About Capital Velocity Investments

Mission

We aim to provide opportunities in real estate investing and its generational wealth-building benefits to everyone, especially those who likely would not have access without our help.

History

Matthias and Jen Wilson started Capital Velocity Investments in 2016 while Matthias was flying for the Air Force and Jen worked in residential real estate. Their goal was to build a portfolio of cash-flowing assets that would provide financial independence. Now that Matthias has separated from the Air Force, he and Jen are focused on helping build the same kind of wealth and achieve the same independence for their clients.

Services

We bring high-quality real estate investment opportunities in tertiary markets to investors, with a special emphasis on military and beginner investors. We acquire or partner to acquire value-add real estate, primarily multi-family apartments, reposition them, and increase their value in select markets.

Philosophy

At Capital Velocity Investments, we believe in building investment syndications with people of all financial backgrounds and goals. We are dedicated to helping our clients begin a lifetime of investing in smart, sustainable ways that can change their lives and their family's lives for generations.

Meet the Team

Matthias Wilson

Matthias is the co-founder and CEO of Capital Velocity Investments.

Matthias has over ten years’ experience as a real estate investor and operator. In that time, he, along with his wife, Jen, built and manages a $11.5M+ portfolio of multifamily properties. He is the lead principal on four syndications, totaling 132 units, and a partner on two additional syndications, totaling 408 units, raising approximately $6.5M from investors and delivering over $1.5M in investor returns as of Q3 2025.

In 2022, he separated as a Major from the US Air Force after a 14-year career flying and supervising Special Operations Aircraft. He deployed nine times to multiple combat zones. In his final assignment for the Air Force, he led over a dozen large-scale air and ground integrated combat exercises, each involving thousands of troops and dozens of Special Operations aircraft at locations all across the country.

His education includes a B.S. in History from the University of Kansas, and an M.B.A in Management from Liberty University.

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Jen Wilson

Matthias Wilson

Jen is the co-founder of Capital Velocity Investments, who, along with her husband, Matthias, built and now manages a $11.5M+ portfolio of multifamily families. Jen has been in the real estate industry since 2008 and a full-time realtor since 2013. In that time, she has helped countless buyers, sellers, and investors reach their real estate goals. With each transaction, she takes diligent care and ensures that the process is as stress free as possible, while making sure the property is a sound investment for her customers. Outside of real estate, Jen enjoys biking and playing in the pool with her two young sons. Jen holds a B.S. in Business Marketing from the University of Kansas.

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Jordan Stone

Matthias Wilson

Jordan Stone

Jordan is the Director of Communications & Technology, focusing on brand and client development and cross-platform coordination. Jordan has previously led and produced market research on the pharmaceutical industry as a Senior Research Analyst for a boutique consulting firm. He became further committed to practical communication and rhetorical skills while spending the last 15 years teaching critical thinking and composition to undergraduates and high school students. Jordan joined the CVI team in March of 2024. He holds a BA in English from the University of North Carolina, a MA in English from Louisiana State University, and a PhD in English from the University of Georgia.

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Current Properties

Summer House & Country Lane, Angleton, TX

Purchased at the end of 2025, these sister communities comprising 200 units are well-placed in a southern suburb of Houston, located in the path of progress and poised to capitalize on Houston's continued growth and development. CLICK HERE to learn more about this investment.

Velocity at Trailwood Village, Gulfport, MS

Purchased in 2025, this 40-unit, bungalow-style complex is ideally located in the path of the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area's steady growth, offering convenient access to work and play alike. CLICK HERE to learn more about this investment.

Viera at Whitemarsh, Savannah, GA

Purchased in 2024, Viera at Whitemarsh is a 208-unit Investment Grade apartment community nestled among Georgia oaks and pines that offers easy access to historic downtown Savannah and serene privacy at home. CLICK HERE to learn more about this investment.

Velocity at Heritage Cove, Hattiesburg, MS

Purchased in 2022, this 55-unit portfolio is already proving a strong addition of family-friendly units that offer both peace and quiet and easy access to downtown Hattiesburg. CLICK HERE to learn more about this investment.

Velocity at Deer Run, Pace, FL

Purchased in 2019, we guided this 20-unit property through a hurricane and COVID tenancy complications. Sold in 2024, we closed at a great sale price. CLICK HERE to learn more about this investment.

Velocity at 4th Ave, Shalimar, FL

Purchased in 2018, this 17-unit property has been a great investment. We executed our value-add strategy, implementing efficient management, renovating units, and comprehensively beautifying the property. We then sold for a solid return in late 2025. CLICK HERE to learn more about this investment.

Frequently Asked Questions

These are questions we often field when discussing real estate syndication investing with prospective clients. Please reach out to Matthias@capitalvelocityinvestments.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What property types does Capital Velocity Investments specialize in?

