BLUE LAKE IN THE NEWS

Blue Lake Capital has been recognized once again as one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing private companies for 2024. This distinguished award highlights the company’s continued success and rapid growth, solidifying its position as a leader in the multifamily real estate industry. Ellie Perlman, CEO of Blue Lake Capital, attributes this achievement to the dedication of her team and the trust of their investors, marking another significant milestone in the company's journey.

Ellie Perlman, CEO of Blue Lake Capital, has been nominated for GlobeSt.'s Women of Influence 2024, an annual recognition that honors exceptional women in commercial real estate. This notable award highlights the outstanding contributions and achievements of women in a field where they remain a minority, yet consistently make a significant impact. As part of this year's selection, Ellie Perlman stands out among a highly competitive group of nominees, showcasing her leadership and influence within the industry.

Blue Lake Capital has been recognized in the Financial Times' fifth annual ranking of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas, a prestigious list that highlights exceptional growth during a challenging period marked by the pandemic and rising interest rates. This ranking is based on disclosed revenue growth between 2019 and 2022, placing Blue Lake Capital among a select group of businesses that have demonstrated resilience and success in a rapidly changing market. The company’s inclusion underscores its significant achievements in the multifamily real estate sector during a time of economic uncertainty.

Blue Lake Capital, a leader in multifamily real estate investing, has been named one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing private companies in America for 2023. This recognition highlights the company’s significant revenue growth from 2019 to 2022, positioning it among businesses that have collectively generated $358 billion in revenue and created over 1.1 million jobs in 2022. "This honor reflects our team’s dedication and the trust of our investors," said Ellie Perlman, Founder & CEO of Blue Lake Capital, emphasizing the firm's commitment to delivering top-tier investment opportunities and driving economic impact.

Multifamily real estate investing tends to be a safe haven during a recession. After all, people still need a place to live. And with interest rates high, prospective first-time homebuyers may be tempted to continue renting for a while.​

MEBANE, NC - Blue Lake Capital, a leader in multifamily real estate investing, has announced the successful acquisition of Stonebrook Apartment Homes. Stonebrook is a high-performing, 192-unit multifamily property located near the rapidly growing Research Triangle area in North Carolina. 

"We look for several factors when targeting a market —potential job growth, low unemployment rates, healthy renter demographics, and a vibrant workforce," said Ellie Perlman, Founder & CEO of Blue Lake Capital. "The Research Triangle has consistently ranked at or near the top of the strongest growth markets in the U.S. and currently has a number of notable projects in motion, including Apple’s planned East Coast HQ. We're extremely excited about this acquisition."

The property, located at 301 Dogwood Dr, Mebane, NC 27302, is a 1997 Class B+ townhome-style property that boasts an A+ location, great amenities, and opportunities for Blue Lake to execute on its value-add business model. ​

CHARLOTTE, June 23, 2022 - Blue Lake Capital is pleased to announce the successful sale of Element 41, an Atlanta MSA 494-unit multifamily property. Under the management of Blue Lake Capital, and in Co-Sponsorship with Vive Funds, Element 41 provided investors an average range of 7% - 9% cash-on-cash throughout the holding period and then catapulted to a significant gain of ~45% IRR net upon exit. The property is located at 991 Wylie Rd, Marietta, GA 30067.​

ATLANTA, December 03, 2021 - Blue Lake Capital, led by CEO Ellie Perlman, has successfully acquired Waterstone on November 24, 2021. The property is a stellar and high-performing 296-unit multifamily property in the metropolis of an elite Atlanta submarket. The property was bought in partnership with Vive Funds, led by Veena Jetti. This powerhouse duo combined forces to successfully spearhead this acquisition via REV Fund - a joint-led $100M multifamily value-add fund established in May 2021.​

