Our Team

Experienced ownership.
Aligned incentives.

Texas Foreclosure Specialists was built by people who understand both the legal and business sides of real estate finance. We created the fee structure we wish had existed for lenders — and then built a company around it.

The Owners

Meet the team behind TFS.

Kevin P. Burke, Attorney at Law and CPA
Kevin P. Burke
Co-Owner · Attorney at Law · CPA
Kevin has been a licensed attorney in Texas since 1997 and a licensed CPA since 2002. His primary areas of practice include corporate law, partnerships, LLCs, general business agreements, tax planning, and IRS representation. As managing member of TFS, Kevin personally oversees every foreclosure for legal compliance and strategic outcomes.

Kevin's early legal experience includes employment with two San Antonio law firms — Leighton & Leighton, P.C. and Granstaff, Gaedke, & Edgemon, P.C. — where he focused on tax law, business law, corporations, limited partnerships, and estate planning.

From 2002 to 2012, he served as owner/partner, Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel of a holding company that owned and operated three Professional Employment Organizations (PEOs), a real estate company, and an insurance agency. Collectively, these companies averaged total annual revenues of approximately $100 million, producing gross margins from $6 million to $7 million per year.

In 2013, a start-up company hired Kevin to help build their business from the ground up and provide full-scale accounting and legal compliance services. By 2016, with Kevin on board, the company grew to achieve a gross margin of $1.48 million on $72 million in total sales.

Kevin graduated Cum Laude with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1997. He graduated Cum Laude with a BBA from Southwest Texas State University in 1992 and passed the CPA exam in 1994.

Kevin is a member of the Better Business Bureau, State Bar of Texas, and Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. He currently serves on the Finance Committee and Board of Directors for Oak Hills Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.

DJ Burke, Co-Owner
DJ Burke
Co-Owner · Licensed Real Estate Agent
DJ is a lifelong Texan and former competitive baseball player who advanced to play at both The University of Texas and Texas State University — where he built the focus, discipline, and resilience that now drive his approach to real estate. As a licensed real estate agent and co-founder of Velo Investments, LLC, DJ specializes in crafting tailored solutions for complex property situations.

At TFS, DJ brings entrepreneurial drive and strategic vision to ensure that private lenders and note servicers across Texas have access to a foreclosure solution that actually works in their favor.

Through Velo Investments, DJ and his partner Miles help Texas families navigate inherited properties — one of life’s most emotional and complex transitions — with clarity, integrity, and maximum value. Whether it’s selling quickly for cash, exploring probate-friendly strategies, renovating for higher returns, or holding as an investment, DJ provides transparent, no-pressure guidance so clients can make the decision that maximizes their financial outcome.

DJ’s goal across both ventures is simple: treat every client like family, deliver honest advice, and turn challenging real estate situations into meaningful outcomes — whether that’s financial freedom, closure, or a fresh start.

Miles Hellums, Co-Owner
Miles Hellums
Co-Owner
Miles is a former pitcher for Sam Houston State University who brings the same competitive spirit and strategic mindset from the mound to every deal — analyzing situations quickly, executing effectively, and always putting the client’s best interests first.

As co-founder of Velo Investments, LLC alongside DJ Burke, Miles specializes in helping Texas families turn inherited properties into opportunities. From probate-friendly strategies to quick cash sales and renovation plays, Miles ensures every client understands their options and feels confident in their decision.

At TFS, Miles brings operational and business development expertise to ensure that every client engagement — from the first call to final resolution — is handled with professionalism and care.

Together with DJ, Miles proudly serves families and individuals throughout the entire state of Texas, from bustling cities to rural communities — delivering honest advice and treating every client like family.

Our Principles

How we operate every day.

01
Aligned Incentives
We only succeed when you succeed. Our fee structure is designed so that our financial interests are directly tied to delivering results for you.
02
Legal Compliance First
Every action taken under Texas Property Code § 51.002, overseen by a licensed attorney. No shortcuts. No exposure for our clients.
03
Radical Transparency
You know exactly what we charge, when we charge it, and why. No surprise invoices. No ambiguous retainers. Everything in writing.
04
Borrower-First Collection
We pursue the defaulting borrower before we ever look to you. This isn't just fair — it's the right way to structure a foreclosure service.
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