Smartland – Private Equity Real Estate Firm
INGREDIENTS FOR INVESTOR RETURNS
Founded in 2008, Smartland® is a fully integrated value-add real estate private equity firm with an experienced forward-thinking team. Our process-oriented focus and strategic mindset lead to high investor returns. Smartland® is an ecosystem-based organization focused on multifamily and light industrial opportunities in Northeast Ohio with potential expansion into the broader Midwest region. We capitalize on other’s mediocracy and seek to add value to not only our properties but the surrounding community as well.
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$70M Current AUM & $90M Exited AUM
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OUR STORY
We are among the Midwest’s largest real estate fund managers. We are focused and specialize in impacting and transforming urban communities of multi-family and excel in adding value where heavy-lifting is required.
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EVERYTHING UNDER ONE ROOF
STRONG TRACK RECORD
Our strong track record speaks to our entrepreneurial thought process and talent.
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
Smartland® manages new project design from top to bottom:
We strive to bring you the best services you will ever experience investing in real estate. Our all-under-one-roof model has led to longer tenant occupancy and better returns for investors. Our entire team is familiar with your Smartland® assets since acquisition through repositioning and management.
MARKETING
Here’s why an in-house marketing team is beneficial to an investor:
Smartland’s Marketing team can do it all in-house. Digital marketing, tenant nurturing, website and content creation. We post the properties and units for rent and run all of our own social media.
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Smartland’s Property Managers spring into action during the construction process and continue once the property is repositioned.
Vacancies are costly. Tenants come first; they are the foundation of any investment property. Therefore, Smartland® culture and thought revolve around minimizing vacancies and maximizing revenues. Here’s how Smartland’s property managers do it:
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Your dedicated Smartland® Investor Relations Specialist achieves the following for you:
At Smartland®, we take all of our relationships seriously. So we partner you with a dedicated Investor Relations Director who understands your unique investment goals and criteria. Our unparalleled service cultivates long-term, trusting relationships. All our services are in-house and under one roof. Your Investor Relations Director coordinates this powerful team synergy for you. This provides efficiency, communication, accuracy, cost savings, and a higher quality experience for you and all stakeholders.
CONSTRUCTION
Smartland’s construction team delivers measurable results and helps you achieve your goals by:
- Understanding your investment goals for the property
- Providing detailed cost estimates
- Recognizing that construction timelines impact capital velocity
- Managing construction and quality with a view to tenant and investor priorities
- Mitigating risk by being proactive and deploying robust Smartland resources
- Saving money by controlling trades, personnel, product standardization, and carrying costs
- Understanding how construction fits into the proven Smartland® repositioning system
2008-2030
COMPANY TIMELINE
Smartland’s goal is to acquire a large portfolio of multifamily and SFR assets in the Midwest using our funds.
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INVESTOR
TESTIMONIALS
Chris W.
From an investment perspective all of the numbers and research I had done indicated that there was substantial growth opportunity...
Tony C.
The communication I had with Smartland from start to finish was great. Tom always gave helpful responses. The process was very very easy...
Brady Q.
Because of the way Smartland does their properties I know what I am going to get, and I already have one that I am comfortable with...
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MEET
OUR MANAGEMENT
CEO
Vadim Kleyner
Vadim focuses on the company’s investment strategies to help transform Smartland into a national real estate investment powerhouse. Prior to founding Smartland, Vadim served as VP at Cleveland Restoration Group, where he managed and developed strategic real estate investment models. These unique models created so much success that the business expanded throughout the nation. Vadim enjoys flying, making wine and engineering things including but not limited to a custom Harley Davidson motorcycles. Enjoys and insists on work/life balance with his wife of 25 years and 3 children.
Email:info@smartland.com
Phone:888-645-6483
Real Estate Acquisitions/Broker
Irina Kleyner
As the Real Estate Broker, Irina uses her intricate knowledge of the buying and selling process in overseeing all of the real estate transactions. As a liaison between real estate agents, clients, escrow companies, and mortgage brokers, Irina closely monitors each stage of the deal from contract signing through closing to efficiently manage the home sale or purchase transaction. She holds an Bachelor Degree in Physics Science from Gomel State University.She is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Akron Cleveland Association of Realtors. She currently lives in Gates Mills with her husband and 3 kids.In free time you will find her and her husband on soccer fields and theaters watching kids.Irina loves to travel,shopping and spending time in the sun.
Email:info@smartland.com
Phone:888-645-6483
EVP – COO
Steven Gesis
Steven is responsible for the strategic direction and performance of all teams within Smartland. As EVP Steven is the catalyst for all department directors to ensure the Smartland vision and Smartland standards are being implemented and adhered to. Prior to joining Smartland, Steven was an Operations Administrator at Cleveland Clinic, where he was the instrumental in the implementation of new strategies and efficiencies. Steven holds an MBA from CSU Monte Ahuja School of Business as well as a Bachelors from The Ohio State University. Steven and his wife are both blessed and very busy with 3 children under 4 years old.
Email:info@smartland.com
Phone:888-645-6483
SMARTLAND
FEATURED CONTENT
LATEST ACQUISITION TRANSFORMATION
Smartland's Breakwater Tower Apartments repositioning is an excellent example of how Smartland’s approach adds value to investors, tenants, and communities. Breakwater is our newest property under renovation. We have begun renovations including all common areas, lobby modernization, exterior common areas, and a new pet park. Interior unit modernization is occurring simultaneously; we mobilized a lot of manpower swiftly to modernize the building and improve it rapidly...
NORTHEAST OHIO REAL ESTATE INVESTING
Perhaps northeast Ohio real estate investingyou live in the Cleveland area, or maybe you live elsewhere and have been considering northeast Ohio real estate investing to grow your portfolio.
You may have read about the area’s thriving economy or booming real estate market. If you’re thinking of purchasing turnkey rental properties in northeastern Ohio, here are a few things to know...
CONDUCT A REAL ESTATE MARKET ANALYSIS
When you purchase real estate, figuring out the right price is essential to getting the best deal. If you’re in the market for a turnkey property or other type of investment real estate, it’s even more important that you crunch the numbers.
If a property seems like it would be a good investment, conducting a real estate market analysis will give you a better idea of what that property is really worth...
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