Build Massive Wealth and Cash Flow in Real Estate

A place where you can raise capital, find deals and build lifetime partnerships

Welcome to the Value Add Network.

Private CRE investment network for real estate investors looking to scale beyond one-off deals into a repeatable operating platform.

330: vetted investors
$1.2B: combined capital inside the network

Our Deals

Commercial deals closed by Rafik Moore and members of our community – bought, improved, and sold.

Sold6.8×
Retail · 41,000 sq. ft.
Farmington Mall
915 8th Street, Farmington, MN
Purchase
$582,000
Sold
$3,975,000
Sold4.1×
Retail · 27,876 sq. ft.
Monticello Retail Center
500 Cedar St, Monticello, MN
Purchase
$800,000
Sold
$3,304,000
Sold2.0×
Industrial · 31,153 sq. ft.
Grand Industrial
9124 Grand Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Purchase
$1,400,000
Sold
$2,800,000
Sold1.8×
Retail · 18,577 sq. ft.
34 Plaza
5406 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Purchase
$900,000
Sold
$1,600,000

Past transactions, not a promise of future results. Individual results vary.

You’ve Built Success.
Build Your Next CRE Chapter
With the Right People.

Get in the room with investors, operators and capital partners who bring real commercial deals to the conversation. Broaden your perspective, build relationships and move your next opportunity forward.

Minnesota37 states represented · Minnesota leads the network

330: Network members
$1.2B: Combined capital
37: States represented

Find Your Room

Our Members

Real investors inside the network – their deals, their portfolios, their results.

Alexandra Haider
@_alexandrahaider_ · in the network since 2020
Built an 8-figure portfolio in 5 years
Was a teacher and small house flipper before joining. Purchased multiple properties in MN, OH, and WI.
Podcast with Alexandra
Saul Zenkevicius
@saulz1 · in the network since 2019
Grew his portfolio from a few million to $100M
Partnered with Rafik on multiple 500K sq. ft. properties.
Podcast with Saul
Slava Menn
@slavamenn · in the network since 2023
Over $2M after refinance, ~$25K/month cash flow
Purchased 4 CRE deals within 12 months.
Viktor Knyazevich
@victor.kniazevych · in the network since 2025
$8.5M portfolio, $32K/month cash flow
Was doing flips before joining. Now owns 4 CRE properties.

Individual results vary. These are member outcomes, not a promise of future results.

Our Experts

$350M+ Portfolio

Rafik Moore

Founder, Value Add Network & Brait Capital

Market reach8 states

Portfolio size5M+ sq ft

$400M+ Assets under management

Jitender Makkar

CEO, IndusPAD International

$200M+ Portfolio value

Alan Schnur

CRE Investor

$100M+ Portfolio value

Saul Zenkeviciuspodcast

CRE Investor & AI Strategist

Inside the CRE knowledge library

11 modules. 100+ lessons. A clear, execution-focused path from fundamentals to your first commercial real estate deal — taught by practitioners.

Module 01CRE FundamentalsThe foundation: value-add strategy, buy box, positioning, and basic underwriting.1.5 hours16 lessons

Welcome & How the Program WorksYour execution-focused path to a first CRE deal.
CRE GlossaryCore terminology used throughout the program.
Build Your Buy BoxDefine strategy, market, and criteria to eliminate distractions.
Point A → Point BClarify where you are and what you're building toward.
Learning RoadmapHow to avoid information overload and learn in the right order.
Key Principle of Value-AddCreate value through execution, not market appreciation.
Value-Add Deals & ScenariosThe three core drivers: vacancy, operations, and NOI growth.
Train Your Mind to Find DealsPattern recognition that spots opportunities others miss.
Red Flags & Deal KillersKnow when to walk away before mistakes cost you.
Asset Types for Value-AddIndustrial, flex, retail, office, multifamily, self-storage.
Choosing Your MarketDeals exist in every market — learn to find them.
Working With BrokersPosition yourself as a credible, prepared buyer.
Strong PositioningBuild knowledge, relationships, experience, capital — in the right order.
Basic UnderwritingEvaluate revenue, expenses, risk, and cash flow.
Critical Expenses & IncomeProperty taxes, CapEx, and the income streams that drive value.
Homework & Module SummaryBuild your buy box and investor positioning.

