Receive a 1% non-refundable deposit
As soon as we execute our letter of intent, we transfer a 1% non-refundable earnest money deposit to prove we are serious about closing and won't back out.
For property owners
Turn your property’s equity into cash
Plus receive a 1% non-refundable deposit within 7 days of accepting our letter of intent.
1%non-refundable deposit within 7 days
19 daysor less for due diligence
3-6%saved on broker commissions and fees
As-isno repairs or renovations needed
Opportunity
Why sell to Real Estate Alpha?
Save 3-6% on broker commissions and fees
We represent ourselves throughout the transaction, so you take home an extra 3-6%.
Highly competitive offer
Our offers are always priced competitively, so you know you have a great deal on the table.
Unlock your property's equity fast
We are a direct buyer, not a wholesaler, with funds available to move quickly or at your desired pace.
Due diligence in 19 days or less
Our in-house team completes due diligence in as little as 19 days, often faster.
Flexibility to meet your needs
Timing or terms, we adapt to what you need for a smooth and tailored transaction.
Sell as-is, no repairs needed
No repairs or renovations required. No issue is too big for us. We have seen and solved them all.
Trusted and local buyers
We are your neighbors, based in Piqua, Ohio, with in-depth market knowledge and established relationships.
How a sale works
From offer to closing
The sale timeline from our Seller’s Guide to Success.
- 01
Offer
Submit LOI / PSA- Negotiate terms
- Optimize seller timeline
- Discuss contingencies
- Place non-refundable deposit in escrow
- 02
Due diligence
19 days- Gather required documents
- REA team conducts inspections
- Confirm property condition
- Waive contingencies
- 03
Closing
30 days- Confirm title work complete
- Finalize lender requirements
- Seller provides wire details
- Buyer and seller transfer property
What we buy
Acquisition criteria
Multifamily properties that are underachieving and priced below market value, which we improve with better amenities to lift occupancy and rents.
View the broker presentation- Property size
- 30 to 300 units and above
- Vintage
- 1970 and newer
- Markets
- Western and Central Ohio
- Location grade
- A+ to B-
- Property grade
- B+ to C-
- Price
- $1 million to $20 million
Real Estate Alpha in numbers
Ten years.
One focus.
$115M+In assets owned
1,000+Units owned and self-managed
2,000+Deals underwritten
200+Deals reviewed each quarter
23,000+Properties (4+ units) monitored in Ohio and neighboring states
2016Founded in Piqua, Ohio
Free guide
Seller’s Guide to Success
- Maximize your returns
- Minimize your taxes
- Protect your cash flow
- Navigate any sale with ease
- Discover a tax advantage no one's talking about
Leadership
The founders
Co-Founder & Member
Ohio State University - 2009, Finance and Pre-law, J.D. 2012 Business and Real Estate Law. Licensed real estate and corporate attorney with 14 years of leadership and deal-making experience.
A former real estate and corporate attorney, Justin brings 14 years of experience structuring and managing multimillion-dollar assets with a deep understanding of risk, compliance, and deal structure.
He’s advised hundreds of businesses, scaled two startups to 8-figures in assets and 9-figures in lifetime revenue, and oversees over $50M in multifamily assets. Justin’s legal background and financial acumen ensure every investment is engineered for protection first, performance second. This is the foundation of Real Estate Alpha’s flawless history of zero missed payments.
- Seasoned Real Estate Investor & Manager: Co-founder and Partner in a full service residential and commercial real estate holding and investment company owning 15 businesses, which manage and operate over 40 properties and 176 units.
Brandon Virgallito
Mechanical engineer turned real estate operator with 15 years of experience optimizing systems and scaling assets. Managing $15M across 176 units, with $3M projected equity growth over 24 months.
An engineer by training and builder by trade, Brandon spent a decade in aerospace and process improvement before moving into real estate full-time. He’s since owned and operated construction and roofing companies, leading teams that delivered everything from custom builds to large-scale multifamily renovations.
His systems-driven approach powers Real Estate Alpha’s in-house construction and property management operations. Executing projects faster, leaner, and with greater control over cost and quality. For investors, that means one thing: your capital is managed by someone who knows every nail, number, and detail that drives ROI.
- Principle in $28M in total real estate (buy/sell) through more than 15 entities currently with ~$15M and 176 residential/commercial units under management with $3M in equity left to realize in the business model over the next 24 months
- Improved variety of asset classes from SFR to Apartments, industrial and mixed use redevelopment with peak of actively managing over 300 residential/commercial units
Interview
Brandon and Justin with Matt Faircloth
Our advisors have over 100 years of combined experience, with $100M+ transacted in multifamily deals within Ohio.
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We are your neighbors, based in Piqua, Ohio.