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Decades of expertise, summarized.

Menomonie, Wisconsin

Menomonie, Wisconsin

Menomonie, Wisconsin

 Acquired and repositioned agricultural land in Menomonie, WI for commercial use, resulting in a 335% annualized return through a strategic sale to Love’s Travel Stops. 

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Columbus, Minnesota

Menomonie, Wisconsin

Menomonie, Wisconsin

 Advanced and partially exited a strategic industrial land investment in Columbus, MN, generating a 73% annualized return while retaining ownership for future upside.

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Dayton, Minnesota

Menomonie, Wisconsin

Columbus, Minnesota

Executed a phased mixed-use land strategy in Dayton, MN, achieving a 54.17% annualized return with future upside from remaining acreage.


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Columbus, Minnesota

Menomonie, Wisconsin

Columbus, Minnesota

Resolved complex development issues on a 43-acre site in Columbus, MN, resulting in a $3.52M sale and a 22% annualized return over 10 years.

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Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cottage Grove, Minnesota

 Repositioned and sold a bank-owned site in Cottage Grove, MN, delivering a 161.63% annualized return over 4.3 years through strategic cleanup and marketing. 

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Rogers, Minnesota

Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cottage Grove, Minnesota

 Held and repositioned a strategic site in Rogers, MN, achieving a 22.97% annualized return through rental income and a redevelopment-driven sale. 

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Rosemount, Minnesota

Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Rosemount, Minnesota

 Acquired 465 acres in Rosemount, MN with strong early market interest, positioning for a phased exit strategy targeting $30M+ and significant upside potential.

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Menomonie, Wisconsin

Strategic Land Investment

Acquisition & Vision: Purchased 11.5 acres of agricultural land along I-94 in Menomonie, WI on 12/7/2014 for $100,000, recognizing its potential for commercial development.


Strategic Marketing: Marketed the site for 9 months, targeting commercial buyers while initiating the entitlement and approval process.


Successful Exit: Sold the property to Love’s Travel Stops on 8/5/2015 for $1,300,000.


Investor Outcome: Delivered a 335% annualized return over a 1.67-year hold period, demonstrating strong market insight and execution.

Columbus, Minnesota

Land Development

Strategic Investment: Acquired a 45% interest in agricultural land along I-35 in Columbus, MN in September 2017.


Development Advancement: Led key development efforts including wetland delineation, concept planning, and utility planning to prepare the site for industrial use.


Targeted Marketing: Marketed the property to industrial users, resulting in the sale of 13.2 acres to one user.


Ongoing Ownership: Retain a 45% stake in the remaining acreage, preserving future upside potential.


Investor Outcome: Achieved a 73% annualized return over a 1.25-year hold period, highlighting effective value creation and exit strategy.

Dayton, Minnesota

Mixed-Use Land Development

Strategic Acquisition: Acquired 76 acres across two transactions in Dayton, MN, targeting a mixed-use development opportunity.


Diverse Marketing Approach: Marketed the property to a broad range of users, resulting in five separate sales to different buyers.


Ongoing Value Creation: Retain approximately 8 acres, positioning for continued value growth and future returns.


Investor Outcome: Delivered a 54.17% annualized return over a 3.6-year hold period, with additional upside potential from remaining land.

Columbus, Minnesota

Strategic Land Investment

Strategic Acquisition: Acquired 43 acres of land situated between I-35W and I-35E in Columbus, MN.


Site Complexity: Addressed development challenges including wetland constraints and access issues.


Value Enhancement: Completed wetland work to unlock development potential and enhance marketability.


Successful Exit: Sold the land and billboard signage for $3,520,000.


Investor Outcome: Achieved a 22% annualized return over a 10-year hold period, demonstrating long-term value creation.

Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Land Repositioning

Opportunistic Acquisition: Purchased 12.95 acres of bank-owned land along Hwy. 61 in Cottage Grove, MN in December 2013, under a year-end deadline.


Value Enhancement: Repositioned and cleaned up the property to improve marketability.


Strategic Sale: Sold the site in March 2018 for $1,000,000 after targeted re-marketing efforts.


Investor Outcome: Generated a 161.63% annualized return over a 4.3-year hold period, showcasing strong repositioning and timing strategy.

Rogers, Minnesota

Land Redevelopment

Strategic Acquisition: Purchased 3.4 acres with a residential structure in Rogers, MN, located in the path of future development.


Interim Use: Rented the property for four years, generating holding income while planning for redevelopment.


Marketed for Redevelopment: Positioned the site for higher use and marketed it accordingly.


Successful Exit: Sold the property to Darkenwald Development in 2021 as part of a mixed-use project.


Investor Outcome: Delivered a 22.97% annualized return over a 3.92-year hold period, balancing income and long-term value creation.

Rosemount, Minnesota

Strategic Land Investment

Large-Scale Acquisition: Acquired 465 acres along Hwy 55 and County Road 42 in Rosemount, MN in December 2023 for $6.1 million (approx. $13,118 per acre).


Strong Market Interest: Received multiple offers exceeding $30,000 per acre shortly after acquisition.


Long-Term Strategy: Plan to hold and sell the property in phases, targeting a total exit value of $30 million+.


Investor Outlook: While returns are TBD, current market interest suggests the potential to double or triple the investment even in a quick-sale scenario.

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