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MLG Capital Purchases Class A Apartment Property in San Antonio
Reata at Alamo Ranch becomes firm’s 29th multifamily asset in Texas Brookfield, Wis. (February 16, 2023) – MLG Capital – a national leader in diversified private real estate investments – today announced its acquisition of Reata at Alamo Ranch, located at 11211 Westwood Loop in San Antonio. The Class A, 227,000 sq. ft. multifamily property features 232 luxury studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with attractive amenities. “We are excited about this acquisition, which is located in a desirable area with high population growth and close proximity to some of the city’s largest employers,” said David Rodriguez, Assistant Vice President of MLG Capital. “With a low cost of living, strong job growth and a high quality of life, the San Antonio market continues to rank among the fastest growing cities in the country. We expect that trend to continue in the next five years and are pleased to expand our footprint in the area.” According to Costar, San Antonio ranked as the #2 city for white-collar job growth since the start of the pandemic, and the five-year population growth is projected at more than 13%. Similarly, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects San Antonio to add an additional 170,000 new…
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MLG Capital Tops $1 Billion in Private Real Estate Acquisitions for Second Consecutive Year
Brookfield, Wis. (January 10, 2023) – MLG Capital – a national leader in diversified private real estate investments – today announced that the firm saw another record-breaking year in 2022 as acquisitions totaled more than $1.2 billion. 2021 marked the first year that MLG surpassed $1 billion in asset acquisitions, and this past year it continued that success with more than 7,100 multifamily apartment units and 1.8 million square feet of commercial space, acquired across 14 states “MLG has invested in over $5.6 billion of transactions, which is the total of sold assets and the estimated current value of current investments as of Q3 2022. This figure represents approximately 39.5 million square feet of assets, inclusive of more than 33,900 multifamily apartment units across the country, further strengthening our diverse portfolio and positioning us as a leader in the industry,” said David Binder, Senior Vice President of MLG Capital. The Wisconsin-based firm switched to a diversified fund strategy in 2012 that provides investors the opportunity to participate in portfolios of real estate assets rather than individual deals. In May 2022, MLG launched its sixth diversified fund, with an equity raise goal of $400 million. “Our real estate investments continue to deliver consistent and strong…
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MLG Capital Vice President Billy Fox Named One of Multifamily’s “Rising Stars” by Multi-Housing News
Brookfield, Wis. (December 5, 2022) – MLG Capital, a national leader in private equity real estate investments, today announced that one of its Vice Presidents, Billy Fox, was named a “Rising Star” by Multi-Housing News in the publication’s annual Excellence Awards program. The prestigious annual award honored only four of the industry’s leading young talents across the nation, and this latest recognition marks the second consecutive year that an MLG Capital employee has received the distinguished honor. Vice President David Binder was recognized in 2021. Fox, who joined MLG in 2014, leads the efforts for the firm’s tax-deferred real estate investments and plays a pivotal role in analyzing and sourcing multi-family and commercial property acquisitions. In 2021, he was a key part of MLG’s most successful year to date, during which the firm exceeded $1 billion in acquisitions, including more than 7 million square feet of property and nearly 6,900 apartment units across 10 states, and surpassed $1 billion in historically invested equity. Fox was also instrumental in launching MLG’s new Legacy Fund, which offers owners of appreciated real estate assets a passive, tax-deferred and diversified exit strategy by allowing them to contribute their real estate in exchange for units in the fund. It is a unique solution in…
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MLG Capital Named Top Influencer in Multifamily by GlobeSt Real Estate Forum
