In It Takes a Village, Alpha Funding’s Matt Weber and real estate investor Gabe DaSilva of DaSilva Homes take viewers inside the complete transformation of 8 Village Road in Florham Park, New Jersey.

What makes this project stand out is Gabe’s unique approach. Known for his signature “add-a-level” strategy—doubling square footage by building upward—Gabe instead chose a more creative path. With a sharp eye for design and opportunity, he reimagined the existing home, adding a master suite over the garage and performing a full gut renovation to modernize the entire property.

This project highlights why Florham Park has become Gabe’s hub for investment: its prime location, strong buyer demand, and proximity to new deals. Purchased for $905,000 with a $350,000 renovation budget, Gabe leveraged his full team, from designer to realtor, to curate the perfect home. Their strategy proved successful, securing a buyer early with the house pre-sold during construction.

Behind the scenes, Alpha Funding played a pivotal role. With a 90% loan-to-cost structure, Matt Weber and his team provided the capital that allowed Gabe to bring the project to life with just 10% down on the $1.25M total project cost.

More than just a flip, It Takes a Village is a story of vision, teamwork, and partnership—showing how the right investor, the right team, and the right capital partner can turn an ordinary house into an extraordinary home.