Matt Picheny
Founder & CEO
Matt Picheny is a real estate investor, operator, and trusted guide for those looking to build lasting wealth through strategic real estate ownership.
With more than 15 years of experience acquiring, operating, and improving multifamily properties across the United States, Matt has served as General Partner in over $675M of real estate spanning nearly 5,000 apartment units — navigating multiple markets and cycles to deliver disciplined, long-term results for his investment partners.
Before transitioning full-time into real estate, Matt spent nearly two decades leading teams at top New York advertising agencies, producing award-winning work for Fortune 500 brands including IBM, Visa, and Verizon. That background gave him something most real estate operators don't have: a deep fluency in strategy, storytelling, and the kind of honest communication that investors and partners come to rely on — shaping how he structures deals, communicates with investors, and helps others grow.
That perspective is also what inspired him to write Backstage Guide to Real Estate, the #1 best-selling book on the strategic principles behind scalable investing and smart capital partnerships — a resource designed for the investor who wants to understand not just what to do, but why it works.
Matt works with three audiences: passive investors seeking disciplined exposure to institutional-quality real estate; emerging operators and entrepreneurs who are ready to build — and want a guide who has already navigated the path ahead of them; and established operators and organizations looking for a seasoned outside perspective on capital strategy, investment positioning, and growth.
He has been recognized as a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council and Fast Company Executive Board, and was named "Best Multifamily Syndicator" by the American Apartment Owners Association. He holds Commercial Real Estate and Real Estate Finance certificates from Boston University and is a PMI-certified Project Management Professional.
Outside of real estate, Matt is a two-time Tony Award® winning Broadway co-producer — credits include Moulin Rouge! and American Utopia — a reminder that great outcomes, in any field, are built on vision, collaboration, and a willingness to bet on something worth believing in.
Matt lives in Westchester, New York with his wife and two daughters.
Dustin Lockman
Director Of enrollment
Dustin Lockman brings more than fifteen years of experience in high-ticket enrollment and partnership development to the team. He leads prospect strategy and relationship building, helping serious operators and aspiring general partners align with the right mentorship to accelerate their success.
With a deep understanding of the multifamily investing landscape, Dustin guides Matt’s students in gaining clarity on their vision and the steps required to achieve it. Known for his data-driven approach, clear communication, and unwavering integrity, he fosters trust and confidence throughout the decision-making process.
By designing streamlined pathways and cultivating long-term partnerships, Dustin plays a key role in expanding our community and amplifying the impact of Matt’s coaching program.
Maddie Browning
Enrollment Specialist
Maddie Browning is dedicated to helping clients unlock their potential in the world of real estate investment. With a client-first approach, she excels at guiding individuals through the process of finding the right strategies and resources to meet their unique goals.
Maddie is committed to making real estate education accessible and help clients make confident, informed decisions. Her ability to break down intricate concepts empowers clients to make informed decisions and capitalize on endless opportunities. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to take your real estate journey to the next level, Maddie provides personalized support every step of the way.
Ethan Jean San Luis
creative director
Ethan Jean San Luis is a seasoned Creative Director with a proven track record in multimedia artistry, specializing in motion graphics, video editing, and graphic design. With extensive experience spanning from hobbyist beginnings to professional mastery, Ethan has led innovative projects across diverse media platforms.
As a visionary leader, Ethan excels in guiding creative teams to deliver captivating visual experiences, driving brand engagement and market success.
Arnold Jr Omandam
Director Of Operations
Arnold Omandam is an experienced Operations Professional dedicated to making businesses run smoothly and efficiently. With a solid background in managing teams and improving processes, Arnold focuses on streamlining operations to help companies grow and succeed.
Known for his clear thinking and hands-on approach, Arnold is skilled at spotting areas where improvements can be made and leading teams to achieve their goals. His commitment to excellence and ability to implement effective solutions make him a valuable asset to any organization.
Partners & Advisors
Picheny Investors Club
PARTNERS
The Investors Club is a group of like-minded passive investors whose deal criteria, financial goals, and human values are common and aligned with our purposeful approach to the marketplace, which emphasizes a win-win outcome for all parties involved and prioritizes the improvement of every community that we invest in.
Members have exclusive access to join our private investment offerings as a limited partner. Through the aggregation of resources and capital, we are able to invest in otherwise unobtainable assets. To learn more, visit the Investors Club page.
Cindy Mirliss
PARTNER, KALISER & ASSOCIATES
In 2015, Cindy joined Kaliser & Associates as Lead Counsel, becoming Partner in 2019. She was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts and moved to Dallas, Texas with her husband. She attended Boston University for her undergraduate degree and received her Juris Doctorate from Texas A&M University School of Law in 1995. She has worked for several of the largest firms in Dallas, including Baron & Budd, Jones Day, and McKool Smith, as well as in house counsel for Stream Energy. Her career has given her experience in several practice areas including real estate acquisitions, class action litigation, contract and employment law, mergers and acquisitions, family law, and estate planning. In 2015, she joined Kaliser & Associates as Lead Counsel. Cindy’s practice focuses on assisting clients with commercial real estate transactions, private securities fundraising, SEC syndications for multi-family projects as well as other commercial and real estate related projects, and wills and estate planning.
Jim Ross
CPA
Jim is a Partner at a specialized accounting firm called ProVision, based out of Phoenix, AZ. His expertise has helped many investors to achieve better tax efficiency through entity structuring, maximization of deductions, usage of tax elections and special designations, and various tax advantaged investing strategies. ProVision also prepares taxes for small businesses and their owners, including many multi-family real estate partnerships.
James Eng
James is the National Director for Old Capital Lending. Mr. Eng has over 15 years of experience in commercial real estate lending, starting his career as an underwriter at GE Capital Real Estate prior to joining Old Capital in 2015. He has worked with hundreds of investors to help them acquire over $1BN in multifamily properties totaling over 13,000 units nationwide. James combines his finance, risk, and investor background to find the best loan for clients and to be an indispensable advisor throughout the life cycle of a deal. Often called “The Professor” of Multifamily Financing, he has produced hundreds of hours of educational multifamily content on YouTube. He received his finance degree from University of Texas at Austin, and now resides in Dallas-Fort Worth with his wife and three boys.
