Become an Investor |   1-800-874-5698Skip to contentOFFERINGSLEARN BlogPodcastRecorded WebinarsABOUTFOR RESIDENTSSite SearchSearch for:SearchPRIVATE EQUITYREAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FIRMBECOME AN INVESTORINGREDIENTS FOR INVESTOR RETURNSFounded in 2008, Smartland is a fully integrated value-add real estate private equity firm with an experienced forward-thinking team. Our process-oriented focus and strategic mindset lead to high investor returns. Smartland is an ecosystem-based organization focused on multifamily and light industrial opportunities in Northeast Ohio with potential expansion into the broader Midwest region. We capitalize on other’s mediocracy and seek to add value to not only our properties but the surrounding community as well.1M$70M Current AUM & $90M Exited AUM1Avg Investor Annual Return1Repositioned AssetsOUR STORYWe are among the Midwest’s largest real estate fund managers. We are focused and specialize in impacting and transforming urban communities of multi-family and excel in adding value where heavy-lifting is required.Play VideoEVERYTHING UNDER ONE ROOFSTRONG TRACK RECORDOur strong track record speaks to our entrepreneurial thought process and talent.ARCHITECTURE DESIGNSmartland manages new project design from top to bottom:We strive to bring you the best services you will ever experience investing in real estate. Our all-under-one-roof model has led to longer tenant occupancy and better returns for investors. Our entire team is familiar with your Smartland assets since  acquisition through repositioning and management.Read MoreMARKETINGHere’s why an in-house marketing team is beneficial to an investor:Smartland’s Marketing team can do it all in-house. Digital marketing, tenant nurturing, website and content creation. We post the properties and units for rent and run all of our own social media.Read MoreFACILITY MANAGEMENTSmartland’s Property Managers spring into action during the construction process and continue once the property is repositioned.Vacancies are costly. Tenants come first; they are the foundation of any investment property. Therefore, Smartland culture and thought revolve around minimizing vacancies and maximizing revenues. Here’s how Smartland’s property managers do it:Read MoreINVESTOR RELATIONSYour dedicated Smartland Investor Relations Specialist achieves the following for you:At Smartland, we take all of our relationships seriously. So we partner you with a dedicated Investor Relations Director who understands your unique investment goals and criteria. Our unparalleled service cultivates long-term, trusting relationships. All our services are in-house and under one roof. Your Investor Relations Director coordinates this powerful team synergy for you. This provides efficiency, communication, accuracy, cost savings, and a higher quality experience for you and all stakeholders.Read MoreCONSTRUCTIONSmartland’s construction team delivers measurable results and helps you achieve your goals by:Understanding your