Jan Brzeski

Jan Brzeski

Los Angeles, California, United States
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In 2010, Jan launched his first real estate lending and credit investment fund. Since…

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Experience

Education

  • University of Oxford Graphic

    Oxford University

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    Activities and Societies: Oxford Ski Team

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics

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    Activities and Societies: Ski team, Casque & Gauntlet

Volunteer Experience

  • Supporting Partner

    Global First Ladies Alliance

    - Present 13 years

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    In addition to supporting First Ladies in developing countries, Global First Ladies Alliance also builds birthing shelters so that women who make a journey from the countryside to regional health clinics in order to give birth do not have to live in a tent while waiting to go into labor. Arixa Capital proudly supports the Global First Ladies Alliance which supports education and training of first ladies and their staffs, often to promote initiatives such as maternal health.

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    Hope in a Suitcase

    - Present 8 years 8 months

    Children

    Hope in a Suitcase is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit group benefiting foster children. They provide children and teens in foster care with a suitcase, along with basic essentials and comfort items such as toiletries. By having a way of organizing and storing their own belongings, their transition into the foster care system is smoother and more dignified.

Publications

  • Understanding Private Debt Funds

    Arixa Capital Advisors, LLC

    This is Arixa's signature white paper about the type of investing we and our peer companies do. It uses real estate loans as an example but is designed to educate investors about all types of funds investing in performing loans, which in our view will be an increasingly important asset class in the years to come. Thirty-one pages.

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  • Addressing California’s Greatest Real Estate Need

    Urbanland

    For those who invest in real estate in the Golden State, it makes sense to ask where the greatest need for investment lies. But the most pressing need is likely for additional housing close to jobs, which therefore represents the most interesting opportunity for investors. Jan Brzeski, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Arixa Capital shares his insight to the growing opportunities in California.

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  • Why Some Lenders Are Still Bullish on Multifamily Builds

    GlobeSt.com

    Arixa Capital's Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer Jan Brzeski was recently interviewed by GlobeSt.com reporter Kelsi Borland. GlobeSt.com is the digital component of ALM Real Estate Media, a leading publisher focused on the commercial real estate industry. The interview addresses Arixa Capital's lending on multifamily properties in urban coastal California, among other topics.

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  • Satisfying the Need for Speed: Bridge loans can be ideal for clients needing access to fast financing

    Scotsman Guide > Residential

    Jan’s most recent article, Satisfying the Need for Speed has been published in the October issue of the Scotsman Guide!

    Please see our blog post at: http://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pwww.arixacapital.com/blog/2016/10/3/satisfying-the-need-for-speed

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  • How the Urban Renaissance in Gateway Cities Creates Opportunities for Savvy Investors

    Arixa Capital Advisors, LLC

    This white paper explores the redevelopment of "infill" sites in California's largest metropolitan areas, and how investors can participate from such projects. The COVID pandemic has given new opportunities to smaller cities nad suburbs, however the largest cities are likely to remain vibrant and probably continue their dominance, once the pandemic subsides. Six pages.

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  • Find Your Financing Unicorn: Single-family construction is an untapped market for mortgage originators

    Scotsman Guide > Residential

    In Silicon Valley, a “unicorn” is a private company valued at more than $1 billion based on its most recent round of funding. Such businesses are known as unicorns because, historically, so few private venture-backed companies reached this lofty valuation.

    In the world of residential real estate finance, there is a different unicorn to contend with: construction loans to small homebuilders. The economics of building single-family homes has become compelling in many cities, and yet loans…

    In Silicon Valley, a “unicorn” is a private company valued at more than $1 billion based on its most recent round of funding. Such businesses are known as unicorns because, historically, so few private venture-backed companies reached this lofty valuation.

    In the world of residential real estate finance, there is a different unicorn to contend with: construction loans to small homebuilders. The economics of building single-family homes has become compelling in many cities, and yet loans to pursue such projects remain elusive. Read more below...

