Wen Cheng + Yin Fu
Dr. Wen Cheng began his real estate career underwriting and managing single-family and townhome rentals. His passion for hotel-to-apartment conversions has propelled him to become a commercial real estate syndicator, focusing on 3-star and below hotels, primarily in Texas and the southeastern states (North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida). Wen is committed to achieving superior returns and fostering positive societal impact through his work, serving as both GP and LP in multiple syndication deals. He holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of South Carolina and an MS in Operations Research from Columbia University.
Dr. Yin Fu co-managed single-family and townhome rentals with Wen. She specializes in asset management, tax benefits, and investor relations, contributing her expertise to enhance the overall effectiveness of our investments.
Advisor Alex Cartwright
Dr. Alex Cartwright handles macroeconomic analysis and underwriting for HotelSHIFT offerings. With extensive experience as a multifamily investor and lead GP on several syndications, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. He earned an M.A. and PhD in Economics from George Mason University and serves as the Chair of the Management Department and Associate Professor of Economics at Ferris State University.