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52 real estate investment theses, from value-add multifamily to data centers. All developers and operators are commercial and active. Search and filter the live database →

Multifamily

  • Affordable Housing

    Affordable housing real estate development is a critical and growing sector, addressing the pressing need for housing that is accessible to low and moderate-income individuals a…

  • Condominiums

    Condominium real estate development involves constructing multifamily residential units, where each unit is individually owned while shared spaces are jointly owned.

  • LIHTC

    Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) are a critical financing tool for affordable housing developments in the United States.

  • Multifamily - Core

    Core multifamily investing refers to acquiring well-located, stabilized apartment buildings that require minimal capital expenditures.

  • Multifamily - Ground-up

    Ground-up multifamily real estate development involves constructing new apartment buildings from scratch, generally yielding higher potential returns but at increased risk and c…

  • Multifamily - Value-Add

    Value-add multifamily real estate development involves acquiring and improving existing apartment buildings to boost their value and increase rental income.

  • Workforce Housing

    Workforce housing, also known as Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH), plays a crucial role in the real estate market by providing affordable living options for middle-…

Specialized Housing

  • Car-light communities

    The development of new real estate communities that de-prioritize cars and parking is a burgeoning trend, reflecting a shift towards more sustainable and pedestrian-friendly urb…

  • Coliving

    Co-living real estate development, a modern form of communal living, has been gaining traction, particularly in urban areas where housing affordability is a growing concern.

  • Family-oriented apartments

    Apartment buildings designed specifically for families are a growing segment in the real estate market, addressing the unique needs of family living in urban settings.

  • Micro-apartments

    Micro-apartment multifamily real estate involves developing and investing in compact, fully functional living spaces, typically between 200-400 square feet.

  • Military Housing

    Military housing real estate development in the United States is a specialized sector, addressing the unique housing needs of military personnel and their families.

  • Multigenerational living

    Multi-generational living spaces, designed to accommodate multiple generations under one roof, are gaining popularity in the housing market.

  • Senior Housing

    Senior housing real estate development is a rapidly growing sector, driven by an aging population and increasing demand for specialized housing solutions for the elderly.

  • Student Housing

    Student housing real estate development in the United States is a vibrant and evolving sector, catering to the housing needs of over 19.7 million college and university students.

Detached Housing

  • ADUs

    Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) real estate development has gained significant momentum as an innovative solution to housing shortages and affordability issues.

  • Manufactured Housing

    Manufactured housing real estate development involves the creation and management of communities where prefabricated homes, or "mobile homes," are situated.

  • Single-Family Homes

    Single-family real estate development, or homebuilding, is a significant sector in the U.S.

  • Single-family rental

    Single-family rental (SFR) real estate development has experienced robust growth over the past decade, emerging as a significant component of the housing market.

Office & Commercial

  • Car Washes

    Car washes are an emerging real estate asset class that combine operating business cash flow with underlying real property value.

  • Industrial

    Industrial real estate development in the United States has been experiencing robust growth, driven primarily by the surge in e-commerce and the need for efficient logistics and…

  • Industrial Outdoor Storage

    Industrial outdoor storage (IOS) is a niche but rapidly institutionalizing real estate asset class focused on land sites used to store equipment, vehicles, containers, or materi…

  • Life Science

    Life science real estate development in the United States is a rapidly growing segment, driven by burgeoning demand from biotech firms, pharmaceutical companies, and research in…

  • Logistics

    Logistics space includes distribution warehouses as well as fulfillment centers.

  • Managed Office

    The managed or flex office sector, characterized by its flexible leasing terms and shared amenities, has seen substantial growth, particularly in the wake of changing workplace…

  • Medical Office & Healthcare

    The medical office market presents an intriguing blend of real estate and healthcare dynamics.

  • Self-Storage

    Self-storage real estate development in the United States has been expanding steadily, catering to a diverse range of needs from personal storage to business use.

  • Small-Bay Industrial

    Small-bay industrial properties are a fast-growing subsector of the broader industrial real estate market, defined by smaller footprints—typically 2,000 to 20,000 square feet—an…

  • Standalone Retail

    Standalone retail development refers to commercial properties including single-tenant retail boxes as well as malls and power centers.

  • Suburban Office

    Suburban office buildings are outside of the center of cities.

  • Urban Office

    Urban office real estate is a highly sought-after asset class, often commanding premium prices due to its location in business districts of major cities.

Recreation & Hospitality

  • Golf Courses

    Golf courses occupy a unique position in the real estate landscape, blending operating-business dynamics with significant underlying land value.

  • Hospitality

    Hospitality real estate development is a dynamic sector, continually adapting to changing consumer preferences and travel trends.

  • Marinas

    Marinas represent a unique and specialized segment within the real estate asset class.

  • Membership Clubs

    Membership clubs are a hybrid real estate and operating business model centered on exclusivity, experience, and recurring revenue.

  • RV Parks

    RV parks, or recreational vehicle parks, are an increasingly institutionalized niche within the broader hospitality and outdoor recreation real estate landscape.

  • Resorts

    Resorts are a hybrid real estate asset class that blend hospitality, leisure, and in many cases, residential or mixed-use components.

  • Short-term rental

    Short-term rental real estate development focuses on properties leased for shorter periods, often through platforms like Airbnb or VRBO.

Investment Strategies

  • Covered Land & Land Banking

    Land banking involves holding or aggregating land for future sale or development.

  • Data-Driven Investing

    Data-driven investing in real estate is transforming the industry, leveraging big data and analytics to make more informed investment decisions.

  • Historic Tax Credits

    Historic tax credit (HTC) real estate development in the United States plays a crucial role in preserving and revitalizing historic buildings while stimulating economic growth.

  • Hotel-to-Residential

    Hotel-to-residential conversions have emerged as a notable trend in the real estate market, responding to shifts in the demand for living spaces and the underutilization of hote…

  • Office-to-Residential

    Office-to-residential conversions have become an area of significant interest in real estate development, particularly in the context of shifting work patterns and urban housing…

  • OpCo-PropCo

    The OpCo-PropCo structure is a strategic approach in real estate investment that separates the operational aspects of a business (OpCo) from its property ownership (PropCo).

  • Opportunity Zones

    Opportunity Zones are designated areas offering tax incentives to encourage long-term investment in economically distressed communities.

  • Placemaking

    Placemaking represents a strategic approach to creating spaces that foster community, connectivity, and a sense of belonging.

  • Preferred Equity

    Preferred equity investing in real estate is a strategic approach that sits between senior debt and common equity in the capital stack, offering a unique balance of risk and ret…

Infrastructure & Real Assets

  • Agriculture

    Agricultural real estate is one of the oldest and most enduring asset classes, centered on income-producing farmland used for crops, livestock, or specialty products such as vin…

  • Data Centers

    Data center real estate development in the United States is a rapidly expanding sector, driven by an insatiable demand for data storage and processing capabilities.

  • Infrastructure

    Infrastructure real estate development encompasses large-scale projects aimed at creating or improving facilities that support communities and economies.

  • Schools

    Schools occupy a distinct niche within the real estate landscape, straddling institutional, community, and commercial categories.

  • Solar Farms

    Solar farms are a rapidly maturing real estate asset class that merges infrastructure investment with land development.