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Applying 25 years of experience and proprietary methodologies in the acquisition, improvement, and disposition of off-market, value-add opportunities in the Florida real estate market.

We specialize in renovating undervalued properties in the Florida real estate market.

Our experience and innovative methods allow us to quickly identify potential opportunities and add double the value at a fraction of the cost. The rapid growth in residents is creating strong demand in Florida’s real estate markets. We are able to provide our clients with access to real estate opportunities that would otherwise be missed.

The team at Anabasis Real Estate Investment Trust has been working together for over a decade, helping each other exceed client expectations. Our goal is to provide you with the best service possible, while maximizing your investment return.

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INVEST IN FLORIDA

Since 2010, the population of Florida has grown by more than 14.6% (2.7 million residents), making it home to over 21.5 million people- the 3rd most populous state after California and Texas.

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Florida remains one of the fastest growing regions in the U.S.

Over the last five years, Florida locales have accounted for nine of the top ten and 12 of the top twenty fastest growing locations in the United States:

City of Boca Raton, Florida
Fastest-Growing Cities in the U.S. in 2021-2022
Rank Locale Rank Locale
1 Myrtle Beach, SC 7 Daytona Beach, FL
2 Sarasota, FL 8 Port St. Lucie, FL
3 Ft. Myers, FL 9 Orlando, FL
4 Naples, FL 10 Melbourne, FL
5 Lakeland, FL 15 Tampa, FL
6 Ocala, FL 18 Jacksonville, FL

Florida’s robust growth is projected to continue -

Between April 2021 and April 2026, the Florida population growth is expected to average 309,867 net new residents per year (849 per day). There are many reasons why people continue to choose to live and work in Florida:

- creating strong demand in the residential ownership and rental markets . . .

  • Florida is one of just eight states without a state-level personal income tax.
  • The cost of living in Florida is about 2% below the national average.
  • Employment in Florida increased 5.4% between January and September 2021, compared to just 0.8% nationally; the unemployment rate in Florida is just 4.6%.
  • Job growth is spread evenly throughout the state with all major metro areas adding new jobs in nearly all of the major employment sectors.

Residential Ownership Market:

Over the past five years home values in Florida have increased by nearly 70%! 

As of October 2021 –
  • The Florida median home value was $328,576, an increase of 23.9% over the previous year.
  • Single-family home prices were up 17.7% compared to the previous year.
  • Active listings for single-family homes were down nearly 30% compared to one year previous, with inventory at a low 1.3 month’s supply.
  • Median time to contract for single-family homes in Florida was just 12 days.
Resulting Investment Thesis: 
While the rate of these increases will likely diminish, the Fund’s investing thesis is that there are many residential properties that contain untapped value that can be unlocked through strategic purchases and balanced improvements.  

Residential Rental Market:

  • The national trend of increasing rental rates has been accelerating, and the Florida rental market is on the leading edge of these national trends.
  • Florida markets account for five of the top ten fastest-rising rental markets in the country, and Jacksonville is accelerating:
Two Bedroom Rentals April 2022 vs. April 2021
City Y/ Y%
1 Orlando, FL 38.80%
2 Miami, FL 36.50%
3 Fort Lauderdale, FL 36.40%
4 New York, NY 36.00%
5 Mesa, AZ 34.60%
6 Seattle, WA 33.50%
6 Tampa, FL 33.30%
6 St Petersburg, FL 30.40%
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Case Studies

Single-Family Residential

A neglected 1,150 sq ft single family
home acquired at a fantastic price
point and completely renovated for
an incredible profit.

Multi-Family Residential

An underperforming 1,274 square foot
2-unit apartment acquired at a fantastic
price point and brought up to market
standard for an even better return.

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Ernest Jenkins, Jr

Project Manager, Senior Associate

Ernest Jenkins Jr. is a licensed real estate agent and investment real estate professional who brings a high level of business discernment, professionalism and savvy investment knowledge to the management team. Ernest has extensive experience in residential investment real estate and project management, and is a go-to resource for Anabasis’s acquisitions, dispositions, project management strategies and financing.

Prior to joining Anabasis Equity Partners as Manager of Acquisitions and Project Management, Ernest worked for EquityPro Jacksonville, LLC where he brokered the sale of $5 million+ of investment real estate. Ernest cultivates strong professional relationships in the Jacksonville off-market real estate sector with his knowledge, transparency and value-driven mindset.

