About Us
Partners Consultants Associates
DC Associates, LLC is dedicated to providing in depth consulting and support services for various types of commercial real estate transactions ranging from ground up development projects to investment sales to acquiring capital for a prospective project. There is no one size fits all approach to the work done at DC Associates, LLC. We work closely with all clients to create customized working relationships and final work products that meet each individual client’s needs.
Our Niche
If you have a billion-dollar portfolio and a back office full of analysts, graphic designers, and accountants, then DC Associates is probably not a fit for you. However, for boutique investment firms without back-office support, developers who would rather focus on construction, and independent brokers without the support of a national brokerage firm, an Associate-level partner with experience underwriting potential projects and navigating transactions can make all the difference.
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Our Services
Associate-level, full-scale, commercial real estate transaction support
Market Research
Every good underwriting begins with good data. We provide clients with demographic reports, heat maps, supply data, etc. tailored to their project.
Financial Modeling
We work closely with each client to gain an understanding of their specific project so that the financial model matches as closely as possible to the real-world operations of the asset.
Marketing Materials
Whether you need a quick pitch deck or an in-depth business plan, we work with highly skilled graphic designers to produce professional and visually appealing marketing materials for your project.
Transaction Management
Real estate transactions are complex and can take months to complete. With DC Associates, you have your own Associate making sure deadlines are met, emails are sent, and transactions get closed.
Full-Scale Transaction Support
All of our services in one. Whether you need an associate for a few weeks or the next year, we work hand in hand with you until the transaction is closed.
Who We Are
Dustin Cartas - Managing Associate
Dustin is the Founder and Managing Associate of DC Associates where he oversees DC Associates’ underwriting processes, transaction management services, and fostering new business relationships. To Date, Dustin has underwritten and/or supported over $500 Million of closed, commercial real estate transactions across the country.
Prior to starting DC Associates, Dustin worked for national, commercial real estate operators and brokerage firms where he focused on re-development, ground-up development, and investment sale underwriting.
Dustin earned a degree in finance from Western Kentucky University and is also a graduate of Ball State University where he earned his MBA.
“Genius is making complex ideas simple, not making simple ideas complex.”
Albert Einstein
Testimonials
"I've known and worked with Dustin for several years and can recommend him without hesitation. He's smart, fast and highly accurate in every detail of his underwriting. In addition, he's great on phone calls walking through his project underwriting. I've used him on multiple projects and referred him to several other associates; all of whom have thanked me for the referral. Can't say enough good things about Dustin."
Boone Nerren
AMZ Equity Partners
“Dustin was on top of this project, I never felt like I had to wait on anything, communication was superb and the end product was even better. Without a doubt I would work with Dustin again on any future projects I would have.”
Dana Wittman
Contact Us
If you have a project or would just like to learn more about how DC Associates may be able to help you and your business, please send us a message and we will be in contact shortly to set up a meeting.