Investment Criteria

Quality Assets, Conservative Underwriting, Disciplined Capital Deployment.

We buy institutional-quality multifamily assets with an established operating history, a strategic location and a durable position in their submarket. That means a core approach rather than ground-up development or execution-heavy value-add. Careful underwriting, modest leverage and hands-on asset management are what protect investor capital and keep returns consistent.

Investment Criteria

The Basics, Applied With Discipline.

VDB has reviewed, underwritten, toured and submitted bids on more than 45 multifamily investment opportunities through the first half of 2026, maintaining a competitive position across the majority of these processes.

01

Class A focus, post-2015 vintage

200+ units, 4–6 story wrap and podium, mid and high rise construction.

02

Typical $80M–$200M+ capitalization

Higher for portfolio acquisitions and recapitalizations.

03

Off-market and broker relationship sourcing

Principal-level relationships generate consistent on and off-market deal flow.

04

Targeted Minimum Returns

15%–20% IRR pre-tax and 6.0% average cash-on-cash across the investment term.

05

Capital-in-hand advantage

Brokered processes move quickly. Capital ready, deal fully underwritten, exclusivity won.

06

Alignment of interests

Sponsor capital invested in every transaction. Economic performance, not management fees, drives the firm.

Geographic Focus

Select Gateway Cities With Strong Economic Fundamentals As Well As High Growth Business Friendly Markets.

  • Strategic access to major transportation corridors and international airports
  • Stable employment driven by healthcare, technology and higher education
  • Persistent housing supply constraints relative to demand
  • Highly rated school districts attracting long-term household growth

Target Markets

Atlanta, GAAustin, TXBoca Raton, FLBoston, MACharleston, SCCharlotte, NCChicago, ILDallas / Ft. Worth, TXDenver, COFt. Lauderdale, FLHouston, TXMiami, FLMinneapolis / St. Paul, MNNashville, TNOrlando, FLPhiladelphia, PAPhoenix, AZRaleigh / Durham, NCTampa / St. Petersburg, FLWashington, DC Greater MSAWest Palm Beach, FL