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A Differentiated Approach to Real Estate Investing

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Investment Strategy

Dorfman Yarger Partners invests alongside leading sponsors through programmatic Co-GP and structured equity investments across the United States. By participating at the general partner level, DYP gains access to sponsor-level economics, creating the potential for enhanced risk-adjusted returns.

The firm’s strategy is built on long-term partnerships with experienced operators and a disciplined approach to portfolio construction. Investments are diversified across asset classes, markets, and business plans, while rigorous underwriting and tailored structuring guide each capital allocation decision.

In addition to Co-GP investments, DYP selectively pursues structured equity investments where enhanced downside protection can be structured while preserving meaningful upside participation. This flexible mandate allows the firm to tailor capital solutions to each opportunity while maintaining a consistent focus on alignment, capital preservation, and long-term value creation.

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Investment Focus

Modern multi-unit residential building with contemporary architecture, large windows, and ground-floor commercial space.

Multifamily

Persistent housing demand, favorable demographic trends, and opportunities to create value through operational execution.

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Student Housing

Supply-constrained markets pedestrian to major universities with durable demand and institutional ownership.

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Industrial

High-barrier-to-entry logistic and specialized industrial assets supported by long-term secular growth trends.

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Structured Equity

Customized capital solutions designed to enhance risk-adjusted returns and align interests across stakeholders.

Our Position

DYP invests within the general partner portion of the capital stack while maintaining the same downside exposure as LP investors, without assuming debt guarantee obligations, while benefiting from enhanced returns through participation in GP level economics.

4%

(10% of common equity)General Partner Equity

36%

(90% of common equity)Limited Partner Equity

60%

Senior Debt Lender
25% operating partner and developer, 75% DYP Co-GP
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