David Elkouby has over two decades experience in the real estate business. Since founding the company in 2000 Mr. Elkouby has purchased, managed and sold over $2 billion of residential and commercial assets. As well, Mr. Elkouby has developed over 2 million square feet of retail space. Mr. Elkouby has established a reputation for excellence by consistently delivering sound investments secured by premier real estate properties and consistently met investment goals that outperform the market. Throughout his career Mr. Elkouby has demonstrated the highest levels of integrity and honesty and has built a robust network of relationships throughout the industry based on his stellar reputation. Over the past decade Mr. Elkouby was designated by several retailers the “preferred developer” status leading AEP to complete many successful development projects.
Prior to founding American Equity Partners, Mr. Elkouby led Global Equities, a $5 billion real estate fund as the Senior Vice President of REO. Mr. Elkouby’s controlled approach to completing a successful project, together with his talent for finding value-add opportunities, has been a driving force at American Equity Partners. Mr. Elkouby received his degree from the College Marie Victorin (Canada).
Ephraim Steinberg’s commercial real estate experience dates back to 2008 when he started in the distressed note marketplace. He has since successfully purchased distressed and non performing notes, collateralized by Multi-Family properties in NY. Those properties were then stabilized and monetized through disposition or refinance. Ephraim has demonstrated his adeptness in identifying opportunities and developing the appropriate business plan for each individual asset. His disciplined approach to underwriting and deal structure has been instrumental in bringing the company to where it stands today and to cultivate the remarkable growth being experienced.
Benzy Fishbane is a real estate professional and co-founder of American Equity Partners, bringing over a decade of experience in commercial real estate management. Since 2010, he has managed properties ranging from 2,500 to over 1,000,000 square feet across office and retail spaces and currently oversees more than $3 billion in real estate assets, having increased property values by 10-30%. Originally focused on direct property management, Benzy has since built and now leads the property management and asset management teams at American Equity Partners. His skilled team is dedicated to tenant relations, value-added enhancements, and detailed demographic analysis to maximize property potential. Benzy and his team also excel in executing comprehensive due diligence for new investment opportunities. His expertise in negotiation and analytics has driven increased occupancy rates and rents while reducing costs. Known for his strong interpersonal skills, he builds productive relationships with tenants, government officials, construction teams, and financial and legal professionals.
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