Sponsor alignment
Nelson co-invests in our own deals. We sit on the same side of the table as our investor partners, and we underwrite every project the same way we underwrite the ones we put our own capital into.
Built on relationships. Backed by 27 years on the ground.
Nelson has spent nearly three decades developing real estate across the Midwest — senior living, behavioral health, multifamily, and commercial assets. The investors who partner with us are partners, not customers. This page is a starting point for a conversation.
27
Years Building
Founded 1999
$1B+
Real Estate Developed
Across four asset classes
85+
Projects Completed
Midwest-focused portfolio
0
Sponsor Defaults
Across the firm’s history
Why Investors Partner With Nelson
A discipline you can verify, not a pitch you have to take on faith.
Asset-class discipline
We only develop what we understand: senior living, behavioral health, multifamily, and commercial real estate in markets we know. We pass on more deals than we pursue.
Operator-first model
Nelson develops and owns the real estate. Specialized operators run the buildings. That separation keeps each organization focused on what it does best — and creates better outcomes for residents, lenders, and investors.
Investor Relations
Get In Touch
Michael Wuestenberg
Director of Investor Relations
Michael leads investor relations across Nelson’s development projects, connecting prospective equity partners with new opportunities and supporting our existing investor base. He’s the right first call for any inquiry — accredited investors, family offices, or registered investment advisors looking to learn more about Nelson.
Process
How investing with Nelson works
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Introductory call
A direct conversation with Michael to understand your investment goals, time horizon, and accreditation status. No deck, no script.
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Investor overview
You receive a detailed overview of Nelson’s firm-level performance, current portfolio, and underwriting standards. Reviewed under NDA.
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Project-specific offerings
When projects are seeking equity, qualified investors are invited to review the specific offering documents and project economics.
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Ongoing reporting
Once you invest, Nelson’s investor portal provides quarterly distributions, K-1s, project updates, and historical performance — all in one place.
Investor Portal
One place for everything you need.
Active investors access a secure portal for project updates, quarterly distributions, K-1s, and historical reporting — built for the long-term relationships we run on.
- Quarterly distributions and statements
- Tax documents (K-1s) when issued
- Project-level updates and milestones
- Historical performance and capital account balances
Open Opportunities
Currently raising equity
Track Record
A look at recent work
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Senior Living Communities Built for Connection
Environments where older adults thrive — independent living to memory care, built by Nelson.
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Multifamily Housing Built for Real Life
From market-rate apartments to mixed-use developments — spaces thoughtfully designed by Nelson where people genuinely want to live.
Explore MultifamilyImportant Disclosures
This page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Any such offer or solicitation will be made only by means of confidential offering documents and only to qualified investors who satisfy applicable suitability standards.
Investment in private real estate involves substantial risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. Prospective investors should consult with their own legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decision.
Securities, if offered, would be available only to accredited investors as defined under Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933.