Panther

Private Investment Firm Fort Myers, United States

Overview

Panther is a real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition and management of residential properties across the United States. The firm unites construction, property management, lending, and development into a single platform, aiming to create efficiency, transparency, and alignment from blueprint to balance sheet. Panther's approach is designed to ensure long-term performance and yield stability in its residential investments. Founded by industry veterans David T. Diaz and Joshua Grim, Panther leverages their extensive experience in the real estate sector. David's leadership at Cerberus and Starwood contributed to the delivery of over 36,000 single-family rental homes nationwide, while Joshua transformed a modest investment into a substantial rental asset portfolio through disciplined, data-driven investing. Together, they established Panther to merge efficiency, transparency, and alignment across construction, management, and development. Panther's investment strategy focuses on build-to-rent homes and duplexes engineered for long-term performance and yield stability. Every design decision—from layout to finishes—is driven by data on rentability, maintenance, and return on investment. The firm also offers custom-built homes and high-performance rental assets, adapting its design sensibility to specific lot needs and goals. Additionally, Panther specializes in takeover builds, turning stalled projects into finished assets by prioritizing transparency, quality control, and cost certainty to get investments back on track and performing.

Investment Focus

  • Accredited investors

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Frequently asked questions about Panther

What sectors does Panther invest in?

Panther invests in Real Estate, Property Management, Construction and Development, and is based in Fort Myers, United States. Panther is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.

Which regions does Panther invest in?

Panther invests across United States.

Who are the partners at Panther?

Team members listed for Panther include Richard Cunningham (Chief Financial Officer) and David Diaz (Co-Founder | COO).

How do I contact Panther?

Panther'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.

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