Module 02How to Find DealsA repeatable deal-sourcing system: on-market, off-market, brokers, and owners.2 hours21 lessons

Building a Deal-Finding SystemRepeatable pipeline instead of luck.
Investor MindsetIdentity, belief, and seeing opportunities.
On-Market Deal FindingA disciplined system for public listing platforms.
Deal Hunter Mindset & BrokersSystems and discipline that surface deals consistently.
Working With BrokersTreat brokers as long-term business partners.
Broker Outreach SystemFind the right brokers and stay top of mind.
Long-Term Broker RelationshipsTrust, consistency, and integrity over tactics.
Reading an Offering MemorandumAn OM is a marketing document — read it accordingly.
Daily Action PlanConsistent relationship-building that produces deal flow.
On-Market vs Off-MarketCombine public listings with direct sourcing.
Advanced Off-Market StrategiesFind owners with a real reason to sell.
Top-3 Sourcing StrategiesDirect-to-owner, brokers, and distress-based targeting.
Property Ownership RecordsData sources for owners, history, and distress signals.
Recognizing a Good DealThe 70% rule adapted for commercial real estate.
Underwriting as the Decision EngineNumbers, logic, and repeatable formulas.
Fast Deal ScreeningThe first 3–5 minutes: stabilized income first.
Leasing Risk & Expense VerificationWhy properties fail to lease; verify every assumption.
Practice Deal UnderwritingFirst-pass analysis assignment on a real deal.
Your First Deal: Action StepsA simple acquisition system, followed consistently.
Using Coaching CallsWeekly deal reviews to test assumptions and risks.
Action Plan After Modules 1–2Turn theory into a weekly operating system.

Module 03Art of NegotiationNegotiation as value alignment — from mindset to seller deal structuring.1 hour10 lessons

Negotiation MindsetNegotiation as a core business and life skill.
Value AlignmentAligning and sharing value between parties.
Energy & SelectivityEmotional state and choosing the right people.
Negotiating With SellersPractical seller negotiation in value-add deals.
Motivation-Based StructuringSolve the seller's problem, don't start with price.
Negotiation PsychologyCialdini's principles applied to real estate.
Seller Motivation ArchetypesUncover the story behind every sale.
Value Discovery & StructuringPrice is only one part of the transaction.
Negotiation as a ProcessFrom first review through closing adjustments.
Module SummaryA strategic, long-term negotiation framework.

Module 04Raising Capital From LPsBuild a predictable investor funnel and pitch deals with confidence.1.5 hours16 lessons

Capital Raising FundamentalsTrust, execution, and long-term relationships.
Investor Roles & ResponsibilitiesWho does the work, who provides the capital.
Deal PitchingExplain an opportunity clearly and professionally.
Capital Raising StrategyWhere to find capital and how to position yourself.
Investor PositioningDefine how investors see you and your strategy.
Investor FunnelOrganize, track, and nurture relationships.
Investor Acquisition SystemA long-term operating system, not a campaign.
Warm OutreachCapital through relationships you already have.
Cold OutreachExpand beyond your existing network.
Pitch FundamentalsA clear, repeatable investor pitch.
Executive Summary StructureMatch each deal to the right investor profile.
Risk ControlMindset, systems, and community.
Legal Structure & ComplianceOwnership, authority, and investor rights.
LP vs GP StructureSyndication roles, decisions, and economics.
Capital Raising RepsPractice your pitch until it's calm and clear.
Your First 10 Investor CallsPrepare and conduct real investor conversations.

