Rise Select LLC

About Rise Select LLC

Rise Select LLC is a real estate operator headquartered in Hopkins, MN. Rise Select LLC operates in Cincinnati, Ohio, Corpus Christi, Texas and Huntington-Ashland, West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio. Its investment focus is on Student Housing.

Rise Select is a Minneapolis-area real estate investment and operating company founded in 2018 by Ryan Schmidt and Gopal Sadagopal. The firm began with multifamily acquisitions and shifted its strategy in 2020 to focus exclusively on student housing. As of 2026, Rise Select reports 16 acquisitions, more than $211 million of assets under management, 6,500+ student-housing beds, and more than 200 investors. The company targets underperforming student housing properties where operational improvements, renovations, leasing execution, and repositioning can increase occupancy and cash flow. Its current and historical portfolio includes properties in Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, Ohio, Missouri, West Virginia, Illinois, and Oklahoma, generally serving universities in secondary and regional college markets. Rise Select also raises equity from accredited investors and co-invests alongside them in acquisitions. LinkedIn lists the company at 51–200 employees, while its founders bring more than 50 years of real estate experience across single-family, multifamily, and student housing.

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Markets and themes

Markets Rise Select LLC operates in

• Cincinnati, Ohio
• Corpus Christi, Texas
• Huntington-Ashland, West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio
• Kansas City, Missouri-Kansas
• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Investment themes at Rise Select LLC

• Student Housing

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Frequently asked questions about Rise Select LLC

What does Rise Select LLC do?

Rise Select is a Minneapolis-area real estate investment and operating company founded in 2018 by Ryan Schmidt and Gopal Sadagopal.

Where is Rise Select LLC based?

Rise Select LLC is headquartered in Hopkins, MN.

What markets does Rise Select LLC operate in?

Rise Select LLC is active in Cincinnati, Ohio, Corpus Christi, Texas, Huntington-Ashland, West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio, Kansas City, Missouri-Kansas, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

How many employees does Rise Select LLC have?

Rise Select LLC has 11–50 employees.