September 15-16, 2026
Rancho Bernardo InnSan Diego, CA Matt PacePrincipal at Pace PropertiesSpeaker
Profile
Matt brings over 20 years of real estate experience across residential and commercial sectors, with a background in principal investment, asset management, analysis, and property operations. He founded Pace Properties to apply institutional underwriting and operational discipline to underperforming multifamily assets.
Pace Properties Overview
- Founded in 2015; focused on value-add multifamily investments
- Specializes in ADU development, ground-up construction, and heavy value-add renovations
- Development partner for family office direct real estate investors
Previous Experience
- VP of Asset Management, Gerrity Group – Oversaw half of a $1B institutional retail portfolio across Seattle, Denver, and Los Angeles
- Asset Manager, Capstone Advisors – Managed value-add investments in unanchored retail, office, and land
- Analyst, MITIMCo – Supported one of the world’s largest endowments ($30B+) with real estate analysis and strategy
- Held senior property management roles at national firms across all major asset classes
- Founded and exited a commercial property management firm
Education & Licensing
- M.S. in Real Estate, MIT
- B.S. in Business Administration, Pepperdine University
- Licensed California Real Estate Broker (#01348508)
Agenda Sessions
Real Operator Insights: What Actually Works at Scale
, 4:30pmView Session