Founder/Principal
Brian Steele, MBA
Born and raised in the San Francisco East Bay, Brian began his career acquiring land for a top national public homebuilder and has since navigated all aspects of acquisition, entitlement and development of infill, masterplan, luxury apartment communities throughout his career contributing over 4,000 new residential units to the region valued in excess of $4B in total sales volume. A seasoned real estate development executive having held leadership positions with a top national public homebuilder, international luxury apartment developer and a nationally ranked private homebuilder all culminating together for a extensive organizational and business management best practices. Brian earned a degree from Cal State Hayward/East Bay as well as an MBA from Saint Mary's College of California, and when taking a break from the daily needs in real estate, he enjoys traveling and maximizing time with his family and two young daughters.
About Us
20 Years and Counting
Land Capital leverages over 20 years of real estate experience to deliver maximum results to its investors and partners producing lasting value to the communities we work within. Land Capital’s comprehensive range of skillsets ensures value is created through every step of our thorough process. Founded in creative problem solving, deal making, tenacity and placemaking - each development offers its own unique set of challenges that we have successfully navigated through dynamic market conditions, yielding consistent high returns on investments. Having partnered with all national public homebuilders to fill development pipeline needs through the disposition of paper lots to finished lots across the region, we understand the pipeline needs and product sensitive for any given market.
Our DNA
Relationship Driven Results
Creative Problem Solving
Market Intelligence
Meticulous Execution
Passion for Design, Development & Community
Expertise
- Sourcing - Adept at locating off market deals, leveraging strong relationships with industry peers, local and national investors, and top regional brokers
- Entitlements - Obtaining challenging, strategic, value-add entitlements
- Product Design - Maximizing value within every square inch
- Development - Construction management oversight and execution
- Repositioning - Existing asset NOI enhancement & redevelopment
- Management & Disposition - Optimize asset operations to deliver maximum returns on investment