Mark Updegraff

Raze Capital LLC

As a busy active real estate investor, have you ever said to yourself
"This isn't exactly what I was expecting when I started down this path, it's A LOT more work that I anticipated?" 
"Why is it that I'm the one that get's roped into maintenance calls in the middle of the night?  Why am I still screening tenants?  Why do I spend so much of my time managing my managers??"

If you have ever had these thoughts, then you are in the right place!

Welcome to Raze Capital! 

We help Active Real Esate investors regain their sanity and build truly PASSIVE income through better financial education and by creating recession-resistant passive income portfolios. 

For tips and strategies on how to start being more passive in real estate and generating more passive income than you were active, sign up for our bi-weekly Newsletter at RazeCapital.com.

Chief Executive Officer

Updegraff Group Realty

Mark is the Broker or record for Updegraff Group, a boutique Real Estate Agency committed to providing exceptional service for the greater Rochester, NY area. Mark believes in building a brokerage that resonates with both new and top producing agents alike. He pioneered the flat fee model in Rochester, well ahead of others in order to help his agents keep more of their commission and build their personal brands fast! He has developed more top producing agents as a percentage of his associates than any other firm.

Real Estate Broker

Updegraff Management

Updegraff Management LLC specializes in the management of commercial and residential real property in Rochester NY and in the Marcellus Shale region of central Pennsylvania.  We have a proven track record of low vacancy, and quality market rate tenants.  We work closely with clients to boost asset performance and our network of trusted local professionals makes us your only call.

Updegraff Services Inc

Updegraff Services Inc specializes in combining modern design, functionality, sustainability, and environment stewardship.  Founded in 2011 Updegraff Services is active across Upstate NY and Central Pennsylvania.  The company looks forward to providing quality built to rent, self-storage, industrial and multi-family space to enhance the regions it serves.

Ward Redux LLC

Redevelopment of deferred housing stock (single and multi family)  in the 19th ward of Rochester NY.

Real Estate Developer

Downtown Redux LLC

Acting Developer and General Contractor for redevelopment of 100 Liberty Pole Way Rochester NY 14604.  Conversion of 16,000 sq ft office building to modern mixed use featuring 10 luxury apartments.

Wedge Redux LLC

Redevelopment of single, multi, and mixed use space in 14620, Rochester NY's South Wedge neighborhood.

Port Redux LLC

Port Redux LLC was established in 2010 to provide the Williamsport Pennsylvania community with quality housing for lease.  We focus on restoring turn of the century architecture to it's original glory, while providing modern amenities for our clients.

Founder

M & M Ventures

M & M Ventures specializes in comprehensive market analysis to produce cash flow with high rates of return in conjunction with below market rate acquisition prices for oil and gas investments in the Marcellus Shale region on Pennsylvania.

Rust Redux LLC

Buy / Sell distressed properties, foreclosures, REOs

Real Estate Investor

I help Active Real Estate Investors regain their sanity and make MORE MONEY 💵 while doing LESS WORK!

Mark C. Updegraff moved to Rochester, NY in 1997 to pursue his Bachelor's of Science from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Imaging and Photographic Technology.  As an undergraduate student he participated in co-operative work academic quarters for NASA, Pictometry, and as an independent 4x5 film photographer.

In 2003, after working for Kodak, Mark took a position in RIT's Center for Imaging Science and began his Master's studies in Color Science.

Mark took a position with ITT Corporation in 2009 where he worked on video quality metrics, end-to-end spectral imaging systems, and electro-optical systems for high altitude aircrafts.  

In 2010, Mark decided to focus his efforts fully on his real estate redevelopment companies; Wedge Redux LLC, Ward Redux LLC, and Raze Capital LLC.  These companies rehabilitate neglected properties into fully refurbished, market rate, rental homes in the greater Rochester area.

Mark now oversees Updegraff companies in the development, management and brokerage of residential, commercial, and mixed-use real property.  His vision for Upstate NY, real estate, and technology are evident through his plans and generated results.  

Mark is a city of Rochester advocate, employer, entrepreneur, and business owner.  He is passionate about striving to provide safe, clean, affordable, sustainable, adaptable, space for the community at large while garnering the best and brightest minds in an effort to stimulate the economy through creativity, innovation, and workforce development.

Currently Mark spends time raising capital for syndications in the industrial, multifamily, self storage and built to rent asset classes while overseeing the operations of the Updegraff Companies.  His leadership style attracts other leaders eager to deploy new technologies, hone their skills and take massive action.  Under his guidance associates are able to independently flourish into peak producers in their own strengths.  When assembled together as a team a colossal amount of creativity is unleashed and goals and expectations are significantly exceeded.

24 Tech Systems

Help real estate capital raisers and fund managers leverage advanced AI-powered tools to streamline investor communication, maximize deal visibility, and secure funding faster. I specialize in bridging the gap between technology and real-world challenges, ensuring that every client can unlock the full potential of AI to raise capital efficiently and effectively.

24 Capital Group

HSM Property Investments LLC

Creative Virtual

Sr. Knowledgebase Engineer

- Leveraged cutting-edge technologies, including GPT, Python, Node.js, state-of-the-art Natural Language Processing, Text to Speech and Speech to Text, Translation Services, and more, to develop and optimize customer support, sales, marketing, and call center teams.

- Developed conversational self-service solutions for global organizations such as Disney, Verizon, JP Morgan Chase, Altice, DXC Technologies, Gainwell Technologies, Accenture, E-Trade, and more.

- International role: UK and APAC.

- Progressed from junior to senior engineer to department head. Took on technical lead responsibilities. Served as technical liaison to business line owners on the client side.

- Awarded the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise Innovation.

Head of Application Engineering

KB Developer

Go to the dentist or raise capital for your next deal?

You should never want to pick the dentist in this scenario.

Raising capital can feel like pulling teeth.

But it doesn't have to.

I use AI to help real estate pros like you 
- save time 
- connect with investors faster
- close more capital. 

No more clunky spreadsheets or missed opportunities—just streamlined workflows that actually work.

Who am I? 

I'm Hollis from Hollis, Queens. 

A self-taught software engineer turned real estate investor. 

I cut my teeth building AI solutions for companies like Disney and Nike, helping them create smoother, smarter customer experiences. 

After learning the hard way that technology makes capital raising easier...

I’m bringing that same magic to capital raising for real estate helping make the process easier, faster, and way less stressful.

Here’s the deal: I don’t just give you tools—I help you get results.

If you’re ready to stop hustling and start raising smarter, shoot me a DM!

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