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Dearonne Bethea
Dearonne Bethea is a corporate business owner, real estate investor, founder/CEO of Band of Brothers Investment Group (BOB), the Acquisitions and Key Principal for Tri-City Equity Group and a US Army retired Chief Warrant Officer Four. Due to his dedicated work ethic and strong business acumen, Dearonne has established 86 streams of income accumulating in over $180M in assets. One of his mottos is “100 businesses, 100 streams of income.” He believes one of his main purposes is to educate others on financial literacy, give back to the community and provide the blueprint on how to create generational wealth.
Byron Griffin
Byron’s career in commercial real estate began in 2017 working as an assistant analyst for the SVN | Investment Sales Group. By the start of 2018 Byron transitioned into an associate Broker role where he closed over $28MM in transactions in his first full year, earning the recognition as a “Top Producer.” Byron’s focus includes brokering the acquisition/disposition of land, SFR portfolios, and multi-family assets in the Texas and Oklahoma markets, as well as the placement of debt on those transactions. Since the start of his career, Byron has played a role in over 50 closed transactions with a volume in 2021 totaling over $57MM, earning him the recognition from D-CEO as a DFW 2022 “Power Broker.”
Byron’s prior experience includes 14 years of working in Commercial Property and Casualty insurance sales. Byron developed his strong business acumen through his experience helping business and property owners alike. Byron’s ability to assist property owners through soft and hard markets and navigate the nuances of premium savings and loss control strategies have proven a key driver of NOI and investment performance. His experience in P&C insurance, real estate finance, and tenure with GREA, equip him as needed to advise investors through market cycles, and the critical decision-making process to maximize returns from acquisition through disposition. The key to Byron’s success is putting his client’s needs first.
Byron attended Collin College where he earned his Associate of Arts in Business with summa cum laude honors. After Collin College Byron attended Southern Methodist University and graduated with a BBA in real estate finance from the Cox School of Business. Byron is a proud father of his daughter, Evie Griffith. When Byron is not selling real estate, he can be found spending time with his family.
Byron’s prior experience includes 14 years of working in Commercial Property and Casualty insurance sales. Byron developed his strong business acumen through his experience helping business and property owners alike. Byron’s ability to assist property owners through soft and hard markets and navigate the nuances of premium savings and loss control strategies have proven a key driver of NOI and investment performance. His experience in P&C insurance, real estate finance, and tenure with GREA, equip him as needed to advise investors through market cycles, and the critical decision-making process to maximize returns from acquisition through disposition. The key to Byron’s success is putting his client’s needs first.
Byron attended Collin College where he earned his Associate of Arts in Business with summa cum laude honors. After Collin College Byron attended Southern Methodist University and graduated with a BBA in real estate finance from the Cox School of Business. Byron is a proud father of his daughter, Evie Griffith. When Byron is not selling real estate, he can be found spending time with his family.
Bob Folsom
Bob Folsom is a director of real estate, business owner, and multi family investor with over 10 years of experience in the commercial real estate and fitness industries. He currently manages the real estate development for Omega Fitness Holdings, the second largest Anytime Fitness franchisee group with 80+ locations and growing. He is also a co-owner with B.O.B. Investment Group for an Anytime Fitness gym in Fort Smith, AR and the Director of acquisitions for Tri-City Equity Group LLC, which owns $75M plus in assets and over 775 units in the DFW metroplex. Bob Folsom is a skilled negotiator, market analyst, and leader who values loyalty and friendships.
Misha Kaufman
Misha Kaufman is the Chief Operating Officer of Craft Capital Investments, where he brings extensive expertise to ensure operational efficiency and deliver exceptional returns for investors. With a proven track record of managing multifamily properties across Texas, Misha oversees a diverse portfolio ranging from 60 to 250 units.
In his dual role as manager and investor, Misha offers a unique perspective that aligns operational excellence with investor priorities. His collaboration with Burlington Capital Properties — a nationally recognized management company with over 25 years of multifamily experience — further enhances Craft Capital’s ability to deliver outstanding results.
As a seasoned leader in the multifamily real estate industry, Misha is critical in shaping Craft Capital’s strategic vision. His dedication to optimizing property performance and his deep understanding of market dynamics have helped position the firm as a trusted name in the Texas real estate market. Whether refining day-to-day operations or strategizing for long-term growth, Misha’s unwavering commitment to excellence ensures that every project achieves its full potential for residents and investors.
In his dual role as manager and investor, Misha offers a unique perspective that aligns operational excellence with investor priorities. His collaboration with Burlington Capital Properties — a nationally recognized management company with over 25 years of multifamily experience — further enhances Craft Capital’s ability to deliver outstanding results.
As a seasoned leader in the multifamily real estate industry, Misha is critical in shaping Craft Capital’s strategic vision. His dedication to optimizing property performance and his deep understanding of market dynamics have helped position the firm as a trusted name in the Texas real estate market. Whether refining day-to-day operations or strategizing for long-term growth, Misha’s unwavering commitment to excellence ensures that every project achieves its full potential for residents and investors.
Vince Gethings
Vince is the owner of Villanautics, a real estate holding company, co-founder of Tri-City Equity Group, a multifamily syndicate and the owner of Koala Insulation of Mid-Michigan, a top producing twelve-territory home services franchise. Vince utilizes his 16 years of Air Force leadership experience as well as the countless professional development courses such as John Maxwell, Stephen Covey, and Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Courses to build high-performing teams and efficient systems and processes. In just 6 years, Vince has scaled from a $0 down VA home loan to 615 apartment units valued over $76M. He specializes in strategic planning, project and business plan development and execution.
