Our Strategy

Our Strategy

Our Strategy

Precision. Performance. Preservation.

A Data-Driven, Risk-Aware Approach to Real Estate Investing

Southgate Ventures operates with an institutional mindset, applying disciplined execution, market-specific analysis, and conservative underwriting to generate consistent returns.

Strategic Market Selection

Focused exclusively on Seattle’s high-income, supply-constrained submarkets

Strategic Market Selection

Focused exclusively on Seattle’s high-income, supply-constrained submarkets

Strategic Market Selection

Focused exclusively on Seattle’s high-income, supply-constrained submarkets

Strategic Market Selection

Focused exclusively on Seattle’s high-income, supply-constrained submarkets

Vertically Integrated Execution

In-house asset management ensures direct operational control

Vertically Integrated Execution

In-house asset management ensures direct operational control

Vertically Integrated Execution

In-house asset management ensures direct operational control

Vertically Integrated Execution

In-house asset management ensures direct operational control

Proven Investment Strategies

Value-add and covered land play approaches enhance risk-adjusted returns

Proven Investment Strategies

Value-add and covered land play approaches enhance risk-adjusted returns

Proven Investment Strategies

Value-add and covered land play approaches enhance risk-adjusted returns

Proven Investment Strategies

Value-add and covered land play approaches enhance risk-adjusted returns

Conservative Underwriting

Capital preservation is the foundation of every investment decision

Conservative Underwriting

Capital preservation is the foundation of every investment decision

Conservative Underwriting

Capital preservation is the foundation of every investment decision

Conservative Underwriting

Capital preservation is the foundation of every investment decision

We Employ Three Main Strategies

Value Add

Improving aging properties through renovation and upgrades

Covered Land Play

Seeks to identify properties with potential for increased density or redevelopment

Core

Acquiring well-located, income-producing assets with strong in-place fundamentals and long-term hold potential.

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Our Process

I

Our Process

We target markets where we can successfully operate throughout the real estate cycle. This means focusing our efforts on areas with sustainable growth supported by a diverse set of strong economic drivers and favorable supply-demand dynamics. 

I

Our Process

We target markets where we can successfully operate throughout the real estate cycle. This means focusing our efforts on areas with sustainable growth supported by a diverse set of strong economic drivers and favorable supply-demand dynamics. 

I

Our Process

We target markets where we can successfully operate throughout the real estate cycle. This means focusing our efforts on areas with sustainable growth supported by a diverse set of strong economic drivers and favorable supply-demand dynamics. 

I

Our Process

We target markets where we can successfully operate throughout the real estate cycle. This means focusing our efforts on areas with sustainable growth supported by a diverse set of strong economic drivers and favorable supply-demand dynamics. 

II

Sourcing And Acquiring Attractive Properties

Our ideal building is one that has been untouched for 10 or more years with significant arbitrage between in-place and market rents. An important component of our ability to capture favorable entry prices is our exceptional skill at sourcing off-market deals.

II

Sourcing And Acquiring Attractive Properties

Our ideal building is one that has been untouched for 10 or more years with significant arbitrage between in-place and market rents. An important component of our ability to capture favorable entry prices is our exceptional skill at sourcing off-market deals.

II

Sourcing And Acquiring Attractive Properties

Our ideal building is one that has been untouched for 10 or more years with significant arbitrage between in-place and market rents. An important component of our ability to capture favorable entry prices is our exceptional skill at sourcing off-market deals.

II

Sourcing And Acquiring Attractive Properties

Our ideal building is one that has been untouched for 10 or more years with significant arbitrage between in-place and market rents. An important component of our ability to capture favorable entry prices is our exceptional skill at sourcing off-market deals.

III

Creating Value Through Customized Extensive Renovations

Our targeted renovations yield higher rent, increase tenant retention, and reduce vacancies resulting in stable low volatility assets, increased value creation, and higher returns to investors.

III

Creating Value Through Customized Extensive Renovations

Our targeted renovations yield higher rent, increase tenant retention, and reduce vacancies resulting in stable low volatility assets, increased value creation, and higher returns to investors.

III

Creating Value Through Customized Extensive Renovations

Our targeted renovations yield higher rent, increase tenant retention, and reduce vacancies resulting in stable low volatility assets, increased value creation, and higher returns to investors.

III

Creating Value Through Customized Extensive Renovations

Our targeted renovations yield higher rent, increase tenant retention, and reduce vacancies resulting in stable low volatility assets, increased value creation, and higher returns to investors.

IV

Institutional Team

The Southgate team consists of institutionally trained individuals from leading firms throughout the industry.

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Institutional Team

The Southgate team consists of institutionally trained individuals from leading firms throughout the industry.

IV

Institutional Team

The Southgate team consists of institutionally trained individuals from leading firms throughout the industry.

IV

Institutional Team

The Southgate team consists of institutionally trained individuals from leading firms throughout the industry.

