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About realwise

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Company story

Realwise was founded in response to the evolving landscape of student housing. Driven by the growing demand to bridge the gap to modern off-campus living spaces, we firmly believe that every student deserves access to high-quality residences that enhance their college experience. With a strong commitment to this transformative mission, we take great pride in making affordable luxury available to more students, elevating their campus life one apartment at a time.​

​Leveraging our extensive financial background, experience, and expertise in this niche market, we have established a track record of providing private investors with attractive investment opportunities that offer controllable risks and compelling returns. At Realwise, we are dedicated to delivering investment opportunities that combine stability and growth, empowering our investors to achieve their financial goals through multifamily real estate investing.

management Team

Vince Liu, Co-founder & Principle​

With a rich professional background and a strong passion for real estate, Vince brings a unique blend of expertise.

After graduating from Penn State, Vince embarked on a successful career at leading public accounting and consulting firms like Deloitte and EY, where he worked with prominent financial institutions and investment management companies such as Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Citi Group, and Apollo. With his extensive knowledge in financial analysis, deal structuring, and finance, Vince applies his skills to the world of multifamily real estate investing.

As the co-founder and principal, he leads the company's acquisition efforts, harnessing his financial acumen to analyze and identify promising opportunities in the ever-changing real estate market.

Katelyn Ren, Co-founder & Managing Director

As the Co-founder and Managing Director of our company, Katelyn brings a wealth of experience in asset management. With a proven record of managing real estate portfolio over $7 million, Katelyn excels in implementing value-add strategies through efficient operations and exceptional asset management.

Through her real estate investing journey, Katelyn delivered remarkable results in managing construction and renovation projects, infusing her unique design sensibilities in revitalizing student housing apartment buildings.

Her professional background includes working on transaction-based projects for top PE firms and public companies in NYC, where she honed her skills in client servicing, collaborative teamwork, and project management. Katelyn holds a degree from Penn State University in Accounting, a CPA license, and a Realtor license.

Featured Projects

Aug 2023

Revive On College

Mixed-used commercial property with student housing apartments adjacent to Penn State campus
Value-Add
Investing
Strategy
9.3%
Cash on Cash (CoC) Return
52.9%
Average Annual Return (AAR)
Jan 2023

Revive on Prospect​

Multi-unit apartments steps away from Penn State University

Value-add
Investing
Strategy
7.4%
Cash on Cash (CoC) Return
42.2%
Average Annual Return (AAR)
Apr 2022

Ivy Place Apartments​

Studio apartments adjacent to Penn State University​

Value-Add​
Investing
Strategy
11.2%
Cash on Cash (CoC) Return
53.1%
Average Annual Return (AAR)
Aug – Nov 2021​

Wake Forest University Portfolio​

Student housing portfolio across the street from Wake Forest University ​

Core Plus
Investing
Strategy
13.9%
Cash on Cash (CoC) Return
52.3%
Average Annual Return (AAR)
2018-2021

Penn State University Portfolio ​

SFR and Condo student housing properties around Penn State University

core plus
Investing
Strategy
8.2%
Cash on Cash (CoC) Return
36.1%
Average Annual Return (AAR)