40+ years in real estate
Value-add real estate in Southern California, Arizona and Texas
We acquire, improve and operate income-producing multifamily and industrial retail properties, and are expanding into medical office. We invest alongside family offices, institutions and accredited investors.
Who we partner with
Capital partners who want direct, deal-by-deal real estate
Institutions, pensions and insurance
Joint ventures and income-producing real assets with transparent reporting.
Learn more →Accredited individuals
Business owners and professionals building income through real estate.
Contact us →Our approach
40+ years of experience, one disciplined process
- SourceRelationship-driven, off-market deal flow
- Analyze and priceConservative underwriting and stress tests
- Due diligenceEvery assumption verified before closing
- Improve and manageHands-on operations and renovation to strengthen cash flow
- Financial reports and analyticsQuarterly financials, updates and direct access to the founders for questions
- Sell or refinanceExit planned from day one
Real estate & technology
Where real estate meets technology
AI, agentic AI and quantum computing are changing how properties are found, priced, managed and valued. Our co-founder brings 30+ years of technology transformation experience to how DCG invests.
Investment criteria
What we buy, and where
We focus on properties where hands-on management can strengthen operations and long-term value. Typical acquisitions run $5M to $100M with holds of 5 to 10 years.
See full criteria →Core focus
Value-add multifamily
B and C+ multifamily properties improved through renovation and better operations.
Core focus
Industrial retail
Flex, small-bay and light industrial properties, often featuring cold storage, commercial kitchens, laboratories and office space.
New focus
Medical office
Outpatient and medical office buildings leased to physicians and healthcare operators.
Target markets
Track record
Selected investments
Leadership
Decades of real estate and operating experience
Karim Jaude
Founder & CEOFounded 19 companies in 8 countries. More than 40 years developing, investing, financing and managing real estate. Author of the Smart Real Estate Investor Guide.
Carlos Aboujaoude
Co-FounderA decade in California commercial real estate acquisitions, management and capital raising, followed by 30+ years leading transformation programs for Fortune 500 companies.
Insights
Market news
Our network and business partners
Backed by a deep bench of professionals
Attorneys, CPAs, lenders, brokers, insurance and construction specialists who support every DCG investment.
Giving back
Strengthening the communities we serve
Through Oasis Harvest, a non-profit founded by Carlos Aboujaoude, DCG’s principals help entrepreneurs in need build better futures.
“Karim puts a lifetime of worldly wisdom and supreme integrity into his business of creating solid wealth for his growing community of investors.”
“He is extremely trustworthy and he always does what he says he will do.”