Commercial Real Estate Investment Firm in Kansas City
The Spectrum of Real Estate Solutions for Wealth Managers
We specialize in partnering with wealth managers to create successful long term, programmatic relationships.
From our office in Kansas City, we maximize wealth advisors’ returns with bespoke strategies.
We purchase, develop and manage the following real estate asset types: core plus, value add and development.
Clarity works in the central states, targeting stable and high growth markets. This focus and discipline, of markets and product type, assure success.
Invest in what matters to you. We’ll help you get there.
Clarity makes it easy for you to invest in the things that matter. Whether you’re looking for stability and security, growth and expansion, or high returns, we have a strategy that will fit your needs. We take the time to understand what you’re looking for, so you can focus on what’s important. Let us help you reach them.
How it Works
At Clarity we are happy to share what is important to us and what made us a success in the first place.
Experience.
Experience is crucial in the world of real estate development. We have a proven track record of completing projects on time and within budget. We have honed our skills through years of hands-on experience, learning from both successes and failures along the way.
Creativity.
At Clarity we encourage thinking outside the box and are willing to try something new. We embrace innovative ideas and technologies, finding ways to create value and stand out in a crowded market. This involves identifying underutilized properties or locations and transforming them into thriving communities.
Collaboration.
Real estate development is a team effort, and we understand the importance of working closely with architects, builders, contractors, and other industry stakeholders. We pride ourselves on coordinating and managing diverse teams to ensure that all parties are aligned and working towards the same goals.
Vision.
A forward-thinking mindset is another one of our hallmarks. We have a clear vision for the future and are able to identify emerging trends and opportunities. This enables us to stay ahead of the curve and make strategic decisions that drive long-term growth and success.
Risk Mitigation.
Real estate development involves inherent risks, and we are adept at identifying and mitigating these risks. We conduct thorough due diligence, carefully evaluate potential pitfalls, and implement strategies to minimize negative impacts on our projects.
What Strategies Does Clarity Employ?
Core Plus. Value Add. Development.
Core Plus.
Consistency: This conservative approach provides a stable source of income with low risk, making it an attractive option for investors seeking dependable returns.
Diversification: Investing in core plus properties is a great way to diversify your portfolio and spread your risks across multiple investments.
Long-term Growth: This strategy is aimed at providing long-term growth, and tax-advantaged investments. Perfect for generational wealth builiding and consistent income.
Value Add.
Higher Yield: These investments offer higher yields than core plus, allowing greater returns over a shorter period.
Upside Potential: The value add strategy is aimed at finding properties with potential for forced appreciation with attractive current yield. Which means higher realized returns with less risk.
Flexibility: By adding value to properties, we can make them more attractive to tenants, increasing occupancy rates, cash flow and valuations.
Development.
High Returns: Redevelopment opportunities offer the highest potential returns of all the investment options we offer, allowing you to earn substantial profits relatively quickly.
Equity Appreciation: Our development projects offer the potential for significant equity appreciation, making them an attractive option for investors seeking to build wealth rapidly.
Sustainable Income: Through development we can provide sustainable income streams that will continue to generate cash flow for years to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can you detail your due diligence process for CRE sponsors and deals?
- Absolutely, this is one of our strongest attributes. Our founder has literally written the book on how to perform due diligence on a sponsor as well as the asset that is in need of investment. In the book Real Estate Flight Plan; How to Perform Commercial Real Estate Due Diligence for Ultra-High-Net-Worth Families. He capitalizes on the SAMS acronym. Sponsor, Asset, Market, Structure. While it is too much to go in here we are happy to send you a book or answer your specific questions.
- What MSAs and asset types does Clarity work in?
- Clarity Equity Group works primarily in the central states in demographically growing markets.
We acquire core plus properties for current yield, value add properties for a mix of current yield and appreciation and development for large appreciation. - What's your fee structure and how does it ensure true alignment?
- Outside of our ability to select the opportunities that are right for your clients this is where we really stand-out. Out fee structure, covers our cost to make the deal happen. We are not making money on AUM. We make money after your client does. It is in our best interest to return their capital and their profit as quickly and efficiently as possible. As opposed to other firms that may charge 2%+ on AUM; they have no incentive to return capital as they are getting rich off of fees. Furthermore, if an investment into a asset is a syndication all investors pay the same amount in fees in real dollars. This prevents larger investors from subsidizing smaller investors in the deal. We are happy to discuss this more with your firm.
- Who are your service providers?
- We are proud of who we associate with. We work with a top 20 legal and accounting firm – reports and legal are done right.
Also Clarity works with a standout administrator – this ensures that cash flow management and transparency are top-notch and are in line with ILPA and investor guidance - How much customization is possible with your direct investments?
- Each deal that we look to fund is different. The biggest opportunities for customization is for us to have a full understanding of what you are looking for and how we can deliver that to you.
- What tax strategies do you use to foster generational wealth?
- Tax advantages in real estate, through depreciation are second-to-none. Your clients will get to share in the depreciation of the real asset via a yearly K-1. While this is a simple answer, a tax professional will be able to help guide you and your client’s through this process.
- How do you manage risk to protect client legacy and capital?
- The most important way is proper due diligence on the sponsor, the market, the asset and the structure. If all of these are in alignment the risk in the investment is drastically reduced. This is the paramount of the services provided by Clarity.
- What are the specifics of your reporting (frequency/content)?
- Reports will be sent quarterly. They will contain the balance sheet of the asset, income statement and other relevant information to include a narrative.
- How is portfolio diversification and sponsor quality actively managed?
- That is the beauty of our offering we; don’t manage a portfolio for your clients, you do. This means that each asset is an opportunity for you to find an appropriate balance for your client’s goals. Sponsor quality and experience is a service that Clarity provides. We only work with the highest quality sponsors. We ensure this by conducting formal interviews, reviewing past projects, Due Diligence Questionnaire (DDQ), credit, criminal, reputational and legal background checks.
