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OUR TEAM

INVESTMENT TEAM
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DANIEL KATZ

CEO & CO-FOUNDER

CA Lic. # 02081544
  • LinkedIn

Specialization / Experience

  • As CEO, Daniel leads the sales strategy, marketing, and analytics for Magnify. He is a Harvard MBA and former Bain consultant who has been instrumental in helping executive teams at multiple Fortune-500 companies solve critical business issues.

  • At Magnify, his focus is on optimizing, streamlining, and scaling the business. Coming from a highly data-driven background at LinkedIn, he has built many quantitative tools to help the team and investors better price and analyze deals.

  • With his expertise in strategy, finance, and negotiations, he has helped clients maximize their return-on-equity, reposition assets, and quickly grow their real estate portfolios.

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Education

  • Harvard (HBS)

    • MBA Masters Degree 

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    • Economics Degree

    • Chemistry & Management Minors

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ERIC KATZ

CIO & CO-FOUNDER

CA Lic. # 01900078
  • LinkedIn

Specialization / Experience 

  • As CIO, Eric leads the investment team at Magnify. He specializes in representing sellers and buyers of apartment buildings across California and also has considerable experience in office and retail.

  • Eric is also experienced raising capital and syndicating exclusive deals with our investor base.

  • He is a 1031 tax deferred exchange specialist and is an expert salesman and negotiator. He has received many awards during his career, including: 
    - Platinum Achievement, 2017
    - Top 10% of agents in North America, 2016
    - Million Dollar Achievement,  2016                  -Gold Nat'l Sales Achievement Award, 2014

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Education

  • Babson College

    • Entrepreneurship Degree

  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude

    • The highest ranking undergraduate program for Entrepreneurship

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DAVID KATZ

COO & CO-FOUNDER

CA Lic. # 01971921
  • LinkedIn

Specialization / Experience 

  • As COO, David leads the operations at Magnify in addition to being a lead broker who actively meets face-to-face with owners of apartment buildings in the Bay Area. He has been instrumental in helping numerous clients rapidly increase their return-on-investment and bolster annual cash flows.

  • He is an expert in helping clients utilize 1031 exchanges to minimize their tax liability and improve their returns, and he is also experienced in triple-net deals and leases.

  • David also founded a property management company and quickly scaled it to 350+ units, giving him in-depth experience in building operations and a strong pulse on market dynamics and trends.

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Education

  • University of Southern California (USC)

    • Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration

    • Minor in Real Estate Development

    • Focus in Entrepreneurship

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WILL THARP

SR. INVESTMENT ADVISOR

CA Lic. # 01984173
  • LinkedIn

Specialization / Experience 

  • As a broker on one of the most active teams in the Bay Area, Will specializes in the analysis, marketing, acquisition, and disposition of multifamily properties in the South Bay and Peninsula.

  • He is also adept in utilizing 1031 tax deferred exchanges.

  • Will is committed to helping his clients net the most money when selling at record high prices and achieving competitive terms for the sale of their property. 

  • He ensures his clients create and preserve their wealth by providing the best investment sales, financing, property management, research, and advisory services available.

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Education

  • Menlo College

    • B.S. Degree in Business Administration

    • Concentration in Marketing


       

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AMIT URBAN

SR. REAL ESTATE ADVISOR

CA Lic. # 01998926
  • LinkedIn

Specialization / Experience 

  • As a real estate professional for over ten years, Amit works with local rental property owners and investors to maximize their returns, guide them through regulations, and build a plan to help achieve their investment and lifestyle goals.

  • Amit has a strong international connection, with fluency in both Hebrew and Chinese.

  • He specializes in income properties (residential, multifamily, and commercial) and redevelopment opportunities, as well as:
    - Real Estate Investment Sales
    - Triple Net Leased Properties
    - Delaware Statutory Trusts                                - 1031 Exchange process

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Education

  • UCLA

    • B.A in International Development Studies

    • Minors: Chinese & PoliSci

  • John Hopkins:

    • Graduate Certificate in Int'l Studies

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JASON HOGIN

SR. INVESTMENT ADVISOR

CA Lic. # 1973114
  • LinkedIn

Specialization / Experience 

  • As a Senior Investment Advisor on the Multi Family Team at Magnify,  Jason is focused on the analysis. marketing, acquisition and disposition of multifamily properties in the Bay Area and greater state of California. 

  • On the buy side Jason provides access to incredible acquisition opportunities for both new and experienced investors.  

  • On the sales side, Jason has the fiduciary responsibility and ethics to continue to keep his clients thriving with opportunities to increase cash flow, and enhance equity positioning through 1031 exchanges. 
    Prior to working at Magnify, Jason worked in real estate development at Aron Developers.

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Education​

  • UC Davis

    • B.S. Degree in Managerial Economics with an Emphasis in Business

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KYLE DE MATTEI

INVESTMENT ADVISOR

CA Lic. # 02146792
  • LinkedIn

Specialization / Experience 

  • As an investment advisor at Magnify,
    Kyle specializes in the analysis, marketing, acquisition, and disposition of multifamily properties in South Bay and has a strong background in construction management.

  • Kyle is committed to helping his clients create and preserve their wealth by providing the best investment sales, financing, property/construction management, research, and advisory services available.

  • He is also adept in 1031 exchanges.

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Education

  • Santa Clara University

    • B.S. Degree in Finance

    • Minor in Real Estate

  • Santa Barbara City College​

    • A.S. in Business Administration​

    • A.A. in Behavioral Science

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WILL RILEY

INVESTMENT ADVISOR

CA Lic. # 02155155
  • LinkedIn

Specialization / Experience 

  • Will is an investment advisor at Magnify with a strong finance and analytics background

  • He works with local rental property owners and investors to maximize their returns, guide them through regulations, and build a plan to help achieve their investment and lifestyle goals.

  • He specializes in real estate investment sales (residential, multifamily, and commercial) and 1031 exchanges.
     

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Education

  • Santa Clara University

    • B.S. Degree in Finance

    • Minor in Real Estate

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