Michael Koss

Based in Los Angeles, California, Koss Real Estate is a well-respected, private investment company with vertically-integrated asset management and financing capabilities. The firm has built a successful track record of actively acquiring, financing, and managing commercial real estate investments for over 45 years. Koss Real Estate owns high-qualit... y properties, primarily in infill locations in the Western United States, with the focus of its real estate activities in the Southern California and Arizona metropolitan areas. Included in the firms portfolio are the Laguna Lumberyard, a unique village of boutique shops and cafes, and the Malibu Country Mart, one of the most prominent and iconic outdoor shopping destinations in America. Koss Real Estate has consistently taken advantage of new opportunities in both optimal and challenging market conditions. As an owner-operator with a long term buy and hold strategy, the firm maintains a significant equity level in each project. By securing conservative and competitive financing, the firm is able to preserve its fiscal strength even through volatile times. Michael Koss established Koss Real Estate Investments in 1971, specializing in the development and acquisition of commercial property. His portfolio currently consists of shopping centers and retail property investments in nine states, including the Malibu Country Mart, a world-renowned iconic upscale retail village located in the heart of Malibu, Calif., and the Laguna Lumberyard, the largest shopping center in downtown Laguna For decades Michael has been actively involved in civic and charitable organizations, taking on leadership and fundraising roles. Most recently, Michael and his wife Corie received the annual Torch of Learning Award by the American Friends of the Hebrew University. He is currently the co-founder and chair of the Jewish Federation Centennial Endowment Campaign, which to date has raised over $100 million. Michael also recently served a five year term on the Board of Regents of Brandeis ...Read More