Mortgage Investing
Invest in professionally managed mortgage note portfolios backed by real estate assets, designed to generate passive income without direct ownership, repairs, tenants, or day-to-day property management.
Explore Residential Secure Income Funds & Investment Options designed for accredited investors seeking passive, real estate-backed income without traditional landlord responsibilities. The CEO Fund provides access to professionally managed mortgage note strategies, retirement account options, and diversified real estate opportunities built around disciplined underwriting, asset-backed collateral, and transparent investor reporting.
Explore mortgage funds, retirement strategies, syndications, onboarding, and education for real estate-backed passive income investing.
Invest in professionally managed mortgage note portfolios backed by real estate assets, designed to generate passive income without direct ownership, repairs, tenants, or day-to-day property management.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) accounts to pursue tax-advantaged real estate-backed income, with guidance through setup, documentation, and account funding requirements.
Access large-scale development and acquisition opportunities alongside experienced sponsors, including Florida construction projects with long-term appreciation potential and hands-off participation.
Benefit from institutional-style mortgage portfolio acquisitions, where discounted bulk loan purchases create diversified borrower exposure and stronger risk-adjusted return potential.
Start with a transparent onboarding process covering investor goals, accreditation verification, documentation, funding options, and ongoing reporting after capital is deployed.
Learn through eBooks, webinars, case studies, and articles that explain note grades, due diligence, passive income strategies, and real estate-backed investing fundamentals.
The CEO Fund helps accredited investors access real estate-backed income without managing tenants, toilets, or tiles. Through mortgage note portfolios, retirement account strategies, syndications, and diversified lending opportunities, investors can pursue passive cash flow supported by tangible collateral, professional underwriting, and direct communication with an experienced fund management team.
The CEO Fund combines experienced management, collateral-backed strategy, and transparent investor access.
A Certified Note Investing Specialist guides acquisition, financing, and mortgage fund strategy.
Mortgage notes and real estate assets provide collateral-focused income alternatives.
The fund has purchased 500+ loans across 50+ states, supporting portfolio diversification.
Investors avoid tenants, repairs, and property management while pursuing passive cash flow.
Experienced fund leaders managing real estate-backed investment opportunities.
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.
Residential secure income funds are private investment vehicles designed to generate income from real estate-backed assets, such as mortgage notes and related lending opportunities. Instead of owning rental property directly, investors participate in a professionally managed fund that collects borrower payments, manages underwriting, and diversifies exposure across collateralized real estate assets.
Speak with our fund team about eligibility, options, and next steps.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Documented investment management history and growth.
Broad portfolio acquisition experience nationwide.
Tell us about your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred account structure. Our team will explain available options, documentation, 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.