INVESTEC is a boutique real estate investment company whose mission is to create superior risk adjusted returns by investing in real estate opportunities in the US and abroad. Our investment partners include private investors & high net worth individuals, hedge funds, commercial banks and real estate developers.
INVESTEC is active in targeting structured real estate investments predominantly in the US and sub Saharan Africa as well as other thriving economies that present tremendous upside potential. We look to deploy our capital alongside that of our investors. Investec will select, analyze and negotiate investments and will manage all facets of the acquisition, hold and exit processes. We serve as asset managers overseeing the entire deal cycle including the ultimate sale of each investment to ensure superior investment results.
INVESTEC was founded in 1998 by Farouk Sheikh. Mr. Sheikh has a Masters in Property Valuation and Law and a Bachelors in Economics from the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE). Mr. Sheikh is also the founder of US REO Fund and First Fidelity REO. US REO Fund (USR) is an investment vehicle focused on acquiring distressed real estate assets. USR has acquired hundreds of assets and provided seller financing to many American families who would not qualify for typical bank financing. First Fidelity REO is a portfolio management company that manages all aspects of acquisition, sales, and disposition of distressed real estate assets.
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