FIBI Pasadena: A Passive Investor’s Guide to Multifamily Clarity

When: Thursday August 21, 2025 @ 7pm IN PERSON ONLY
Link to register and PrePay: $20 ($25 day of)
https://forms.gle/hHDMaKrvP4Vkcpy49

FIBI Pasadena Real Estate (RE) is happy to present:

TOPIC: FIBI Pasadena: From Red Flags to Green Lights: A Passive Investor’s Guide to Multifamily Clarity
Also: Let's welcome Vessi Kapoulian as the guest of FIBI Pasadena.

When: Thursday August 21, 2025 @ 7pm IN PERSON ONLY
Where: Sierra Madre Woman's Club, 550 West Sierra Madre Blvd
Fee: $25 at the door

Link to register and PrePay: $20 https://forms.gle/hHDMaKrvP4Vkcpy49
or $25 Day of the event

Key Takeaways:

• Cut through the noise – Learn how to quickly assess a deal and focus on the metrics and signals that matter most.
• Spot warning signs early – Discover red flags in sponsor backgrounds, assumptions, and underwriting before you invest.
• Build conviction through clarity – Use a simple framework to shift from confusion to confidence in your investment choices.

About Vessi Kapoulian:
Vessi is the Founder and Managing Partner of DBA Capital Group, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm with ~$80MM in assets under management. A former commercial lender, she brings over 20 years of business and finance experience to her work as a multifamily investor, board advisor, and family office consultant.
Today, she advises family offices on risk-mitigated real estate investments and supports long-term strategic planning through board advisory roles. Vessi also provides due diligence and consulting services to both active and passive investors—helping them evaluate operators, markets, and deal structures with confidence.
Born and raised behind the Iron Curtain in Bulgaria, Vessi earned a full academic scholarship to study in the U.S. She holds a B.S. from the University of Arkansas and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. She is a frequent speaker at investor conferences, podcasts, and industry events.