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.

Most funds don’t miss targets because they can’t find capital.

They miss because they waste months chasing the wrong LPs, running generic outreach, and negotiating from a weak position.

I’m the Co-Founder of Capital Advisory AI.

We help CRE and private debt/credit funds make smarter capital decisions—faster—using AI.

We don’t just “help you raise.”
We help you choose the right capital strategy and run a tight process around it.

That includes:

* Defining the right capital path (equity, debt, hybrid, structured solutions)
* Identifying and prioritizing the right investors (family offices, HNW, institutional)
* Building a narrative that matches what allocators actually underwrite
* Tightening materials and outreach (deck, positioning, targeting, engagement strategy)
* Supporting post-close investor relations so momentum doesn’t die after the wire hits

The result: fewer dead-end conversations, cleaner terms, and a capital plan that scales with the platform.

No spammy investor lists. 
No pitch theater.
No fluff. 

Just a sharper strategy and a more controlled raise.

If you’re planning a raise—or trying to figure out whether you even should—let’s connect.

William Hollis

In 2025, I appeared on over 30 podcasts...


I had the most fun with these guys... 

Check out the Rent-ish podcast. 

Watch whatever episode you want. 

Thank me later. 

Link the description.

Learn To Use AI to Make Your Raising Capital For Your Next Deal Easy | 🏢 RE Fund Manager | 👨‍👩‍👧 Dad

I drank a gallon of milk in one sitting. 


I was in my 20s and trying to get buff. 

Someone on YouTube said something like:

“For gains just lift heavy and drink milk”

So on the way home from the gym one day I stopped at the store and grabbed my gallon. 

Bad idea. 

Turns out I’m lactose intolerant…

Or maybe no one should drink that much whole milk at once. 🤷‍♂️ 

Lesson: 
Whether you’re growing pounds or portfolio stop blindly following crap from YouTube. 

Tell me I’m not the only one who’s been led astray by YouTube university.

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