Commercial Real Estate Investment Guide

Explore a practical path to commercial real estate investing through real estate-backed mortgage funds, syndications, and retirement account strategies. The CEO Fund helps accredited investors understand passive income opportunities supported by diversified assets, professional fund management, and a 10+ year track record—without the daily demands of owning or managing property directly.

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Our Commercial Real Estate Investment Guide Services

Explore real estate-backed investment strategies designed for accredited investors seeking passive, professionally managed income.

Investor Onboarding

A structured path for prospective investors: review fund documents, schedule a call with management, choose a strategy, invest, and receive scheduled cash distributions based on the fund structure.

Mortgage Fund Investing

Invest in carefully selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, mobile home park, commercial property, and tax lien assets for consistent income potential.

IRA Strategy

Use eligible self-directed IRA or 401(k) retirement funds to pursue passive, tax-advantaged income through real estate-backed mortgage note investment strategies.

Real Estate Syndications

Participate in larger ground-up development opportunities, including projects like the $20 million Florida SUNRISE Construction Syndication with homes, marina, and golf course components.

Investor Education

Access educational blogs, whitepapers, and events designed to help accredited investors understand mortgage note investing, passive income structures, and fund strategy fundamentals.

Portfolio Acquisitions

The fund sources and acquires bulk mortgage note portfolios, using experience from prior acquisitions to identify real estate-backed opportunities across multiple markets.

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The Commercial Investment Process

Review Investor Resources

Start by exploring The CEO Fund’s educational resources, whitepapers, blogs, and fund materials. These resources help accredited investors understand mortgage note investing, commercial real estate-backed income, IRA strategies, and the fund’s approach to diversified asset selection.

Speak With Fund Management

Select an Investment Strategy

Invest With Professional Oversight

Receive Passive Distributions

The CEO Fund Difference

Why Choose The CEO Fund?

The CEO Fund combines disciplined asset selection with experienced real estate-backed fund management.

Proven Track

A 10+ year fund history supports disciplined commercial real estate-backed investment decisions.

Experienced Team

Fund managers bring decades of finance, capital raising, mortgage note, and development experience.

Diversification

Assets span property types and 50+ states, helping reduce concentration in one market.

Passive Income

Investors pursue cash flow without tenants, toilets, tiles, or daily property management.

Meet The Fund Team

Experienced fund leaders with real estate and finance expertise.

Portrait of Carlo Turner, Fund Manager and Certified Note Investing Specialist at The CEO Fund

Carlo Turner

Fund Manager / Certified Note Investing Specialist

Carlo Turner serves as Fund Manager and Certified Note Investing Specialist at The CEO Fund, a role he has held since the fund's inception. With more than 15 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 billion. His deep expertise in real estate-backed investments and mortgage note 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.

Portrait of Patrick Franz, Vice President and Executive Fund Manager at The CEO Fund

Patrick Franz

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 notes. 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.

Portrait of Desi Arnez, Director, CEO, President and Senior Fund Manager at The CEO Fund

Desi Arnez

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 notes, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does commercial investment mean?

Commercial investment generally means placing capital into income-producing business assets, such as office buildings, multifamily properties, retail centers, industrial facilities, land developments, or real estate-backed debt. With The CEO Fund, investors can access commercial real estate exposure through mortgage fund investing, real estate syndications, and diversified mortgage notes backed by tangible property collateral.

How is commercial real estate investing different from residential investing?

Who can invest with The CEO Fund?

What types of assets back the investment opportunities?

How do investors receive income?

Can I use a self-directed IRA or 401(k)?

What is the investor onboarding process?

Why consider The CEO Fund for commercial real estate investing?

Still Have Investment Questions?

Get clear answers before reviewing your next investment step.

Certified & Proven

Awards and Recognition

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Certified Note Specialist

Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.

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10+ Year Track Record

Proven fund history across market cycles.

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500+ Loans Purchased

Broad experience acquiring real estate-backed loans.

Ready to Explore Real Estate-Backed Income?

Submit your information and The CEO Fund team will help you review investment resources, eligibility, and next steps.

Contact Us Today

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.