Jack Cowden
Philadelphia
Summary
Real estate-focused professional with experience managing a multifamily client portfolio, and operating a duplex investment property through a house hacking strategy. Background includes coordinating capital expenditure projects for multifamily renovations, supporting revenue growth, and managing client relationships within a housing-focused supplier environment. Developing expertise in property financial analysis, budgeting, and value-add asset performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator-Duplex
Jack Cowden
Philadelphia
08.2025 - Current
- Self-manage a 2-unit multifamily property, responsible for leasing, rent collection, and day-to-day operations
- Reduced living expenses through house hacking strategy while maintaining full occupancy
- Manage property financials including rental income, operating expenses, and maintenance budgeting
- Coordinate repairs and vendors to maintain property condition and control costs
- Analyze deal performance using metrics such as cash flow, cap rate, and return on investment
Account Manager
Multi-Housing Depot
04.2024 - Current
- Managed a portfolio of over 400 multifamily client accounts, growing territory revenue from $2.3 million to over $3 million within one year.
- Partnered with property management companies and ownership groups to plan and execute unit renovations, including kitchens, bathrooms, and appliance upgrades across multifamily properties.
- Advised clients on capital expenditure (CapEx) decisions to improve unit quality, increase rents, and enhance asset value.
- Coordinated product selection, pricing, and project timelines to align with renovation budgets, and operational goals.
- Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients, while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
Intern
Multi-Housing Depot
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported sales and operations teams by assisting with order processing, quoting, and client coordination.
- Maintained and organized spreadsheets, reports, and internal data to support business operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including sales, logistics, and customer success.
- Gained exposure to end-to-end business operations within a multifamily-focused supplier environment. Assisted with the customer success team in processing orders and quotes.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA04-2024
High School Diploma -
Upper Moreland
Willow Grove, PA05-2020
Skills
- Financial analysis: NOI, cap rate, cash flow analysis
- Budgeting and expense management
- Capital expenditures (CapEx) planning and renovations
- Multifamily property operations
- Tenant and vendor coordination
- Excel: financial analysis, deal evaluation, cash flow modeling
- CRM and pipeline management
Volunteer work
- Supported events and programs with the Pennsylvania Apartment Association, gaining exposure to multifamily property owners, operators, and industry professionals
- Assisted with coordination of industry networking and educational events focused on apartment operations and housing management
Timeline
Owner/Operator-Duplex
Jack Cowden
08.2025 - Current
Account Manager
Multi-Housing Depot
04.2024 - Current
Intern
Multi-Housing Depot
05.2023 - 08.2024
BBA - Business Management
Temple University
High School Diploma -
Upper Moreland