Brookfield, Wis. (November 1, 2022) – MLG Capital today announced it was named a top Influencer in Multifamily Real Estate by GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum. The awards recognize individuals, teams and organizations that are impactful leaders within the industry. MLG Capital was honored in the Organization category. The private investment real estate investment firm headquartered in Brookfield, Wis., was recognized for several recent accomplishments, including surpassing $1 billion in annual commercial real estate acquisitions for the first time in 2021, closing its $350 million Private Fund V months ahead of schedule and introducing its largest fund yet – the $400 million Private Fund VI. MLG also recently launched unique investment products, including the Legacy Fund – a solution for wealth transfer and estate planning for families with appreciated real estate which achieves significant income and estate tax savings and the MAD Initiative for charitable-minded investors. “It has been a record-breaking 18 months for MLG, and we are honored to receive this national recognition for our hard work,” said Tim Wallen, CEO and Principal of MLG Capital. “It’s exciting to see the dedication of our talented team continue to accelerate our growth and the trust of our external partners. This honor demonstrates their commitment to and expertise in the…
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Welcome J. Michael “Mike” Mooney to the CARW Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame
Mike Mooney is the co-founder, and principal at MLG Capital, a real estate investment firm, headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin. As a veteran of the industry with over 55 years of experience in all aspects of real estate, Mike’s vast knowledge can only be compared to his love of forward-thinking company culture. Every day, he lives the core values of MLG: making a difference while making a living, and absolute integrity. Mike’s numerous board and leadership positions have included co-founder, Past-President, and longtime director of NAIOP-WI, Board Member of the Wisconsin Realtors Association, Director of the Wisconsin Economic Development Association, and a member of NAI Global’s Worldwide Leadership Board, including two terms as Chairman. In 2010, Mike and Margaret Farrow led the merger of the Waukesha County Chamber and Waukesha County Action Network to create the Waukesha County Business Alliance, now the second-largest chamber in the state of Wisconsin. Mike has been recognized across many Wisconsin-focused real estate associations with awards in 2006 as CARW’s Realtor of the Year, in 2009 with the creation and as the first recipient of the NAIOP-WI J. Michael Mooney Award for “extraordinary leadership in advancing economic development in Wisconsin”, and in 2015 with the Wisconsin…
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MLG Capital’s Multifamily Ownership Grows to Over 23,000 Units with Recent Acquisitions
Brookfield, Wis. (October 18, 2022) – MLG Capital today announced it completed 12 acquisitions in Q3 2022. The acquisitions consisted of one office asset and seven multifamily assets. The properties are located in Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin. The acquisitions add more than 1,550 units and nearly 1.6 million square feet to MLG’s portfolio that currently spans 18 states. With the closing of these recent deals, MLG has had active, exited or pending investments totaling approximately 39.1 million square feet of total space across the U.S., with exited and estimated current value exceeding $5.6 billion. “2022 continues to be a strong year for MLG, and we are pleased with the ongoing momentum thanks to our team’s hard work and dedication amid a competitive market,” said Assistant Vice President, Lindsey Collings. “These latest acquisitions span across three of our real estate investment funds, including our unique Legacy Fund solution. All of these acquisitions are part of our ‘smart deal’ strategy that targets diverse, income-producing properties that can produce the best returns for our investors.” Acquisitions were made via MLG’s Private Fund V and Private Fund VI, as well as its Legacy Fund, a unique, tax-efficient divesting solution for owners of appreciated real estate assets. The…
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MLG Capital’s Austin Carlson Named Emerging Leader by Waukesha County Business Alliance
Brookfield, Wis. (August 30, 2022) – MLG Capital, a Wisconsin-based private equity real estate investment firm, today announced that Divisional Controller Austin Carlson was named a Waukesha County Emerging Leader by the Waukesha County Business Alliance. The prestigious annual award honored only five individuals, and Carlson’s recognition marks the second consecutive year that an MLG Capital employee received the award. “Austin is an essential part of the team here at MLG, and we are thrilled that his leadership and hard work are being recognized outside of the office,” said Rick Reuter, Controller & VP at MLG Capital. “Austin’s work ethic and dedication is second to none. He is a true team player, and we are so proud of this accomplishment.” Carlson joined MLG Capital in 2018 and has been an exponential part of the firm’s growth. He oversees the fund accounting team and recently led a project to overhaul the firm’s investor portal. That effort took MLG to the next level with investor offerings and user experience, while integrating the back end of the business to provide enhanced efficiencies. Austin’s leadership in that project provided the firm the operational capacity to triple the size of its funds without needing to add additional finance staff….
