Ballast Investments

About Ballast Investments

Ballast Investments is a real estate operator. Ballast Investments operates in Boise, Idaho, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Denver, Colorado. Its investment focus is on Multifamily - Value-Add, Single-Family Homes and Single-family rental.

Ballast Investments is a vertically integrated owner‑operator of residential real estate assets in the Western United States. Founded in 2014 by principals with a collaborative history dating back to 2007, the firm manages over US $2.0 billion in assets. The company specializes in low‑ and medium‑density multifamily buildings, campus‑adjacent student housing, and single‑family rental properties. It acquires under‑managed or overlooked assets, then creates value through unit‑by‑unit cosmetic upgrades, renovation and reconfiguration, and exterior improvements. Ballast operates with more than 170 employees who oversee every stage of the property lifecycle—from acquisitions and architecture to construction management, leasing, asset management, property management, finance, and investor relations—through internal teams and strategic institutional partnerships.

Principals at Ballast Investments

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Ballast Investments's project portfolio

2 projects on file · Multifamily (2)

Markets and themes

Markets Ballast Investments operates in

• Boise, Idaho
• Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Denver, Colorado
• Los Angeles, California (LA)
• Phoenix, Arizona
• Portland, Oregon
• Salt Lake City, Utah
• San Diego, California
• San Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, California
• Seattle, Washington
• Spokane-Spokane Valley, Washington
• Tucson, Arizona

Investment themes at Ballast Investments

• Multifamily - Value-Add
• Single-Family Homes
• Single-family rental
• Student Housing
• Workforce Housing

Capabilities

• Asset Management
• Construction Management
• Data-driven
• Economic Development
• Private Equity
• Urban infill

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Frequently asked questions about Ballast Investments

What does Ballast Investments do?

Ballast Investments is a vertically integrated owner‑operator of residential real estate assets in the Western United States.

What markets does Ballast Investments operate in?

Ballast Investments is active in Boise, Idaho, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Denver, Colorado, Los Angeles, California (LA), Phoenix, Arizona, and Portland, Oregon.

How many employees does Ballast Investments have?

Ballast Investments has 11–50 employees.