About Äkräs
Named for the Scandinavian god of nature and abundance, Akras Capital is a business that creates investment opportunities in the real estate market that have superior returns and stability compared to the US stock market. We do this by focusing our efforts on Inland Growth Cities in the United States and building deep networks that provide access to off-market apartment building deals. We buy, stabilize and rent these to great tenants, providing predictable cash-flow and sale exits, which we pass on to our investors.
Our mission is to intelligently invest and manage properties with integrity, for the betterment of our partners and communities.
What Makes Us Unique?
We’re Real and Down to Earth
First and foremost, we’re a team of people you can easily talk to and trust. Our aim is not to “blind you with brilliance or baffle you with nonsense”. We work hard, close real deals and generate solid returns for partners who are aligned with our ethos.
We’re Whiz-Kid Smart
Founded by CFA Charterholders who made their career analyzing and trading in the investment management industry and serial entrepreneurs who have founded and grown businesses across industry, our team (and our investments) are stacked.
We Care About Our Communities
In the end, if you hurt the people and communities that you live, breath and invest in, what’s the point? We root our business dealings in integrity. We consider and care for all stakeholders: our investors, our partners and our tenants, positively impacting the communities where we work.
Our Services
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
Akras Capital invests in Inland Growth Cities in the US. Our main focus is on Multi-Family and small to medium-sized apartment buildings in up-and-coming communities.
Interested in investing in real estate with Akras, or have a property to sell?
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
We take a strong community-focused approach to the management of our properties. We work diligently on creating a strong, authentic tenant-landlord partnership. More like friends, less like adversaries.
We are always looking for partners in property management. If that is you, connect with us to discuss collaborating.
PROFESSIONAL CONNECTION
We build our networks with the goal of finding and connecting like-minded, smart and down to earth professionals in real estate. These efforts catalyze a variety of deals ranging from syndication to development.
If you are a professional in the real estate industry, connect to discuss meeting your goals.
Our Team
Kristina Knight, CFA
Founding Partner
Kristina brings more than 10 years of experience in the capital and mortgage markets to Akras Capital. As a founding partner, she is focused on strategy, economic and deal analysis in western US markets. She earned her BS at Northeastern University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst Charterholder.
Charles Stevenson
Founding Partner
Charlie is a serial entrepreneur, having founded his first business while still in college. He is the founder of Akras Capital concentrating on business strategy, operations, technology, and marketing initiatives. Charlie graduated from the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University.
Linying Zou, CFA
Founding Partner
Linying has spent the past decade working in fixed income research and trading. She is a founding partner of Akras responsible for analyzing economics and deals in the eastern US markets. Linying is a graduate of Boston College and a CFA charterholder.
News
Akras Update March 2019
It's March everyone, and that means it’s cold out there! But competition is heating up, especially in Spokane, Washington as a certain “madness” descends on the city in sports and real estate. The #1 ranked Gonzaga University's Zags prepare for the March Madness...
Akras Update February 2019
February means love is in the air! With Valentine's Day coming, we take a moment to think about why we invest, as it is definitely a labor of love. In this edition of the Akras Insider Update, we'll tell you why we fell in LOVE with real estate investing, share with...
Introducing The Äkräs Insider
With the New Year here, Akras is thinking about how we'll make 2019 the best year for ourselves, our families and our communities. We'll start right here by providing you with a monthly tool to benefit your life and investment endeavors. We are proud to introduce you...
GET in the GAME! How To Start Real Estate Investing
Have you been sitting on the sidelines? Perhaps you’re interested and excited about real estate investing but aren't sure where to begin. In this article, we'll show you how to get started. We think you'll find it easier than you thought. Investing in real...
Investor Insight: Getting An Edge On The Competition
In the fast paced world of real estate investment how do you rise about the rest? How do you stay competitive in real estate investing? Well, it's not easy. Many investors give up, uttering the common refrain “I can’t find any deals” or “The deals don’t make sense...
Investor Insights: Long Distance Real Estate Investing
Oh, long distance relationships. Many of us have been there - the long phone calls, the infrequent time together, the uncertainty... Let’s face it: they stink! But what about “long distance relationships” in real estate, i.e. long distance investing? Who would ever...
Investor Insights: The Top Three 2019 Resolutions for your Best. LIFE. Ever.
New Year, New You, Right?? Well, if you're like most of us, a New Year's resolution lasts for maybe a week. Everything goes well until that rain storm washes away your morning jog resolution. What if you had some New Year's resolutions that didn't simply change your...
5 Reasons We (still) LOVE Real Estate Investing in 2019
Investors in 2019 have had a love/hate relationship with with the stock market as returns see-sawed, interest rates climbed and whispers of ‘bubbles’, ‘recessions’ and ‘bear markets’ became common. Read on for our analyst team's deeper dive into the current market...
Akras Spotlight 2019: Spokane, Washington
A once-sleepy railroad hub, Spokane is experiencing a big-city renaissance. To understand why it's become a top target for real estate investors, we hit the streets, talked with the numerous community leaders, business owners and the developers who shaped the skyline....
The Self-Directed IRA – A Comprehensive Write Up
Investing with IRA Money: What is an SDIRA and How Do I Use It for Investing in Real Estate? When thinking about purchasing property or getting started investing in real estate many people might get stopped by the thought they don’t have enough money in your...
Connect With Our Team
If you are an investor looking for opportunities in real estate or a property owner looking to sell a multi-family or apartment building, please contact our team at Äkräs Capital.