Meet The Principals
Candace brings a strong analytical mindset and profit-driven focus to her role at Astra Equity. Prior to real estate, she spent nearly a decade running a multi-million dollar electronics wholesale operation, where she developed a sharp understanding of margins, market trends, and the numbers that drive growth. Her real estate journey began with residential investments and evolved into a full-time focus on multifamily operations.
At Astra Equity, Candace leads asset management—overseeing property performance, working closely with management teams, and ensuring each asset is operating in line with its business plan. Based in the Birmingham MSA, she also serves as boots on the ground for Astra’s Alabama portfolio, providing hands-on oversight to day-to-day operations and execution. Her focus on tracking performance and driving NOI supports Astra’s mission of delivering strong, consistent results for investors.
Jeremy is a combat veteran who served 9 years as a pilot in the United States Air Force. Now an accomplished real estate investor with over 15 years of experience, he uses the leadership skills he honed in the military as the Director of Acquisitions for Astra Equity. His tenacious work ethic is crucially important as he leads the strategic efforts to identify, evaluate and procure investment opportunities that align with Astra Equity’s investment philosophy. With a keen eye towards market trends and a strong analytical background, he employes data-driven strategies to maximize investor returns and minimize investor risk. In addition to his technical skills, Jeremy also values the importance of building relationships with partners to ensure long-term success and trust.
Rich has over 20 years of experience in multifamily real estate and business ownership. He successfully founded and operates a multifamily renovation company in Austin, TX, completing more than 2,500 projects and generating over $150 million in total revenue.
At Astra Equity, Rich leads the construction management division, overseeing value-add renovation strategies across our portfolio. He collaborates closely with the property management team to budget, plan, and implement scheduled renovations—maximizing value for both residents and investors. Rich brings a sense of levity to Astra Equity, reminding the team that while life is short, the impact we make is meaningful.
Stuart brings 35+ years of business experience, including growing a multi-unit franchise to $30MM+ in annual revenue, managing hundreds of employees. He began investing in real estate in 2005, starting with single-family and small commercial properties before shifting his focus to multifamily assets for their strong cash flow and scalability.
At Astra Equity, Stuart focuses on business affairs, helping to ensure compliance and reliable communication with investors. His background in building efficient, scalable businesses supports the firm’s mission to deliver consistent value to investors and long-term success across the portfolio.
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A dynamic real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition, management, and growth of multifamily apartment communities throughout the Southeast. Our focus is on identifying high-potential properties, optimizing their performance, and delivering strong returns for our investors while enhancing the living experience for our residents.
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