ATLANTA, GA – Blue Lake Capital and Vive Funds have acquired a 296-unit multifamily property in the Atlanta suburb of Buford, GA for $81.3 million. The two companies acquired the property through REV Fund, a $100 million joint-led multifamily value-add fund, which was established in May 2021. Located at 1851 Satellite Blvd., the acquired property, Waterstone, was built in 2011 and offers an interior renovation opportunity. The companies intend to renovate the property’s unit interiors, add new amenities and increase rents.​

Atlanta MSA, GA, July 2, 2021 - Blue Lake Capital, led by its Founder and CEO, Ellie Perlman, is proud to announce the successful disposition of the Legacy Portfolio in the robust and thriving submarkets of the Atlanta MSA. This portfolio, a combination of Legacy at Lanier in Gainesville, GA, and Legacy at Norcross in Norcross, GA, exceeded Blue Lake Capital’s projections.

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The allure of the portfolio is attributed to its exemplary performance, particularly throughout the course of the pandemic. The portfolio exited with an average occupancy of over 95%, while the portfolio’s rent increases in the past 12 months ranged between 20.68% to - 42.77%, as a direct result of Blue Lake Capital’s execution of a creative, pandemic-adaptive, value-add strategy. In addition, the timing of market demand was well anticipated and allowed Blue Lake Capital to seize the opportunity by exiting after only 21 months, as opposed to the original holding plan of 5 years.

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Blue Lake investors achieved 25% IRR, while Blue Lake also exceeded cash-on-cash projections of 8% preferred returns. In addition, Blue Lake Capital also successfully positioned investors to capture further tax benefit opportunities by offering a well-timed 1031 exchange option.

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Blue Lake Capital would like to extend special acknowledgments to key associates that participated in bringing this disposition to a successful close: Cozen O’Connor, NorthMarq, and First Communities.

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Atlanta MSA, GA, July 2, 2021 - Blue Lake Capital, led by CEO Ellie Perlman, has successfully acquired The Estates at Crossroads on June 30, 2021. The property is a high-performing Class-B 344-unit multifamily property in the metropolis of the strong performing Atlanta market. The property was bought in partnership with Vive Funds, led by Veena Jetti. This powerhouse duo combined forces to successfully spearhead this acquisition via REV Fund - a joint-led $100M multifamily value-add fund established in May 2021.

The property, located at 2620 N Berkeley Lake Road NW, Duluth, GA 30096, is a 2002 institutional-quality asset that enjoys an exceptional location and a promising interior renovation opportunity. In addition, the property also offers a robust amenity package including a resort-style swimming pool, large sundeck with a grilling area, fitness center, dog park, tennis courts, playgrounds, sprawling nature trails, and detached garages.

The property’s rebranding is the first step in their value-add strategy, which also entails installing modern apartment unit finishes such as stainless-steel appliances, vinyl plank flooring, new lighting and hardware, new backsplashes, and other features to further drive the desirable tenant base currently in place. Coupled with additional income-generating improvements, Blue Lake Capital is confident in delivering a strongly performing and profitable asset to investors.

This most recent acquisition marks further continued growth of the Blue Lake Capital portfolio and brings the company to have $370M in AUM throughout the Texas, Florida, and Georgia markets. Since April 2020, Blue Lake Capital has performed strongly, having collected between 94% to 100% of rents month-over-month. By implementing expert hands-on strategies to lower costs and maximize collections, the company pushed rents up to 39% during COVID.

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Blue Lake Capital has acquired Element 41, a 494-unit multifamily property in the Atlanta suburb of Marietta. The sales price was $80 million. The property was acquired in partnership with Vive Funds LLC.

Element 41 is located at 991 Wylie Rd. The property offers a community amenity package that includes outdoor gyms, game courts, trails, barbecue areas, seating areas, two dog parks and a soccer field.

Blue Lake Capital, has achieved up to 28% rent growth throughout COVID for its other Atlanta based properties. Rent growth in the Marietta submarket over the past 12 months was more than 5%. The seller was not disclosed.​