Module 05Creative Financing StrategiesCapital stacks, seller financing, and structures that reduce personal equity.1 hour7 lessons

Capital Stack FundamentalsCombine capital sources to improve efficiency.
Capital Stack LayersDebt and equity layers in practice.
Seller FinancingLet the seller become part of the capital stack.
Master Lease With Option to BuyControl and improve a property before acquiring title.
Advanced Financing ToolsCross-collateralization, mezzanine, preferred equity, bridge.
Keeping Deals AliveHard money, credit partners, and transparent structuring.
Ethics & Zero-Down StructuresLeverage that works long term: transparent, legal, fair.

Module 06Due DiligenceValidate the investment before closing — financial, physical, legal, environmental.1 hour7 lessons

After Contract, Before ClosingIdentify risks and confirm every assumption.
Financial Due DiligenceVerify income, expenses, and actual cash flow.
Physical & Legal ComplianceThe real cost of owning the property.
Environmental Due DiligenceIdentify contamination risk before ownership transfers.
Operational Due DiligenceTenants, leases, management, and vendors.
Lender Due DiligenceThe lender underwrites you and the property.
Practice Before You OfferReview real deals before your capital is at stake.

Module 07Stabilization & LeasingTurn a distressed asset into a stabilized, cash-flowing property.1.5 hours7 lessons

Post-Closing StabilizationImprove operations, occupancy, and market perception.
Leasing Strategy & Vacancy ControlA repeatable system that creates traffic and converts.
Marketing & Filling Your PropertyCoordinated leasing, pricing, and presentation.
Leasing Systems & Tenant RetentionSpeed, documentation, and tenant experience.
Tenant ImprovementsConnect TI cost to lease economics and valuation.
Tenant Quality & Construction ControlScreening, construction discipline, documentation.
The 90-Day Stabilization PlanSequenced execution for the first 90 days.

Module 08CapEx & ConstructionPlan, budget, and control capital improvements from diligence to completion.1 hour8 lessons

CapEx Planning & ManagementConstruction speed drives stabilization and returns.
Contractor ControlControl cost and time — delays kill returns.
Construction Risk ManagementReserves, documentation, and contractor strategy.
CapEx as Value CreationProtect the asset while controlling cost basis.
CapEx PrioritizationMandatory, operational, and value-add improvements.
Compliance & Tenant CommunicationADA, codes, and coordination that shape timelines.
Budgeting & Draw ManagementFinancial controls and contractor accountability.
Value EngineeringCut cost without cutting value.

Module 09Risk Mitigation & InsuranceProtect capital first: insurance stacks, entity structure, and operational risk.1 hour4 lessons

Insurance as ProtectionPreserve assets and investor capital before returns.
Building the Insurance StackLayers of coverage for property, business, and income.
Entity Structuring & AuditsIsolate exposure as the portfolio grows.
Physical & Operational RiskSecurity, emergency procedures, and risk reviews.

Module 10Asset ManagementTurn ownership into a scalable business driven by measurable performance.30 min3 lessons

Maximizing NOI & ScalingConnect ownership strategy with property execution.
KPIs & Performance ReviewsTrack the metrics that move NOI.
Budgeting & Hold/Sell DecisionsProactive annual planning and capital allocation.

Module 11Tax Strategy & Wealth StructuringKeep more of what you build: depreciation, 1031 exchanges, and wealth architecture.30 min4 lessons

Tax-Efficient InvestingEvaluate pre-tax and after-tax performance.
Tax Deferral & 1031 ExchangesPreserve productive capital legally.
Wealth ArchitectureHolding companies and estate planning.
GP Promote & After-Tax ReturnsTax-integrated deal structuring.

Tools & Templates Vault

Every module ships with the actual working documents — checklists, scripts, spreadsheets, and templates you use on real deals.

CRE Investor Workbook

Your primary reference guide for the entire program — think, analyze, and decide like an investor.

Buy Box & Positioning Playbook

Define your investor positioning and buy box before you look at a single deal.

Underwriting Templates

Light screening template, stabilized proforma, and full underwriting checklist.

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T12 Verification Checklist

Validate true NOI and spot income and expense distortions before an LOI.

