Bender Companies
Overview
Bender Companies is a real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of multifamily properties across the United States. Founded in 2011, the firm focuses on value-add opportunities in secondary and tertiary markets, targeting assets with 100 or more units and a price per unit between $40,000 and $100,000. Their investment strategy emphasizes revenue enhancement and cost reduction, aiming to improve demand, create additional revenue streams, and implement operational efficiencies. The firm's portfolio includes properties such as Park Towers, Flats at Gladstone, Carriage Creek, and 1900 Lawrence. Bender Companies employs a disciplined approach to acquisitions and dispositions, utilizing predominantly first mortgage, non-recourse debt structured to allow for flexibility in asset exits. They also consider joint ventures and strategic partnerships with experienced operators who share a similar investment philosophy. Bender Companies' leadership team comprises individuals with extensive experience in commercial real estate investing, operations, project management, and finance. The firm's principals and upper-level staff typically invest 10-20% of the equity in each transaction, aligning their interests with those of their partners and ensuring a motivated approach to asset management and value creation.
Investment Focus
- Multifamily properties with 100+ units
- Price per unit between $40,000 and $100,000
- Assets requiring value-add strategies
- Properties in secondary and tertiary markets
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Bender Companies invest in?
Bender Companies invests in Real Estate, and is based in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States. Bender Companies is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Bender Companies invest at?
Bender Companies backs companies at Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 5M - 30M.
Which regions does Bender Companies invest in?
Bender Companies invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Bender Companies?
Team members listed for Bender Companies include Kurt Bender (Founder and Principal) and Mark Barnes (Vice President of Investments).
What companies has Bender Companies invested in?
Bender Companies's portfolio includes The Element, Central Park, Park Towers, Lakeview Apartments, Flats at Gladstone, Carriage Creek, 1900 Lawrence and Lofts at Layton.
How do I contact Bender Companies?
Bender Companies's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
