Jordan Kavana is the Founder and Chairman of ARK Homes for Rent, established in 2021. ARK Homes for Rent is a real estate investment company that owns, operates, and manages a nearly $2 billion portfolio of rental properties located across the Sunbelt of the United States.

For nearly three decades, Jordan has built and led several successful ventures in real estate and private equity, including Transcendent Investment Management (established in 2008) and JL Real Ventures (established in 2004). Prior to that, Jordan founded a successful international consumer electronics company, which he sold in 2003. His career began with roles at Morgan Stanley’s Private Wealth Management division and the finance and operations department of one of the continent’s largest vacation property developers.

Jordan is also a founding member of AIPAC’s Miami Club and holds key positions within YPO International, including Global Impact Officer for Mosaic and Engagement Officer for the Peace and Action Network. He is a graduate of Florida International University and has completed coursework at both Harvard University and Harvard Business School’s President Management Program.

The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss highlights the stories, successes, and struggles behind major commercial real estate investors. Each episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at commercial real estate leaders and their unique edge.

Hosted by Aaron Y. Strauss, Managing Partner at A.Y. Strauss

Aaron Y. Strauss is one of the leading legal advisors in the commercial real estate industry, providing insight and guidance for billions worth of transactions during his career. As our firm’s founder and managing partner, he has positioned A.Y. Strauss as one of the region’s most respected law firms for commercial real estate owners, lenders and sponsors, serving the needs of our clients with the utmost in care, integrity and transparency.