360 Sports Announces Strategic Partnership with MLB’s Jake Alu
NEW YORK, NY — 360 Sports is proud to announce a formal partnership with real estate investor and professional athlete Jake Alu. This strategic collaboration is designed to provide the necessary capital and investment infrastructure to scale Alu’s mission of acquiring and revitalizing Section 8 properties, providing high-quality affordable housing to communities in need.
As the demand for reliable, affordable housing continues to outpace supply, Jake Alu has distinguished himself by focusing on the revitalization of distressed assets. His business model transforms neglected properties into safe, modern homes for families relying on the Housing Choice Voucher Program, proving that social impact and business growth can go hand-in-hand.
A Vision for Impactful Growth
Through this partnership, 360 Sports will leverage its extensive network and investment expertise to help Alu secure the funding required to expand his operations. The goal is to scale individual acquisitions into large-scale portfolio development.
“Jake brings the same discipline to real estate that he brings to the diamond,” said Rob Licopoli, CEO 360 Sports. “His commitment to revitalizing neighborhoods through the Section 8 program isn’t just a smart investment; it’s a necessary service. We are thrilled to help him bridge the gap between vision and scale.”
Key Objectives of the Partnership:
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Capital Acquisition: Streamlining the investment process to allow for rapid property acquisition.
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Property Revitalization: Ensuring all units are renovated to high-tier standards, improving the living conditions for Section 8 tenants.
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Operational Scaling: Implementing 360 Sports’ professional infrastructure to fund a growing national portfolio of affordable housing opportunities.
About Jake Alu: Jake Alu is a retired professional athlete and entrepreneur focused on real estate investment. By specializing in the Section 8 market, Alu has built a reputation for turning undervalued properties into high-performing assets that serve the community.
Catalpa House: Catalpa House is an integrated real estate platform focused on acquiring, renovating, and stabilizing residential rental properties, with a strong concentration in Section 8 housing. The platform is designed to provide investors with a streamlined, institutional-quality way to access this asset class.
What differentiates Catalpa House is its control over the full lifecycle of each investment. The platform sources off-market opportunities, oversees construction and rehab through an established network, places tenants, and manages properties post-stabilization. On the financing side, Catalpa House operates a private credit fund that provides short-term construction and bridge financing, which is then transitioned into long-term DSCR loans through its mortgage platform.
This structure creates a repeatable system where capital is deployed efficiently, recycled multiple times per year, and backed by real assets at every stage. Borrowers are primarily investors building rental portfolios, and the platform enables them to scale by simplifying what is typically a fragmented process.
To date, the broader platform has supported thousands of units and continues to grow through a combination of direct investment, lending, and long-term asset management. The focus remains on the Birmingham market with strong Section 8 demand and consistent rental cash flow, supporting stable performance across market cycles.
We’ve been operating in the space for approximately 6 years. Over the past 2 years, we’ve expanded the platform to become more vertically integrated across the full lifecycle of the investment process.
From a volume standpoint, we’ve funded and facilitated several thousand transactions across our platform. On the fund side specifically, we’ve funded just under $7 million in loans over the past 12 months and are continuing to scale.
About 360 Sports: 360 Sports is a premier sports management and investment firm. By bridging the gap between professional sports and sophisticated business ventures, 360 Sports empowers athletes to build lasting legacies through strategic partnerships and diversified investment portfolios.
Important Disclosure
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Any offering of securities will be made only by means of an offering statement, offering circular, or private placement memorandum, as applicable, and related subscription documents.
Investments in real estate and private funds involve risks, including the possible loss of principal. There can be no assurance that any investment objectives will be achieved or that any investment strategy will be successful. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are not guarantees of future performance.
Participation in any offering may be subject to investor eligibility requirements, including income, net worth, or investment limits, depending on the applicable exemption or regulatory framework. Prospective investors should carefully review all offering materials and consult with their legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decision.
Neither Jake Alu, 360 Sports, nor their respective affiliates guarantee any investment returns or outcomes.