V

Embrace Technology

Southgate embraces and harnesses advances in real estate technology to provide a superior experience to both tenants and investors.

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Embrace Technology

Southgate embraces and harnesses advances in real estate technology to provide a superior experience to both tenants and investors.

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Embrace Technology

Southgate embraces and harnesses advances in real estate technology to provide a superior experience to both tenants and investors.

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Embrace Technology

Southgate embraces and harnesses advances in real estate technology to provide a superior experience to both tenants and investors.

Our Criteria

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

  • Core: Low to mid-teens
  • Value-Add: Mid-teens to low 20%
  • Covered Land: 20%+

Typical Hold Period

Typical Hold Period

  • Core: 5–10 years
  • Value-Add: 2–7 years
  • Covered Land: 3–10 years

Exit Strategy

Exit Strategy

  • Core: Sale
  • Value-Add: Refinance, then sale
  • Covered Land: Entitlement then sale, or redevelopment then sale

First Capital Event

First Capital Event

  • Core: Sale
  • Value-Add: Refinance 12–36 months post-renovation, with potential cash-out for investors
  • Covered Land: Sale

Cash on Cash

Cash on Cash

4-10%

Distributions

Distributions

Quarterly

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Southgate provides a simple path to financial prosperity with access to steadfast real estate investments in an economically dynamic gateway market.

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Address : 1455 NW Leary Way,
Suite 412, Seattle WA 98107

The information contained on this page is for information purposes, and should not be regarded as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation would be in violation of any laws. The price and value of the investments referred to on this page and the income from such investments may fluctuate, and investors may realize losses on these investments, including a loss of principal. We do not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice to our clients, and all investors are advised to consult with their tax, accounting, or legal advisers regarding any potential investment. The information and any opinions contained on this page have been obtained from sources that we consider reliable, but we do not represent such information and opinions are accurate or complete, and thus should not be relied upon as such. Past performance is not indicative or a guarantee of future performance. Interested investors should review the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) and all terms of this page are subject to the terms of the PPM. Projected returns are based upon various assumptions set forth in the PPM and are subject to risks which are also outlined in the PPM.

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Southgate provides a simple path to financial prosperity with access to steadfast real estate investments in an economically dynamic gateway market.

Contact Us

Address : 1455 NW Leary Way,
Suite 412, Seattle WA 98107

The information contained on this page is for information purposes, and should not be regarded as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation would be in violation of any laws. The price and value of the investments referred to on this page and the income from such investments may fluctuate, and investors may realize losses on these investments, including a loss of principal. We do not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice to our clients, and all investors are advised to consult with their tax, accounting, or legal advisers regarding any potential investment. The information and any opinions contained on this page have been obtained from sources that we consider reliable, but we do not represent such information and opinions are accurate or complete, and thus should not be relied upon as such. Past performance is not indicative or a guarantee of future performance. Interested investors should review the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) and all terms of this page are subject to the terms of the PPM. Projected returns are based upon various assumptions set forth in the PPM and are subject to risks which are also outlined in the PPM.

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Southgate provides a simple path to financial prosperity with access to steadfast real estate investments in an economically dynamic gateway market.

Contact Us

Address : 1455 NW Leary Way,
Suite 412, Seattle WA 98107

The information contained on this page is for information purposes, and should not be regarded as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation would be in violation of any laws. The price and value of the investments referred to on this page and the income from such investments may fluctuate, and investors may realize losses on these investments, including a loss of principal. We do not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice to our clients, and all investors are advised to consult with their tax, accounting, or legal advisers regarding any potential investment. The information and any opinions contained on this page have been obtained from sources that we consider reliable, but we do not represent such information and opinions are accurate or complete, and thus should not be relied upon as such. Past performance is not indicative or a guarantee of future performance. Interested investors should review the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) and all terms of this page are subject to the terms of the PPM. Projected returns are based upon various assumptions set forth in the PPM and are subject to risks which are also outlined in the PPM.

2025 Southgate Ventures. All rights reserved.

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Southgate provides a simple path to financial prosperity with access to steadfast real estate investments in an economically dynamic gateway market.

Contact Us

Address : 1455 NW Leary Way,
Suite 412, Seattle WA 98107

The information contained on this page is for information purposes, and should not be regarded as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation would be in violation of any laws. The price and value of the investments referred to on this page and the income from such investments may fluctuate, and investors may realize losses on these investments, including a loss of principal. We do not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice to our clients, and all investors are advised to consult with their tax, accounting, or legal advisers regarding any potential investment. The information and any opinions contained on this page have been obtained from sources that we consider reliable, but we do not represent such information and opinions are accurate or complete, and thus should not be relied upon as such. Past performance is not indicative or a guarantee of future performance. Interested investors should review the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) and all terms of this page are subject to the terms of the PPM. Projected returns are based upon various assumptions set forth in the PPM and are subject to risks which are also outlined in the PPM.

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