Team Biography & Experience
Joe Graziano is a co-founder and managing principal of Freedom Income Properties, LLC and is responsible for identifying opportunities, acquisitions, day to day operations, asset management, investor relations and end to end execution for all assets amongst the portfolio.
Joe has more than 20 years of construction management and 21 years owning and operating a mechanical company in NY. Joe has completed more than 100 million dollars of construction, alteration, and rehabilitation in commercial and residential environments. His experience, expertise, and executional strategies are leveraged to benefit our Investor’s & Freedom’s success.
In 2016, Joe redirected his strategy from a modest single family portfolio, into multifamily and became a partner of a 76 unit; North Lake Town Homes in Charleston, S.C. The asset has since been liquidated with over a 20% annualized return to investors. (Partner)
In December of 2017, Joe sponsored a 48 unit in North Charleston, S.C.; Arbor Square formerly known as Hidden Oaks. Under his stewardship, the asset has been optimized for operational efficiency, with greater tenant retention, and stellar tenant approval process. Arbor Square has enjoyed 250K in renovations, ultimately providing a stronger and safer community for tenants while increasing the NOI. (Liquidated)
In January of 2018, Joe sponsored another 48 unit in Summerville S.C.; Cedar Key Apartments. This 48 unit LIHTC asset has flourished since all deferred maintenance issues have been addressed. The asset Continues to appreciate as the rental restrictions begin to expire.
(Currently under management)
In 2019, after the sale of North Lake Town Homes, the investment group completed a 1031 exchange and acquired Latitude at West Ashley, formerly known as Ashley Grove Apartments, a 312-unit apartment complex. The asset has undergone an extensive capex plan and stabilization. (Partner; liquidated)
Additional holdings:
1746-1766 Sunrise Hwy Bayshore NY
1743 Julia Goldbach Ronkonkoma NY Industrial
1525 Lincoln Ave Holbrook NY Industrial
1050 Hallock Ave Port Jefferson Station NY Office Professional
4949 Express way Dr N Ronkonkoma NY Office Professional
Cedar Key – Pidgeon Bay Rd Summerville, S.C. Charleston MSA
Liquidated Holdings :
Arbor Square – Otranto Rd N. Charleston, S.C. Charleston MSA 48 unit
Northlake Town Homes – N. Charleston S.C. Charleston MSA 76 unit Partner
Oasis at West Ashley – West Ashley Charleston S.C. 312 unit Partner
Joe continues the growth of Freedom Income Properties, by applying his conservative underwriting and keen analytical skills, while leveraging his core competency. He is a graduate of Suffolk County Community College, with an A.A.S. degree, minor in accounting. He is also a licensed FAA Commercial ME IA Pilot.