
Our Team
INVESTMENT TEAM

DANIEL KATZ
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
CA Lic. # 02081544
Specialization / Experience
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As CEO, Daniel leads the sales strategy, marketing, and analytics for Magnify. He is a Harvard MBA and former Bain consultant who has been instrumental in helping executive teams at multiple Fortune-500 companies solve critical business issues.
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At Magnify, his focus is on optimizing, streamlining, and scaling the business. Coming from a highly data-driven background at LinkedIn, he has built many quantitative tools to help the team and investors better price and analyze deals.
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With his expertise in strategy, finance, and negotiations, he has helped clients maximize their return-on-equity, reposition assets, and quickly grow their real estate portfolios.



Education
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Harvard (HBS)
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MBA Masters Degree
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Economics Degree
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Chemistry & Management Minors
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ERIC KATZ
CIO & CO-FOUNDER
CA Lic. # 01900078
Specialization / Experience
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As CIO, Eric leads the investment team at Magnify. He specializes in representing sellers and buyers of apartment buildings across California and also has considerable experience in office and retail.
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Eric is also experienced raising capital and syndicating exclusive deals with our investor base.
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He is a 1031 tax deferred exchange specialist and is an expert salesman and negotiator. He has received many awards during his career, including:
- Platinum Achievement, 2017
- Top 10% of agents in North America, 2016
- Million Dollar Achievement, 2016 -Gold Nat'l Sales Achievement Award, 2014



Education
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Babson College
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Entrepreneurship Degree
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Graduated Magna Cum Laude
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The highest ranking undergraduate program for Entrepreneurship
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DAVID KATZ
COO & CO-FOUNDER
CA Lic. # 01971921
Specialization / Experience
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As COO, David leads the operations at Magnify in addition to being a lead broker who actively meets face-to-face with owners of apartment buildings in the Bay Area. He has been instrumental in helping numerous clients rapidly increase their return-on-investment and bolster annual cash flows.
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He is an expert in helping clients utilize 1031 exchanges to minimize their tax liability and improve their returns, and he is also experienced in triple-net deals and leases.
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David also founded a property management company and quickly scaled it to 350+ units, giving him in-depth experience in building operations and a strong pulse on market dynamics and trends.



Education
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University of Southern California (USC)
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration
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Minor in Real Estate Development
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Focus in Entrepreneurship
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WILL THARP
SR. INVESTMENT ADVISOR
CA Lic. # 01984173
Specialization / Experience
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As a broker on one of the most active teams in the Bay Area, Will specializes in the analysis, marketing, acquisition, and disposition of multifamily properties in the South Bay and Peninsula.
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He is also adept in utilizing 1031 tax deferred exchanges.
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Will is committed to helping his clients net the most money when selling at record high prices and achieving competitive terms for the sale of their property.
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He ensures his clients create and preserve their wealth by providing the best investment sales, financing, property management, research, and advisory services available.


Education
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Menlo College
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B.S. Degree in Business Administration
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Concentration in Marketing
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AMIT URBAN
SR. REAL ESTATE ADVISOR
CA Lic. # 01998926
Specialization / Experience
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As a real estate professional for over ten years, Amit works with local rental property owners and investors to maximize their returns, guide them through regulations, and build a plan to help achieve their investment and lifestyle goals.
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Amit has a strong international connection, with fluency in both Hebrew and Chinese.
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He specializes in income properties (residential, multifamily, and commercial) and redevelopment opportunities, as well as:
- Real Estate Investment Sales
- Triple Net Leased Properties
- Delaware Statutory Trusts - 1031 Exchange process



Education
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UCLA
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B.A in International Development Studies
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Minors: Chinese & PoliSci
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John Hopkins:
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Graduate Certificate in Int'l Studies
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KYLE DE MATTEI
INVESTMENT ADVISOR
CA Lic. # 02146792
Specialization / Experience
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As an investment advisor at Magnify,
Kyle specializes in the analysis, marketing, acquisition, and disposition of multifamily properties in South Bay and has a strong background in construction management. -
Kyle is committed to helping his clients create and preserve their wealth by providing the best investment sales, financing, property/construction management, research, and advisory services available.
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He is also adept in 1031 exchanges.

Education
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Santa Clara University
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B.S. Degree in Finance
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Minor in Real Estate
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Santa Barbara City College
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A.S. in Business Administration
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A.A. in Behavioral Science
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WILL RILEY
INVESTMENT ADVISOR
CA Lic. # 02155155
Specialization / Experience
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Will is an investment advisor at Magnify with a strong finance and analytics background
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He works with local rental property owners and investors to maximize their returns, guide them through regulations, and build a plan to help achieve their investment and lifestyle goals.
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He specializes in real estate investment sales (residential, multifamily, and commercial) and 1031 exchanges.


Education
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Santa Clara University
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B.S. Degree in Finance
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Minor in Real Estate
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