La misión de Up Plex

Elevar a otros brindándoles oportunidades de inversión pasiva y generación de riqueza a través del sector inmobiliario.

Es un hecho conocido que poseer bienes raíces puede ser uno de los mejores vehículos de inversión pasiva para usted. Más específicamente, edificios de apartamentos y bienes raíces comerciales. Sin embargo, también conlleva una increíble cantidad de complejidades al intentar adquirir dichos activos y hemos descubierto que esa es la razón por la que la mayoría de los inversores principiantes se abstienen de intentarlo.

Por eso, nos propusimos hacer que sea más alcanzable para los inversores invertir en estos increíbles activos generadores de riqueza con confianza. Como socio limitado, puede aprovechar nuestro tiempo, red y décadas de experiencia para generar tranquilidad con cada inversión que realice con nosotros. Hacemos todo lo posible para mitigar la mayor cantidad de riesgos posible. Tanto es así que no ofreceremos una oportunidad en la que no estemos invirtiendo nosotros mismos.

The Up Plex Mission

Elevating others by providing wealth-building, passive investment opportunities through real estate.

It’s a known fact that owning real estate can be one of the best passive investment vehicles for you. More specifically, apartment buildings and commercial real estate. However, it also comes with an incredible amount of complexities in trying to acquire such assets and we’ve found that to be the reason most beginner investors shy away from pursuing.

So we set out to make it more attainable for investors to invest in these incredible wealth-building assets with confidence. As a limited partner, you get to leverage our time, network, and decades of experience to create peace of mind with every investment you make with us. We do our best to mitigate as much risk as possible. So much so that we won’t offer an opportunity that we aren’t investing in ourselves.

Chris Linger

Principal

Chris Linger has an MBA, twenty seven years of active duty Navy services (ret), now full-time apartment syndicator (underwriter and asset management). Mentor to hundreds of aspiring investors.

Maricela Soberanes

Principal

Maricela has been investing in Real Estate since 2006 in Austin TX. She successfully grew a personal rental portfolio before becoming a full-time syndicator. She’s a Navy veteran, self-published author, and a medical missionary to third world countries.

Chris Linger

Principal

Chris Linger tiene un MBA, veintisiete años de servicio activo en la Marina (retirado) y ahora trabaja a tiempo completo como agente de consorcio inmobiliario (suscriptor y administrador de activos). Es mentor de cientos de aspirantes a inversores.

Maricela Soberanes

Principal

Maricela ha estado invirtiendo en bienes raíces desde 2006 en Austin, Texas. Hizo crecer con éxito una cartera personal de alquiler antes de convertirse en distribuidora a tiempo completo. Es una veterana de la Marina, autora autopublicada y misionera médica en países del tercer mundo.

Our Success Formula

Underwriting & Negotiating

Detailed underwriting determines the amount of negotiating that can be done with a seller on price and terms. Our experience allows us to properly analyze an asset and mitigate as much risk as possible for our investors.

Contract Review / Due Diligence

We have established the best legal and due diligence teams for our syndications. This allows us to simultaneously expedite two incredibly time-consuming tasks that most beginning investors struggle with.

Closing & Reassessment

There is more to closing than just signing on the dotted line and handing over the keys. There is an equal amount of critical work that needs to be completed soon after to ensure the success of a syndication.

Enacting Business Plan / CapEx

We identify and prioritize the necessary projects and execute them based on funding and critical need. Simultaneously, our expert CapEx team gets to work by coordinating with asset and property managers to assist in stabilizing the property.

Stabilization / Refinance

This process usually takes just over 2 years (depending on the market) and involves everything from completing CapEx, to ensuring organic fair market rent growth, to managing tenant turnover, all while working to decrease expenses.

Sale/Disposition

When it comes time to sell, we prepare the property to show as cost-effectively as possible. Once sold, we ensure that we properly close out business transactions and 3 months after the sale, we deliver all sales proceeds (return of capital) to our investors.

Nuestra fórmula del éxito

Suscripción y negociación

La suscripción detallada determina el grado de negociación que se puede realizar con un vendedor sobre el precio y las condiciones. Nuestra experiencia nos permite analizar adecuadamente un activo y mitigar el mayor riesgo posible para nuestros inversores.

Revisión de contrato / diligencia debida

Hemos creado los mejores equipos legales y de due diligence para nuestras sindicaciones. Esto nos permite agilizar simultáneamente dos tareas que consumen muchísimo tiempo y con las que la mayoría de los inversores principiantes tienen dificultades.

Cierre y reevaluación

El cierre implica mucho más que simplemente firmar en la línea de puntos y entregar las llaves. Hay una cantidad igual de trabajo crítico que debe completarse poco después para garantizar el éxito de una sindicación.

