LHJS Investments Announces New Partner Amanda E. Joseph and Shares The North Star Capital Fund 2025 Outlook

CONCORD, Calif., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LHJS Investments LLC ("LHJS"), a leader in private money construction lending since 1999, is excited to announce that Amanda E. Joseph has become an equity partner in the company. Amanda has served as the Director of Operations at LHJS since joining in July 2022.

"Amanda has been an invaluable contributor and an undeniable asset to our team since her arrival," said John W. Simonse, President of LHJS and Managing Member of The North Star Capital Fund ("Fund"). "She has far exceeded our expectations and continues to grow alongside the Fund. My partner, Mark Hanf, the principal owner of Pacific Private Money Inc., and I are thrilled to welcome Amanda to our management team and look forward to many years of collaboration."

Amanda began her professional career as a Senior Intelligence Analyst in the United States Marine Corps, where she completed multiple tours in Afghanistan and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. She had a distinguished military career with several meritorious promotions and achievements before transitioning to the civilian sector. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Finance from California State University, Hayward. Amanda then exceled as a top middle-market Commercial Underwriter for Travelers Insurance before obtaining her commercial insurance broker's license and becoming a Broker at Marsh McLennan, one of the nation's leading insurance brokerages.

Throughout her career, Amanda nurtured a growing passion for real estate and finance, ultimately finding her calling with LHJS Investments. Since joining the company in the summer of 2022, she has enthusiastically led as the Director of Operations. With a strong emphasis on results and a commitment to team management and customer service, Amanda has played a key role in driving LHJS's growth and success. She resides in the Bay Area with her husband, an Oakland Paramedic Firefighter, and their four children.

For the fourth quarter of 2024, The North Star Capital Fund LLC ("Fund") reported a notable 13.5% average APR net return, for Fund Members who have reinvested or "rolled over" all their distributions since inception. The Fund has also consistently remained within its target return of 8-10% APR, reflecting effective management decisions in response to recent economic changes. The Fund is well-positioned for continued growth and expects similar returns for 2025.

John W. Simonse, Fund Manager, provides his outlook on the economic landscape and its implications for the Fund. "The real estate outlook for the first quarter of 2025 appears promising. Positive economic indicators, such as increased job numbers and gains in the stock market, are expected to motivate Californians to purchase more homes. Additionally, the easing of mortgage rates will make home buying more affordable for many, thereby stimulating demand in the real estate market. The overall U.S. economy is poised for growth, which will drive increased investment activity across numerous real estate sectors."

Mr. Simonse continues, "The California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) predicts a modest increase in home prices over the next five years, with a potential total appreciation of 15% or more, depending on regional variations. The limited housing supply will continue to support high property prices, contributing to the optimistic outlook for the real estate market. Considering all the potential market changes, The North Star Capital Fund remains a smart investment, with all loans secured by trust deeds, providing a comparatively high return for a real estate backed investment."

About The North Star Capital Fund LLC
The Fund provides construction, remodeling, and other business-purpose loans in the Bay Area and the greater Los Angeles area, where demand for construction lending remains high. The North Star Capital Fund is open to accredited investors only. Contact us today if you'd like to invest in trust deeds alongside Mr. Simonse and his partners.

Contact:
John W. Simonse
Phone: 925-603-0433
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE The North Star Capital Fund LLC