Mortgage Fund Investing
Invest in Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by real estate collateral, including multifamily, single-family, mobile home parks, commercial properties, and tax liens for potential passive income.
Explore private real estate fund profiles, market data, and mortgage note strategies designed for accredited investors seeking passive, real estate-backed income. The CEO Fund highlights diversified opportunities across mortgage funds, syndications, retirement-account strategies, and investor education, helping you evaluate alternatives to traditional property ownership without managing tenants, repairs, or day-to-day operations.
Explore private fund profiles, mortgage note strategies, syndications, retirement-account options, and investor education resources.
Invest in Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by real estate collateral, including multifamily, single-family, mobile home parks, commercial properties, and tax liens for potential passive income.
Access larger real estate development opportunities, including the SUNRISE Project, a $20 million Florida construction syndication planned for homes, a marina, and a golf course.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds to pursue tax-advantaged exposure to mortgage note income, subject to retirement account rules and investment documents.
Review a structured investment path that includes fund document review, a call with fund management, investment completion, and ongoing distribution reporting.
Explore blogs, whitepapers, and events designed to help prospective investors understand mortgage note investing, fund strategy, and real estate-backed alternatives.
Analyze case-study driven portfolio acquisitions that demonstrate how bulk mortgage notes are sourced, evaluated, and acquired for diversified fund exposure.
The CEO Fund helps accredited investors evaluate private real estate funds through transparent profiles, asset-backed strategies, and educational resources. From mortgage note portfolios to Florida construction syndications and retirement-account investing, the platform emphasizes passive income, diversification, professional management, and reduced exposure to the operational burdens of direct property ownership.
The CEO Fund combines fund management experience, asset-backed strategy, and investor-focused transparency.
Led by a Certified Mortgage Investing Specialist with deep corporate finance and note investing experience.
The fund has purchased 500+ loans across 50+ states, supporting broad geographic diversification.
Investors access real estate-backed opportunities without tenants, toilets, tiles, or daily property management.
Mortgage notes, syndications, tax liens, and contractor lending help balance exposure across asset types.
Experienced fund leadership focused on disciplined real estate investing.
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.
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.
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.
Private real estate funds pool investor capital to acquire or finance real estate-related assets, such as mortgage notes, multifamily properties, developments, commercial assets, or tax liens. The CEO Fund focuses heavily on real estate-backed mortgage note investing, allowing accredited investors to pursue passive income without directly owning or managing rental property.
Connect with our team for fund details and eligibility guidance.
Specialized credential in mortgage note investing.
Established history managing real estate-backed investments.
Portfolio experience across nationwide mortgage markets.
Share your investment goals and our team will help you review fund information, eligibility, and next steps.
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.