YOU FOUGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY
NOW WE FIGHT FOR YOU
HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE BUT THOUGHT IT WAS ONLY FOR THE WEALTHY OR EXPERIENCED INVESTORS?
ABOUT US
Next Command is a nonprofit organization that provides veterans with the opportunity to learn about and invest in real estate.
Our mission is to help Veterans achieve financial security and generational wealth by providing education on real estate investing"
30
Years of experience
150
Veterans Educated
$150K
Converted TSP
WHY US?
Potential for Passive Income
Real estate investments, such as rental properties, can provide a steady stream of passive income. This income can help veterans supplement their earnings from other sources, especially if they are retired or facing challenges in finding suitable employment.
Long-Term Wealth Building
Real estate has historically been a vehicle for building long-term wealth. Property values tend to appreciate over time, and as the mortgage is paid down, the veteran’s equity in the property grows.
Diversification of Investment Portfolio
Investing in real estate allows veterans to diversify their investment portfolio beyond traditional assets like stocks and bonds. Diversification can help spread risk and potentially enhance overall returns.
Tax Benefits
Real estate investors may enjoy tax advantages, such as deductions for mortgage interest, property taxes, depreciation, and other related expenses. These tax benefits can help reduce the overall tax burden.
Inflation Hedge
Real estate is often considered a hedge against inflation. As the cost of living increases, rental income and property values may rise, providing a level of protection against inflation’s erosive effects.
Control over Investment
Unlike some other investment options, real estate allows investors to have more direct control over their assets. They can make decisions about property management, renovations, and improvements that may increase its value and attractiveness to tenants.
Utilizing Military Benefits
Veterans may have access to VA loans, which can offer favorable terms and financing options for purchasing investment properties. These benefits can make it easier for veterans to enter the real estate investment market.
VALUES
Integrity
Our commitment to integrity sets us apart. Those who exemplify integrity, whether individuals or organizations, naturally attract others due to their unwavering trustworthiness and reliability.
Integrity is revealed through one's actions when unobserved; it involves consistently choosing the morally upright path at all times.
Discipline
Discipline is an essential value we uphold throughout our organization, closely tied to our commitment to execution. It encompasses the focused mindset of self-control, propelling us to apply consistent effort and dedication to achieve desired outcomes, even in the face of challenges. Discipline represents the unwavering, intrinsic motivation that empowers us to overcome the daily obstacles that come our way. It is the embodiment of perseverance in the face of adversity.
Excellence
At the core of our values lies a deep commitment to excellence in people, processes, products, and services. Our passion drives us to deliver unparalleled innovation, continuously improve, and maintain an unwavering focus on achieving outstanding results for our clients. We are dedicated to serving our client base with the highest level of commitment and ensuring that every task is accomplished with precision and excellence.
MISSION AND GOALS
Mission
Our mission is to help Veterans achieve financial security and generational wealth by providing education on real estate investing
Goals
- Increase the number of veterans who invest in real estate.
- Help veterans achieve financial security.
- Provide veterans with a sense of purpose to achieve generational wealth
Who We Serve
- Active-duty veterans
- Retired veterans
Programs and Services
- Basic course on how to invest passively in real estate:
- Advanced course on how to become a general partner in individual deals and a real estate syndication
- One-on-one mentorship with experienced real estate investors
- Networking events and workshops
Funding
- Private equity fund
- Donations from passive investors
- Fundraising events
PARTNERING WITH
FREEDOM FUND CAPITAL
Freedom Fund Capital donates 5% of its profits to Next Command, and passive investors within the fund are also encouraged to donate to educate our nations’ veterans. In addition, we will host fundraising events that are both military and celebrity focused.
Freedom Fund Capital prioritizes quality, EDUCATION, and social responsibility as we assist our clients in your real estate endeavors. Our team of experts has a proven track record of delivering strong financial returns for accredited investors.
At Freedom Fund Capital, we firmly believe that profitable investing can make a positive impact on not only the ones making the investment but also for the generations to come.
Our investment strategies revolve around identifying properties with low-risk and high-reward potential, while implementing sustainable practices that benefit both investors and communities.
