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.

⚡ Fast LLC Formation & Compliance | Structure, Asset Protection & Tax Strategy | Serving Real Estate Investors & Syndicators | Entrepreneuer - ExLawyer - Podcast Guest | Because Champions🏆 Work with Champions🏆!

𝗟𝗟𝗖𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 — 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲.

Most investors think forming an LLC is enough. It’s not.
A weak structure doesn’t show up when things are good — it shows up in court.

I help real estate professionals build 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘂𝗽 — in lawsuits, audits, exits, and partner disputes.

Whether you're buying your first duplex or restructuring a national portfolio, I’ll make sure your LLC works as hard as you do.

⚡ Complexity becomes clarity. Templates become strategy. Exposure becomes protection.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗼
• LLC Formation (DE, NV, WY & all 50 states)
• Portfolio Structuring — layering, tax planning, clean exits
• Registered Agent Services — dependable and nationwide
• Risk Audits — spot red flags before they cost you
• Advanced Setup — holding companies, trusts, foreign filings

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵
• Real Estate Investors & Syndicators
• Property Managers
• Law Firms & CPAs

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲
✓ JD, MBA, and 25+ years of real-world business experience
✓ No templates — everything tailored to your deal and goals
✓ I’m hands-on. You get me, not a call center
✓ Fast. Sharp. Strategic.
✓ And yes — I actually answer your questions

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸
I offer a free consultation to review your structure before it’s tested.
📧 Tweiser@nucofilings.com
🌐 www.nucofilings.com
📞 516-690-6106

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: My legal name is Daniel Weiser. I go by Tzvi professionally and operate out of my U.S. office in Lakewood, NJ, while working remotely from Israel. All services are U.S.-focused.

🛡️ Tzvi 'LLC' Weiser

David charged a giant with a sling.
Jonathan climbed a cliff and attacked an Army
The Maccabees lit a revolt with a handful of believers.

Three different battles.
One mindset.

They didn’t wait for perfect conditions.
They didn’t drown in analysis.
They didn’t negotiate with fear.

They picked a cause.
Chose a weapon.
Moved first.

And they won because hesitation never entered the equation.

Most people lose today long before the fight starts,
they overthink themselves into paralysis.

If you know the mission, stop looking for safer ground.
Take the step your fear is trying to delay.

L.ook. L.eap. C.ommit.

TL;DR 
Take the first step today.
Call me and let’s structure and form your LLC the right way


#LLC #Leadership #Mindset #Clarity #Execution #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth

Most LLCs Are Time Bombs. Yours Don’t Have to Be. | We Give the VIP Treatment They Desperately Need | JD–MBA-Accounting | DM Me to Bulletproof Yours

Wyoming LLCs are Arnold Schwarzenegger under stage lights.
Flawless, sculpted, posing.

He looks lethal…
but he’s flexing for judges, not fighting for his life.

And that’s the problem.
Laws don’t fight. Courts do.

Wyoming’s statutes are gorgeous on paper.
But Wyoming’s courts?
That’s the quiet town where nothing bad ever happens.

No bar fights.
No ambushes.
No scars.
Just theory.

Nevada is a different movie.

Nevada has strong statutes and a judiciary that rides like Hell’s Angels.
loud, aggressive, and absolutely merciless with anyone trying to crack your LLC.

Nevada is Rambo.
Bleeding, muddy, half-crazy, and still walking out of explosions like he’s bored.

Most people are fine in Wyoming.
Most people never see a fight.
I send almost everyone there.

But if your enemies are real,
Creditors, lawsuits, hostile partners,
You don’t pick your fortress based on elegance.
You pick based on survival.

Do you want Arnold grinning with Ferrigno under perfect lighting…
Or Rambo and the Hell’s Angels running the streets when it all goes sideways?

When you’re done playing safe,
remember Nevada’s

L.ethal L.aws & C.ourts.


#LLC #AssetProtection #BusinessLaw #RealEstateInvesting #RiskManagement #WealthDefense #CorporateShield

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