About Us
About Parker Avenue Capital Group
Parker Avenue Capital Group is a private real estate capital platform focused on providing structured capital to real estate investments. We partner with experienced sponsors and developers by deploying capital through real estate-backed loans and selective ownership participation in real estate investments that prioritize investor returns.
Our investment approach is grounded in a credit-first philosophy that prioritizes capital preservation, contractual cash flow, and disciplined underwriting. Before evaluating potential upside, we focus on how investor capital is protected, how distributions are generated, and where our capital sits within the project’s capital structure.
PACG operates as a capital partner rather than a traditional real estate operator. This allows our team to focus on investment structure, sponsor alignment, and risk management while supporting projects backed by strong real estate fundamentals and clearly defined business plans.
The firm invests primarily in multifamily housing, residential-anchored development, and infill projects located in transitional and growth markets where long-term housing demand remains strong.
Parker Avenue Capital Group is designed as a repeatable investment platform built for disciplined execution, transparent investor relationships, and long-term institutional credibility. Our goal is to build a durable capital platform that compounds both performance and partnerships over time.
Our Approch
A Credit-First Investment Philosophy
We approach real estate investments from a credit investor’s perspective.
Before evaluating potential upside, we focus on how investor capital is protected and how cash flow is generated.
Every investment is evaluated through four primary lenses:
Capital Position
Where our capital sits within the capital stack.
Cash Flow Priority
How and when investors are paid.
Collateral & Security
The real estate assets securing our investment.
Control Rights
The contractual protections that preserve investor capital.
This disciplined approach allows us to participate in real estate growth while maintaining a strong focus on downside protection.
Team
Jason Brian Johnson Smith
Founder & Managing Partner
Kaylyn Franklin
Partner, Investment Strategy & Finance
Sabiyah Smith
Chief Operating Officer & Investor Relations
Jhonna Perez
Investment Analyst
Jason Brian Johnson Smith
Founder & Managing Partner
Kaylyn Franklin
Partner, Investment Strategy & Finance
Sabiyah D. Smith
Chief Operating Officer & Investor Relations
Jhonna Perez
Investment Analyst
Why Parker Avenue Capital Group
Built on Fundamentals. Driven by Relationships.
We built Parker Avenue Capital Group with the structure and mindset of an institutional investment manager.
Our platform is designed around:
Disciplined underwriting
Conservative capital structures
Transparent investor reporting
Scalable fund operations
Long-term investor relationships
We believe real estate investing should be structured, predictable, and process-driven.
Strategic Partners
Parker Avenue Capital Group does not publicly offer securities. Any investment opportunities are offered only through private placement memoranda and subscription documents to qualified investors in accordance with applicable securities laws.
