Team

Emeka Ogbonna

Emeka Ogbonna, a proud Washburn alum, founded Gobonna Equity in 2020. He is also the creator of the Stay Ready Real Estate Podcast. With a strong background in Management, Marketing, and Sales, Emeka successfully managed multimillion-dollar paint stores for a Fortune 250 company. Emeka brings a unique perspective and valuable skills to the real estate industry. Since the inception of Gobonna Equity, he has focused on building equity and maximizing monthly revenue with integrity. Emeka has acquired over 2.7 million dollars in real estate and managed over half a million dollars in construction projects.At Gobonna Equity, we believe in building lasting relationships with our partners, including business professionals, lenders, lawyers, and athletes. By cultivating these partnerships, we create wealth-building opportunities that extend across generations.We are dedicated to delivering exceptional value to our investors and providing a seamless experience for our tenants. Emeka is a devoted husband to his wife Ellen, son to Julia, and brother to Jamoore. His personal and professional values of integrity, creativity, and positivity drive him to build a company that contributes to the success and betterment of the communities we serve.

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emeka@gobonnaequity.com
Nico Salgado | Acquisitions Director

Nico has a BS in Business Marketing and Management and a minor in Economics. He also holds a Master's degree in Spanish Language Education and spent the past 18 years as a Spanish teacher while investing in real estate. Apart from teaching and investing in real estate, Nico is an entrepreneur, coach, mentor, and leader. He is an avid surfer, woodworker, traveler, and extremely proud father. Nico began investing in real estate in 2012 with a single-family development project and has since transitioned into multifamily. He is currently a GP in 44 units valued at over $6MM. He hosts a biweekly meet-up group titled the Multifamily Investors Network NY. Nico also hosts the Small Axe podcast where he interviews industry leaders in multifamily, and he believes “it only takes a small axe to build a lasting empire”.

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Nico@smallaxecommunities.com
Shane Deckert

Shane is a licensed Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional, and has a BS in Civil Engineering and a minor in Spanish. He also has his Masters in Business Administration. He also has 15 years of experience in the military, consisting of work in building design and construction. Shane has taken on his own development projects, turning land into profitable AirBnB’s, as well as multiple ventures in rental properties. Shane is also a proud father, avid runner, and enjoys spending time traveling the world with his family. Shane started his real estate investing career in 2018, purchasing his first rental unit in California. He now owns a portfolio of residential rental units and is a Limited Partner in over 150 units. Shane is also a General Partner for two properties in Florida totaling 44 units, playing a major part in asset and CAPEX project management. Shane runs his real estate investing company, Marathon Communities, and personally operates under his motto of “growing your wealth isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon!”

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