Commercial & Industrial Real Estate Investments
Elkhart Investments acquires and improves underperforming commercial real estate across the Midwest and Southeast United States.
We specialize in transitional industrial and retail properties where disciplined capital, operational expertise, and strategic improvements unlock long-term value.
Who We Are
Elkhart Investments is a privately operated commercial real estate investment group focused on acquiring value-add industrial and retail assets.
Our strategy centers on identifying properties with operational inefficiencies, vacancy challenges, or capital improvement needs, and repositioning them through disciplined underwriting, strategic renovations, and active asset management.
We work directly with property owners, brokers, and partners to create solutions that unlock value while maintaining long-term ownership discipline.
Our Buy Box
Industrial Properties
10,000 – 200,000 SQFT
20% – 50% Vacancy or Renovation Opportunity
Located within markets with 30,000+ population within a 3-mile radius
We seek industrial and flex assets where strategic improvements, leasing execution, and operational upgrades can increase long-term value.
Retail Properties
10,000 – 200,000 SQFT
20% – 50% Vacancy or Renovation Opportunity
Located along corridors with 20,000+ traffic count
We focus on multi-tenant retail properties where repositioning, tenant mix optimization, and capital improvements can stabilize performance.
Our Target Markets
Elkhart Investments actively pursues acquisition opportunities across the Midwest and Southeast United States, including:
✓ Michigan
✓ Ohio
✓ Illinois
✓ Alabama
✓ Mississippi
✓ Georgia
✓ Pensacola, Florida
✓ Elkhart, Indiana
We prioritize markets with stable population growth, strong transportation access, and long-term economic fundamentals.
Our Leadership
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Joas Borkholder
Co-Founder | Operations & Construction Strategy
✓ Commercial roofing and construction expertise
✓ Deep experience in asset improvement and capital projects
✓ Field-level operational oversight
✓ Execution-focused leadership
✓ Long-term relationship builder
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Harry Stanley III
Co-Founder | Strategy & Capital Positioning
✓ Commercial marketing and growth strategy background
✓ Capital structuring and acquisition positioning
✓ Portfolio strategy and long-term brand development
✓ Deal sourcing and relationship development
✓ Focused on disciplined underwriting and growth
Submit an Opportunity
If you are a broker, owner, or partner with a potential acquisition opportunity that fits our criteria, we welcome the opportunity to connect.
Elkhart Investments reviews opportunities that meet our buy box across our target markets.