Our Investment Strategy

We are a buy-and-hold shop

Investment Approach

We seek well-positioned large multifamily communities with a heavy focus on cash flow and appreciation through strong underlying multifamily fundamentals, population growth, and an ability to increase operational efficiencies. 

Our investment approach is unique due to our much longer targeted holding periods. We offer our investors a reliable, recurring revenue stream by securing good assets, using proper leverage, and fomenting growth over time.  

Most importantly, we don’t buy properties that we wouldn’t be willing to own 100% with our own money and in most cases, our team is investing their own money alongside investors in the properties we take on. 

Make Money Three Ways

Cash Flow

Quarterly, cash payments are made to investors after all expenses and maintenance reserves for the property are paid. 

Debt Repayment

Monthly, a portion of the property’s mortgage payment goes to repaying the principal loan balance. This principal repayment results in an equity gain for investors.

Property Value

Over time, the resale value of the property increases as rents increase and the quality of the property improves.

Locations We Invest

Few things are as important in real estate as location. Find the right one and you have a tailwind, find the wrong one and you could have a headwind that’s impossible to overcome. For this reason, we only target well-located properties in markets we know, like, and trust where thoughtful operations create significant long-term value. 

We currently operate apartment complexes in Northwest Ohio with Columbus & Cincinnati, Ohio markets as expansion targets in 2025 & 2026.  

Managing Risk

All investments carry risk, certain risks can be reduced but by no means eliminated. For this reason, the very beginning of our property analysis starts with analyzing and mitigating risk. From the location of a property to the number of units a property has for diversification of revenue, to a property’s tenant profile -We do not even consider properties that do not meet our “limit to risk” criteria.

As an investment real estate operator, all our properties are structured on an investment thesis of long-term debt and limited exposure to interest rate risk. We carry large working capital reserves to provide additional protection to our investors in the event of unforeseen negative occurrences. 

Product Quality

“Price is what you pay, value is what you get.”

We take pride in what we own and do not hesitate to upgrade the quality of our assets. Not only does this improve the lives of our customers (residents), it also increases the demand for our units and reduces our investment risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Great question! Yes, you can reinvest your distributions but typically these investments will need to be made in a different investment property when a new offering becomes available. In the meantime it is possible to hold your distributions with our affiliated investment firm in short-term treasuries likely earning more interest than at a bank until a new offering becomes available. 

Yes, it is generally possible to exit your investment position before Rust Belt Capital fully exits the property through a sale. That said, each investment may be subject to different lock up periods and you should not make an investment in any of our offerings if you do not intent to retain that investment for a meaningful amount of time (i.e. several years). 

A question we get a lot! Our minimum investment amount is currently $50,000 in a given offering. This minimum amount helps us ensure a strong commitment to the investment property from all investors.  

Prompt communication, smooth processes, regular updates, a clear plan and focus, diligent and committed Rust Belt Capital team, honest and straightforward answers to any questions!

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