Wes Fikes is the founder of Passive Asset Investors and a seasoned real estate broker, investor, and capital allocator based in Bentonville, Arkansas. Since acquiring his first single-family rental and earning his real estate license in 1999, Wes has been actively investing and helping others grow wealth through real estate for over two decades. He is the owner of North Forty Realty, North Forty Property Management, and North Forty Construction, and currently manages a personal portfolio of single-family rentals while maintaining LP positions in over 1,900 multifamily units across Arkansas, Texas, Kentucky, and the Carolinas. Wes is also a Co-GP in 300+ self-storage units in upstate New York and holds international ATM positions. His experience spans acquisitions, 1031 exchanges, property management, renovations, BRRRRs, contract negotiation, and real estate construction. Wes holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Liberty University (Magna Cum Laude) and a Certified Retail Analyst designation from NWACC.