Tara Moore

Director of Marketing & Events

Tara Moore is an experienced marketing professional and brings organization, digital marketing and event planning to the management team. She runs all company social media sites for Anabasis. Tara also plans and hosts all marketing events for the team including small networking meet-ups and large-scale road show events. She also assists in renovation design, lending her detailed eye and creative ideas to help make rehab properties more attractive to buyers and renters alike.

Prior to her work with Anabasis Equity Partners, Tara worked for ShootGTR, Evlutionz Tactical and Buzzy Bee Media where she led successful marketing campaigns for these companies. Tara is a graduate of Cleveland State University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business with an emphasis in Human Resources Management. Tara also takes great pride in her social work within her community; she owns a small boutique which benefits local nonprofits in Amelia Island, Florida. She also is actively involved in Amelia Women’s Collective where she mentors other women who are small business owners.

Eugene D. Lipscher

Strategic Partner, Deal Structuring & Acquisition

Eugene D. Lipscher, Esq., advises and provides legal services and representation to Anabasis Equity Partners with respect to deal structuring and execution. He has extensive experience in real estate transactions and in litigating cases in Florida and federal courts. A member of the Florida Bar since 1994, Gene is Board Certified in Business Litigation and formerly led the commercial litigation department at the Palm Beach law firm of Alley, Maass, Rogers & Lindsay, P.A. Gene attended undergraduate school at Drew University and received his law degree with honors from the University of Miami School of Law.

Brylen Ericksen

Senior Associate, Managing Director

Brylen Ericksen is a seasoned real estate agent in the NE Florida area. As Senior Associate and Managing Director, Brylen leads our in-house team of realtors with sales directives and initiatives. Brylen consistently leads our team with top sales. He also trains and manages new real estate Junior Associates.

Prior to joining Anabasis as Senior Associate, Brylen worked for a traditional real estate team where he brokered the sale of a combined $3.5 million dollars. Brylen continually brings top sales and motivation to our Realty sales team!

James A. Stuber

Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer & Managing Partner

James Stuber is responsible for the administrative, financial, and legal aspects of Anabasis Equity Partners and its affiliates and funds. A longtime member of the Florida Bar and the District of Columbia Bar, he has extensive experience in business organization and operation, real estate transactions, and private equity fund administration, including the formation and operation of Riverside Venture Partners, L.P. and Shoot GTR. Prior to founding his own practice, Jim was an associate attorney at the Washington, DC law firm of Hogan & Hartson (now Hogan Lovells) and served as legislative director for Florida Congressman Paul Rogers.

Jim has deep Florida roots, residing for many years in Palm Beach County, where he was active in business and community affairs. Jim also is dedicated to reinvigorating American families and communities by reversing the outflow of jobs to China and other countries, based on his 2017 book, What if Things Were Made in America Again. Jim holds his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in political science from Columbia University, and his law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center.

Bryce K. Ocepek

President & Managing Partner

Bryce Ocepek is an accomplished real estate investment professional and brings strategic planning, financial experience and vision to the management team. Bryce has extensive experience in commercial real estate and directs all investment activities for the Investment Manager, including the procurement of acquisitions and project financing. He also assists in property management, dispositions and risk management activities. His ability to seek out and acquire distressed multifamily, commercial, and various other investment properties combined with his expertise of the marketplace have been instrumental in the success of Anabasis Equity.

Prior to cofounding Anabasis Equity Partners, Bryce worked for Berkshire Hathaway, Pineywoods Realty, and EquityPro where he brokered the sale of a combined $15 million dollars of investment real estate including over 100+ units worth of multifamily specific real estate. Bryce also has extensive experience as an astute investor and project manager and has continually provided exceptional returns on each and every investment he has partnered on. Bryce is a graduate of The Florida State University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance with an emphasis on Real Estate. He is a licensed Florid Real Estate broker, and managing broker for Anabasis Realty, LLC.

Mark Ocepek

President & Managing Partner

As our President & Co-Founder, Mark Ocepek is the primary financial manager for the AnabasisREIT. Mark started his investment career in 1996 with Omni America Towers as a Tower Investment Analyst and Project Manager. After the company was sold to American Tower in 1999, Mark developed Riverside Investment Partners, L.P., a diversified investment fund with a special focus on land development, commercial real estate, industrial real estate, and single-family homes. Riverside’s flagship investment was the land development, design and implementation of the world-class shooting and training facility Shoot GTR in Gainesville, Florida. The sale of GTR was completed in late 2021.

Mark earned his undergraduate degree in Business Management and Finance from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida and also a Master’s Degree from Norwich Military College in Northfield, Vermont, where he currently teaches as an adjunct professor.