About Us

APEQ Partners, LLC

Apeq Partners was created to be a one-stop investment shop so that new and experienced real estate investors may add or increase real estate assets to their investment portfolio with minimal involvement.

Apeq Partners focuses on acquiring multifamily assets in San Francisco and the Bay Area based on the funds objective(s). The firm will then manage the asset(s) to maximize both income and value until the end of the outlined investment timeline. Additionally, the firm will be responsible for all administrative aspects of the fund for the investors. If there is an exit of the asset, the firm will also lead the effort to sell the asset and distribute the proceeds.

Mission Statement

Apeq Partners' mission is to make our investors our priority to help them successfully obtain returns that are consistent and positive through investing into commercial multifamily real estate. The company is focused on creating tremondous value beyond expected risk-adjusted returns through various strategies to take advantage of local market dynamics (e.g., San Francisco Rent Control as a positive lever in value creation) that improves, both, income and equity value.

What we have Established

•A wide network of San Francisco Bay Area-based multi-family real estate agents/brokers that provide APEQ with constant leads

•Having financed and refinanced multifamily assets numerous times, APEQ has many bankers and mortgage broker relationships.

•APEQ has a consistent analytical process to evaluate target acquisitions to assess opportunity to create value.

•APEQ has a complete network of licensed subcontractors to provide management support from maintenance, repairs and full renovations.

•APEQ has the legal and accounting support to ensure compliant and timely administration of the fund to provide peace of mind that your invested principal is properly managed

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Real Estate Experience

The purpose of Apeq Partners Investment Funds is to help investors diversify their portfolio and get a piece of the lucrative San Francisco multi-family real estate action.

The Team

Lawrence Chan

Founder and Fund Manager

Darryl Chan

Director, Investments and Analytics

Jasmin Peraza

Director, Property Management

Lawrence has over 26 years of investing and property management experience in multifamily real estate in San Francisco.

In 1999, Lawrence acquired his first multi-family property, a 6-unit apartment building in San Francisco. Through the years, he has acquired numerous properties in San Francisco. His largest acquisition was a 109-unit apartment building in Oakland, California in 2016. As of 2025, he has brokered the acquisition of 12 multifamily properties.

Lawrence uses a consistent analytical approach that has ensured him to make sound and successful multi-family acquisitions. He has been a licensed real estate broker for over 18 years.

Today, he leads the management of $41 million of AUM in San Francisco. Lawrence has in-depth knowledge in the San Francisco multi-family real estate market as well as the SF Rent Control ordinance.

Additionally, Lawrence spent over 25 years in the Biotechnology Industry as a Marketing Executive running Therepeutic businessses with Profit and Loss responsibilites.

Education

- BS Biochemistry, UC Davis

- MBA Finance/Marketing,Northwestern University

Darryl brings over 20 years of experience in real estate investment and property operations, with a strong track record in managing assets from acquisition through ongoing performance optimization. He has been directly responsible for evaluating and identifying investment opportunities, underwriting deals, and assessing risk and return profiles to support disciplined acquisition decisions. His experience is mainly in multifamily properties, with a focus on long-term value creation through sound financial management and operational oversight.

For a syndication, Darryl has managed full property P&Ls, overseeing budgeting, cash flow, expense controls, and capital planning. He has led day-to-day property management functions. His hands-on approach ensures operational efficiency while maintaining asset quality and tenant satisfaction.

Darryl is deeply involved in the financial and analytical side of real estate operations, including rent tracking, expense reconciliation, reserve planning, and financial reporting. He brings a detail-oriented, data-driven mindset to asset management, balancing strategic decision-making with practical execution. His experience positions him well to contribute to a leadership team focused on performance and long-term portfolio growth.

Education

- BA Economics, UC Davis

- MS Psychology, University of Hawaii

Jasmin is an experienced property management professional with a strong background in high-rise operations, resident relations, and safety compliance. Over 7 years, she has managed diverse residential and mixed-use portfolios throughout the Bay Area, earning a reputation for being dependable, solutions-oriented, and deeply committed to creating positive living environments.

Jasmin’s experience includes overseeing day-to-day building operations, coordinating maintenance teams, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring all properties meet strict safety and regulatory standards. She is high-rise fire safety certified and has completed SFFD’s NERT training, giving her a unique strength in emergency preparedness and building safety.

Known for her communication style and people-first approach, Jasmin excels at building trust with residents, and keeping properties running efficiently.

With a foundation in customer service, and community engagement, Jasmin brings both professionalism and heart to property management to elevate building standards.

Education

- BA Business, Fort Hayes State University

Advisor

Leo Jacobo

Wealth Manager, Equitable Advisors

Leo has over 25 years of experience across financial planning, banking, capital markets, and real estate finance. His background includes senior roles at Moody’s Corporation, Wells Fargo Capital Markets, and Bank of America, and consulting work with Price Waterhouse Coopers supporting enterprise banking clients. Leo brings deep experience and provides strategic guidance across credit, structured finance, real estate and long-term capital strategy. He serves clients nationally and is a Registered Investment Advisor. He is also a lecturer at the Wharton School in San Francisco and Philadelphia. He has co-authored and published a book on credit risk and technology disruption.

Education

- BA Philosophy, New York University

- MBA Finance, The London School of Economics