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Project Counterpoint.

Acquiring and improving residential and mixed-use property in growing mid-size cities. A small team, long holds, and hands-on management.

A row of new two-story townhomes with front porches and landscaped yards
Focus
Residential & mixed-use property
Markets · 7 states
Arizona, Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
Approach
Long holds and hands-on management

What we look for

Buildings with room to improve

Residential and mixed-use property where better management, repairs or a smarter layout unlock value.

Cities on the way up

Mid-size markets where jobs and households are arriving before the headlines catch up.

Overlooked sellers

Owners who aren’t listing, estates, and properties that don’t fit a standard pitch deck.

Patient ownership

Long holds and steady improvement instead of quick flips.

Who we work with

  • Owners and sellers, listed or not
  • Brokers with off-market opportunities
  • Local lenders and co-investors
  • Property managers and trades

Where we're looking

Arizona, Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.

The kinds of places we look at

Examples to show what fits, not current deals.

Example

A brick walk-up near a growing downtown

Solid bones, dated units and a seller who has owned it for decades.

Example

A tired garden-apartment complex

Deferred maintenance and loose management on a busy corridor.

Example

A main-street mixed-use block

Shops below, apartments above, and upper floors sitting half empty.

How a project comes together

  1. Find

    Conversations with owners, brokers and neighbors, often before a property is ever listed.

  2. Underwrite

    We walk the building, price every line item and plan the improvements before we make an offer.

  3. Close

    Clear terms and a timeline the seller can count on.

  4. Improve

    Repairs, upgrades and better management, done in phases so residents and tenants stay put.

  5. Hold

    Long-term ownership with hands-on management.

Questions

Do you buy property that isn't listed?

Yes. Many of our best conversations start with an owner who hasn't decided to sell yet.

What kind of property?

Residential and small mixed-use buildings in growing mid-size cities across the seven states above.

Do you work with brokers?

Yes, especially on off-market opportunities. Send us what you have.

How fast can you move?

It depends on the property. After a first look we'll give you a clear timeline and stick to it.

Can I invest?

Any investment would be offered only through formal offering documents, to investors whose accredited status has been verified under Rule 506(c), where the law allows. Send a note through the partner form and we'll follow up.

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