About Highland
Highland is a vertically-integrated investor and operator of Small Multifamily assets in select Midwest & Mountain West submarkets. We seek to acquire overlooked and/or mis-managed SMF assets in a highly-fragmented landscape dominated by mom & pop owners that often lack the resources and scale to optimize asset-level performance. We create value and drive returns via a rigorous, institutional-quality approach to property & asset management to enhance asset quality and property-level cash flows.

We concentrate on acquiring SMF assets in defined submarkets where we have an operating presence and expertise. Our addressable market is large & fragmented, with approximately ~1.5M sub-100 unit SMF buildings in the U.S. valued at ~$2.5T. The SMF landscape is inefficient and operationally intensive, requiring scale & resources to optimize asset-level performance..

Institutional investors are primarily focused on larger apartment complexes, creating a unique opportunity for Highland to acquire & operate SMF assets at discounted bases with limited competition. We find these dynamics compelling and create a durable set-up for outsized risk-adjusted returns.
Acquisition Criteria
We are hyper-focused on SMF assets that fit the below investment criteria.
Category
Class B & C Multifamily
Deal Size
$5m - $50m; Up to 200 units
Sector
Market Rate Multifamily
Workforce Housing
HUD Sponsored Multifamily
Student Housing
Location
Greater Chicagoland
Greater Salt Lake City
Arizona (Tucson & Phoenix)
Key Differentiators
1
Niche Specialization
Hyper-focused on SMF sector in select submarkets
2
Vertically-Integrated Platform
Highland executes all elements of the deal lifecycle from acquisition to disposition
3
Experienced Team
Unique pairing of Institutional experience & entrepreneurial background
4
Institutional Approach
Rigorous focus on underwriting, risk management & detailed reporting
5
Robust Sourcing Capability
Ability to secure “first look” opportunities off market given significant transaction volume in submarkets
6
Technology-Forward Approach
Leveraging enterprise quality technology to drive operating efficiencies
Case Studies
909-919 Washington Street
1317-19 W. Loyola Avenue
1308 W North Shore Avenue
  • PROJECT DETAILS
Property Type:
Market Rate Multifamily
Region:
Midwest
Market:
Evanston, IL
Status:
Active
Acquisition Year:
2021
Deal Profile:
Operational Value Add (leasing, technology implementation)
Unit Count:
37 Apartments
  • Building Size:
    50,664 Sq. Ft.