Ivory Equity acquires and repositions multifamily properties across the Northeastern United States — helping investors build lasting wealth through disciplined, community-focused investing.
Ivory Equity was founded as a family office investment vehicle focused on local workforce housing in the Northeast. Over time, we grew into a full-service real estate private equity platform — managing over $130 million in assets and building a proprietary in-house property management operation.
Our management team brings 22 years of combined experience — having underwritten over $25 billion in properties and deployed more than $7.6 billion in capital across U.S. real estate throughout their careers. That institutional expertise now drives every decision we make at the firm level.
We have successfully repositioned more than 36 properties, constructed new developments, and built a reputation for closing joint ventures and syndications with precision and integrity.
Our philosophy centers on resilient communities and workforce housing — always putting the tenant first. That approach leads to higher retention, lower vacancy risk, and better long-term returns for investors.
We target value-add multifamily properties in supply-constrained Northeastern markets — where strong demand and workforce housing fundamentals drive durable returns.
With 36+ successful repositions completed, we have a proven playbook for executing renovations, improving operations, and unlocking value in underperforming assets.
Our team has a disciplined track record structuring and closing joint ventures and syndications, giving investors access to institutional-quality real estate deals.
We built a proprietary property management platform to control costs, protect margins, and maintain the tenant relationships that anchor long-term asset performance.
Backed by a team that has deployed $7.6B+ in capital over their combined careers, we bring a rigorous institutional lens to every acquisition — from deal sourcing to close.
Beyond repositioning, Ivory Equity has developed new assets from the ground up — expanding our portfolio and creating lasting value for the communities we serve.
A selection of multifamily assets Ivory Equity has acquired, repositioned, and managed across the Northeastern United States. Swap these with your own property photography to showcase your actual projects.
Ivory Equity started as a family office focused on workforce housing in local Northeast markets. Over time, we built a full-service real estate private equity platform — now managing $130M+ in assets with an in-house property management team and a growing portfolio across the region.
Our management team has underwritten over $25 billion in properties and structured deals for multi-national investment firms, institutional funds, and regional syndicators throughout their combined careers. That experience now informs how we source, underwrite, and operate every asset in our portfolio.
We have repositioned more than 36 properties, developed new assets, and built a reputation for selective, disciplined investing that puts community and tenant outcomes at the center of every decision.
Book a CallWe invest in people and communities — not just properties. Our focus on resilient workforce-housing markets means we create genuine value for tenants and neighborhoods, not just balance sheets.
Prioritizing tenant satisfaction leads to higher retention, lower vacancy, and stronger cash flow. Long-term residents are the foundation of a resilient, well-performing asset.
We are disciplined about every deal we pursue. Our team applies institutional-grade underwriting to each acquisition — drawing on 22 years of combined experience and $25B+ in properties analyzed.
Our in-house property management platform gives us direct control over costs, operations, and tenant relationships — delivering margins and transparency that third-party management cannot match.
Jay began his career at Walker & Dunlop, one of the nation's leading commercial real estate firms. He spent 2 years in the Asset Management group working on distressed assets, then moved to the Capital Markets division for 5 years.
During that time, he underwritten close to $30 billion in commercial real estate transactions and closed over $7 billion in debt and equity placements across 34 states within the U.S.
For Ivory Equity, Jay focuses on underwriting new investment opportunities, reporting to current investors, and connecting with prospective investors.
Naresh began his career acquiring and operating small businesses in the Northeast, scaling like-businesses through acquisitions and eliminating redundant operational costs. He started this journey 36+ years ago through a creative partnership where he built sweat-equity, and later through diligent cost cutting began acquiring real estate.
Over 20 years of multiple partnerships, joint ventures, and capital raises, Naresh has continued to actively manage the Ivory Equity portfolio with a boots-on-the-ground mindset — focused on diligent management and investing in great talent to build a lasting business.
For Ivory Equity, Naresh maintains an active role in maximizing returns by managing property managers, advising on acquisitions and dispositions, and raising capital from bank relationships and long-term investors.
Whether you're an accredited investor exploring passive income or an operator looking to partner with an experienced team, we'd love to connect.
