Building Smarter, Together

At Marston Group, we collaborate with forward-thinking partners to develop real estate rooted in precision, sustainability, and long-term value. Every decision is data-driven, every design is human-centered, and every project is built to elevate community and investor outcomes alike.

What We Look For: Investment Criteria

1. Asset Types

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    Undeveloped / underutilized land
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    Multifamily & BFR sites
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    Church / institutional land
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    Infill parcels with zoning upside
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    Income properties with potential

2. Scale & Density

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    Units: 200–350 (phased)
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    Density: 4–25 units/acre
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    Land: 10–50 acres

3. Geography

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    Sunbelt
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    Midwest

4. Performance Targets

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    IRR: 20%+
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    Equity Multiple: 1.8x+
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    Hold Period: 1–10 years
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    Exit: Entitlement sale, JV, build, or hold

5. Land & Location

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    Utilities: Water, sewer, power access
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    Zoning: By-right or feasible path
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    Public Incentives: TIF, CRA, HUD, grants
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    Employment Drivers: Near major employers, schools, hospitals
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    Exit Flexibility: Phase, JV, hold or sell

How We Execute: Our Operating System

1. Feasibility-Driven by Zero to Plan

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    Zoning & land use modeling
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    Market & demographic data
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    Construction cost benchmarking (via local GCs & contractors)
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    Lease-up & absorption projections
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    Capital stack modeling with TIF, CIDs, grants, etc.
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    Third-party underwriting from top U.S. CRE advisory firms

2. Strategic Use of Public Incentives

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    Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
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    Community Redevelopment & Improvement Districts
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    CRA, LIHTC, and affordable overlays
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    State/local tax abatement programs
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    Faith-based/institutional land repositioning grants
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    Aligned with entitlement & incentive approvals

3. Team Assembly & Planning Discipline

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    Experienced, credible team
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    Alignment with city, community, and investors
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    Reputation, ethics, long-term mindset
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    Strong local & municipal relationships
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    Clear communication & synergy
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    No design changes post-approval to reduce risk

4. Design That Serves People

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    Walkable communities with strong connectivity
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    Passive safety separating cars from pedestrians
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    Stormwater amenities as green spaces
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    Secure, smart access environments
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    High-amenity, high-efficiency communities

5. Technology-Enabled Transparency

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    Quarterly reporting via Juniper Square
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    Virtual walkthroughs & site previews
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    Live on-site cameras for investor visibility
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    Video calls with field team
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    Full transparency and real-time updates

How We Protect Your Investment: Capital Safety & Oversight

At MARSTON Development Group, we understand what matters most to serious investors: capital preservation and downside protection.

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Why Marston Group?

We are relationship-first developers who earn trust by aligning outcomes with the people behind the capital.

  • ✔️ Early access to high-barrier, often misunderstood opportunities
  • ✔️ Real-time feasibility validation through Zero to Plan
  • ✔️ Deep alignment with public-sector priorities and private-sector standards
  • ✔️ Execution clarity—contracts structured around real milestones
  • ✔️ People-centered design and planning that supports long-term value creation

Whether you’re a family office, global investor, or private equity group looking for U.S. real estate exposure, Marston Group delivers integrity-backed execution in the places where others hesitate to go.

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