Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Partner in Real Estate Investment Solutions
Founded in 2007 by brothers K. Joseph Shabani and Kamyar Shabani, Optimus Properties has built a reputation for strategic real estate investment and development rooted in family values. Our team specializes in identifying undervalued assets requiring repositioning through renovation, redevelopment, and active management. With decades of combined expertise, we maintain strict compliance with Fair Housing standards and prioritize value optimization through energy-efficient technologies and cost-effective operations. Our vertically integrated team delivers hands-on oversight for multifamily, commercial, and land entitlement projects, achieving average returns of 45% for investors.We combine legal expertise, financial acumen, and market insights to execute complex transactions while maintaining a commitment to community through philanthropy in Los Angeles. Our leadership team brings extensive experience in real estate finance, acquisitions, and property management, ensuring rigorous due diligence and innovative solutions for every project.
Services
Real estate investment
Property development
Asset management
Financing solutions
Commercial leasing
Building renovation
Land entitlements
Property maintenance
Market analysis
Investor relations
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have 15+ years of experience in real estate investment and development.
- Our vertically integrated team ensures operational efficiency and cost management.
- We offer customized financing solutions for California properties.
- Our leadership combines legal expertise with deep real estate knowledge.
- We achieve 45% average returns through value-add property repositioning.
Services
Real Estate Investment
We specialize in identifying undervalued residential and commercial properties requiring repositioning. Our team executes strategic acquisitions, value-add renovations, and profitable dispositions. With expertise in market analysis and deal structuring, we deliver 45% average investor returns through targeted investments in multifamily units, office buildings, and land entitlements across California.
Property Development
Our development expertise includes ground-up construction and repositioning of underutilized assets. We handle entitlement processes, architectural design coordination, and financial structuring for shopping centers, luxury apartments, and commercial spaces. Our integrated approach ensures timely execution from pre-development analysis to final construction phases in high-growth Southern California markets.
Asset Management
We provide comprehensive asset management services for commercial and residential portfolios. Our vertically integrated team handles maintenance, leasing negotiations, financial oversight, and marketing campaigns. Through energy-efficient upgrades and operational cost management, we maximize property value while ensuring tenant satisfaction and regulatory compliance with Fair Housing standards.
Customized Financing
Our financing division offers tailored capital solutions for developers and investors across California. We provide acquisition loans, refinancing options, and bridge financing for commercial, industrial, and multifamily properties with loan amounts ranging from $250,000 to $5 million. Our flexible terms include 8% starting interest rates and 70% LTV options for both first and second trust deeds.
Land Entitlements
We specialize in land entitlement strategies for underutilized parcels in high-growth areas. Our team navigates zoning regulations, secures development permits, and analyzes market timing to maximize land value. Through strategic partnerships with municipal authorities and experienced legal counsel, we transform raw land into profitable development opportunities for residential and commercial projects.
People
K. Joseph Shabani
Principal/Co-Founder
Co-founder with 35 years' experience in real estate law and investment. Oversees acquisitions and legal compliance, directing over $235 million in transactions. Combines legal expertise with market insights to identify undervalued properties and negotiate complex deals.
Kamyar Shabani
Principal/Co-Founder
Legal expert and real estate investor with Columbia Law School background. Manages investor relations and strategy, leveraging law firm experience to structure complicated financial arrangements. Serves on multiple real estate advisory boards and community organizations.
Jerome Mickelson
Executive Vice President
MBA holder with expertise in operational efficiency and property management. Grew company staff from 5 to 30+ employees while overseeing 1,000+ unit acquisitions. Implements technology systems and maintains financial controls for commercial and residential portfolios.
Matt Rothman
Director of Capital Markets
25-year real estate finance veteran managing investor relations and loan arrangements. Structured $235 million in transactions across 34 multifamily and 20 commercial deals. Specializes in property due diligence and capital raising strategies for value-add investments.
Jesse Liu
Director of Acquisitions
Experienced acquisition specialist with $300 million in commercial loan experience. Responsible for investment strategy and sourcing new opportunities. Former roles included senior positions at Watt Investment Partners and Laurus Corporation managing equity investments.
Questions
What types of real estate investments does Optimus specialize in?
We focus on multifamily units, commercial properties, and land entitlement opportunities requiring repositioning through renovations or development across California.
How does Optimus manage property investments?
Our vertically integrated team handles maintenance, leasing, financial oversight, and regulatory compliance using in-house experts and regional property managers.
What financing options are available through Optimus?
We offer acquisition loans, refinancing, and bridge financing for commercial, industrial, and multifamily properties with loan sizes from $250,000 to $5 million.
How long has Optimus been in business?
Founded in 2007 by the Shabani brothers, we've completed over 70 transactions with combined value exceeding $235 million.
What areas does Optimus serve for real estate investments?
We primarily operate in California with specialized knowledge of Southern California markets including Los Angeles and San Diego counties.
What sets Optimus apart from other real estate firms?
Our unique combination of legal expertise, vertically integrated operations, and family business values enables strategic decision-making and long-term investor relationships.
Reviews (7)
Gabbu Sensei
Oct 22, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I had an extremely poor experience with Dalton and Wendy and would like to follow up with management
I had an extremely poor experience with Dalton and Wendy and would like to follow up with management
Mark Sereno
Mar 31, 2021
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Dalton and Edith were is super Unprofessional and I would not recommend ever even consider taking this company into consideration. Their antagonistic and hostile demeanor are just a indicator of how this group operates. They knowingly scam prospective tenants into paying application fees and then rent the units to other prospects without informing applicants that others exist. This is a racquet.
Clarkie
Nov 29, 2020
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Had to move five months early, they Pushed to find a new tenant almost right away! Great company, really saved me. And renting with them was an awesome experience.
Tamim Azizadah
Jun 06, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Optimus Properties is a wonderful and professional management company that is responsive and always looking for ways to improve their properties to provide beautiful homes for their tenants.
Optimus Properties is a wonderful and professional management company that is responsive and always looking for ways to improve their properties to provide beautiful homes for their tenants.
Keri LaRue
Jul 27, 2019
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GREAT company. I lived in a apartment managed by Optimus for 1-1/2 years. Dalton Treadway was my main contact. He was amazing. Every email was responded to within minutes and every issue was dealt with immediately. If I could give them 10 stars I would. I would recommend without hesitation
Chet Norment
Jan 05, 2019
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Easily the worst apartment experience I've had in Los Angeles. Unlivable units were leased (unbeknownst to tenants) that required extensive construction during our time living there. The landlord and employees were aggressive and extremely unfriendly when trying to find a compromise.
Sam Burwell
Dec 29, 2018
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One of the worst experiences I've ever had with a leasing company. Dalton, is actually terrible. He is not responsive (I had to proactively reach out 3 times) and when does answer his phone, he doesn't follow up on his promises. Due to his lack of responsiveness, I wasn't even able to set up a time to view a property that had multiple unites available. He also doesn't seem to know what is happening with his properties - every update was "I think..." or "maybe" it was very inefficient and left much room for improvement. The worst part of our experience is that on the last call when I asked for
