JOHN PAPPALARDO
Azusa,CA
Summary
Results-driven real estate investment professional with progressive leadership experience spanning acquisitions, capital markets, and fund-level asset management. Proven success sourcing, structuring, and executing multifamily and commercial investments while scaling platforms and optimizing portfolio performance across $500M+ in nationwide assets. Recognized for strategic vision, sound investment judgment, and a hands-on approach that bridges acquisition execution with long-term value creation
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director – Asset Management
California Capital Real Estate Advisors
04.2025 - Current
- Lead firmwide asset management of $535M+ in multifamily and commercial real estate.
- Oversee portfolio strategy, performance optimization, and investor reporting across multiple markets.
- Directly manage CALCAP’s asset management division and third-party property management partners, driving operational discipline and value creation.
Vice President – Fund Asset Management
California Capital Real Estate Advisors
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Oversaw CALCAP Income Fund I, a Regulation D 506 private placement Fund with 32 commercial and residential bridge loans, preferred equity positions, and REO assets.
- Managed complex workouts, restructures, and loan extensions while maintaining investor distributions.
Director – Business Development (Strategic Opportunities)
California Capital Real Estate Advisors
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Lead and scaled CALCAP Strategic Opportunities, the firm’s preferred equity platform, growing AUM from $50M to over $250M.
- Sourced, structured, and closed multifamily preferred equity investments nationwide.
Acquisitions Analyst
California Capital Real Estate Advisors
12.2018 - 10.2021
- Sourced, underwrote, and executed multifamily acquisitions across the Southwest, Midwest, and Southeast.
- Conducted on-site due diligence and asset management post-close.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration, Finance Concentration
University of California
RiversideSkills
- Acquisitions
- Asset Management
- Fund Oversight
- Capital Markets
- Underwriting
- Portfolio Optimization
- Capital Markets Strategy
- Financial Modeling
- Investor Relations
- Yardi
- Microsoft Office (Advanced)
Timeline
Managing Director – Asset Management
California Capital Real Estate Advisors
04.2025 - Current
Vice President – Fund Asset Management
California Capital Real Estate Advisors
09.2023 - 03.2025
Director – Business Development (Strategic Opportunities)
California Capital Real Estate Advisors
10.2021 - 08.2023
Acquisitions Analyst
California Capital Real Estate Advisors
12.2018 - 10.2021
B.S. - Business Administration, Finance Concentration
University of California