In The Thick of It

In this episode of In the Thick of It, Robert Ritzenthaler shares his journey from young entrepreneur to president and CEO of REM Capital. He discusses the ups and downs of starting a hedge fund during the dot-com bubble and lessons learned from that experience. Robert also shares how he transitioned into real estate and his role as an asset manager, highlighting the importance of transparency, taking personal responsibility, and being willing to learn and adapt.

Robert Ritzenthaler is the president and CEO of REM Capital, a real estate investment and management company he founded in 2011. With over 20 years of experience in finance, real estate, and entrepreneurship, Robert has a track record of building successful companies from the ground up. He takes a relationship-based, long-term approach to business and believes in leading with transparency and personal accountability. Robert enjoys mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and sharing the knowledge he's gained from his diverse career journey. When he's not working, you can find him spending time with his wife and five children.

With more than 100 years combined experience,, REM Capital focuses on acquiring and managing multifamily housing communities across the Southeastern United States. The company takes a conservative, long-term approach to real estate investing and places a strong emphasis on building trusting relationships with its investors, partners, and residents. Since its founding, REM Capital has experienced tremendous growth, now managing over $300 million in assets. Despite tremendous growth,, the company remains committed to its original vision of transparency, accountability, and creating win-win partnerships.

To learn more, visit remcapital.com.