Mark Updegraff

Raze Capital LLC

As a busy active real estate investor, have you ever said to yourself
"This isn't exactly what I was expecting when I started down this path, it's A LOT more work that I anticipated?" 
"Why is it that I'm the one that get's roped into maintenance calls in the middle of the night?  Why am I still screening tenants?  Why do I spend so much of my time managing my managers??"

If you have ever had these thoughts, then you are in the right place!

Welcome to Raze Capital! 

We help Active Real Esate investors regain their sanity and build truly PASSIVE income through better financial education and by creating recession-resistant passive income portfolios. 

For tips and strategies on how to start being more passive in real estate and generating more passive income than you were active, sign up for our bi-weekly Newsletter at RazeCapital.com.

Chief Executive Officer

Updegraff Group Realty

Mark is the Broker or record for Updegraff Group, a boutique Real Estate Agency committed to providing exceptional service for the greater Rochester, NY area. Mark believes in building a brokerage that resonates with both new and top producing agents alike. He pioneered the flat fee model in Rochester, well ahead of others in order to help his agents keep more of their commission and build their personal brands fast! He has developed more top producing agents as a percentage of his associates than any other firm.

Real Estate Broker

Updegraff Management

Updegraff Management LLC specializes in the management of commercial and residential real property in Rochester NY and in the Marcellus Shale region of central Pennsylvania.  We have a proven track record of low vacancy, and quality market rate tenants.  We work closely with clients to boost asset performance and our network of trusted local professionals makes us your only call.

Updegraff Services Inc

Updegraff Services Inc specializes in combining modern design, functionality, sustainability, and environment stewardship.  Founded in 2011 Updegraff Services is active across Upstate NY and Central Pennsylvania.  The company looks forward to providing quality built to rent, self-storage, industrial and multi-family space to enhance the regions it serves.

Ward Redux LLC

Redevelopment of deferred housing stock (single and multi family)  in the 19th ward of Rochester NY.

Real Estate Developer

Downtown Redux LLC

Acting Developer and General Contractor for redevelopment of 100 Liberty Pole Way Rochester NY 14604.  Conversion of 16,000 sq ft office building to modern mixed use featuring 10 luxury apartments.

Wedge Redux LLC

Redevelopment of single, multi, and mixed use space in 14620, Rochester NY's South Wedge neighborhood.

Port Redux LLC

Port Redux LLC was established in 2010 to provide the Williamsport Pennsylvania community with quality housing for lease.  We focus on restoring turn of the century architecture to it's original glory, while providing modern amenities for our clients.

Founder

M & M Ventures

M & M Ventures specializes in comprehensive market analysis to produce cash flow with high rates of return in conjunction with below market rate acquisition prices for oil and gas investments in the Marcellus Shale region on Pennsylvania.

Rust Redux LLC

Buy / Sell distressed properties, foreclosures, REOs

Real Estate Investor

I help Active Real Estate Investors regain their sanity and make MORE MONEY 💵 while doing LESS WORK!

Mark C. Updegraff moved to Rochester, NY in 1997 to pursue his Bachelor's of Science from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Imaging and Photographic Technology.  As an undergraduate student he participated in co-operative work academic quarters for NASA, Pictometry, and as an independent 4x5 film photographer.

In 2003, after working for Kodak, Mark took a position in RIT's Center for Imaging Science and began his Master's studies in Color Science.

Mark took a position with ITT Corporation in 2009 where he worked on video quality metrics, end-to-end spectral imaging systems, and electro-optical systems for high altitude aircrafts.  

In 2010, Mark decided to focus his efforts fully on his real estate redevelopment companies; Wedge Redux LLC, Ward Redux LLC, and Raze Capital LLC.  These companies rehabilitate neglected properties into fully refurbished, market rate, rental homes in the greater Rochester area.

Mark now oversees Updegraff companies in the development, management and brokerage of residential, commercial, and mixed-use real property.  His vision for Upstate NY, real estate, and technology are evident through his plans and generated results.  

Mark is a city of Rochester advocate, employer, entrepreneur, and business owner.  He is passionate about striving to provide safe, clean, affordable, sustainable, adaptable, space for the community at large while garnering the best and brightest minds in an effort to stimulate the economy through creativity, innovation, and workforce development.

Currently Mark spends time raising capital for syndications in the industrial, multifamily, self storage and built to rent asset classes while overseeing the operations of the Updegraff Companies.  His leadership style attracts other leaders eager to deploy new technologies, hone their skills and take massive action.  Under his guidance associates are able to independently flourish into peak producers in their own strengths.  When assembled together as a team a colossal amount of creativity is unleashed and goals and expectations are significantly exceeded.

