Exsúrge Capital is a commercial real estate investment firm focused on acquiring and operating value-add assets across targeted U.S. markets.
We combine disciplined underwriting with hands-on operational execution to identify underperforming properties and transform them into stable, cash-flowing assets.
We operate as both an investor and an operator.
Every acquisition is approached as a business—where performance is driven by execution, not speculation.
Our strategy focuses on:
Improving operational efficiency
Repositioning below-market rents
Enhancing tenant quality and retention
Expanding income through structured improvements
This disciplined, systems-driven approach allows us to create durable value and long-term income.
Exsúrge Capital is built on decades of real-world operational leadership across complex, performance-driven environments.
We don’t rely on market momentum or passive appreciation.
We create value through:
Active asset management
Data-driven decision making
Cost discipline and operational control
Our focus is simple: protect downside, improve performance, and build sustainable cash flow.
We pursue opportunities where value can be created through execution—not assumption.
Our investment philosophy is grounded in:
Conservative underwriting
Margin of safety at acquisition
Clear, executable value-add strategies
Long-term ownership with optional liquidity events
Every deal must stand on its operational merits.
Exsúrge Capital partners with investors who value discipline, transparency, and long-term performance.
TJ Drake
Founder & Managing Principal
TJ Drake leads Exsúrge Capital with a focus on disciplined acquisitions, operational execution, and long-term value creation.
With nearly four decades of experience in transportation, logistics, and operational leadership—including executive-level responsibility for performance, systems, and profitability—TJ brings a hands-on, execution-driven approach to commercial real estate.
His background in managing complex operations informs Exsúrge Capital’s investment strategy: improve performance, control costs, and create durable cash flow through active management.