Meet the Team
Management
Founder & Managing Partner:
Colin is an entrepreneur with more than 25 years of business and real estate experience. Colin is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, capitalizing, developing and operating multi-family assets with a strategy of optimizing long-term cash flow through physical and/or operational value creation.
Colin began his real estate career by acquiring distressed residential income properties in 2002 in Jersey City, NJ. Colin extended his real estate portfolio in 2004 to Upstate New York and entered the South East multi-family market in 2010.
Prior to real estate, Colin worked in technical sales selling ERP Systems. During his freshman and sophomore college years he built a record-winning Student Painter Contractor Franchise. Colin has worked around real estate all of his life, he began at age 13 by assisting with his family’s construction business.
Colin holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Real Estate from Babson College and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. He has earned CAM and CAPS designations from the National Apartment Association. Colin recently served as Treasurer on PTAA’s Board of Directors, is an active member of the Entrepreneur’s Organization, and invests as an angel investor with VentureSouth.
Recent Projects
Ground Up Suburban Garden Rise
The Area's first full-amenity market-rate apartment community offers a perfect blend of city convenience and countryside charm. Nestled off the interstate near the city's major retail corridor, this community provides sophisticated living with all of the amenities in a serene, natural setting—close to everything yet peacefully secluded.
Tucked Away Transit Oriented
Well located asset with physical and operational value creation component off major retail corridor and Interstate. Capital improvements include new roofs, parking lot and grounds enhancement. Aesthetic improvements include modern colors, flooring, counter-tops & hardware. Operational improvements include: stabilizing asset by bringing efficiencies to expenses through water savings and line item costs reduction.
Suburban Townhomes off Main Retail Corridor
Suburban townhome product off major retail corridor with convenient access to everything the city offers. Repositioning product to be top in market. Physical and operational value creation. Capital improvements include rebranding, new parking lot, new led lighting, new doors, landscaping reset, enhanced drainage, Interior improvements include modern colors, LVP flooring, new lighting and hardware throughout, upgraded appliances.
Transit Oriented Core Plus
Unique infill location on major retail corridor situtated between two Interstates. Capital improvements include amenity additions of bark park, nature trail, grilling and fireplace pavillion. Aesthetic improvements include exterior trim enhancements, interior flooring, & hardware. Operational improvements include; optimizing asset by bringing efficiencies to expenses through utility savings & line item costs reduction.
Where Convenience Meets Natural Charm
Discover The Crossing, ideally located off the area's premier office and retail corridor. Set in a mature, natural environment, this community stands out with its unique charm, prime location, and thoughtfully designed living spaces. Exceptional Features Include: Spacious floor plans with private balconies Cozy fireplaces and walk-in closets Clubhouse with a resort-style pool and fitness center Scenic nature trail for outdoor enjoyment.
Our value creation strategy focuses on operational excellence and modern enhancements including an Exterior Refresh and Interior Upgrades: with granite countertops, upgraded wood cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Experience elevated living at The Crossing—a perfect balance of style, comfort, and convenience
Our Services
Value Add Done Right
Value Add Done Right
Value Add Done Right
Identify Acquire, Develop & Manage Income Producing Property opportunities in order to create value for the asset and all stakeholders. All Acquisitions contain a physical and/or operational value creation strategy.
Acquisition Criteria
Value Add Done Right
Value Add Done Right
Price- $500k -$50MM
Physical- Garden & Mid Rise
Size- 100-300 units
Location- VA, TN, NC, SC, GA
Type- Land, Core Plus & Value Add
Loan Assumptions Welcome
Brokers Protected
Special Opportunity - Single Net Retail & Industrial
Rely on Expertise
Value Add Done Right
Rely on Expertise
Established in 2002, WB Ventures focuses its investment strategy on mid-market multifamily, select retail, and industrial assets, including both existing properties and development opportunities. The firm primarily targets major and secondary markets across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions.