Barrett Abel
Real Estate Investment & Operations Professional
Manchaca,TX
Summary
Proven real estate investment and operations expert with over a decade of experience scaling portfolios, managing acquisitions, and optimizing workflows. Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams, drive process efficiency, and generate measurable financial results. Expertise includes property acquisitions, financing, investment strategy, fundraising, and process improvement within the residential real estate investment sector.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Partner
EPOC Real Estate
Austin, Texas
12.2018 - 05.2024
- Led the acquisition of over $75M in single-family residences (SFRs) across six U.S
- States, driving significant portfolio growth
- Scaled acquisitions from 1 home per month in January 2019 to 30+ homes per month by 2022, resulting in a portfolio of 750+ properties under management
- Refined acquisition strategies by experimenting with multiple channels, achieving a mix of 65% MLS purchases, 25% direct-to-seller deals, and 10% wholesaler partnerships
- Built and developed a high-performing team of over 50 professionals (18 at peak), including acquisition associates, operational coordinators, valuation analysts, and middle management
- Oversaw hiring, training, and reorganizations based on performance metrics and strategic objectives
- Designed and implemented scalable operational processes and robust playbooks, enabling rapid and successful market expansions to meet acquisition targets
- Achieved consistent post-renovation performance, with homes renting at or above underwritten values and 1004D appraisals falling within 1-5% of projected values, leveraging technology and data to optimize property valuation and comparable analysis
- Built relationships with over 50 local title companies, later streamlining operations through partnerships with national title providers
- Introduced efficient workflows using Slack and power-of-attorney e-signature processes
- Collaborated closely with the head of technology to create tailored technological solutions that drove growth
- This process began with prototyping in Google Sheets, progressed to developing a customized Salesforce instance, and ultimately culminated in the launch and migration to an internally developed low-code/no-code platform
- Supported fundraising initiatives, renovation management, and asset value enhancement through data-driven decision-making and strategic insight
Manager, Customer Experience
Kiavi (formerly LendingHome)
San Francisco, California
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Led a sales team responsible for generating over $1 billion in business-purpose loans
- Partnered with credit, data, and finance teams to shape lending policies and assess loan applications through an active role on the Credit Committee
- Recruited, managed, and mentored cross-functional teams, fostering high performance and alignment with organizational goals
Account Executive
Kiavi (formerly LendingHome)
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Key contributor to LendingHome's expansion into real estate investment loan sector-proven success in customer acquisition and relationship management
- Facilitated growth of a 'Broker Channel,' onboarding high-value borrowing clients nationwide
Acquisitions Manager
AMA Construct Inc.
Sacramento, CA
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Spearheaded property acquisitions across auctions, wholesalers, and MLS platforms, maximizing profitability in the Sacramento, CA market
Acquisition Associate
Waypoint Homes (NYSE: SFR)
Oakland, CA
06.2011 - 08.2013
- Successfully acquired over $5 million in distressed single-family homes, driving strategic acquisitions and portfolio expansion across counties in Northern California
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Davis
Davis 01.2006 - 01.2011
Skills
Property Acquisitions & Portfolio Scaling
Real Estate Investment Strategy
Fundraising & Asset Valuation
Process Improvement & SOP Development
Team Leadership and Management
Advanced Analytical & Financial Decision Support
Operations management
Market analysis
Vendor management
Accomplishments
- EPOC Fund Performance: Successfully led property refinancing efforts, achieving consistently precise appraisals. From 2019 to 2022, appraised values consistently exceeded 105% of original valuations, driving exceptional fund performance. Rental income outpaced underwritten projections across a diverse portfolio spanning multiple states and neighborhoods, underscoring reliable and sustained growth.
- Athletic Leadership: Former Captain of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Team, Pac-10 Wrestling Champion, and active Jiu Jitsu competitor, demonstrating dedication, discipline, and leadership both on and off the mat.
Additional Information
Upwork Professional - Delivering consulting services including SOP development, lead generation campaigns, and real estate investment strategy for clients worldwide., Actively involved in real estate networking and thought leadership.
Timeline
Partner
EPOC Real Estate
12.2018 - 05.2024
Manager, Customer Experience
Kiavi (formerly LendingHome)
12.2016 - 12.2018
Account Executive
Kiavi (formerly LendingHome)
07.2015 - 12.2016
Acquisitions Manager
AMA Construct Inc.
08.2013 - 08.2014
Acquisition Associate
Waypoint Homes (NYSE: SFR)
06.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Davis
01.2006 - 01.2011
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