Capabilities

Lightstone commits substantial resources to finding exceptional investment opportunities across a wide spectrum of real estate. The firm believes that taking this broader perspective on property selection is better than having a limited focus on just one sector, because a diversified real estate portfolio is less likely to be adversely affected by a decline in one specific sector of the real estate market.

Lightstone’s approach to property selection aims to maximize returns and minimize risk. By keeping abreast of all real estate sectors, the firm is able to commit resources where opportunity lies and capitalize upon the most undervalued sectors.  In addition, Lightstone looks to make investments where costs can be kept low and where returns can be maximized.  This is why the firm manages its own properties, which enables it to create a comprehensive and realistic plan to minimize operating expenses and create efficiencies that can improve property values. Over the years, Lightstone has found these capabilities to be the only reliable way to deliver the investment results that the firm finds acceptable.