Mortgage Fund Investing
Invest in professionally managed Grade A–C mortgage fund assets backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, creating passive income potential without property management responsibilities.
Build long-term passive income with Building Fund Services & Solutions designed for accredited investors seeking real estate-backed alternatives. The CEO Fund offers professionally managed mortgage fund investing, retirement account strategies, syndications, bulk portfolio acquisitions, and investor education—helping you access diversified opportunities without the daily responsibilities of traditional property ownership.

Explore managed building fund solutions built around passive income, real estate collateral, and professional portfolio oversight.
Invest in professionally managed Grade A–C mortgage fund assets backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, creating passive income potential without property management responsibilities.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) accounts to pursue tax-advantaged real estate-backed income, with guidance through setup, documentation, funding, and retirement-focused investment strategy.
Participate in large-scale real estate development and acquisition opportunities alongside experienced sponsors, including projects designed for long-term appreciation and passive investor participation.
Benefit from institutional-style acquisitions of mortgage portfolios purchased in bulk, supported by due diligence, performance review, borrower diversification, and built-in equity opportunities.
Gain diversified exposure through asset-backed lending to contractors and established operators, with underwriting, servicing, collateral review, and risk management handled by the fund team.
Access webinars, eBooks, case studies, and articles that explain note grades, due diligence, passive income strategies, and how real estate-backed fund investing works.
The CEO Fund helps accredited investors access real estate-backed income strategies without the operational burden of owning property. Through mortgage fund investing, bulk note acquisitions, syndications, and retirement account strategies, our team manages sourcing, underwriting, servicing, and reporting so investors can pursue diversified passive income with professional oversight and tangible collateral.

The CEO Fund combines experienced leadership, asset-backed strategies, and investor-focused education.
A 10+ year track record supports disciplined acquisition, management, and investor reporting practices.
Led by Carlo Turner, a Certified Note Investing Specialist with deep finance expertise.
Invest across mortgage assets, property types, borrower profiles, and markets throughout 50+ states.
Earn real estate-backed exposure without handling tenants, repairs, vacancies, or property management.
Experienced fund managers focused on real estate-backed income.
Fund Manager / Certified Note Investing Specialist
Carlo Turner serves as Sr. Fund Manager and Certified Note Investing Specialist at The CEO Fund, a role he has held since the fund's inception. with over 25+ years of experience in corporate finance, Carlo directly oversees the acquisition, financing, development, and delivery of the fund's assets. Prior to joining The CEO Fund, he worked as a Financier and Investment Banker specializing in Commodities, Stocks, and Bonds, consulting CFOs and hedge fund managers in securities transactions exceeding $100 million. His deep expertise in real estate-backed investments and mortgage fund acquisition has been instrumental in guiding the fund's growth strategy, helping accredited investors across the United States build consistent passive income streams backed by tangible real estate collateral.
Vice President & Executive Fund Manager
Patrick Franz serves as Vice President and Executive Fund Manager at The CEO Fund, part of the Everley Mae Capital Group. With 25 years of experience in capital raising and investor relations, Patrick guides the development of new financial alliances and manages strategic partnerships across both fundraising and asset acquisition. Over the past five years, he has specialized in the acquisition, asset management, and disposition of performing and non-performing first lien mortgage funds. Patrick is also actively involved in apartment housing development and large land development projects throughout Central and East Coast Florida. He previously co-founded ACI Legacy Group, where he served as Chief Operating Officer.
Director, CEO / President & Senior Fund Manager
Desi Arnez serves as President, Senior Fund Manager, and Director/CEO of The CEO Fund, part of Everley Mae Fund LLC. With decades of experience in real estate investing, Desi leads a nationwide network that provides accredited investors with exclusive access to high-performing real estate alternatives. He specializes in cash-flow mortgage funds, managing substantial investments in both performing and non-performing real estate notes. Desi oversees multi-family development projects in Central Florida, land entitlement transactions statewide, and spearheads the landmark $20 Million SUNRISE Construction Syndication — a transformative project set to deliver 1,000 new homes, a Marina, and a Golf Course to the Florida community.
A building fund is designed to pool investor capital into real estate-backed opportunities that can support development, acquisitions, lending, or income-producing assets. For investors, the purpose is typically to gain passive exposure to real estate-related returns without directly managing properties, tenants, contractors, or day-to-day operations.
Connect with our fund team for clear, informed guidance.
Certified expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established record managing real estate-backed assets.
Proven acquisitions across diverse mortgage portfolios.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred strategy so our team can guide your next step.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (888) 508-1143. You can also send us a quick email at theceofund.fl@gmail.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (888) 508-1143. You can also send us a quick email at theceofund.fl@gmail.com.