Revitalization Unlimited
Revitalization Unlimited is a real estate fund manager that invests in historically significant properties across the United States and acquires legacy American industrial manufacturing businesses. The firm's funds are open to accredited investors, with a $50,000 minimum investment.
Its real estate strategy buys historic properties with valuable development rights, then places each under a historical preservation easement, giving investors a non-cash charitable tax deduction. Redevelopment can attract federal and state tax incentives covering 40% or more of the costs. On the business side, the firm targets manufacturers with up to about $3 million in earnings at valuations of 2–4 times earnings.
The fund targets a 5–7 year hold, generating tax-efficient operating income from the portfolio, followed by a liquidation of the real estate and a sale of the business portfolio through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.