Our ultimate goal is to provide our clients with profitable real estate investment opportunities that contribute to a better world.
Next Command measures success by:
- The number of veterans who participate in our programs and services.
- The amount of money that veterans invest in real estate.
- The number of veterans who achieve financial security and purpose through real estate investing.
Next Command programs and services will include:
- A basic course on how to invest passively in real estate.
- An advanced course on how to become a general partner in individual deals as well as a real estate syndication.
- One-on-one mentorship with experienced real estate investors
- Networking events and workshops
We believe that Next Command has the potential to make a significant impact on the lives of veterans. We are committed to providing veterans with the resources they need to succeed in real estate investing and achieve financial security and purpose to achieve generational wealth.
TEAM
Jim Cropper, LtCol(r), USAF
Founder & Managing Partner
Lt Col(r) Jim Cropper is a retired Air Force officer, business owner, and real estate investor. As a husband and new father, Jim realized he needed to create generational wealth for his family.
Jesse DiLillo boasts an impressive resume as a real estate investor and entrepreneur, leveraging over 15 years of experience to excel in his roles as Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Cardinal Capital Group and JSJ Sustainable Investments. Under his leadership, these firms have acquired over 1,300 units nationwide, with a value exceeding $170 million. Together with his partners, Jesse has raised and deployed over $60M of equity into commercial real estate, showcasing his strategic capital deployment skills.
Jesse is a detailed-oriented, driven executive with a strong history of leadership, revenue generation, business development, and efficient deployment of capital. Proficient in both equity and debt/bridge funding, Jesse utilizes his exceptional analytical skills to negotiate and execute acquisitions and dispositions of multi-family, self-storage, and other residential assets.
Today, Jesse acts as a capital advisor on a Value-add multifamily fund with far-reaching investments throughout the southeast, a testament to his expansive influence and trustworthiness. Successfully managing multiple funds requires him to be a trusted custodian of capital while diligently overseeing the financials and quarterbacking the operations.
Jesse has demonstrated a consistent record of success aiding retail investors, institutions, and family offices—both domestically and internationally—in achieving their financial goals. His diverse background in Engineering, Construction, and Utility Contracting, reinforced by his BS in Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Business Management, positions Jesse to excel comprehensively across all facets of Real Estate Investing. Fueled by an unwavering passion for real estate investing, he stands devoted to delivering unparalleled service and expertise to help his clients thrive.
Email: jesse@nextcommand.com
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During Patrick’s childhood he saw his immigrant family go from zero to owning one of the most sought after beach front pieces of real estate in Miami (Currently valued at over $20M) as well as multiple commercial retail properties that generated over $500,000 per year.
Through seeing the American Dream in-person, Patrick learned the ins and outs of real estate and made it his life’s mission to help others build legacy wealth by sharing the secrets of how to invest in real estate. Like any good educator, Patrick believes that learning never ends; because of that mindset, he ventured out to learn from billionaire titans in the real estate space on how to buy large multi-family apartment complexes and while on that quest, Patrick successfully lead a team that raised over $1,000,000,000 ($200,000,000 + individually) from retail investors and acquired over 11,000 units.
Email: patrick@nextcommand.com
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Shawn’s has nearly 20 years of experience in Commercial and Residential Real Estate investment, Oil Trade, and the Hospitality Industry. With commercial and residential real estate and hospitality investments in Wisconsin and Chicago, Shawn has operational and investment expertise that has led to a successful strategic vision of industry leading IRR through cap rates and exits in the nightlife/bar/restaurant industry.
Shawn has leveraged retained earnings and enterprise valuation increases to scale his Gas Station holdings into a multi-location portfolio. Shawn specializes in intricate design elements, marketing strategies and tactics to increase Lifetime Customer Value and Average Order Volume, while decreasing Customer Acquisition Costs, to optimize profitability in all his hospitality ventures. His success in these ventures has led to Best Gas Station awards and best Art Bar awards (Complex Magazine), all while creating a distinguished, top tier consumer experience.
