ABOUT
Founded in 2017, Grace Rose Properties serves the Front Range region of Colorado's growing need for workforce housing. We actively own multi-family real estate assets with a focus on development and redevelopment of C-class housing.
Grace Rose Properties owns multiple assets in suburban Denver, focused exclusively on workforce housing in the suburban markets west of I-25. In addition to existing assets, we are completing the entitlement process for a three-story apartment development in Lakewood. ​
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide quality workforce housing. Our team is active in all aspects of our business including underwriting, due diligence, financing, capital budgeting and improvements, day-to-day management, and disposition. We operate as a "high touch" business and stay engaged with all stakeholders including tenants, property managers, financing and capital markets professionals, tax professionals, investment sales brokers, investors, and other commercial real estate owners.
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We believe our strategy benefits all stakeholders and provide superior risk adjusted returns to investors.
OUR TEAM
Ed Schwandt, Owner / Principal
Veteran Entrepreneur with Demonstrated Finance Skill
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As an experienced entrepreneur, leader, and finance professional Ed Schwandt formed Grace Rose Properties in 2017.
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Previously, as Finance Director for Zayo Group (2007 to IPO in 2014), Schwandt was responsible for a $500 million annual revenue business unit with $100 million annual capital program consisting of four lines of business. Roles included corporate finance, operations, product management, and acquisition integration for 20+ Zayo acquisitions between 2012-2017.
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Schwandt worked in the financial industry providing institutional level investment management solutions and customized asset allocation portfolios to independent advisory firms and registered investment advisors.
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Schwandt received an MBA in Finance from the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver and served in the United States Air Force from 2003-2007 in Germany, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates.