ABOUT POLARIS
WHO WE ARE
Established in 2012, Polaris Realty Capital is an investment management and advisory firm focused on providing a wide range of income producing real estate strategies in equity and credit through different economic cycles.
We have co-invested alongside and advised clients on more than 2.1 billion dollars of investments. Polaris is active throughout the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Texas.
OUR EXPERTISE
The identification, structuring, and asset management of direct real estate investments in US multihousing.
OUR SPECIALTY
Utilizing value-add and core-plus strategies, Polaris provides investors with attractive risk-adjusted returns. We are a single-source platform that spans the full ownership lifecycle – from pre-acquisition through disposition.
We accomplish our goals by maintaining disciplined underwriting criteria, and sourcing equity and credit investments through our deep network and management capabilities. PRC participates and invests alongside its investors’ capital to ensure full alignment of interests among all parties.
Our Value Proposition
Access to compelling private opportunities. PRC’s access to such opportunities is based upon the extensive network of well-established investment sponsors and proven operating partners that it has built over the years. PRC’s access spans multiple geographies and investment strategies, which allows it to generate its own insight on market dynamics & trends.
Specialized advisory services. Innovative, data-backed analysis drives our investment decisions allowing us to identify, structure, and manage assets that fit the unique needs of our investors.
Asset management. Our in-house asset managers have extensive experience in US multihousing real estate, providing high-touch servicing of our assets and portfolio.
Comprehensive transactional assistance. We have extensive transactional experience with inbound capital to the US, and a highly experienced network of lawyers, CPA’s and debt brokers. As a result, we are able to assist & guide our investors to transact efficiently throughout the investment lifecycle.
OUR TRACK RECORD
$2.2 BILLION
Total Capitalization of Investments
$537 Million
Total Investor
Equity
17 Metros
In Eight States
37 Assets /
12,800 units
Acquisitions
26 Assets /
9,500 units
Dispositions
27%
AVERAGE
Investment-Level IRR
$2.2 BILLION
Total Capitalization of Investments
$537 Million
Total Investor
Equity
17 Metros
In Eight States
37 Assets /
12,800 units
Acquisitions
26 Assets /
9,500 units
Dispositions
27%
AVERAGE
Investment-Level IRR
Our Team
Ziyad ‘Zach’ Mneimneh
Founder and CEO
Based on his lifelong belief in and commitment to the multihousing sector, Ziyad founded Polaris in 2010 and leads its strategic development and evolution. He constantly monitors macro trends in economy, finance, demography and culture that impact the multihousing industry; and pro-actively interacts with a wide range of industry players to maintain his fingers on the pulse of the industry.
Ziyad originates & maintains all strategic relationships with investors, operating partners and financing sources. Internally, he directly leads deal origination, underwriting, & acquisitions, and oversees asset management.
Prior to founding Polaris, Ziyad held key positions in multinational corporations in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. He is an Advisory Committee member at the National Multifamily Housing Council, the industry’s prime trade organization in the US.
Ziyad ‘Zach’ Mneimneh
Based on his lifelong belief in and commitment to the multihousing sector, Ziyad founded Polaris in 2010 and leads its strategic development and evolution. He constantly monitors macro trends in economy, finance, demography and culture that impact the multihousing industry; and pro-actively interacts with a wide range of industry players to maintain his fingers on the pulse of the industry.
Ziyad originates & maintains all strategic relationships with investors, operating partners and financing sources. Internally, he directly leads deal origination, underwriting, & acquisitions, and oversees asset management.
Prior to founding Polaris, Ziyad held key positions in multinational corporations in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. He is an Advisory Committee member at the National Multifamily Housing Council, the industry’s prime trade organization in the US.
Sergio Lora
Director
Sergio is responsible for supporting Polaris’ acquisitions which includes sourcing and underwriting of potential investments, due diligence, and partnership structuring. He also works closely with the asset management team to monitor and assess portfolio performance and business plan execution.
Prior to joining PRC, Sergio held roles in private equity, banking and management consulting, which allow him to bring experience in credit and structured investments across various asset classes including workforce housing, student housing, & hospitality. Sergio holds a Master of Science in Real Estate and Infrastructure from Johns Hopkins University in D.C.
Sergio Lora
Sergio is responsible for supporting Polaris’ acquisitions which includes sourcing and underwriting of potential investments, due diligence, and partnership structuring. He also works closely with the asset management team to monitor and assess portfolio performance and business plan execution.
