#337: Bringing Institutional Discipline to Multifamily Investing with Curtis Cullen, USMA ‘09

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Curtis Cullen is the Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Convolo Capital, a real estate investment firm focused on small to mid-size multifamily syndications across the Southeast and Sunbelt markets. A West Point graduate, Curtis served as an Infantry and Aviation officer, including time as a Battalion Operations Officer, before exiting the Army in 2018 to pursue a career in commercial real estate.

After the Army, Curtis built his business and finance expertise in corporate roles that included managing multi-million-dollar strategic initiatives, automating enterprise systems, and conducting market research to support executive decision-making. He later earned his MBA from UCLA with a concentration in Real Estate and Finance before co-founding Convolo Capital in 2020.

Today, he leads acquisitions and asset management, guiding properties from purchase through stabilization with disciplined, value-add strategies. With operations growing across Georgia and Texas, Curtis remains focused on growth, vertical integration, and building investor partnerships that drive long-term value.

In this episode of the SABM podcast, Scott chats with Curtis about:

• Convolo Capital’s Mission: Bringing professional management and Institutional discipline to smaller multifamily portfolios
• The Deal Process: How his team finds opportunities, underwrites with rigor, and maintains a disciplined focus on returns.
• Market Expansion: Scaling beyond Georgia into Texas and considering other Southern states as next steps.
• Team Building: Adding analysts and partners, and strengthening operator relationships for sustained performance.
• Capital Raising: Strategies and advice for connecting with investors, plus plans for upcoming breakout sessions.
• Long Term Vision: Pursuing vertical integration and reaching 1,000 units under management.

Timestamps: 00:57 Curtis Cullen's Background and Career Journey

03:12 Current Deals and Market Strategy

11:40 Challenges and Lessons Learned in Real Estate

20:18 Future Goals and Expansion Plans

22:40 Networking and Collaboration Opportunities

Connect with Curtis:

• LinkedIn | Curtis Cullen

• www.convolocapital.com

• [email protected]

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A special thank you to Curtis for joining me this week. Until next time!

-Scott Mackes, USNA '01