Diversified Equity Partners

08/11/2026

Most deals never make it past our first review.

At a recent meetup, we had the opportunity to live underwrite Devonshire, a 140-unit apartment community in the North Dallas market.

Three things immediately got our attention:

First, the property has an assumable HUD loan with a 3.18% interest rate and approximately 29 years remaining.

Second, the property benefits from a long-term property-tax abatement, which may help support the projected cash flow.

Third, the purchase price is approximately $157,000 per unit below the pricing of several comparable properties in the market.

But attractive numbers do not automatically make something a good investment.

We still have to review the operations, occupancy, expenses, loan-assumption process, business plan, risks, and the experience of the operating team.

The purpose of underwriting is not to force a deal to work.

It is to determine whether the opportunity deserves to move into deeper due diligence.

Would you like to see more of how we evaluate potential apartment investments?

08/10/2026

We closed this 54-unit deal in October 2024. Now we’re showing you what actually happened after closing.

A lot of people see the acquisition announcement, but they don’t always get to see what happens behind the scenes once the deal is ours.

That’s why we’re doing this webinar.

We’re breaking down our Northwood Apartments acquisition in Mount Airy, North Carolina and sharing the real story from how our partners found the deal and underwrote the deal, to the challenges we faced, the adjustments we had to make, and the lessons we learned along the way.

We’ll also talk about how rents increased from approximately $589 to $1,300+, why distributions started ahead of projections, and what passive investors should really pay attention to after a deal closes.

If you’ve ever wanted a clearer look at what happens after the pitch deck, after the closing call, and after the money gets wired, this webinar is for you.

We’ll also have breakout rooms at the end, so you can ask questions and connect with us directly.

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM ET
📍 Live on Zoom
✅ Open to accredited and non-accredited investors

If you want to join us, link in bio, link in comments, or DM us and we’ll send it over.

08/06/2026

Meet Jose Estrada, our Head of Underwriting at Diversified Equity Partners.

Jose brings a strong background in hotel operations management, corporate finance, financial analysis, and revenue optimization.

His role is to help our team look beyond the surface of every opportunity.

He reviews the numbers, challenges the assumptions, studies the business plan, and helps us understand where the real risks and opportunities may be before we move forward.

In multifamily investing, a deal can look great in a presentation but the underwriting has to support the story.

Jose helps our team stay disciplined, ask better questions, and make decisions based on the numbers instead of emotion.

We are grateful to have him as part of the DEP team and excited for everyone to learn more from him.

What part of underwriting would you like Jose to explain next?

Soon we will be starting a monthly underwriting call in which you can bring a deal and we underwrite live.

08/05/2026

Week 1–2 update from our latest acquisition.

The real work starts after closing.

So far, we replaced the roof, started the clean-outs, and began addressing the exterior capital improvements before moving into the six vacant units.

Starting with the exterior is important for two reasons.

First, we want to protect the property and prevent outside issues from damaging the work we are about to complete inside.

Second, appearance matters when attracting new tenants. The exterior is the first thing people see when they pull into the property. Clean entryways, updated railings, landscaping, lighting, and strong curb appeal can make a major difference in how the community feels.

Now we are preparing to renovate the six vacant units, improve occupancy, and continue executing the business plan.

This is what the first couple of weeks after closing really look like.

08/03/2026

Not every property we walk is a deal we buy.

Last week we walked a 126-unit apartment community. On paper, it looked interesting. In person, it told a different story.

Here’s what we’re looking at:
• Physical condition of the property
• Deferred maintenance
• CapEx needed over the next few years
• Occupancy and tenant profile
• Ability to increase NOI without taking unnecessary risk

The broker is asking around $17M.

Our initial target was closer to $15M, but after walking the property and estimating the capital expenditures needed, we’re underwriting it closer to $12M.

That doesn’t mean it’s a bad property. It just means the numbers have to make sense.

One of the biggest mistakes investors make is falling in love with a deal. We’d rather walk away than force one to work.

Discipline is what protects investor capital.

07/30/2026

07/29/2026

At DEP, our mission is simple: help busy professionals and business owners build long-term wealth through carefully selected multifamily investments.

That means we don’t just look for another apartment deal.

We look for opportunities with strong fundamentals, experienced operating partners, favorable financing, and a clear business plan we can stand behind.

That’s what stood out to us about Devonshire Lake Dallas:

• 140-unit Class A apartment community in North Dallas
• 3.18% fixed-rate assumable HUD loan with approximately 29 years remaining
• Long-term property tax abatement
• Acquired at roughly 30% below comparable sales
• Experienced operating team with multiple full-cycle deals

Our job is to do the work behind the scenes, ask the hard questions, and make complex real estate opportunities easier for our investor partners to understand.

We are currently in the final stretch of filling our allocation for Devonshire.

Accredited investors who would like to review the opportunity can comment “DALLAS” or Link in Bio

07/28/2026

Meet Joao Macavilca, our Head of Construction at Diversified Equity Partners.

One thing we take seriously at DEP is having the right people around the table, especially when it comes to executing the business plan after we close.

Joao brings years of hands-on construction experience, holds his OSHA 30 certification, and has managed projects across multiple states. From evaluating renovation budgets before acquisition to overseeing contractors, timelines, materials, and quality control, Joao plays a major role in helping us protect our investors’ capital and keep our projects moving forward.

But beyond the experience, Joao is somebody who genuinely cares about the work, the people, and doing things the right way.

Having construction expertise in-house gives our team more visibility, stronger accountability, and better control over one of the most important parts of every value-add investment.

We’re grateful to have Joao leading construction for DEP and helping us continue building the right way.

Help us welcome Joao Macavilca to the DEP Family

07/27/2026

Tomorrow night, we’re going behind the scenes of our latest Hickory acquisition.

Join us Tuesday, July 28 at 8:00 PM ET as we break down why we pursued this opportunity, the risks we identified, how it passed our DEP PRISM Methodology, and what it took to finally get the deal across the finish line.

We’ll also share how our vertically integrated construction, property management, and operations teams helped us work through the challenges along the way.

A few of our investors will join us live to share what gave them the confidence to invest, and we’ll open it up for a live Q&A.

But one of the most important parts of the night will be the networking.

You’ll have the opportunity to connect with other active and passive investors, build real relationships, ask questions, and possibly meet the person connected to your next opportunity.

Because in this business, your network really is your net worth.

Comment “HICKORY” and we’ll personally send you the link.

07/23/2026

Why did we love this Hickory deal?

This 25-unit apartment community passed our PRISM methodology and checked the fundamentals we look for before moving forward with an acquisition.

We had experienced operators, a clear business plan, in-house construction, and in-house property management. Being vertically integrated allows our team to have better control over renovations, operations, expenses, and the overall resident experience.

The location also stood out. Residents can walk to places like Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, shopping, and other everyday conveniences.

No such thing of a perfect deal, because no investment is risk-free. But the location, team, operations, and value-add opportunity gave us confidence in the business plan.

The closing process wasn’t easy, but this opportunity passed our fundamentals, and our team stayed committed to getting it across the finish line.

Deal #4 is officially closed. Now the real work begins.

Would you invest in a smaller apartment community like this?

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