These marketing and value building strategies have allowed Shawn to time out acquisitional entries and exits that optimize his return on investments. Shawn specializes in asset and stock acquisitions, redevelopment, branding, scaling, M&A strategic value creation, and exit optimization. With past successful joint venture partnerships, he is dedicated to further enhancing his skillset while helping others achieve financial success in the real estate investment and development space.
Email: shawn@nextcommand.com
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Jesse and his team are phenomenal, professional, knowledgeable, and super friendly. Jesse and his team genuinely care about the people they work with and it shows through their conversations & dealings. If you're looking for a team that goes beyond the extra mile for you
Yasser Hatab
Happy Investor
I had the pleasure of working with Jesse. Not only is he super knowledgable, he also has a heart to listen and teach. Not many people in this industry have a whole lot of patience but his ability to invest into others makes me want to invest with him. Prime player in this game!
Victoria Rose
Happy Investor
His expertise, guidance and training were instrumental in helping me increase my companies revenue year after year. His understanding of all things real estate coupled with his unrelenting work ethic aligned with my team’s goals to help generate and increase an additional flow of income at AXI Capital. For anyone looking for a business partner or coaching, I highly recommend connecting with Patrick Voltapetti.
Tim Axley
CEO, AXI Capital
Here are some videos I saved from underwriting training that you delivered most efficiently every week during our weekly group meetings. From a professional point of view, I found his teachings to be affective and inspiring. The knowledge Patrick has and shares relative to the Multi-family industry is right on point. He also made learning fun and interesting for all.
Roberto Besso
Owner, BD Builder
Jesse and his team are second to none. Their professionalism and knowledge of the REI space is very refreshing. Jesse has been a resource for us and a kind of mentor when we hit a wall. Keep up the awesome work. Lets do some more deals
Mike McCulley
Happy Investor
The concept of buying real estate doesn’t have to be complicated . It really comes down to having the right information and knowing what to look for, while keeping it simple. Patrick can deliver all that to anyone he is working with. He can take processes such as underwriting properties and he breaks it down for you in easy and simple steps. We continue to apply concepts learned from Patrick whether underwriting, going through due diligence, raising capital, and also making improvements to our existing properties.
Kasey and Christiane
Real Estate Investors, Ames Property Group
Jesse is a great guy to work with. Everything was smooth and easy the whole way through the process. I envision Jesse and I doing many more projects together. I would highly recommend investing with Jesse.
Jason Brenner
Happy Investor
Patrick is a treat to work with in a world of salespeople he is an ambassador. It's always a pleasure working with Patrick and his team. We just finished up three days of work together, it felt like 30 minutes. You owe it to yourself to see how Patrick can help change your life.
Erik Backman
Certified Director of Safety, Freight Expeditors, Inc.
Jesse is awesome. He worked with me every step of the way. He’s open and honest and found us some great deals! I couldn’t be happier 😊. I highly recommend working with him.
Dr. Jay Libs
Happy Investor
Jesse is a very diligent and trustworthy source for deploying your hard earned capital. I strongly recommend him to anyone considering solid real estate investment opportunities
Derek Smith
Happy Investor
Patrick is a brilliant individual with a world of talent. He is an innately talented salesman and has a great understanding of all things commercial real estate.
Brian H. Robb
Former CMO, #1 Marketing Influencer (Forbes)
Shawn has a dynamic understanding of market fluctuation, inefficient sectors, regional trends, and growth segments. With such attention to detail, Shawn is able to showcase his meticulous understanding of interior aesthetics that separates him from his peers.
Amit Kapur
Founder, CEO, Cressa 3 Real Estate Fund
What an AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!! Thank you Jesse for making Real State Investment look so easy.... Wish I would’ve known before my other investments, hope to keep doing business together for a long time... A++++++++ Investor (We can get rid of some of the +’s lol)
Alvaro Ante
Happy Investor
Couldn’t ask for a better company to work with! I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jesse for years and I’m so blessed to have found them. I’m looking forward to years of Profits, networking and deals with a company I can TRUST.
Amie Lindvall
Happy Investor
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