About Us

Alex Upperman

Founder & Managing Partner

Alex is the Founder & Managing Partner of 12 Oak Capital, a real estate firm that acquires value-add multifamily properties throughout Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas. Alex has been a General Partner in over 40 acquisitions, totaling 8000+ units and a total acquisition price in excess of $800M. With the continued increase in housing costs and lack of affordable options for many Americans, his investment strategy centers around buying workforce housing in markets with favorable demographics and business-friendly laws.

Prior to founding 12 Oak, Alex built five separate eCommerce companies, which collectively generated over $200M in revenue. His health & wellness company, Zhou Nutrition, was sold to a publicly traded company in 2017.

Alex graduated Summa Cum Laude from Missouri State University with a degree in Finance and minors in Economics and Accounting. He currently resides in Kansas City with his wife Shauna and son Truett.