Benjamin Smith

Led all aspects of single-tenant net lease transactions, from strategic off-market sourcing to closing, managing a diverse client base and driving over $350M in closed volume.

• Drove over $350M in closed single-tenant investment transactions, strategically focusing on off-market opportunities across diverse asset types to achieve significant portfolio growth.
• Executed complex multi-property transactions, including a $100M 18-unit CVS portfolio, demonstrating expertise in portfolio structuring and negotiation for institutional buyers.
• Facilitated the sale of a $70.5M Amazon distribution center from a family office to a non-traded REIT, managing all phases of due diligence and closing.
• Led acquisition and leaseback transactions for major regional headquarters facilities, including a $35M Gateway First Bank Office and a $32.5M Riddell Sports Manufacturing & HQ Facility.
• Designed and implemented a specialized $25M Ground Lease Zero Cash Flow structured finance solution for institutional investors, showcasing innovative deal structuring capabilities.

Provided high-level financial analysis and modeling for an affordable housing investment fund, supporting successful capital raises and optimizing operational efficiency.

• Delivered high-level financial analysis for an affordable housing investment fund, modeling development opportunities ranging from $300K to $150M+.
• Presented comprehensive financial models to lenders and investors, directly supporting successful capital raises for new developments.
• Created predictive systems for income/expense tracking, saving over 50 hours of labor monthly and significantly enhancing financial forecasting accuracy.

Co-founded and led a real estate lending and investing platform, managing all operational aspects from deal sourcing to portfolio management and investor relations.

• Launched and scaled a real estate lending and investing platform, overseeing all operational facets while simultaneously attending university full-time.
• Drove deal flow by sourcing, underwriting, and closing commercial real estate loan transactions, alongside managing investor relations and market analysis.
• Established and managed an internship program for seven university students, fostering talent development and expanding operational capacity.
• Implemented a syndication program for portfolio acquisition and management, expanding investment opportunities and optimizing asset deployment.

Achieved the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America, demonstrating exceptional leadership, community service, and outdoor skills.