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As a real estate investment and development firm, we create communities through disciplined execution, sound market judgment, and a long-term commitment to doing what's right for residents, investors, and the communities we serve.

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Creating places where people live, work, and play is a responsibility we take seriously and an opportunity we're proud to pursue. With our residents, employees, investors, and communities at the center of every decision, we believe in doing fewer projects — and doing them exceptionally well: thoughtful in our design, disciplined in our numbers, and relentless in our execution — all built on a foundation of integrity.

Ryan Schaefer

CEO & Founder

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Featured Development

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MULTIFAMILY

The Flats at Hansen Farm

FORT COLLINS, CO · 255 UNITS · EST. EARLY 2027

A 255-unit multifamily community in southeast Fort Collins, developed from land acquisition through entitlement, financing, construction, and operations.

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Real Estate Expertise From Concept Through Exit

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Development

Ground-Up Development

From project concept through disposition, we manage site selection, entitlement, design, financing, construction oversight, and operations.

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Investment

Equity Investment

Capital investment in select real estate projects with strong market fundamentals, experienced operators, and a clear vision for success.

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CONSULTING

Fee Development & Consulting

Development coordination and management for property owners of large scale and middle market projects seeking professional expertise and optimized outcomes.

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Results Driven

The Truestead Approach

Focus

Conviction comes first. We only take on opportunities we see real long-term potential in. That belief drives the focus and attention we bring to each project.

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Expertise

Our team brings decades of development, investment, finance, and local market experience to every decision.

Discipline

Every decision is measured by the long-term interests of the project, its investors, its residents, and the community. Clear standards, transparent reporting, consistent follow-through.

In Their Words

I wanted to let you know how I appreciate your management of the overall Flats at Hansen Farm project. We deal with a lot of large national developers with many heads in the decision process, and it can be frustrating. Your ability to create a clear vision and efficient decision making makes the project very pleasant to work on. Whatever your internal process is, keep it up! It works well. Thanks for letting us be a part of it.

Russ Lee

President, Ripley Design

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