Our Leadership Team
Our Leadership Team
At Foundation Investments, our team is comprised of industry leaders with decades of experience in real estate acquisition, asset management, and property development. Our commitment to excellence and deep industry knowledge ensure that we consistently deliver outstanding results for our investors.
Christopher Nimer
With over 18 years of industry experience, Mr. Nimer has established himself as a leading expert in acquiring and maximizing the value of single-family and multi-family properties. Prior to founding Foundations Investments, Mr. Nimer was Vice President of acquisitions for a low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) syndication firm in Boston, MA.
Throughout his 18-year career, he has closed in excess of $1.0 billion of LIHTC equity in over 100 apartment properties totaling more than 15,000 units. His responsibilities included acquiring affordable apartment properties across the United States, underwriting deal pro formas, submitting letters of intent, performing site visits, reviewing loan documents and limited partnership agreements, and managing the due diligence process through deal closing.
Mr. Nimer’s passion for real estate began at a young age when he quickly understood the benefits of real estate investing. While he focuses his investments on cash-flowing assets, he appreciates the numerous benefits of real estate investing, including appreciation and tax advantages.
With a deep understanding of market trends, economic dynamics, and investment strategies, Mr. Nimer partners with other successful companies to bring expertise in property management and asset management, thereby delivering significant value to the assets.
When Mr. Nimer is not analyzing market trends or potential investment opportunities, he enjoys spending quality time with his family—his wife and three daughters—golfing, or traveling. He is also passionate about giving back to his community and actively supports organizations dedicated to affordable housing.
Kim Bruggeman
Foundation Investments’ Multifamily Portfolio
Kim brings over 19 years of asset management experience in the commercial real estate space. She is the President of Lighthouse Management Solutions. Encompassing over 25,000 units nationwide, Kim has been directly involved in multi-family asset management, real estate investing, ownership, syndications, property management, court-appointed receivership, auditing, and management for underperforming assets throughout the United States for Fannie Mae, numerous large lenders, special servicers, and private investors.
Kim uses her experience for a purpose: to help others do it right from the beginning and achieve ultimate success in the real estate industry. She strives to use her passion and purpose to create profit in the lives of others, in the communities they invest in, for their partners and investors, as well as to create relational and generational wealth.
Ms. Bruggeman specializes in minimizing risk and optimizing the overall value of the investment model, its assets, and the supporting operational teams.
Kim’s nineteen-year tenure includes creating solid financial and operational plans which collaborate with Cap Ex plans, raising property NOI, stabilizing occupancy above 90%, extensive lease-up experience, and turnaround success in value-add rehab and repositioning distressed or underachieving properties within 12-18 months for all multi-family asset classes and various community sizes and styles, throughout multiple market cycles.
She has a working knowledge of FDIC, FNMA, Freddie Mac, CMBA, bridge lending, bond financing, REITs, and government programs such as Section 42 tax credit, Section 8/HUD, and VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing).
Kim is a member of the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), National Apartment Association (NAA), and Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). Often asked, “What is your Super Power?” she replies, “My Faith!”
Kim and her family reside in Woodstock, Georgia.
Jesse Je (JJ)
Marketing
Jesse, also known as JJ, has almost 20 years of real estate investing experience.
Spanning multiple states, his portfolio consists of 157 multifamily units, section 8, retail, and new construction properties.
He holds degrees in Economics and Computer Science from Binghamton University and has a strong background in digital marketing.
JJ is is deeply committed to the real estate industry, with a keen focus on acquisitions, conservative underwriting, asset management, and thorough due diligence.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Jesse finds balance by enjoying activities like golfing and spending quality family time at the beach. His life is a harmonious blend of work and leisure.