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Urban West Ventures is a privately held commercial real estate investment
firm that acquires underperforming properties and creates value through
renovations, re-tenanting, and efficient property management.

 

COMPANY

Urban West Ventures is a privately held commercial real estate investment firm that
acquires and repositions underperforming retail, industrial, auto-repair centers and mixed-use
investment properties. The firm creates value through renovations, re-tenanting, and
efficient property management. Once stabilized, the properties are held In UWV’s
portfolio indefinitely. The principals of Urban West Ventures have a combined 45 years of
experience in finance, construction, leasing, brokerage, and acquisitions.

Company

TRACK RECORD

Urban West Ventures has demonstrated a standout track record

27

Buildings Acquired to Date

200,000 SF +

Current Portfolio

$40 million +

In Transactions

Unlimited

Potential for Growth
Proj Spot

FEATURED PROJECTS

Criteria

INVESTMENT CRITERIA

Focused on underperforming & distressed value-add opportunities...

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Location & Property Type:  San Diego County - Retail, Industrial, Auto-Repair Centers, Mixed-Use 

                                              Nationwide - Multi-Tenant Industrial and Auto-Repair Centers Only

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Deal Size: $2,000,000 - $20,000,000

Equity: Cash, lines of credit on existing properties 

Debt: Private debt for acquisition/stabilization.  Traditional financing once stabilized

TEAM

TEAM

"Real estate investing is a long-term strategy.  Building equity takes time, hard work, and perseverance.  No matter what the market is doing there are always opportunities, sometimes you just have to dig deeper to find them."

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Alex Mickle
Principal
619-307-3782 alex@uwventures.com

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Stewart Winkler
Principal
949-278-1002 sw@uwventures.com

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James Bengala
Director of Brokerage Services
760-208-8798 james@uwventures.com

DIVERSE INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

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RETAIL

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AUTO-REPAIR CENTERS

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INDUSTRIAL

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MIXED-USE

Testimonils

TESTIMONIALS

"California Credit Union has financed and refinanced several of Urban West Ventures' commercial loans. Their projects are always well organized and they are responsive to Clients.  Their track record with us has been excellent and we look forward to doing more business with them."

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Brandon Jensen, VP Business Banking Development Manager, California Credit Union

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IN THE NEWS...

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Urban West Ventures is excited to announce our recent feature in the San Diego Business Journal, highlighting one of our most ambitious and successful projects to date. The article, titled "Investment Firm Buys Underperforming Property in Down Market," showcases the innovative work of Urban West Ventures in the heart of Mission Valley. The project would not have been possible without the vision and dedication of two local entrepreneurs, Stewart Winkler and Alex Mickle.

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The San Diego Business Journal's article shines a spotlight on Urban West Ventures' remarkable journey of revitalizing an underperforming property in the challenging market conditions. This venture exemplifies the company's commitment to reinvigorating communities while driving economic growth in the region.

With Stewart Winkler and Alex Mickle at the helm, Urban West Ventures leveraged their local expertise and unwavering dedication to take on this ambitious project, transforming it into a beacon of success within the Mission Valley community.

 

The article delves into the strategy, challenges, and achievements that have shaped this remarkable redevelopment, offering a detailed account of the project's evolution.The project in Mission Valley is a testament to Urban West Ventures' ability to identify untapped potential in challenging circumstances and transform it into a vibrant, thriving hub within the community. The company's commitment to sustainable development and community enrichment is perfectly encapsulated in this venture, as showcased in the San Diego Business Journal's article. Urban West Ventures invites the community, stakeholders, and partners to read the full article in the San Diego Business Journal to learn more about the remarkable journey of this underperforming property's transformation. The company remains dedicated to their mission of enhancing neighborhoods, creating economic opportunities, and contributing positively to the local community.

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