Implementación del plan de negocios / CapEx

Identificamos y priorizamos los proyectos necesarios y los ejecutamos en función de la financiación y la necesidad crítica. Al mismo tiempo, nuestro equipo experto en gastos de capital se pone a trabajar en coordinación con los administradores de activos y propiedades para ayudar a estabilizar la propiedad.

Estabilización / Refinanciación

Este proceso suele tardar un poco más de 2 años (dependiendo del mercado) e implica todo, desde completar el CapEx, hasta asegurar un crecimiento orgánico y justo del alquiler en el mercado, hasta gestionar la rotación de inquilinos, todo mientras se trabaja para reducir los gastos.

Venta/Disposición

Cuando llega el momento de vender, preparamos la propiedad para mostrarla de la forma más rentable posible. Una vez vendida, nos aseguramos de cerrar adecuadamente las transacciones comerciales y, 3 meses después de la venta, entregamos todos los ingresos de la venta (retorno de capital) a nuestros inversores.

The Numbers

Don't Lie

$100M

PORTFOLIO

UNDER MANAGEMENT

2500+

DOORS

2006

INVESTING SINCE

5 INVESTED IN MARKETS

(FL, AZ, TX, PA, OH)

The Numbers Don't Lie

$100M

PORTFOLIO

UNDER MANAGEMENT

2500+

DOORS

2006

INVESTING SINCE

5 INVESTED IN MARKETS

(FL, AZ, TX, PA, OH)

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Marina Investing: A Game-Changer for Your Portfolio

Syndication| Passive Income| Blog| Multifamily

March 18, 2025•3 min read

When most people think about real estate investing, their minds go straight to multifamily properties, self-storage, or commercial buildings. But there’s an untapped market that’s making waves—marina investing. If you’re looking for a high-demand asset class with strong cash flow potential, it’s time to consider marinas.

Why Marinas?

Unlike traditional real estate assets, marinas offer a unique combination of high barriers to entry, stable cash flow, and multiple revenue streams. Here’s why marinas deserve a serious look:

Low Levels of Consolidation – The marina industry is highly fragmented. The largest marina operator in the U.S. only owns about 1.6% of all marinas, meaning there’s plenty of room for growth. Compare that to self-storage or multifamily, where major players dominate, and you’ll see why marinas are an investor’s dream.
Competitive Cap Rates – Marinas often trade at cap rates above 9%, making them a lucrative option compared to other asset classes where cap rates are compressing. Plus, investors can achieve an 18%+ IRR on a five-year hold—numbers that are hard to ignore.
High Barriers to Entry – Want to build a new marina? Good luck. Between limited waterfront locations, environmental regulations, and capital-intensive costs, the ability to develop new marinas is extremely restricted. This keeps existing marinas valuable and in high demand.

Market Opportunity: The Boating Industry is Booming

If you think marina investing is a niche market, think again. Boating and water recreation are thriving:

100 million Americans go boating every year
800,000+ new first-time boat owners since 2020
70% of marinas reported 95-100% occupancy in 2022
The recreational boat market is projected to hit $28.54 billion by 2028 with an 8.69% annual growth rate

The demand for boat slips, maintenance, and storage is only increasing, making marinas a smart investment for long-term growth.

Multiple Revenue Streams = More Stability

One of the biggest advantages of marina investing is diversified income. Unlike traditional real estate, marinas generate revenue from multiple sources, including:

Boat Slip Fees – The core revenue stream from docking and mooring services.
Restaurants & Bars – Many marinas feature dining options with waterfront views, drawing both boaters and visitors.
RV Parks – Some marinas include RV camping, attracting travelers looking for scenic spots.
Gas Docks – Selling fuel to boaters provides a steady cash flow.
Ship Store Sales – Merchandise, boating accessories, and convenience items add to the bottom line.
Aquatic Rentals – Kayaks, paddleboards, and jet skis keep income flowing.
Short-Term Rentals – Cabins, houseboats, and vacation rentals bring in passive income.
Repairs & Maintenance – Boats need constant upkeep, and marinas that provide repair services see strong demand.
Boat Clubs – Membership-based revenue models create recurring income streams.

Why Now?

With rising disposable income, increased interest in water recreation, and a shortage of properties to store boats, the marina industry is primed for growth. As an investor, getting into marinas now means capitalizing on low competition, high demand, and strong returns.

Ready to Explore Marina Investing?

Marinas offer a rare combination of high margins, multiple income streams, and long-term stability. If you’re looking to diversify your portfolio beyond traditional real estate, marina investing could be your next big opportunity.

Let’s talk about how you can get started. Apply Here!