About Knight & Key

Knight & Key is an operator-led real estate firm focused on workforce housing, disciplined underwriting, and long-horizon ownership.

Who We Are

Meet the founding team responsible for underwriting decisions and day-to-day execution.

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Vincent Santoiemma

Co-Founder, Strategy

Vincent leads underwriting standards, investment selection, and long-range portfolio planning.

His operating rule is straightforward: pursue only deals that remain durable under conservative assumptions.

BS Finance, MBA Information Systems — Binghamton University

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Jake Murciano

Co-Founder, Operations

Jake leads day-to-day execution, from renovation scope to resident-facing property operations.

He prioritizes consistency, cost control, and reliable operating systems at the asset level.

BS Finance, MBA Information Systems — Binghamton University

How We Operate

These operating principles guide each acquisition, renovation decision, and partnership.

Calculated Risks

We model downside risk first, then decide whether upside is still worth pursuing.

Resident-First Approach

Resident experience and property performance are treated as connected outcomes.

Strategy Over Speculation

Repeatable systems and grounded assumptions guide decisions, not market hype.

Operational Clarity

Decisions are measurable, accountable, and visible across the full hold period.

See the Framework Applied

Review our portfolio page to see how these principles translate into property-level execution.