Prior to joining PRC, Sergio held roles in private equity, banking and management consulting, which allow him to bring experience in credit and structured investments across various asset classes including workforce housing, student housing, & hospitality. Sergio holds a Master of Science in Real Estate and Infrastructure from Johns Hopkins University in D.C.
Sarah Podzemny
Senior Asset Manager
Sarah is in charge of the asset management of the company’s multifamily portfolio. Backed by over 15 years of pertinent multifamily experience, her primary objectives are to maximize asset performance and enhance market value. She establishes the asset management strategies and works with our operating partners to implement the strategies and attain company objectives.
In addition, Sarah also ensures the seamless and timely periodic asset management reporting between all stakeholders of the company’s multifamily portfolio.
Prior to joining Polaris, Sarah was responsible for the asset management of a $2.5 billion multifamily portfolio across the south and southeast. She also has a diverse background in property management, development, and underwriting and her industry experience touches all areas of multifamily including conventional, military, student, senior and affordable housing.
Sarah holds a Bachelor’s in Business Management from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Sarah Podzemny
Sarah is in charge of the asset management of the company’s multifamily portfolio. Backed by over 15 years of pertinent multifamily experience, her primary objectives are to maximize asset performance and enhance market value. She establishes the asset management strategies and works with our operating partners to implement the strategies and attain company objectives.
In addition, Sarah also ensures the seamless and timely periodic asset management reporting between all stakeholders of the company’s multifamily portfolio.
Prior to joining Polaris, Sarah was responsible for the asset management of a $2.5 billion multifamily portfolio across the south and southeast. She also has a diverse background in property management, development, and underwriting and her industry experience touches all areas of multifamily including conventional, military, student, senior and affordable housing.
Sarah holds a Bachelor’s in Business Management from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Kevin Howe
Senior Asset Manager
Kevin brings over 35 years of experience leading large national multi-family management operations, building successful operating platforms, and developing strong leadership & support teams. Kevin has enjoyed a successful track record and reputation for embracing innovative technology improvements, delivering optimized portfolio performance, and improving value through strategic planning.
Kevin has extensive experience in new construction lease-ups and property openings, including luxury garden-style, cottage-style, single family rental developments, and luxury high-rise properties. He identifies opportunities for portfolio performance improvement using a deep understanding of market/pricing trends, competitor strengths/weaknesses, pinpointing operating efficiencies and improvement strategies.
Kevin Howe
Kevin brings over 35 years of experience leading large national multi-family management operations, building successful operating platforms, and developing strong leadership & support teams. Kevin has enjoyed a successful track record and reputation for embracing innovative technology improvements, delivering optimized portfolio performance, and improving value through strategic planning.
Kevin has extensive experience in new construction lease-ups and property openings, including luxury garden-style, cottage-style, single family rental developments, and luxury high-rise properties. He identifies opportunities for portfolio performance improvement using a deep understanding of market/pricing trends, competitor strengths/weaknesses, pinpointing operating efficiencies and improvement strategies.
Emrose Bhalesha
Senior Analyst
Emrose supports the team’s sourcing, due diligence, research, and underwriting of all acquisition and development opportunities.
Prior to joining Polaris, Emrose worked for P.S. Housing (a joint venture between Polaris and a local developer), which focused on acquisitions and development of housing projects in Miami.
Emrose holds a Bachelor’s in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin.
Emrose Bhalesha
Emrose supports the team’s sourcing, due diligence, research, and underwriting of all acquisition and development opportunities.
Prior to joining Polaris, Emrose worked for P.S. Housing (a joint venture between Polaris and a local developer), which focused on acquisitions and development of housing projects in Miami.
Emrose holds a Bachelor’s in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin.
Matias Isaza
Analyst
Matias supports the team’s analysis, sourcing and underwriting capabilities. He has experience in corporate finance and holds a Bachelors in Financial Engineering.
Matias Isaza
Matias supports the team’s analysis, sourcing and underwriting capabilities. He has experience in corporate finance and holds a Bachelors in Financial Engineering.
Isabel Rivas
Manager, Administration
Isabel joined Polaris in 2017 and brought with her a detailed understanding of accounting, compliance and taxation. She provides administrative leadership and support to the Polaris team.
Prior to joining Polaris, Isabel worked as Office Manager in a multinational medical supply company.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Florida International University and she is pursuing her credentials as a CPA.
Isabel Rivas
Isabel joined Polaris in 2017 and brought with her a detailed understanding of accounting, compliance and taxation. She provides administrative leadership and support to the Polaris team.
Prior to joining Polaris, Isabel worked as Office Manager in a multinational medical supply company.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Florida International University and she is pursuing her credentials as a CPA.