About - Real Estate Investing LA

Our Story

COMMUNE was born out of a shared vision for financial freedom and a belief that we can achieve more together. We know that the power of community can unlock incredible opportunities, and we’re committed to driving positive change through our community-driven approach.

Our team brings over 30 years of combined experience in real estate investing, risk management, development, business operations, and wealth management. With a diverse range of skills and expertise, we’re proud to manage a portfolio of over $330 million in commercial real estate.

At COMMUNE, we’re not just focused on financial gain. We’re passionate about making a positive impact in the cities where we invest, and we’re committed to educating our community about finance. We believe that by empowering others with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed, we can create a brighter future for everyone.

Mikey Taylor

Co-President

Jerry Sanada

Co-President/Chief Investment Officer

Michael Michalov

Chief Operating Officer

Brent Lamo

Director of Real Estate
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Austin Underhill

Chief Compliance Officer

Doug Laabs

Chief Financial Officer

April Loftus

Senior Accountant / Asset Manager

Bruce Sanders

Capital Markets
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Mary Rose Monteith

Accounting / Admin

Tawny Knepper

Investor Relations

Ryan Neddeau

Creative Director

Mike Burgess

Head Of Production

Co-President

Mikey Taylor

Mikey first found success with nearly two decades as a professional skateboarder. Early in his career, he was already thinking about life after skateboarding, which led him to become a co-founder in Saint Archer Brewing Company. This San Diego-based craft beer company saw great success, which caught the attention and lead to a multi-million dollar purchase by MillerCoors in 2015. With a unique perspective being an entrepreneur and skateboarder, he brings a unique take to real estate, one driven by community and purpose.

co-president & chief investment officer

Jerry Sanada CFA®

Jerry Sanada is the Co-President of Commune, or as we commonly refer to him, the smartest guy in the company. Jerry’s credentials as a Chartered Financial Analyst and CEO of Alliance Financial Group, Inc. allow him to ensure COMMUNE pursues the most ideal investment strategies with a strong sense of risk management.

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Brent Lamo

Brent has been a general contractor and licensed California real estate broker for over twenty years focusing on development in single-family, multi-family, and self-storage properties. Brent has completed over 100 projects, developing a level of experience to be highly effective in ensuring COMMUNE’s development partners are completing projects with the highest level of integrity.

chief operating officer

Michael J. Michalov

Michael is the COO of COMMUNE, overseeing the operational efficacy and efficiency of the company. With over eighteen years of organizational management in the banking industry, Michael leverages business operations and wealth management to maximize the operational effectiveness of COMMUNE.

Trusted partner to more than 600 investors

‘Working with Commune Capital was seamless—professional guidance and profitable returns made our investment a success!’

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‘Their expertise and market insights helped us secure a great deal; we couldn’t be happier with the results!’

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‘Trustworthy, knowledgeable, and results-driven—Commune Capital is our go-to for real estate investments!’’

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Placeholder Aligned Interest

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