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Investment Strategy May 8, 2026 5 min read

Multifamily or Single-Family Clusters? Why We Build Both

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Multifamily or Single-Family Clusters? Why We Build Both

Not all ground-up housing is the same. We focus on two complementary product types: multifamily buildings of roughly 2 to 100 units, and single-family cluster developments of about 4 to 50 homes. Building both lets us match product to site, demand, and market conditions rather than forcing a single template everywhere.

Multifamily: density and operating scale

Smaller multifamily projects concentrate units on a single site, which can improve construction efficiency and create operating scale once stabilized. They tend to appeal to renters seeking location and amenities, and they can perform well in infill areas where land supports density. The tradeoff is more complex construction and lease-up dynamics.

Single-family clusters: flexibility and broad demand

Single-family cluster developments spread homes across a parcel and tap into deep, durable demand from households that want a home with a yard but face a shortage of new options. They can be delivered in phases, which helps manage risk, and they often appeal to both renters and buyers — giving multiple potential exit paths.

Matching product to the market

Houston’s affordability and land availability can favor cluster formats in many submarkets, while Atlanta’s stronger rent growth can support multifamily in the right locations. By keeping both tools available, we underwrite each site on its own merits instead of defaulting to one approach. Diversity of product is itself a form of risk management.

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