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MLG Capital Purchases Two Memphis Area Apartment Properties
Brookfield, Wis. (August 23, 2022) – MLG Capital today announced its acquisition of two multifamily properties in the Memphis area – Preserve at Southwind (7991 Capilano Drive in Memphis) and Preserve at Bartlett (8840 Bristol Park Drive in Bartlett). The properties total 306 and 300 units respectively and both feature a range of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans with attractive amenities. “The Preserve Portfolio is an exciting acquisition for several reasons. Both properties are well-located in desirable submarkets of Memphis with strong school districts. Memphis is an integral part of the national logistics network, and these properties offer convenient access to some of the area’s largest employers – Southwind is mere blocks from the FedEx World Headquarters. The Bartlett asset plays a key role in providing upscale living at a manageable price point, given the rental housing supply constraints in that community,” said Mike Slinde, AVP of private equity for MLG Capital. “These acquisitions reflect MLG’s goal to expand our direct acquisition platform into the Southeast, a strategy to target a variety of income-producing multifamily properties that provide diversification for our Funds.” MLG Capital has been acquiring assets since 1987. Since 2012, the firm has operated under a fund strategy, providing investors the opportunity to…
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MLG Capital Named to INC. 5000 List for Second Consecutive Year, Ranked Among Fastest Growing Private Companies in U.S.
Brookfield, Wis. (August 16, 2022) – The 2022 Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in the United States was announced today with MLG Holdings, parent of MLG Capital, named 3811th on the list. The company was ranked 145th overall in the Real Estate category, 38th in the State of Wisconsin (where their corporate headquarters resides) and 15th of all companies in the Milwaukee metro area. The private investment real estate management firm headquartered in Brookfield, Wis., recorded its best year ever in 2021 during which it closed its $250 million Fund IV in record breaking time. Additionally, the firm launched its $350 million Fund V and surpassed $1 billion in commercial real estate acquisitions annually for the first time. MLG also launched unique investment products, including the Legacy Fund – a solution for wealth transfer and estate planning for families with appreciated real estate which achieves significant income and estate tax savings and the MAD Initiative for charitable-minded investors. “Last year was a monumental year for our team in sourcing opportunities that resulted in the company researching, analyzing, organizing capital, negotiating and closing on more than 40 smart and exciting investments to benefit our clients and industry partners,” said Tim Wallen, CEO and Principal of MLG Capital. “It’s…
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MLG Capital’s Jade Hendricks Named Woman of Influence by GlobeSt Real Estate Forum
Brookfield, Wis. (July 27, 2022) – MLG Capital, a national leader in private equity investments in commercial real estate, today announced that Assistant Vice President of Investor Operations Jade Hendricks was named one of GlobeSt Real Estate Forum’s 2022 Women of Influence. The prestigious annual award honors a small number of the commercial real estate industry’s most influential women in the country. Hendricks received special recognition in the award’s Humanitarian category for her work spearheading charitable initiatives both inside and outside of MLG Capital. “Jade is highly deserving of this honor – her passion, creativity, integrity and commitment are rivaled only by her humility,” said David Binder, Vice President at MLG. “She is a natural leader who goes above and beyond in every aspect of her role, and in every aspect of her community involvement. We are so proud to have her as a member of our team.” Hendricks joined MLG Capital in 2020 after graduating from Nashville’s Fisk University with degrees in business and Spanish, and cutting her teeth in a traditionally male-dominated field as part of the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management team in Chicago. As her MLG hiring manager tells it, Hendricks’ job was designed specifically for her – defined on the…
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