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  • The Rise of Small Builders: Working-capital loans are the building blocks of niche construction

    Scotsman Guide > Residential

    Homebuilders are once again becoming an engine of growth for the U.S. economy. Many small builders remain cut off from bank financing, however, and may need help from mortgage brokers who are willing to work with private lenders. These small builders — who frequently focus on infill locations in urban areas — are seeing some of the highest profit margins in the industry. Although large builders are often happy with 12 percent gross margins, some small, niche builders in high-value markets see…

    Homebuilders are once again becoming an engine of growth for the U.S. economy. Many small builders remain cut off from bank financing, however, and may need help from mortgage brokers who are willing to work with private lenders. These small builders — who frequently focus on infill locations in urban areas — are seeing some of the highest profit margins in the industry. Although large builders are often happy with 12 percent gross margins, some small, niche builders in high-value markets see gross margins of 20 percent or more. Read more below...

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  • Homed In: Hard-money lenders welcome pricey property projects as supply of low-end homes dwindles.

    The Los Angeles Business Journal

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  • The Great Housing Workout

    Arixa Capital Advisors, LLC

    Back in early 2012, it wasn't clear what was next for the U.S. housing market. Prices had dropped every year for the past four years and there was a large inventory of vacant homes. In this white paper, we anticipated that more than 5 million homes would be purchased, renovated and rented out or resold--which is pretty close to what happened in the years that followed. Twenty-two pages.

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  • The Common Sense Guide to Real Estate Investing

    Amazon.com

    This book summarizes the value approach to purchasing income property such as apartments, shopping centers and industrial buildings. The book focuses on practical techniques to perform financial analysis and other underwriting work so as to have a realistic idea of the likely future cash flow of the property. The author draws on years of experience working with a veteran value-oriented investor with a strong 50-year track record.

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Projects

  • Beyond Wall Street Webinar #1 - Wealth & Income: Bridging the Gap

    Alternative Income Strategies for Accredited Investors: A monthly webinar educational series for investors seeking new and better alternatives to mainstream investment options. Don Plotsky, private investor and former Head of Product Management / Head of Retail and Sub-Advisory Business at Western Asset Management will be our guest. The discussion will be led by Jan Brzeski, Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer, Arixa Capital Advisors. Also, an "FAQ" of this material was published…

    Alternative Income Strategies for Accredited Investors: A monthly webinar educational series for investors seeking new and better alternatives to mainstream investment options. Don Plotsky, private investor and former Head of Product Management / Head of Retail and Sub-Advisory Business at Western Asset Management will be our guest. The discussion will be led by Jan Brzeski, Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer, Arixa Capital Advisors. Also, an "FAQ" of this material was published separately on Arixa Capital's web blog (September 2016).

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  • Frequently Asked Questions about Wealth and Income: Bridging the Gap

    Based on Arixa Capital’s September 14, 2016 "Beyond Wall Street" webinar series, an interview with Don Plotsky, private investor and featured guest speaker, led by Jan Brzeski, managing director and chief investment officer of Arixa Capital.

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  • Infill Residential Development Panel Discussion

    David Lennartson of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Michael Marini of Planet Home Living, Paul Schon of Schon Tepler, and Jay Vanos of Jay Vanos Architects participate on a panel discussion led by Jan Brzeski of Arixa Capital about tips for building a successful project. Participants learn about features that are most important to buyers and review locations where projects pencil today.