John Harris
John R. Harris is a real estate investor, mortgage broker, and Co-Founder and President of Blacksand Property Management. He owns and manages over 550 units of real estate with $100 million in assets under management. A 20-year Air Force veteran with a Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management, John merges operational excellence with financial strategy to scale multifamily portfolios. As the owner of the John Harris Mortgage Team, he has guided over 200 homeowners and investors in acquiring more than $60 million in real estate to build long-term wealth.
Todd Robinson
Mr. Robinson is a corporate and commercial real estate attorney whose practice includes representing multifamily real estate investors and middle-market companies in a variety of corporate and commercial real estate matters including the purchase and sale of commercial real estate, mixed-use developments, acquisition, construction and mezzanine financing projects, commercial leasing, and real estate-related loan sales and purchases. Mr. Robinson securities practice includes representing multifamily investors in the formation of private placements for the purpose of raising capital in compliance with SEC regulations under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act. Mr. Robinson's clients range from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and include private equity real estate funds, family offices national REITs, construction companies, multifamily investment firms, national real estate and asset management companies, community banks, hedge funds, and medical practices.
With a focus on practice areas such as multifamily finance transactions and syndications, commercial real estate development, commercial lending, and general corporate and business law, Mr. Robinson is able to provide a full suite of legal services to clients from all sides of the deal – whether buying, selling, or financing. Mr. Robinson also specializes in structuring and negotiating private equity real estate investment deals on behalf of multifamily sponsors and investors, which includes negotiating waterfalls, preferred returns, and handling securities filings on behalf of its clients.
Robinson Franzman, LLP is based in Atlanta, Georgia but serves clients across the United States and around the world in the multifamily acquisitions and development, commercial real estate finance, private equity, financial services, commercial real estate development and investment. Robinson Franzman LLP is committed to providing the highest quality work product in the industry and immediate responsiveness to its clients’ needs. It is Robinson Franzman’s commitment to client services and success that has enabled the firm to develop long-standing professional relationships with each client. Robinson Franzman LLP strives to become an integral strategic partner with all of its clients and to add value through high quality and efficient legal services.
With a focus on practice areas such as multifamily finance transactions and syndications, commercial real estate development, commercial lending, and general corporate and business law, Mr. Robinson is able to provide a full suite of legal services to clients from all sides of the deal – whether buying, selling, or financing. Mr. Robinson also specializes in structuring and negotiating private equity real estate investment deals on behalf of multifamily sponsors and investors, which includes negotiating waterfalls, preferred returns, and handling securities filings on behalf of its clients.
Robinson Franzman, LLP is based in Atlanta, Georgia but serves clients across the United States and around the world in the multifamily acquisitions and development, commercial real estate finance, private equity, financial services, commercial real estate development and investment. Robinson Franzman LLP is committed to providing the highest quality work product in the industry and immediate responsiveness to its clients’ needs. It is Robinson Franzman’s commitment to client services and success that has enabled the firm to develop long-standing professional relationships with each client. Robinson Franzman LLP strives to become an integral strategic partner with all of its clients and to add value through high quality and efficient legal services.
Our Sponsors
Ken Webber
Senior Manager, Private Client Group, Equity Trust
Ken Webber
Senior Manager, Private Client Group, Equity Trust
https://www.trustetc.com/
Ken Webber is the Senior Manager of the Private Client Group at Equity Trust, where he and his team have helped over 35,000 individual investors take control of their financial futures, moving more than $10 billion in assets into Equity Trust. With 17 years of experience as an entrepreneur and business professional, Ken has worked with some of the largest and most experienced companies in the self-directed IRA and 401(k) industries. His passion lies in equipping investors with the knowledge and resources they need to explore new possibilities and build long-term wealth.
When he’s not educating others on the power of self-directed IRAs, Ken enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters.
Ken Webber is the Senior Manager of the Private Client Group at Equity Trust, where he and his team have helped over 35,000 individual investors take control of their financial futures, moving more than $10 billion in assets into Equity Trust. With 17 years of experience as an entrepreneur and business professional, Ken has worked with some of the largest and most experienced companies in the self-directed IRA and 401(k) industries. His passion lies in equipping investors with the knowledge and resources they need to explore new possibilities and build long-term wealth.
When he’s not educating others on the power of self-directed IRAs, Ken enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters.
Christian Cantu
IRA Counselor, Equity Trust
Christian Cantu
IRA Counselor, Equity Trust
https://www.trustetc.com/
Christian Cantu has been helping investors navigate self-directed IRAs for over five years at Equity Trust. In that time, he has assisted thousands of clients with opening, funding, and directing investments using tax-advantaged accounts. He has also traveled across the U.S., educating investors on how to harness the full power of self-directed IRAs, and has presented custom webinars for companies looking to provide additional insights to their audiences.
When he’s not working with investors, Christian enjoys spending time with his wife and their two dogs and two cats.
Christian Cantu has been helping investors navigate self-directed IRAs for over five years at Equity Trust. In that time, he has assisted thousands of clients with opening, funding, and directing investments using tax-advantaged accounts. He has also traveled across the U.S., educating investors on how to harness the full power of self-directed IRAs, and has presented custom webinars for companies looking to provide additional insights to their audiences.
When he’s not working with investors, Christian enjoys spending time with his wife and their two dogs and two cats.







