Valerie Couch

SMARTLAND is a fully integrated value-add real estate private equity firm with a seasoned, tech savvy team headquartered in Miami, FL with offices in Cleveland, Ohio. SMARTLAND's relentless pursuit of increasing NOI through multiple asset level revenue streams, increases income to investors, enhances asset value, and allows for early refinancing so investors can receive their capital back and yet continue to enjoy ongoing income from cash flow. As an ecosystem-based organization focused on multifamily in the South and Midwest, SMARTLAND benefits from adding Class ‘A’ amenities to Class ‘B’ and ‘C’ apartment communities that increase rents, renewals, and lease terms, and that gives it a competitive edge in crowded marketplaces. SMARTLAND has five in-house divisions that differentiate them from other fund managers. These fully integrated divisions include construction, asset management, architecture & design, Investor Relations, and Marketing. This allows SMARTLAND to mobilize crews with unprecedented speed and efficiency, reducing costs while increasing value. SMARTLAND knows what is relevant today and with an eye on future trends, constantly looks for ways to raise the bar on what people want for themselves and their communities. SMARTLAND’s four principals invest their personal funds in every project aligning interests with investors and the company has a history of having achieved high returns on its investments that outpace those of other operators. The company’s primary focus is on constantly seeking ways to gain a competitive edge to ensure the long-term stability of revenue streams, on capital growth, and on investor returns.