If you’ve been paying attention to the real estate space, you already know that 2026 is not a year for sitting on the sidelines. It’s a year for massive acceleration. And nowhere was that more evident than at the recent Owners Club Immersion Retreat in San Antonio, Texas.

As the founder of Levine Capital and a proud member of Pace Morby’s Owners Club, I’ve attended my fair share of industry events. But let me be clear: the San Antonio retreat was not your typical conference. It wasn’t a summit where you sit passively and listen to theory. It was an absolute immersion — a full-scale, multi-day experience at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort where the future of creative finance is being built, one deal at a time.

🤝 The Power of Proximity

Pace Morby often says, “Real estate isn’t built on capital. It’s built on community.” That philosophy was the heartbeat of our time in San Antonio.

When you step into an Owners Club retreat, you are instantly surrounded by high-level operators — entrepreneurs who have moved beyond single-family wholesaling and are actively acquiring commercial assets, structuring complex co-living portfolios, and executing the Morby Method at scale. With over 3,000 like-minded real estate professionals in attendance, the energy was electric from the moment we arrived.

The real value of this mastermind isn’t just in the curriculum — it’s in the proximity. It’s the conversations happening in the hallways between sessions. It’s the joint ventures formed over dinner. It’s the off-market deals and pocket listings shared between operators who trust each other because they’ve invested in the same room. When you intentionally put high-level operators together and give them space to think bigger, the trajectory of your business changes permanently.

🏗️ Live Execution: Building a Co-Living Portfolio in 4 Days

One of the most incredible aspects of the San Antonio retreat was watching Pace Morby execute in real-time. Pace actually moved to San Antonio ahead of the retreat to help an investor named Jennifer build a co-living portfolio in just four days. He didn’t just talk about the strategy — he demonstrated it live.

He invited 300 SubTo members to witness the process for free. We saw firsthand how to identify the right properties, structure these deals using creative finance, maximize cash flow (some of these co-living deals are generating $8,000 per month), and solve real-world problems for sellers who need creative solutions.

This is exactly why Levine Capital is so deeply integrated with this community. We understand these structures. When an Owners Club member brings us a complex deal — whether it requires a DSCR first lien, a seller carry-back second, or gap funding — we know exactly how to underwrite and fund it. We speak creative finance fluently because we live it.

💡 Built for Operators, Not Spectators

Casey Gregersen, one of the leaders in the Owners Club community, put it perfectly when promoting the San Antonio event: “Here’s what most events get wrong. They sell tickets to people looking for hacks. This one’s built for operators.”

That distinction matters. The immersive workshops in San Antonio went deep into the mechanics of scaling a real estate business. We had backstage access to Pace’s internal team, learning exactly who he hires, how they operate, and the automations and systems they use to run a multi-million dollar real estate operation. We dove into advanced marketing strategies, social media branding, content creation, and the systems required to handle high-volume deal flow.

Pace challenged every member to elevate their personal brand and hold themselves accountable to building an audience. Because in today’s market, your network and your brand are your most valuable assets — they create deal flow that no amount of cold calling can replicate.

🤖 While I Was Away: Malli Running the Show

One of the best parts about stepping away for a mastermind like this is knowing the business doesn’t stop. While I was deep in strategy sessions and networking in San Antonio, my AI assistant, Malli, was running things back at Levine Capital. Malli handles our initial underwriting, pre-screens deals, and keeps the pipeline moving so I can focus on high-level acquisitions and building relationships. It’s a game-changer for scaling a lending operation.

🌆 Why San Antonio?

San Antonio is emerging as one of the most exciting real estate markets in the country. The city’s growth, affordability relative to other Texas metros, and strong rental demand make it a prime market for creative finance strategies — particularly co-living, which Pace demonstrated so powerfully during the retreat week.

The JW Marriott Hill Country Resort provided the perfect backdrop: 600 acres of Texas Hill Country, world-class amenities, and the kind of environment where you can disconnect from the daily grind and reconnect with your bigger vision. Morning walks before sessions, evening networking events, and the kind of deep conversations that only happen when ambitious people share physical space.

📈 The Next Evolution: AI-Driven Hedge Funds

One of the most profound moments of the retreat happened while listening to Ian Cron speak. He touched on the power of hedge funds, and it immediately sparked a connection. Just yesterday, a good friend of mine—who actually tutored me in finance back in undergrad—called to tell me he just launched a new hedge fund.

This isn’t just any fund. He’s a brilliant operator using advanced AI to drive his investment strategy. The minimum investment is $10 Million, which immediately got me thinking about the bigger picture. This is the exact type of high-level opportunity that aligns perfectly with Levine Capital’s vision for a fund of funds and master-feeder structure.

I’m already in talks to negotiate a partnership so we can bring this opportunity to our network. It’s a prime example of why you have to put yourself in these rooms—even while you’re at a retreat, massive new opportunities are surfacing. Connecting cutting-edge, AI-driven hedge fund strategies with our capital platform is exactly where we are heading next.

🚀 The Levine Capital Commitment

Leaving San Antonio, my commitment to the Owners Club, SubTo, and Gator communities is stronger than ever. We are actively shopping for distressed assets and value-add opportunities.

At Levine Capital, we aren’t just a lender — we are a nationwide private lending company built specifically for real estate investors. Whether you need Fix & Flip, DSCR, Ground Up Construction, or Bridge loans, we provide the intelligent capital you need. We are embedding AI and automation deep into our operating system to provide an unfair advantage to the investors we serve.

“Being part of Pace Morby’s Owners Club isn’t just about networking; it’s about having a seat at the table where the future of creative finance is being built. We’re bringing those strategies and that access directly to our clients.” — Adam Levine, Founder of Levine Capital

If you have deals that fit our buy box—distressed assets, cash flowing properties, or value-add opportunities—or if you’re looking for a lending partner who truly gets it, reach out to us. Let’s build something massive together.

See you at the next retreat.

— Adam Levine