Tegria

Senior Managing Consultant

Managing Consultant

Tegria is the healthcare technology and services company focused on humanizing each healthcare experience. We bring bold ideas and breakthroughs improving care, technology, revenue, and operations.

Consultant

Waves Edge Rentals

Co-Owner

Bluetree Network

Many of the top hospitals in the US have partnered with Bluetree. And with good reason. Our integrated approach leverages the right blend of Epic EHR and healthcare operations experts to deliver measurable and sustainable outcomes to our clients. Together with our Tegria partners, we offer a comprehensive suite of services to help organizations accelerate the technological, clinical, and operational advances necessary to build health for a better world.

Consultant, Clinical Optimization & Delivery

CaterTrax

Product Manager

Sagestone

Started a healthcare SaaS company focused on reducing clinician burnout through innovative data collected through an application that supports leadership decisions.

-Managed complete product development from idea to sellable application.
-Customized Agile methods for a 25% increase in productivity
-Configured JIRA for insight through all stages of development process including user stories.

Cofounder

Irwin Consulting

Ohio State University Medical Center, OH
Feb 2016 –  July 2017
Led multiple IT teams upwards of 10 analysts at affiliate hospital sites to configure software.

-Supervised successful reconciliation of 70,000 Lab, Radiology, and Diet orders.
-Managed, prioritized, and solved in depth issues by problem solving and working with end users.
-Trained 10 IT professionals on build of electronic medical record software.

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Loma Linda University Medical Center, CA
July 2014 – Dec 2014
Prioritized and initiated software configurations to optimize clinician workflows. 

-Led the separation of 25,000 lab orders between Children’s hospital and main hospital.
-Managed, prioritized, and solved in depth issues by problem solving and working with end users.
-Helped lab achieve license from the state to operate in the Children’s hospital.

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University of Rochester Medical Center, NY	
Feb 2012 – Sept 2013
Assigned to interpret government Meaningful Use program regulations and develop natural workflows in software to achieve compliance.

-Updated software workflows to secure $31 million in government incentives.
-Supported command center during 162 clinic Go-Lives.
-Generated SQL reports for clinicians to track progress on program metrics.

Software Project Manager

Endless Bench

Created customer facing application for amateur sports teams to manage communications and substitution requests, decreasing empty spots at games by 75%.

-Launched new sports application amassing over 200 users in 9 months.
-Developed 50 wireframes for website development using customer discovery and feedback.
-Designed all marketing material and ran sales efforts.

Blue Apple Productions

Oversaw development and growth of photo booth vertical by marketing and selling B2B.	

-Generating recurring revenue of $12,000 / yr by implementing successful sales campaign.
-Spearheaded new intern program by hiring and managing 5 interns across different sectors.
-Streamlined sign-on process for new clients by decreasing intake fields by 20%.

VP of Business Development

Epic

Guided customers through implementation of enterprise software by traveling to national healthcare organizations and collaborating with customer teams and to design intuitive systems.

-Managed budgets of $700,000 and $1.5 million to complete on/under budget and on time.
-Specialized in Order Transmittal and import/export solutions to help integrate new technology.
-Managed teams of up to 10 analysts including training, strategy, and milestone support.

Project Manager

I love helping organizations plan & execute towards growth. 

I develop strategies to help companies navigate the challenges of People, Process, and Product.

With entrepreneurial experience, I know what it takes to grow. I enjoy selling the big vision and building trust. By developing processes that are grounded in data & facts, practical execution, and innovative ideas, I’ve established a proven track record of delivering success through well-informed strategic thinking.

Clarity of vision, aligned teams, and effective systems can’t be stopped. An inclusive culture creates commitment to excellence and the security to innovate. I’ve also been told that my positive personality radiates through a team.

I take full accountability and operate on a simple premise - “Just because it always has been, does not mean it should continue.” It is my job & privilege to encourage questions, foster communication, and break down barriers.

I hold the following five principles dear to me:
Do Good - the right thing is never the wrong path
Own Your Data - numbers combined with experience paint the full picture
Question Everything - curiosity drives innovation & understanding
Have Fun - no one wants to be bored every day
Everyone is Sales - deliver an exceptional product and they will return

And when I’m not working, you can find me on the tennis court with friends, doing home renovations, or spending time with my family.

I am also a true oxford comma fan.

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