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
Three-story brick multifamily building with 23 units near downtown Evanston
909-919 Washington Street
Student housing apartment exterior in Rogers Park with proximity to Loyola University
1317-19 W. Loyola Avenue
Market-rate multifamily property in Rogers Park, red-brick façade with 24 units
1308 W North Shore Avenue
  • 909-919 Washington Street
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.
  • 1317-19 W. Loyola Avenue
Property Type:
Student Housing
Region:
Midwest
Market:
Evanston, IL
Status:
Active
Acquisition Year:
2022
Deal Profile:
Operational Value Add (lease-up, technology implementation)
Unit Count:
11 Apartments (49 Beds)
  • Building Size:
    28,487 Sq. Ft.
  • 1308 W North Shore Avenue
Property Type:
Market Rate Multifamily
Region:
Midwest
Market:
Rogers Park | Chicago, IL
Status:
Active
Acquisition Year:
2024
Deal Profile:
Condo Deconversion
Unit Count:
22 Apartments
  • Building Size:
    19,900 Sq. Ft.

909-919 Washington Street

909-919 Washington Street
Market Rate Multifamily
Midwest
Evanston, IL
Active
2021
Operational value-add driven by leasing execution and technology implementation.
37
50664

1308 W North Shore Avenue

Rogers Park | Chicago, IL
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1308 W North Shore Avenue
Market Rate Multifamily
Midwest
Rogers Park | Chicago, IL
Active
2024
Condo de-conversion to restore unified operations and unlock value.
22
19900

1317-19 W. Loyola Avenue

1317-19 W. Loyola Avenue
Student Housing
Midwest
Evanston, IL
Active
2022
Student housing, stabilized via lease-up and technology implementation.
11
49
28487
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