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Multifamily Real Estate Acquisitions

Acquiring Multifamily Communities
Across the Carolinas and Georgia

Alys Ventures buys and operates multifamily apartment communities across the Carolinas and Georgia. We work directly with brokers and sellers, and we partner with investors who want straightforward access to real estate returns.

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Our Mission

Focused on Real Estate,
Serious About Results

Alys Ventures was built on a straightforward belief: buy the right apartment community, in the right market, run it well, and the returns will follow. No complexity for its own sake. Just good real estate, done right.

Jennifer and Don Antiel founded Alys Ventures with over 33 combined years in finance and operations. Their focus is on garden-style apartment communities in the Carolinas and Georgia, a corner of the market that large institutional buyers tend to skip over.

We are active buyers in Greenville, Spartanburg, Charlotte, and Atlanta. People are moving to these markets for jobs, affordability, and quality of life, and the housing supply has not kept up. That creates real opportunity for long-term investors.

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Founder, Alys Ventures
Jennifer & Don Antiel
Co-Founders, Alys Ventures
Investment Strategy

How We Invest

We buy 40 to 100 unit garden-style communities built between 1990 and 2010. It is a specific asset type we know well and where we can genuinely improve operations and increase value. We pass on everything outside that box, no matter how good the pitch sounds.

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Disciplined Acquisition

We underwrite conservatively and only pursue assets that meet our strict return thresholds. We move fast on deals that fit and walk away from those that don't.

02
Value Creation

We look for properties where better management, targeted renovations, or operational fixes can move the needle on rents and occupancy. Real upside, not just a story in a deck.

03
Aligned Partnership

We structure deals so our investors get paid first. Our upside is tied to performance. If you do not make money, neither do we. It is that simple.

Acquisition Criteria

What We Look For

40–100
Units

Garden-style communities built between 1990 and 2010. Large funds largely ignore this size range, which means less competition and more room to create value.

Value-Add
Investment Profile

We look for properties where an $8k to $15k per unit renovation budget can support rent increases of 10 to 15 percent within 24 months. The numbers have to work before we buy.

SC · NC · GA
Target Markets

Greenville and Spartanburg SC, Charlotte NC, and Atlanta GA. Growing populations, strong job markets, and more landlord-friendly regulations than most coastal cities.

≤ 80%
Occupancy Floor

Break-even occupancy at or below 80 percent. We want management already in place, but with obvious room to do better. That gap is where returns come from.

The Asset Class

Why Multifamily

Resilient Demand

People need a place to live regardless of what the stock market is doing. Apartment occupancy held up better than almost any other asset class through the last three recessions.

Cash Flow & Appreciation

Tenants pay rent every month while the property itself grows in value over time. You get paid while you wait for the appreciation.

Inflation Hedge

Leases reset every year, so rents can keep pace with rising costs. Bonds and fixed-income investments cannot do that.

Tax Efficiency

Depreciation, cost segregation studies, and 1031 exchanges can significantly reduce your tax bill. Talk to your CPA, but the benefits are real.

“
"The best investment on earth is earth."
— Louis Glickman
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Two Ways to Partner

Selling a property or looking to put capital to work? Fill out the right form below and we will be in touch quickly.

Submit a Property

Send us a deal. We will underwrite it quickly, give you a straight answer, and close on time if it works.

All submissions are kept confidential. We will follow up within one to two business days.

Investor Inquiry

We work with accredited investors, family offices, and fund-of-funds who want direct exposure to multifamily real estate without the headache of buying it themselves.

This is not an offer to sell securities. Open to accredited investors only. We will follow up within one to two business days.

Leadership

Meet the Founders

Jennifer and Don Antiel, Co-Founders of Alys Ventures, multifamily real estate investors in Greenville SC, Charlotte NC and Atlanta GA
Jennifer Antiel
Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Jennifer has spent 15 years building and running businesses where the numbers actually had to work. Her background covers capital structure, financial modeling, and investor relations. At Alys Ventures she runs acquisitions strategy and capital partnerships. Her approach is simple: if a deal only works on a spreadsheet, it does not work.

Don Antiel
Co-Founder & Operations Partner

Don spent 18 years leading engineering teams through complex, high-pressure projects where being late or over budget was not an option. He brings that same discipline to how Alys Ventures operates its properties. Tighter processes, fewer surprises, and business plans that actually get executed. In multifamily, how you run a property matters as much as what you paid for it.

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For Capital Partners

Invest in Real Assets

We give accredited investors and institutional partners a straightforward way to own a piece of multifamily real estate. Deal-by-deal syndications, joint ventures, or co-GP structures. You pick what fits. We handle the rest.

Deal-by-Deal Syndication

Invest alongside us in specific properties you choose. You see the full underwriting before you commit, and we keep you updated throughout.

Preferred Returns

Investors get paid before we do. We structure deals with a preferred return hurdle, and profits split after that threshold is cleared.

Transparent Reporting

Quarterly updates, annual K-1s, and clear numbers on how each property is performing.

JV and Co-GP Opportunities

If you bring capital and want a more active seat at the table, we are open to joint venture and co-GP structures on the right deals.

Ready to Learn More?

Fill out the form below and we will reach out with an overview of what we are working on. No pressure, no hard sell.

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Accredited Investors Only

✓ U.S. and international investors welcome
✓ Minimum investment varies by deal
✓ Self-directed IRA/401k eligible
✓ No obligation to inquire
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions we hear most from brokers, sellers, and investors.

We are actively buying in Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Atlanta, Georgia. These are our four core markets. If you have a deal just outside these areas, reach out anyway and we will take a look.

We focus on 40 to 100 unit garden-style apartment communities. We prefer properties built between 1990 and 2010. Smaller deals get lost in our underwriting process and larger deals attract more institutional competition, so this range is our sweet spot.

Absolutely. Brokers are one of our most important sourcing partners. Submit a deal through our form and we will underwrite it quickly and give you a clear answer. We protect your relationship with the seller and we close on time.

Yes. We welcome off-market and direct-to-seller opportunities. If you own an apartment community and are thinking about selling, call us before you list it. We can close faster and with fewer conditions than a traditional sale process.

Closing timelines depend on the deal, but we move as fast as the process allows. We do our diligence upfront so we are not scrambling at the end. Once we are under contract, we work hard to keep the schedule we committed to.

We primarily use a syndication structure where investors receive a preferred return before we participate in profits. We also do joint ventures and co-GP arrangements on larger deals. The specifics vary by deal, and we walk every investor through the full structure before they commit anything.

Yes, our current offerings are limited to accredited investors. Under SEC rules, an accredited investor generally has a net worth over $1 million excluding a primary residence, or annual income over $200,000 for the past two years ($300,000 combined with a spouse). If you are not sure whether you qualify, your financial advisor can help clarify.

Yes. Self-directed IRAs and solo 401k accounts can invest in real estate syndications. You will need to work with a self-directed IRA custodian to facilitate the investment. We have worked with investors using this structure before and can point you toward resources if needed.

Minimums vary by deal, but typically start at $100,000. Fill out the investor inquiry form and we will share specifics on whatever we are currently working on.

Fill out the investor inquiry form on this page. We will follow up within one to two business days with an intro call. From there, if there is a deal that fits your goals, we will walk you through the full package before you decide anything.

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Let's Connect

Broker with a listing, seller exploring your options, or investor looking for multifamily exposure? Reach out. We respond quickly and we keep it simple.

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Website
www.alysventures.com
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(763) 360-3317