Real Estate
Why Real Estate Investors & Developers Work With Contrail
Whether you’re closing your first deal or managing a national portfolio, we help you grow with structure, clarity, and speed.
Our Mission and Value
Trusted by emerging and established firms to scale with confidence
Expert Knowledge
Real-world knowledge of capital stacks, investor relations, and operating partnerships
Our Leadership
Strategic insight that supports developers, asset managers, and capital raisers
Industry Experience
Deep experience across asset types: multifamily, industrial, mixed-use, land, and more
We Build Rock Solid Foundations
Real estate isn’t just about location, it’s about timing, capital structure, and long-term strategy. Whether you’re developing, leasing, investing, or repositioning, Contrail Financial helps real estate owners and operators bring financial clarity to high-stakes decisions. From pre-development planning to portfolio exit, we offer structured support that aligns with your growth goals.
Whether you’re a developer, syndicator, asset manager, or investor, we bring the insights and infrastructure you need to operate with confidence.
Services To Navigate Forward
We take a holistic approach to growth.
Financial Planning & Analysis
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Forecasting & Budget Modeling
- Cash Flow Planning & Capital Allocation
- Profitability & Margin Analysis
- And More
Corporate Development
Corporate Development
- M&A Advisory for Small Businesses
- Acquisition Growth Strategy
- Strategic Partnership Consulting
- And More
Exit Planning
Exit Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Business Valuation Analysis
- Transaction Readiness Audit Consulting
- And More
Built To Meet You At Your Altitude.
No matter where you are on your journey, Contrail has a package of services that will help you get to where you’re going. See below to see where you best fit.
Lift-Off
Laying the financial foundation before the first permit.
Emerging developers and investors often find themselves chasing site control, capital, and entitlements simultaneously. We help early-stage real estate ventures build a finance-ready foundation so they can move faster, smarter, and with institutional credibility. Key focus areas:
- GAAP-compliant accounting setup for development and investment entities
- Entity structuring for tax, liability, and capital planning
- Capital stack modeling and project budgeting
- Investor-ready pro forma development
- Feasibility modeling and land acquisition planning
Cruiser
Turning momentum into multi-project control.
You’ve broken ground, raised capital, or started leasing; now what? We help real estate companies evolve from project-by-project hustle to systemized financial operations. Our support helps you manage pipeline visibility, optimize cash flow, and communicate with partners or LPs. Where we step in:
- Cash flow forecasting across construction timelines
- Waterfall distribution modeling and investor reporting
- Project cost tracking and budget-to-actual variance analysis
- Fund-level accounting setup and reporting
Navigator
Scaling intelligently across assets and geographies.
As your portfolio grows, so does the complexity. Multiple assets, asset classes, JV partners, and financing sources require careful navigation. We work alongside your internal teams to guide investment decisions, portfolio-level analysis, and financing strategies. Services may include:
- Strategic budgeting and forecasting across asset types
- Portfolio performance tracking and hold/sell decision support
- Scenario modeling for recapitalization or refinancing
- Operating partner oversight and reporting structure design
- Capital improvement planning and ROI modeling
- Special project support (new venture analysis, expansion planning)
Vector
Getting ready for big moves.
Whether you’re preparing to raise a fund, launch a new asset class, or secure institutional capital, we help you tighten the numbers and the narrative. Contrail prepares you to tell a compelling investment story with metrics to back it up. Key engagements include:
- Fund modeling and offering material development
- Transaction readiness for acquisitions or asset sales
- JV structuring and co-investment planning
- Investment thesis support and capital raise strategy
- Deal negotiation support and sensitivity analysis
Landing
Maximizing value when it’s time to harvest.
Selling a property, recapitalizing a portfolio, or exiting a sponsor role all require sharp execution. We support real estate owners and investors through the exit process with clarity and control. Exit support includes:
- Operational and financial readiness for due diligence
- Historical financial normalization and NOI validation
- Support for third-party appraisals and underwriting
- LP communication and waterfall execution
- Wealth planning coordination with legal and tax teams
Meet The Clients We Proudly Serve
Explore our success stories to see how we have helped businesses like yours overcome growth challenges.
Take The Next, Right Step Forward. Let Us Guide You To Better Growth.
Address
1700 Lyons Rd
Centerville, OH 45458
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Frequently Asked Questions
Some frequently asked questions about Contrail’s services in the Real Estate Industry.