Cityside Capital LLC

We provide accredited investors, financial advisors and RIAs access to alternative investments in exclusive real estate offerings and 1031 exchange placements. Our portfolio includes a diverse mix of opportunities in multifamily, self-storage, industrial and other residential and commercial markets.

Registered Representative

William Blair and Company

I researched and recommended industrial stocks for individual and institutional investors. I wrote and contributed to 1,000+ research reports with actionable ideas in the building products, specialty distribution, and engineering & construction sectors. 

My years of experience analyzing the economic health of consumers, financial market trends, operational strategies and the competency of management teams have proven invaluable to evaluating a wide range of passive income investment opportunities.

Senior Research Associate

Sterne Agee

I supported two senior analysts covering 29 industrial companies. Simultaneously supporting two franchises, I developed the abilities to quickly synthesize information, ask critical questions, and substantiate research with both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Assistant Vice President - Research Analyst

Morgan Stanley

I served in a cross-functional role between equity and fixed income portfolio managers and our clients, managing all aspects of client suitability, new account integration, marketing, and operations. During my three years with Cresfort, we added over $100 million in new assets under management.

Portfolio Management Associate - The Cresfort Investment Group

Few asset classes offer as many advantages to investors as real estate. But actively owning and operating investment properties isn’t for everyone.

That’s where passive income investments come in.

Passive income investing through real estate syndications provide investors with opportunities to increase cash flow, earn equity appreciation, realize tax advantages, and leverage others’ expertise and capital.

The problem is many investors don’t know about these opportunities, and even if they do, they are unsure on how to research and evaluate the risks and rewards associated with them.

This is where I come in.

As a registered representative with Cityside Capital, my mission is to educate investors and financial advisors on passive real estate investing and help them gain access to exclusive offerings.

With over 20 years of professional experience and as an investor across multiple asset classes (including multifamily, self-storage, and industrial), I can help take the fear out of investing and be your guide throughout your investing journey.

Are you ready to take the next step to becoming an extraordinary investor who maximizes your investment dollars?

Get started by scheduling a 15-minute discovery call with me today: https://calendly.com/paulcitysidecap/discovery-call

Paul Dircks, CFA

Commercial Real Estate | Investor Relations | Insurance

Raheel Khawaja

The 80/20 Rule in Life and Work!

Most of us spend too much time perfecting tasks that don’t actually move the needle.

In reality, a small fraction of our actions drives the majority of our results — that’s the 80/20 principle at work.

Take a look at your day:
 How many tasks actually create impact?
 Usually, it’s only a few.
 The rest just drain time and energy.

The goal isn’t to work harder — it’s to work smarter.

Identify the 20% that truly matters.

Double down on those.
 Delegate, simplify, or drop the rest.

When you focus on high-leverage actions, your output rises and your stress falls.

You do not win by doing more.
 You win by doing what matters most.

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You do not need to be wealthy to make an impact. You just need intention.

As one works toward building a secure financial future, it is easy to fall into the mindset of “I will give back later, once I have more.”

But giving back does not need to wait until one “arrives.”
 It can (and should) run in parallel with the journey.

It doesn't even mean just writing checks or sending money.

It can mean:
 - Sharing knowledge with someone who is one step behind you
 - Mentoring a younger professional who reminds you of yourself
 - Supporting a community initiative you believe in
 - Being present for family in ways money cannot measure
 - Offering guidance to someone navigating a difficult transition

My experience is that when you give while you are still building, a few things happen:
 -  You stay grounded
 -  You stay connected to purpose
 -  You remember why you are working so hard in the first place

Wealth without contribution is incomplete.

So yes, build.
 Save.
 Invest.
 Create optionality for yourself and your family.
But do not wait until “later” to give back.

Impact is not a milestone.
 It is a habit.

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Layoffs continue to make headlines.

Techis leading private-sector job cuts as companies adjust to AI, slower demand, and efficiency pressures. In Oct 2025, the sector announced 33,281 layoffs (up from 5,639 in Sep). Year-to-date, tech has cut 141,159 jobs — a 17% increase from the same period in 2024. Link in the comments.

As someone who went through the #Microsoft layoffs a couple of years ago, here is what I would share:

If you have been impacted:
 Do not lose hope. Take the time you need, regroup, and focus on the next chapter. Your skills and experience do not disappear because a job ended. Keep moving forward.

If you are still employed:
 Do not become comfortable. Learn to leverage AI in work, deepen your value, and build additional income streams. Stability today does not guarantee stability tomorrow.

Your career is a journey, not a job title.
 Keep growing. Keep adapting. Keep building.

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Building multiple sources of income is not as daunting as it sounds.

Let us align on one thing first: it starts small.
 You do not begin with generational wealth. You build toward it over time.

