Operator types we track
How firms in the Operator Database make money in real estate — developing, owning, managing for others, or building for sale. Search and filter the live database →
- Developer8,495
Developers acquire land or existing buildings and take on the risk of construction or major renovation — entitlements, design, financing, and vertical construction — before leas…
- Owner4,459
Owners hold real estate for the long term — acquiring stabilized or value-add assets and managing them for cash flow and appreciation rather than building new product.
- 3rd party Manager526
Third-party managers operate real estate on behalf of another owner — property management, leasing, and day-to-day operations for a fee rather than an ownership stake.
- Homebuilder536
Homebuilders develop and sell single-family or attached-housing product directly to homebuyers, rather than holding and operating rental assets.
