deal. Sage Ventures is a commercial real estate firm based in Baltimore, MD. The company buys and operates multifamily rental properties. We now have a portfolio of self-storage and office deals. The company also builds and develops homes that we sell.

    27 min

  7. JAN 16

    #141: Diana Norbury SVP Pillar Properties

    Send a text Diana Norbury is the SVP at Pillar Properties in Seattle, WA. In this episode Diana gives us the low-down on the greater Seattle market. She also shares her unique approach to development, operations and leadership. I'm Moshe Crane connect with me on LinkedIn. My day job is the VP of Branding and Strategic Initiatives at Sage Ventures. Check out my newsletter Curious Deal. Sage Ventures is a commercial real estate firm based in Baltimore, MD. The company buys and operates multifamily rental properties. We know have a portfolio of self-storage and office deals. The company also builds and develops homes that we sell.

    23 min

  8. JAN 12

    #140: Michele Tate

    Send a text Michele Tate has been in the multifamily industry for 35 years. She has built a sales and leasing system and process for several national companies. She has also on-boarded more lease-ups than I can count. I'm Moshe Crane connect with me on LinkedIn. My day job is the VP of Branding and Strategic Initiatives at Sage Ventures. Check out my newsletter Curious Deal. Sage Ventures is a commercial real estate firm based in Baltimore, MD. The company buys and operates multifamily rental properties. We know have a portfolio of self-storage and office deals. The company also builds and develops homes that we sell.

    24 min
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A curious journey for folks in the multifamily industry wanting to elevate their careers and challenge the status quo.

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  • Creator
    Moshe Crane
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    147
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