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  • Arixa Capital partners with Habitat for Humanity a "Build Day"

    Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has helped low-income families find new hope through affordable housing. Arixa Capital team donated time and resources to participate in the Build Day Program. Arixa Capital works closely with developers to finance renovation and construction projects. This opportunity provided our team a full day of direct, hands-on experience helping to build a home in Inglewood, California. We spent the day on the construction site working on landscaping, spackling…

    Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has helped low-income families find new hope through affordable housing. Arixa Capital team donated time and resources to participate in the Build Day Program. Arixa Capital works closely with developers to finance renovation and construction projects. This opportunity provided our team a full day of direct, hands-on experience helping to build a home in Inglewood, California. We spent the day on the construction site working on landscaping, spackling, caulking, and painting. It was hard work and an extremely rewarding opportunity to volunteer and participate in building multi-unit homes for three very deserving families. Read more at the link below.

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  • Frequently Asked Questions About Bridge Loans for Homeowners

    Bridge loans are short-term loans secured by real estate. This FAQ answers many common questions about bridge loans for homeowners - individuals who need a loan secured by their primary residence for under one year. Arixa Capital Corporation is a provider of such consumer bridge loans and is providing this FAQ as a service to inform potential borrowers and brokers about how these loans work, why they might be needed, and how to work with a private lender to obtain this type of loan.

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  • How to Get Started in a Real Estate Career

    My top six suggestions for students or recent graduates seeking advice about how to get a job as a real estate professional. My advice is always the same... read more to find out about my thoughts.

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  • Lessons from the Trenches: Experienced Bay Area developers share war stories & success strategies

    Jan Brzeski moderates an informative talk with Mark Rowson, chief executive officer of Envisage; Paul Rabinovitch, executive vice president of Troon Pacific; and Greg Hebner, managing director of Arixa Capital.

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  • 10th Annual UCLA Real Estate Investment Roundtable Discussion: Is 2016 the Last Squeeze For the Market?

    Arixa Capital organized its 10th Annual Real Estate Investment Roundtable Discussion at UCLA on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. The event entitled, “Is 2016 the Last Squeeze for the Market?” brought together over 450 real estate professionals for a networking reception and a lively panel discussion by some of California’s most established real estate investors on the current real estate investment outlook.

    The panel consisted of William McMorrow, Chairman and CEO of Kennedy Wilson, William…

    Arixa Capital organized its 10th Annual Real Estate Investment Roundtable Discussion at UCLA on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. The event entitled, “Is 2016 the Last Squeeze for the Market?” brought together over 450 real estate professionals for a networking reception and a lively panel discussion by some of California’s most established real estate investors on the current real estate investment outlook.

    The panel consisted of William McMorrow, Chairman and CEO of Kennedy Wilson, William R. Lindsay, Founding Partner, PCCP, LLC, Jonathan P. Roth, Founder & CEO, Pierhouse Capital, Jason Choulochas, Executive Vice President, Bank of the Ozarks, Jan B. Brzeski, Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer, Arixa Capital and Jesse Sharf (Moderator), Partner and Co-Chair of Real Estate Department, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher. We thank our key sponsors including CAIA - Chartered Alternative Investment

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  • ALTSLA 2016 Panel Discussion on Real Estate Investing

    The West Coast's Premier Alternative Investment Conference. Organized by the CFA Society Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Chapter of the CAIA Association, and the California Hedge Fund Association, and produced in association with DailyAlts,the conference features insightful commentary from leading industry experts covering alternative investments including hedge funds, private equity, real estate, natural resources, commodities, managed futures, asset allocation strategies, and global economic…

    The West Coast's Premier Alternative Investment Conference. Organized by the CFA Society Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Chapter of the CAIA Association, and the California Hedge Fund Association, and produced in association with DailyAlts,the conference features insightful commentary from leading industry experts covering alternative investments including hedge funds, private equity, real estate, natural resources, commodities, managed futures, asset allocation strategies, and global economic conditions.
    Real Estate Investing Panel, March 10, 2016.
    Moderator – Jan Brzeski, CIO, Arixa Capital Advisors
    Participants:
    Ethan Penner, Managing Partner, Mosaic Real Estate Investors
    Neville Rhone, Managing Partner, Arc Capital
    Dick Wollack, Principal, Fulton Capital Advisors

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