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Sylvia Khoury
Owner, Jacksyl Group |
Real estate has been woven into Sylvia's life for as long as she can remember. Growing up, she watched her grandfather buy and renovate homes long before house flipping became popular. As a general contractor, he taught her the value of creating something tangible and building wealth through real assets. Her father reinforced those lessons, working full-time as an engineer while also earning his real estate and broker licenses and running a brokerage on the side. From an early age, Sylvia learned that real estate wasn't just a career - it was a pathway to financial independence and opportunity.
Those early influences inspired Sylvia to begin investing herself. She purchased a rental property in the early 2000s, and it became one of the best investments she ever made. Beyond the appreciation, she appreciated owning something real and understandable. Unlike stocks, where investors often have little insight or control over the underlying business, real estate offered Sylvia something she could see, touch, and actively manage. The combination of cash flow, tax advantages, and long-term appreciation cemented her belief in real estate as a powerful wealth-building tool.
For many years, single-family rentals were all Sylvia knew. But as her portfolio grew, she realized there were limitations. There are only so many properties an investor can acquire using personal credit, and concentration risk became increasingly apparent. That reality came sharply into focus during COVID. With all of her rental properties located in California, she recognized how vulnerable a single-family portfolio could be. If one tenant stopped paying rent, she would still be responsible for 100% of the mortgage on that property.
That experience sparked Sylvia's interest in commercial real estate and multifamily investing. As she learned more, she discovered a model that aligned with both her financial goals and her values. Through syndication, commercial real estate became less about going it alone and more about the power of collaboration. Investors could pool resources, share expertise, and participate in larger, more resilient opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach.
Today, Sylvia is passionate about helping others understand that commercial real estate investing is accessible. You don't need to have millions of dollars, extraordinary net worth, or do everything yourself. Through teamwork and strategic partnerships, investors can participate in high-quality real estate opportunities, whether they want to be active operators or passive investors. For Sylvia, real estate has always been about more than properties - it's about creating opportunities, building financial freedom, and making wealth-building accessible to more people.