We specialize in executing a value-add business strategy in workforce, B- and C-class multifamily properties, with 30 to 80 units, in tertiary markets.

What’s your minimum investment amount?

It depends. Each opportunity is its own entity, so we balance our limiting factors, keeping the minimum investment as low as possible. We’re allowed 35 non-accredited investors, so we usually start our calculation by taking our funding goal and dividing it by 35. We have plenty of accredited investors, however, and they usually invest larger amounts, so we usually strike a balance by setting the minimum somewhere beneath that quotient. Also, we reserve the right to accept below the minimum on a case by case basis on each of our deals.

Is it really possible to invest in real estate using retirement funds?

Yes. Self-directed IRAs are one of the most awesome tools for getting people started in real estate investing. It can be difficult to save up big chunks of cash if you aren’t yet convinced of the power of real estate investing. Retirement funds like IRAs, 401ks, and TSPs are already sitting there, out of reach until late in life, so you’re not using using today’s funds to invest. Once people see how great it can be, though, they’re often much more likely to buckle down, save, and invest using regular cash with the real goal of financial freedom well before retirement. We have many investors just like this.

I’d have to cash out of a brokerage account to invest. Will I get crushed by capital gains taxes?

Possibly. There is no scenario, however, where you get to use the cash from stock investments without the capital gains hit. In order to enjoy the wealth you’ve built, you must pay taxes. If you plan out ways to take those gains and transition to real estate investing, you can minimize that pain. Once you’ve started investing in real estate, further investments can offset gains from past investments, keeping your tax bill MUCH lower than from a stock portfolio. Plus, there’s tax-sheltered cash flow from rental real estate that you can enjoy today, which is impossible to achieve with most growth stocks.

Should I be a passive investor or run my own real estate portfolio?

If you don’t love the landlord game, we'd advise against becoming one. If you’re doing it all yourself, you NEED to be an expert in order to make money long term. If you’re not willing to put in thousands of hours learning how the best of the best operate their portfolios, you won’t make a lot of money. You may even lose money. Even if you don’t, you’ll definitely be frustrated. If real estate is something you’re passionate about, and you want to continually learn and improve, then it can work out great for you. But it’s a full-time job on top of your actual full-time job. If that doesn’t sound great, we’d suggest being a passive investor.

Should I buy a rental property myself or invest in a syndication?

Pretty much the same answer as the one above. Real estate is extremely lucrative when done right. That’s the part most people miss. It takes time and energy to be good at it.

I’m moving. Should I rent my house out or sell it and invest the money?

The answer to this is a math problem. What is your mortgage payment, what is a reasonable annual maintenance expense (taking into account roof, HVAC, water heater, etc.), and what can you expect to get in rent for the property? Often the math simply won’t play out. Most people buy a house based on what will make a great home for their family, not what will make a great investment. On the other hand, it can work out great if you bought well and rental demand is high. Just do the math.

Investment Terminology

Providing investment education for beginning investors is a core element of CVI's mission. To that end, below we explain some fundamental terms of an investment summary and its projections. Unless otherwise specified, calculations are based on an investment of $10,000.

Underwriting

The financial calculations, budgeting, and income projections made when considering purchasing a property as an investment in order to ensure that it will be successful. The analysis we do when deciding whether or not to buy a property.

Limited Partner

Any investor who has bought shares or equity in an investment property but is not a part of the asset management team. LPs are the main source of capital for any property investment. They are shielded from liability, but don’t participate in the daily operations of the property.

Capital Expenditures (Cap Ex)

The capital raised not to purchase the property but to execute the planned renovations and improvements to the property. This is often listed separate from the purchase price, closing costs, acquisition fee, and cash reserves.

Cash Flow

The cash left over after all the expenses, including debt service, are subtracted from the monthly income of the property. This cash is used to fund reserves and pay out distributions to investors.

Distributions

The portion of the cash flow paid to investors (LPs) over the course of the investment, separate from capital returns or equity payouts upon a sale.

Net Operating Income (NOI)

The amount of funds a property has left after expenses are subtracted from the rent and fees revenue. NOI determines the property’s overall value when the Cap Rate (explained below) is applied. NOI does not take into account debt service and administrative fees associated with syndications.

Total Return – Amount Made Overall (Not Counting Original Capital)

Total return gives the big picture of what an investment hopes to return on the initial investment. Let’s say an investment aims to return 100%, meaning if you invested $10,000, you would receive a total of $20,000 back at the end of the investment. Now, this could be a good or bad investment, depending on how long it took to earn that return.

Generally speaking, every investment metric calculation starts with the total return and then adds one or more other variables like time or cash flow. We can look at the projected returns and make better decisions if we understand how they’re calculated and their potential vulnerabilities.

