Freestone Ventures
Freestone Ventures LLC is a focused real estate investment firm acquiring and optimizing self storage assets across the Mountain West.
Unlocking Value
While many investors chase the same crowded markets, we've built our strategy around a different approach: identifying undervalued self storage assets in overlooked markets across the Mountain West.
In an increasingly commoditized industry, we believe exceptional opportunities still exist for investors who know where—and how—to look. Through our cultivated network and regional expertise, we uncover properties that larger institutional players often miss.
Hands On By Design
Freestone Ventures principals are actively involved in every aspect of our properties—from initial due diligence through daily operations. This hands-on philosophy isn't just preference; it's competitive advantage. When you understand your business from acquisition to exit, from revenue optimization to maintenance schedules, there's no challenge you can't navigate and no opportunity you'll overlook.
Nelson Payne
Nelson Payne is co-founder and Partner of Freestone Ventures and oversees deal structuring and capitalization strategy. Prior to Freestone Ventures, Nelson was the Director of Acquisitions at Spartan Investment Group where he oversaw the acquisition of 37 self storage properties, totaling over $325M, across 11 states.Prior to working at Spartan, Nelson worked on the acquisitions team at Prime Group Holdings, one of the largest private owner/operators of self storage in the country.Nelson received his MBA from the University of Denver. He resides in Denver with his wife, two boys and their two trusty labs.
Tyler Burke
Tyler Burke is co-founder and Partner of Freestone Ventures, where he focuses on new property acquisitions and operational oversight. Tyler honed his craft in self storage as an early employee at Spartan Investment Group, where he led the acquisition of 42 self storage properties across multiple states, ultimately helping grow the firm into a top 40 operator in the industry.His extensive travels throughout the Mountain West—whether pursuing hunting and fishing opportunities or evaluating potential investments—have given him an intimate understanding of regional markets, demographics, and growth patterns that most investors can only see from spreadsheets.A Colorado native based in Denver, Tyler has spent decades exploring the Mountain West, providing firsthand insight into local economies and real estate dynamics that inform his investment decisions.
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