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Real Estate Investing at Caldrion

We acquire and transform high-potential real estate assets into compounding engines. 

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Real Estate is more than an asset class; it is the foundation of our inflation-protected portfolio. Unlike traditional private equity funds constrained by 7-year lifecycles, our family office capital allows us to optimize for long-term value creation rather than short-term IRR.

 

We target Value-Add and Opportunistic assets where physical, operational, or capital structure complexities have obscured true value. We unlock this value through:

  • Active Operations: Vertical integration of property management to drive NOI growth.

  • Capital Agility: The ability to close all-cash or navigate complex capital stacks (assumable debt, mezzanine structures).

  • Institutional Renovation: Strategic capex deployment to force appreciation and attract credit-grade tenants.​​

Where We Invest

1. Multifamily & Residential

  • Strategy: Workforce Housing & Class B Value-Add We target assets that serve the "missing middle"—essential housing for the working population that is insulated from the volatility of luxury Class A supply.

  • Asset Profile: Garden-style and mid-rise communities (150+ units); Vintages 1985–2015.

  • The Opportunity: We look for mismanaged or under-capitalized assets in submarkets with strong school districts and employment drivers but limited new supply.

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Value Creation Levers:

  • Interior Repositioning: Comprehensive unit upgrades (countertops, flooring, fixtures) to capture proven ROI premiums.

  • Operational Optimization: Implementing institutional property management software, dynamic pricing, and ratio utility billing systems (RUBS) to reduce expense ratios.

  • Tech & Amenities: Adding smart home packages (locks, thermostats), package lockers, and modernized common areas to compete with newer product at a discount.

 

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2. Industrial & Logistics

  • Strategy: Last-Mile Infill & Light Industrial As e-commerce matures, the premium on proximity to end-consumers continues to rise. We avoid "big box" bulk distribution in favor of versatile, smaller-bay assets that serve a diverse tenant base.

  • Asset Profile: Multi-tenant light industrial and shallow-bay warehouses (20k–200k sq. ft.); clear heights of 18’–32’; high dock ratios.

  • The Opportunity: Acquiring assets with short-term leases or below-market rents in land-constrained infill locations where replacement cost is prohibitive.

 

Value Creation Levers:

  • Mark-to-Market: Aggressively rolling below-market leases to current market rates upon expiration.

  • Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS): Targeting sites with low coverage ratios to monetize excess land for trailer parking and equipment storage—a high-demand, low-supply niche.

  • Functional Capital: Investing in roof replacements, LED lighting retrofits, and truck court repairs to attract credit-grade tenants.

 

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3. Specialty & Niche Assets

Strategy: High-Barrier Operational Real Estate We pursue assets where the physical infrastructure is mission-critical to the tenant’s revenue generation. In these sectors, the high cost of relocation creates "sticky" tenancy and premium yields. We focus on asset classes protected by significant barriers to entry—specifically specialized zoning, complex build-outs, and heavy infrastructure requirements.

 

Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure

  • Focus: Acquiring "powered shells" and carrier-neutral facilities in secondary markets with access to low-cost power and fiber density.

  • The Opportunity: The explosion of AI and cloud computing has outpaced the supply of power-ready infrastructure. We target assets where we can upgrade power density (MW capacity) and cooling systems to meet modern hyperscale or enterprise requirements.

  • Value Lever: Securing long-term master leases with investment-grade tech tenants or colocation operators.

 

Cold Storage & Food Logistics

  • Focus: Freezer/cooler distribution facilities and "last-mile" food hubs near major metros.

  • The Opportunity: The US cold storage stock is aging and ill-equipped for modern e-grocery and pharmaceutical demand. New construction is prohibitively expensive and technically complex, protecting existing assets from supply gluts.

  • Value Lever: Retrofitting vintage dry warehouses with modern refrigeration systems or expanding freezer capacity in existing footprints to capture premium rents (often 2-3x standard industrial rates).

 

Medical Office Buildings

  • Focus: Clinical facilities located off-campus but affiliated with major health systems, specifically those offering high-acuity services (dialysis, imaging, surgery centers).

  • The Opportunity: The secular shift toward outpatient care and an aging population drives demand for convenient, community-based medical real estate.

  • Value Lever: Converting gross leases to Triple-Net (NNN) structures and optimizing tenant mix to create "referral ecosystems" within a single building (e.g., placing a pharmacy next to a primary care clinic).

Partnering with Caldrion

Preferred Deal Profiles
We are actively seeking acquisition opportunities that meet the following parameters:
  • Transaction Size: $20M – $150M (GAV); Equity checks of $10M – $75M.
  • Geography: primary & secondary US Markets (Focus: Sunbelt, Mountain West, Southeast).
  • Asset Class: multifamily (100+ units), Industrial (>100k sqft), Niche Sectors.
  • Profile: value-add (requires renovation/lease-up) or Core-Plus (stable with upside).
  • Returns: targeting 15%+ Net IRR and 1.8x+ Equity Multiple.
  • Structure: all-cash, Joint Venture (90/10 split), or Co-GP opportunities.
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Why Partner With Us?
Sellers and operating partners choose Caldrion because we offer certainty of execution and alignment of interest.
  • Patient Capital: We are not forced to sell good assets at bad times. We can hold through cycles to maximize exit value.
  • Flexible Mandate: We can structure deals creatively; solving for tax issues, partnership disputes, and debt maturities.
  • Speed & Certainty: When we issue an LOI, we have the capital and intent to close. Our IC meets weekly.
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Submit an Investment Opportunity
We are actively seeking to deploy capital into high-quality assets that align with our strategic mandates. We value the brokerage community and operating partners as vital extensions of our team. When you bring an opportunity to Caldrion, you can expect a streamlined review process, direct access to decision-makers, and a definitive "yes" or "no" within days, not weeks.

 

Our Commitment to Intermediaries:

  • Broker Protection: We respect buy-side mandates and are committed to protecting brokers on off-market transactions.

  • Rapid Feedback: We understand that time is your most valuable asset. We aim to provide initial feedback or a Letter of Intent within 48–72 hours of receiving a full package.

  • Certainty of Close: As a capitalized family office, we speak with our own money. We do not require outside investment committee approval or third-party equity syndication to close.

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To ensure a swift evaluation, please include the following in your initial submission:

  • Offering Memorandum (OM) or Executive Summary

  • Trailing 12-Month Financials (T-12) & Current Rent Roll

  • High-level CaPex budget or renovation scope (if applicable)

  • Please make all initial submissions via our deal submission form​, we will reach out for additional documents if there is interest.

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