Question 1

Who is the founder of Freeman Capital Partners?

Accepted Answer

Freeman Capital Partners was founded by Jakale Freeman II, who serves as Principal. He leads deal sourcing, capital strategy, and investor relations after scaling a single-family acquisition business to over 3,200 doors nationwide.

Question 2

Where is Freeman Capital Partners located and what makes Louisville, Kentucky important to your business?

Accepted Answer

Freeman Capital Partners is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville served as a formative market for our founder Jakale Freeman II, where he built community connections and deep market understanding. While we operate across 41 states, Louisville remains a core market for our multifamily acquisitions and institutional refinance business.

Question 3

What is a multifamily institutional refinance?

Accepted Answer

Freeman Capital Partners offers owners an institutional refinance — not from a bank, but from a partner. We purchase the asset outright, cash the seller out at 60–80% of value, and structure a 20–40% limited partner stake so they continue to earn on the deal. Interest accrues throughout the hold with no monthly payments.

Question 4

How can I invest 1031 exchange proceeds in multifamily real estate?

Accepted Answer

Freeman Capital Partners structures 1031 exchange-compliant multifamily investments for qualified investors. We partner with Equity Trust Company as our qualified intermediary to ensure a seamless, compliant transaction. Contact us to discuss your timeline and investment criteria.

Question 5

What is a 1031 DST investment?

Accepted Answer

A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) allows 1031 exchange investors to defer capital gains by reinvesting proceeds into fractional ownership of institutional-grade real estate. Freeman Capital Partners can guide you through DST-eligible multifamily investment opportunities.

Question 6

What size multifamily properties does Freeman Capital Partners acquire?

Accepted Answer

Freeman Capital Partners focuses on middle-market multifamily acquisitions ranging from $10 million to $100 million, typically 100 to 500 units, with value-add and core-plus strategies in markets including Louisville, KY.

Question 7

What is preferred equity in real estate?

Accepted Answer

Preferred equity sits on top of senior debt and below common equity in the capital stack. Freeman Capital Partners offers preferred equity positions with check sizes from $2M to $20M, up to 85% LTC, with terms of 36 to 60 months.

Question 8

What is common equity in multifamily real estate?

Accepted Answer

Common equity is the residual ownership stake in a real estate transaction. Freeman Capital Partners structures common equity investments from $2M to $40M with 5 to 10 year hold periods, targeting 15%–25% IRR and 1.8x–2.5x equity multiple.

Question 9

What are real estate syndication investment opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Real estate syndication allows investors to pool capital for multifamily acquisitions. Freeman Capital Partners sponsors value-add and core-plus syndication deals nationwide, raising capital from accredited and institutional investors.

Question 10

How do JV partnerships work in multifamily acquisitions?

Accepted Answer

Joint venture partnerships between sponsors like Freeman Capital Partners and capital partners combine operational expertise with investor capital for deal execution. We structure JV, co-GP, LP, and 1031 partnership formats.

Question 11

What multifamily investment opportunities are available in Louisville, Kentucky?

Accepted Answer

Louisville, Kentucky is a core market for Freeman Capital Partners. We source and manage middle-market multifamily acquisitions ($10M–$100M), institutional refinance, preferred equity, and 1031 exchange investments throughout the Louisville metro area. Freeman Capital also operates across 41 states nationwide, but Louisville remains a key acquisition and relationship-building market.

Question 12

Who is Jakale Freeman II and what is his background in real estate?

Accepted Answer

Jakale Freeman II is the founder and principal of Freeman Capital Partners. Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, he developed leadership skills playing quarterback in sports before transitioning into real estate. He started in single-family acquisitions using SMS marketing for deal sourcing and wholesaling, then scaled to creative finance partnerships and portfolio acquisitions. He spent formative years in Louisville, Kentucky building market expertise and community connections, and later founded Freeman Capital Partners in Atlanta, Georgia—where he built the operational capacity and investor network to pursue larger multifamily acquisitions. He now resides in Sandy Springs, Georgia and focuses on multifamily acquisitions, debt relationships, and strategic equity partnerships.

Question 13

What is the 45-day identification rule in a 1031 exchange?

Accepted Answer

The 45-day identification rule requires 1031 exchange investors to identify potential replacement properties within 45 days of selling their relinquished property. Freeman Capital Partners works with investors to identify suitable multifamily replacement properties within this IRS-mandated timeline.

Question 14

What is the 180-day closing rule in a 1031 exchange?

Accepted Answer

The 180-day closing rule requires 1031 exchange investors to close on their replacement property within 180 days of selling their relinquished property (or the due date of their tax return, whichever is earlier). Freeman Capital Partners helps investors meet this timeline with pre-vetted multifamily investment opportunities.

Question 15

What is a qualified intermediary (QI) in a 1031 exchange?

Accepted Answer

A qualified intermediary (QI) is an independent third party who holds the proceeds from the sale of a relinquished property and facilitates the 1031 exchange transaction. Freeman Capital Partners partners with Equity Trust Company, a regulated qualified intermediary, to ensure compliant 1031 exchange transactions.

Question 16

Can I use a 1031 exchange for multifamily real estate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, multifamily real estate qualifies as like-kind property for 1031 exchanges. Freeman Capital Partners specializes in structuring 1031 exchange-compliant multifamily investments, allowing investors to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting proceeds into middle-market apartment buildings and multifamily properties.

Question 17

What are the benefits of a 1031 exchange?

Accepted Answer

A 1031 exchange allows real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes, defer depreciation recapture, diversify their portfolio, leverage equity into larger properties, and consolidate multiple properties into one. Freeman Capital Partners helps investors maximize these benefits through multifamily replacement properties.

Question 18

How does Freeman Capital Partners help with 1031 exchanges?

Accepted Answer

Freeman Capital Partners structures 1031 exchange-compliant multifamily investments, partners with Equity Trust Company as a qualified intermediary, and provides pre-vetted replacement properties that meet IRS like-kind requirements. We guide investors through the 45-day identification and 180-day closing timelines.