Rent Roll Audit Checklist

Verify the accuracy, stability, and enforceability of a property's income.

Expense Normalization Checklist

Adjust reported expenses to realistic, market-based ownership costs.

OM & T12 Request Scripts

Request offering memorandums and financials like a serious, credible buyer.

LOI Template

A complete letter of intent guide for commercial real estate.

Broker Relationship Checklist

Qualify brokers and become the buyer they want to work with repeatedly.

Broker Outreach Scripts

Phone and email frameworks for building long-term broker relationships.

Broker Meeting Checklist

Before, during, and after every broker meeting — build trust and deal flow.

Owner Outreach Scripts

Conversation frameworks for off-market sellers and distressed assets.

Seller Meeting Checklist

Understand the seller and evaluate the opportunity — without negotiating on the spot.

Negotiation Preparation Checklist

Prepare thoroughly and negotiate from clarity rather than emotion.

Seller Motivation Checklist

Uncover why a seller wants to transact — and how much flexibility exists.

CapEx Inspection Checklist

Identify, estimate, and plan capital expenditures before and after acquisition.

Investor Qualification Checklist

Determine whether a potential investor is a fit before presenting a deal.

Typical CRE Investor Profiles

Where LP capital comes from and who to build relationships with first.

10 Ways to Find Investors

Investor groups ranked from most accessible to most difficult.

Investor Positioning Worksheet

Define how you present yourself, your team, and your strategy to LPs.

Deal Pitch Outline & Deck

Present an opportunity to investors in a clear, structured format.

Investor Pitch Call Script

Structure LP conversations and move them toward the right next step.

Networking Pitch Script

15-second and 60-second introductions for investors, brokers, and partners.

Warm & Cold Outreach Templates

Reconnect with your network and start conversations with new investors.

Follow-Up Sequence Templates

Stay in front of investors after the first conversation or pitch.

Deal Announcement Email Template

Notify qualified investors when a new opportunity becomes available.

Trust-Building Touchpoints Checklist

Give LPs the information and access they need to say yes.

Investor CRM Tracker

Organize, track, and manage LP relationships over time.

Soft Commit Tracker

Organize and monitor the capital raise for a live deal.

Deal Summary PDF — Investor Version

A concise investor-facing document for quick deal evaluation.

Investment Committee Memo Template

Turn a deal from a narrative into a disciplined internal decision.

Risk Matrix Template

Quantify the major risks in a deal before capital is committed.

Investor FAQ Template

Answer the most common LP questions before they're asked.

Long-Term Vision

Commercial Real Estate Changes How You Think About Money

One well-structured deal can generate

$500K–$1M+

in profit.

When you know how to focus for 3–6 months and close a meaningful CRE transaction, your entire investment strategy shifts.
After that, small projects and low-impact investments stop making sense.

For residential investors

This is the way out of constant churn.

For business owners

A path toward stepping back from hands-on work without settling for marginal passive income.

Two Ways to Participate

Source and structure

Some members actively source and structure deals.

Invest alongside

Others invest alongside experienced partners, understanding the mechanics, risks, and profit splits without managing execution.

Strong investors grow faster when they grow together.

Shared experience, aligned incentives, and disciplined execution lead to long-term financial independence.

Designed for

Real Estate Investors Who Want More

More opportunity. More perspective. More people moving in the same direction. Bring your ambition into a network built around the things that move commercial real estate forward.

DEALS
See the opportunity. Build the plan.
Explore real CRE deals, exchange market insights and learn how experienced operators identify value, underwrite opportunities and execute.
CAPITAL
Connect your vision with capital.
Build relationships with investors and capital partners. Understand how to structure a deal, communicate the opportunity and align interests.
KNOWLEDGE & TOOLS
Turn insight into your next move.
Put practical playbooks, deal frameworks and CRE tools to work. Sharpen your buy box, model cash flow and build a repeatable investing process.
COMMUNITY
Build alongside people who get it.
Exchange ideas with investors, brokers and operators. Share challenges, compare experience and build relationships that extend beyond a single deal.