Where Aviation Discipline Meets Real Estate Performance
Brett Layser spent years flying the AV-8B Harrier as a United States Marine Corps aviator—an environment where precision, situational awareness, and zero-tolerance for error weren’t optional. That same operating standard now drives every investment decision at Jetstream Private Equity Group.
Jetstream Private Equity Group was founded to bring those principles to a select group of accredited investors: pilots, physicians, engineers, executives, and business owners who want their capital working as hard as they do—without managing a single property themselves.
We target value-add multifamily assets in high-demand markets, execute disciplined underwriting, and structure investments built for long-term wealth creation—not short-term noise.
Our Investment Flight Plan
We've engineered a clear, disciplined process to navigate multifamily real estate investing, ensuring safety, stability, and superior returns for our partners.
Partner & Pool Capital
Join a select group of aviation professionals and accredited investors. We unite our capital to target larger, more stable multifamily assets.
Strategic Acquisition & Management
Our expert team handles everything—from rigorous underwriting and acquisition to implementing value-add strategies and optimizing cash flow.
Generate & Grow Wealth
You receive consistent, passive distributions as the property generates income, while we focus on long-term appreciation and strong equity multiples.
Our 20+ Year Path to Performance
From foundational experience to managing a premier portfolio, our journey is built on discipline, strategic growth, and an unwavering commitment to investor success.
Foundational Experience
Began acquiring and managing single-family homes, duplexes, and fourplexes. Honed expertise in property management and successful fix-and-flip projects.
Accelerated Multifamily Growth
Expanded into multifamily as a passive LP, leading to an invitation to become a General Partner with a veteran team, gaining elite syndication experience.
Jetstream Takes Flight
Founded Jetstream Private Equity Group to unite aviation professionals and accredited investors, leveraging a platform with 4,000+ units under management to deliver superior, stable returns.
Tennessee Acquisition Closed
Jetstream closes on 197 units in Tennessee — a $21M acquisition backed by a $6.4M equity raise. More strong deals are in the pipeline.
Be first in line for the next opportunity.
Market Focus & Acquisition Criteria
Our success is engineered through a disciplined, data-driven approach. We adhere to a strict set of criteria to identify multifamily properties with the highest potential for growth and stable returns.
Geographic Focus
Targeting high-growth markets with strong economic drivers, initially focusing on Tennessee, Texas, Florida, and Utah.
Asset Size
Primarily focusing on multifamily properties with 100+ units to achieve economies of scale.
Property & Location Class
Acquiring Class B and C properties located in desirable Class A and B neighborhoods.
Investment Strategy
Targeting properties with clear value-add potential, allowing us to force appreciation and increase returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your guide to understanding passive real estate investing, our process, and how we build wealth together.
Sometimes referred to as the cash yield, “cash-on-cash” calculates the income earned on the dollars invested in a property.
Internal rate of return (IRR) is the annualized return metric that calculates both cash flow and equity returned over the course of the entire holding period.
This number reflects the internal rate of return averaged across the projects that have gone full cycle — i.e., projects that have gone from purchase, to operations, to sale or refinance.
Real estate syndication is a partnership of investors who collectively buy larger assets that may be unmanageable or expensive for individual investors. Usually, 25–30% of funds originate from both the syndicator and passive investors, while 70–75% comes from a lender or bank.
An accredited investor is someone who meets income and net worth criteria set by SEC regulations. Accredited investors are allowed to participate in investments not registered with the SEC.
To qualify:
- You need an annual income of $200,000, or $300,000 combined income for two years, with an expectation of maintaining or increasing it this year.
- Your net worth must exceed $1 million, excluding your primary residence.
Self-directed IRA: Clients may have a large portion of their net worth locked up in retirement plans. You can work with a custodian to roll a portion of your retirement account into a self-directed IRA, allowing them to invest in real estate to diversify your retirement accounts. We have recommendations on groups to work with if you’re looking for a self-directed IRA custodian.
Traditional cash investment: Investing after-tax money allows you to take full advantage of the depreciation benefits of owning real estate – without the hassle of to becoming a landlord yourself.
1031: We can accept 1031 exchanges into our projects if you want to take real estate where you are an active owner and exchange into passive ownership through our opportunities.
Capital gains/opportunity zones: For clients who have generated a capital gain through the sale of stock, a business, or real estate, we offer projects in qualified opportunity zones. This allows investors to defer their tax payment and pay no taxes on the sale of our project.
Our hold period varies. Typically, we target a hold period of 18 months to 3 years, although some deals may target as long as 5 years. The hold period is defined as the time between when the underlying property is acquired and when that property is sold and its proceeds are distributed to investors. A refinance can also trigger a distribution.
Jetstream Private Equity Group initiates regular communication with our investors and strives for transparency in all of our partnerships. Investors receive quarterly updates via email, quarterly asset management updates once a property is open and operating, and bi-annual investment portfolio review meetings — either in-person or virtual — with our investor relations team. Additionally, investors have access to a secure portal to view investment returns, subscription agreements, taxes, and distributions.
For any project that is distributing, we send out quarterly distributions via ACH along with our quarterly letter from the asset management department.
We will have more options soon. We are attracting new deals that need to be funded every day, allowing us to pick and choose the best deals to present to you.
Bonus Depreciation allows businesses to deduct the full cost of qualified tangible assets in the year they're placed in service. Made permanent by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) for assets acquired and placed in service after January 19, 2025. We can pay for a cost segregation study on any newly acquired property, and bring huge tax savings to investors in addition to interest and equity multiples.
A cost segregation study is a tax planning strategy that identifies and reclassifies components of a commercial or residential property to accelerate depreciation deductions. By breaking down a building's cost into shorter-life assets (e.g., 5, 7, or 15-year property like fixtures, landscaping, air conditioners, pavement, roofing etc.) instead of the standard 27.5 or 39-year depreciation for real estate, it allows businesses or investors to front-load deductions, reducing taxable income and improving cash flow. The study involves a detailed engineering analysis and is particularly effective with provisions like 100% bonus depreciation under the OBBBA for qualifying components placed in service after January 19, 2025. The 100% bonus depreciation can save high income earners large amounts on their tax bill.