Who Are We?
Rama is a real estate investment firm focused on creating attainable workforce housing through two high-impact strategies: motel-to-multifamily conversions and value-add multifamily acquisitions. We transform underutilized or distressed assets into modern, efficient apartment communities while strengthening the neighborhoods we invest in. Our work blends smart development, thoughtful design, and community-minded execution to deliver long-term value for residents and investors.
Our Mission
Our Inspiration
Our Inspiration
To breathe new life into distressed neighborhoods by providing high-quality workforce housing that supports and inspires local artists, business owners, and citizens.
Our Inspiration
Our Inspiration
Our Inspiration
Inspired by Edi Rama, the award-winning Mayor of Tirana, Albania, who revitalized his city through innovative and artistic transformation, Rama carries forward this legacy by applying creative, sustainable solutions to urban housing challenges. Like Edi Rama’s colorful redesign of Tirana, our work inspires hope, deters crime, and attracts growth to once-neglected areas.
Our Vision
Our Inspiration
Our Vision
To be a leader in converting outdated motels and value-add multifamily into vibrant, sustainable communities that foster economic growth and opportunity for everyone.
Meet Our Team
Chris Merz
Dylan Scandalios
Dylan Scandalios
Founder
Real estate investor with over 10 years of experience. Specializes in developing profitable workforce housing projects.
Dylan Scandalios
Dylan Scandalios
Dylan Scandalios
Head of Acquisition
Multi-family property investor in the PNW + CEO of Seneca Cost Segregation, which has studied over $5B in commercial and residential assets. companies.
William Han
William Han
William Han
Head of Underwriting
Real estate financial strategist with over 5 years of experience. Specializes in building risk-averse strategies in commercial real estate driven by data.
Gabe Miller
William Han
William Han
Construction Operations Lead
Construction leader with over 8 years of experience. Specializes in value engineering, contract negotiations, and project lifecycle delivery. Successfully completed over 2,100 motel conversion units.