Average Annual Return (AAR) – Total Return Divided by # of Years

In the scenario above, we have an investment that returns 100%. If that return is projected to take 5 years, then it may be a great investment, returning 20% AAR (100% / 5 = 20%). If it takes 10 years, however, to earn that 100%, then our returns are not near as attractive, only projecting 10% AAR.

This again may or may not be a good investment, depending on how much, if any, of that return pays out in each of the 5 years. For example, the AAR can be 20% even if the investment doesn’t pay out a single dime until the lump sum of $20,000 is delivered at the end of year 5. That’s why we use multiple metrics, because if all of the $20,000 comes out in year 5, then we lose the ability to reinvest in other opportunities during the life of this investment. It still may meet our goals, but we need to know more.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR) – How Quickly an Investment Compounds

IRR is a measure of cash flows/returns over time, generally calculated by year. The calculation adds an element that AAR doesn’t measure. Using the example above, the IRR tells us how quickly we will receive how much of that $20,000. If it takes until the end of year 5, our IRR and AAR are the same. But let’s say that the investment pays us $4,000 each year for the 5 years; now our IRR is 29% because of the rate the money returns to the investor. This measurement takes into account an investor’s ability to invest that money as it comes back to them. We’re still getting a total of $20,000 (5 x $4,000), but our compounding potential is much higher.

(The actual calculation for IRR is an iterative limit function approaching zero, so if you want to brush up on some basic calculus, you can Google it. We prefer to let Excel take care of it.)

For most seasoned investors like me, the quicker money comes back and is available for reinvestment, the better the investment. I talk about creating an investment snowball a lot, and high IRR investments are key to “snowballing” wealth quickly.

Cash-on-Cash – How Much the Invested Money Has Made in a Given Year

CoC measures the cash-flow generated within a single year, based on the amount invested in the deal. Whereas IRR measures how quickly the investment compounds over the course and life of the investment and includes capital returns, CoC strictly measures the amount of cashflow our capital produced in a single year. In other words, how much cash did our cash generate this calendar year? Continuing with our example, if, in year two of the investment we received cash distributions of $800 on our $10,000 investment, the investment’s CoC for the year would be 8%. This number is not affected by how much was made the previous year, nor does it include any capital returns. Investment summaries often project an average CoC for the entire investment, meaning that each individual year of CoC averaged out over the lifetime of the investment will reach a certain threshold.

Equity Multiple – Total Return Expressed as a Multiplier

The equity multiple is closely related to total return. It simply indicates how much our original investment has multiplied. So, if our $10,000 investment resulted in $20,000 being returned, no matter the timeline, the equity multiple would be 2.0x. In other words, investing $10,000 doubled our money, i.e. x 2 the original investment.

Preferred Return – Protecting LP Investors

Preferred return is a contractual agreement between the general partner(s)/asset manager(s) and each limited partner/investor. This agreement stipulates that each LP investor will make a particular minimum percentage% of annual return on their investment before the GPs make any return on the investment. This annual benchmark amount is not necessarily paid out regularly, and often an investment will catch up through later higher distributions as revenue and NOI increase once a property is stabilized. Thus, if the preferred return is set at 8%, our $10,000 investment must show a return of $800/year for the term of the investment before any general partners make any return on their up-front investment.

Cap Rate Percentage – the Cost of the Property’s NOI

The cap rate measures how much a buyer and/or investors are willing to pay for the NOI of a property. To get the percentage, you divide the NOI of the property by the sale/purchase price of the property. The lower the cap rate percentage, the more money a buyer is willing to pay for the revenue that property makes; e.g., the NOI is a smaller percentage of the overall price. So, if a buyer was considering buying a property for $1,000,000 with a NOI of $50,000, the cap rate would be $50,000 / $1,000,000 = 5%. If the NOI is $65,000, the cap rate would be 6.5%. On the whole, you want to buy at a higher cap rate than you sell.

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About Capital Velocity Investments

Mission

History

Services

Philosophy

Meet the Team

Matthias Wilson

Matthias Wilson

Matthias Wilson

Jen Wilson

Matthias Wilson

Matthias Wilson

Jordan Stone

Matthias Wilson

Jordan Stone

Please Note

Current Properties

Frequently Asked Questions

Investment Terminology

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ACHIEVE FINANCIAL FREEDOM WITH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

About Capital Velocity Investments

Mission

History

Services

Philosophy

Meet the Team

Matthias Wilson

Matthias Wilson

Matthias Wilson

Jen Wilson

Matthias Wilson

Matthias Wilson

Jordan Stone

Matthias Wilson

Jordan Stone

Please Note

Current Properties

Frequently Asked Questions

Investment Terminology

Check Out Our Podcast

Check Out Our Investing Newsletter

Ready to start investing?

Fill out a short form to learn more.

Or Contact Us

Drop us a note!

Better yet, schedule a time to discuss your investing goals with our CEO.

Capital Velocity Investments, LLC

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