Real Estate Investor & Hands-On Operator
Kiem Nguyen is a real estate investor specializing in co-living properties in Philadelphia. As the founder and operator of KTC Roomster, he has built a portfolio of 64+ doors across the city, each property carefully acquired, renovated, and operated to maximize cash flow while providing quality workforce housing.
Creative Financing Expertise
Kiem is an active member of Pace Morby's SubTo community and is highly skilled in creative financing strategies, including but not limited to subject-to, seller financing, and hybrid structures. He has successfully acquired properties using creative finance with $0 out-of-pocket, allowing him to scale rapidly while preserving investor capital.
Hands-On Approach
Unlike passive investors, Kiem is directly involved in every aspect of the business: from property acquisition and due diligence to renovation oversight, tenant leasing, and day-to-day management. This hands-on approach ensures quality execution and consistent performance across the portfolio.
Co-Living Expertise
Kiem recognized early that the co-living model offers unique advantages for both investors and tenants. By renting individual rooms with utilities and furnishings included, properties generate higher cash flow per square foot while serving a growing market of working professionals seeking affordable, convenient housing.
Philadelphia Market Focus
With deep knowledge of the Philadelphia real estate market, Kiem focuses on neighborhoods with strong demand for workforce housing, proximity to employment centers, and favorable investment fundamentals. This local expertise drives acquisition decisions and operational success.
Mission
"My mission is to create win-win scenarios: providing investors with consistent, reliable cash flow from professionally managed properties, while offering tenants quality, affordable housing in great Philadelphia neighborhoods."