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What Is Lightstone DIRECT

Invest directly alongside Lightstone

Lightstone DIRECT is the direct investment platform of The Lightstone Group. You invest in the same institutional opportunities Lightstone pursues with its own capital, at the same basis, on the same terms.

Lightstone invests at least 20% of the equity in every offering and is typically the largest single investor in each transaction

How an investment works

Conviction through co-investment

Meaningful Alignment

20%

15%

10%

5%

20%+
Lightstone DIRECT
~5%
Other Managers

Lightstone co-invests at least 20% of the equity in each transaction, compared to the industry average co-investment of approximately 5%, based on Lightstone's internal review of publicly available information regarding comparable private real estate managers. This comparison is presented for illustrative purposes only and has not been independently verified.

Current Opportunities

Investment offerings

Every offering is open at a $100,000 minimum investment.

Live
Open
Retail
Core-Plus
Oklahoma City

OKC Outlets

OKC Outlets is a 394,280 SF, open-air outlet center anchored by national retailers including Nike, Coach, and Old Navy.

12.4

%

Projected Net IRR

2.2

x

Projected Net Equity Multiple

11.6

%

Projected Net Avg. Annual Distribution Rate

10

yr

Target Hold

$100K Minimum Investment
Live
Open
Multifamily
Value-add
Grand Rapids

Hidden Lakes Apartments

Hidden Lakes Apartments is a 384 unit, free-market, garden multifamily apartment complex located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

12.6

%

Projected Net IRR

1.5

x

Projected Net Equity Multiple

6.8

%

Projected Net Avg. Annual Distribution Rate

4

yr

Target Hold

$100K Minimum Investment
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The Difference

Why investors choose Lightstone DIRECT

01

Cycle-tested operator

Experience across multiple market cycles provides perspective when evaluating risk, allocating capital, and navigating changing market conditions.

02

Vertically integrated

Managing acquisitions, asset management, construction, and property operations in-house provides greater control over execution and accountability.

03

We invest before we offer

Lightstone acquires investments with its own capital first, allowing investors to participate at the same basis with no additional markup or layer of fees. Lightstone invests 20%+ of the equity in each offering.

The Process

How it works

01

Explore the offerings

Owned and operated across multifamily, industrial, hospitality, and commercial assets nationwide.

02

Meet the team

Speak with your dedicated representative about live offerings and your real estate investing strategy.

03

Invest

Subscribe as a limited partner through a streamlined digital process: documents, accreditation, and funding.

04

Earn

Targeting monthly distributions direct to your bank account. Receive asset reporting and tax docs through exit, typically 3–5 years.

Resources & Events

Education and Events

In-Person
Sep
22
6PM
ET

NYC Investor Wine Tasting

New York City
Webinar
Aug
20
12PM
ET

Retail's Quiet Comeback

Online
Webinar
Aug
6
2PM
ET

New Opportunity: OKC Outlets

Online
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All current and upcoming offerings
Direct access to our Capital Formation Team
Upcoming deals and market insights
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