Here is my personal implementation guide — the same progression I followed:

1. Start by investing — even if it is small.
 Do not get stuck in analysis paralysis. I speak with far too many individuals who never make a move because they are waiting for the “perfect” deal or the “perfect” moment. You will win some and you will lose some. That is part of the journey.

2. Work toward covering your monthly expenses.
 The goal is to generate enough passive or secondary income so that, if necessary, your basic life can continue uninterrupted. Once your expenses are covered outside of your job, your mind opens up. You can think clearly, strategically, and independently.

3. Then focus on improving your quality of life.
 Perhaps it means taking one to two vacations a year. It may mean choosing business class instead of economy. This is where your efforts start to feel meaningful.

4. Finally, build toward multigenerational wealth.
 This is when your assets provide security not just for you, but for those you love — a future that remains protected even if something happens to you. It is also an ongoing effort, which is why I place it after improving your quality of life.

Multiple income streams are built one stage at a time.
 Consistency over intensity.
 Progress over perfection.

Start where you are.
 Your future self will thank you.

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It is not easy to build a business without a financial foundation.

This is why I encourage young professionals to work for someone else first before jumping straight into entrepreneurship. There is nothing wrong with starting later. In fact, it can put you in a stronger position to succeed.

From my own experience, there are two major advantages:

1) You build a cash base.
 A steady income allows you to save, invest, and cover your future expenses. When you eventually launch your business, you are not operating from panic or survival mode. You have runway. You can think clearly and make better decisions.

2) You learn on someone else’s dime.
 You get exposure to systems, leadership styles, problem-solving, and real-world decision-making — all without the downside risk being on you. The lessons you pick up in these years compound over time.

Working for someone else first is not a delay.
 It is preparation.

When the moment comes to build something of your own, you will be ready — financially, mentally, and strategically.

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It still boggles my mind that some folks define financial success by a job title or owning a home. There is more to financial stability than that.

A title can disappear in a restructuring.
The value of a home can swing with interest rates and market cycles.
Neither guarantees freedom or security.

My personal opinion is that the real financial progress looks different:
- The ability to cover your monthly expenses without stress
- Having savings that protect you when life changes unexpectedly
- Building investments that grow while you sleep (very important)

The focus should not be on looking successful.
It should focus on building a foundation that offers options and peace of mind.

At the end of the day, the real goal is simple:
 Do not just earn more.
 Build a life where you need less from any one source.
That is where freedom begins.

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If my phone can survive at 2%, so can I.

Some days that is the vibe:
 Running low.
 Not at your best.
 But still showing up.

And sometimes, that is enough.

Consistency is not about having endless energy every day.
 It is about showing up — especially when you are running on reserve.

Progress is built in the small, quiet, tired moments.

Keep going.
 Even at 2%.

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One of the most common questions I get from professionals who want to break into entrepreneurship is how I got started.

I get it. Starting is always the hardest part.

The first step feels heavy. The first email feels uncomfortable. The first move feels like real effort. But once you begin, things shift.

I did not get my first few initiatives right, and that was fine. What mattered was that I did not stop.

My two cents: JUST START. 

Your first venture may not work. Your second may not either. If you stay hungry and keep moving, you will eventually find the one that does.

Progress begins with the first step. Do not wait for the perfect moment. Take the step. Even the smallest win counts.

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Another common question I get from professionals is whether I felt ready when I started my first business. The truth? Not at all.

I was not fully prepared. I did not have all the info. I did not feel confident.

I just had a direction, a willingness to learn, and the discipline to keep going.

There were moments where I questioned myself, wondered if I was doing the right thing, and worried that I would get it wrong.

But I also knew that if I waited for the perfect moment, I would slip into analysis paralysis and never begin.

So my goal was simple: get the basics in place and then take the plunge.

My advice:
     Start before you feel ready.
     Start small.     
     Start messy.
     Start uncertain.

Because once you take that first step, momentum takes over. 

You learn faster. Opportunities appear. Confidence builds. 

And six months from now, you will look back and wonder why you waited.

Do not aim for perfect. Aim for started.

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“Should I quit my job and start my business?”

I get this question often, and my answer is simple: I do not recommend quitting right away.

My view is to build a life outside the 9–to–5, but keep the 9–to–5 job for as long as you reasonably can. There is no trophy for jumping without a parachute.

The underlying rationale is stability. 

A safety net gives you room to breathe. It lowers the pressure. It lets you take smarter risks instead of desperate ones. And that stability allows you to build your business with far more confidence, clarity, and control.

You can absolutely build something meaningful while still working full-time. 

Utilize your evenings, weekends, and any available time. 

Let the job fund the dream until the dream can fund itself.

There is nothing wrong with starting small, starting slow, or starting while employed.

The important thing is that you start — and that you do it from a place of strength, not fear.

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