Strategic Real Estate Investment for Long-Term Value

Red Leaf Investments focuses on acquiring, developing, and managing high-quality properties that deliver long-term growth and sustainable returns

Red Leaf Investments

Privately owned real estate investment and development firm based in North Texas and active across U.S. markets, with a forward‑looking mindset, strategic discipline, and a deep commitment to long‑term value creation. Our focus is clear: high‑end commercial and luxury residential communities that pair exceptional land with thoughtful planning, resilient capital structures, and hands‑on execution.

Investment Management

We structure and manage investment vehicles focused on large‑scale land, premier master‑planned communities, and select income‑producing assets, applying disciplined underwriting and conservative leverage.

Development

Our team leads end‑to‑end delivery of high‑end commercial environments and luxury residential communities, with an emphasis on riverfront, view‑driven, and otherwise irreplaceable locations.

$250M

Development Platform Energy, Real Estate and Infastructure.

Avg. Leverage 32%

Broader Family Office Experience

Example

Conservative Acquisition Structure

12+ Years

 Invested In Infrastructure and Enhancements

Red Leaf Investments is The Real Estate Development Arm Of The Johnson Family Office

By uniting strategy, capital, and execution under one roof, Red Leaf moves quickly on large, complex developments where natural features drive the vision, focusing on irreplaceable land positions from expansive Brazos River frontage in North Texas to future master‑planned environments across the country, each with meaningful barriers to entry and multiple paths to long‑term value creation.

Our Capabilities

Red Leaf Investments’ core capability is sourcing, capitalizing on, and executing large‑scale, high‑end commercial and luxury residential developments built on irreplaceable land, from early‑stage acquisition and entitlement through infrastructure, vertical delivery, and exit.

Our capabilities span the full development lifecycle:

• Strategic land acquisition and due diligence
• Hydrology, land‑use planning, and civil engineering
• Entitlement strategy and approvals
• Infrastructure and amenity construction
• Sales strategy and builder relationships

Because these functions sit under one umbrella, we can move from concept to completion quickly and precisely while maintaining quality control and cost efficiency. That vertical integration is one of the reasons many investors and lenders choose to work with us repeatedly: a single accountable sponsor oversees each phase.

Who Do We Serve?

Although each project is unique, our audience is consistent. Red Leaf is designed for:

• Institutional investors and family offices are seeking long‑term, risk‑adjusted real estate returns.

• Commercial and residential builders, developers, and luxury buyers need shovel‑ready, amenity‑rich communities.

• Lenders and debt funds seek disciplined sponsors, strong collateral, and clear repayment paths.
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What Sets Up Apart

Red Leaf Investments distinguishes itself through a relentless focus on quality in every project we undertake. Our family office model is solely dedicated to long-term results, free from the quarterly pressures that often compromise development quality. We target Tier 1 projects that emphasize luxury, exclusivity, and strong value—driving perfection at every stage from concept to completion through best-in-class systems and operational processes.

Our competitive advantages include vertical integration with in-house teams that enable speed and cost efficiency, family office backing that provides patient capital and institutional rigor, and a proven track record built on the Johnson Family's expertise across $200+ million in development and infrastructure platforms. We control unique assets, including rare Brazos River frontage spanning one mile—among the limited comparable properties in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

Invest In Brazos Riverfront Opportunity

RLI’s Brazos Riverfront holding comprises approximately 275 acres with one mile of boatable Brazos River frontage in Parker County, Texas, planned as a premium master‑planned community. The property’s scale, water access, and proximity to major DFW growth corridors create a rare opportunity for long‑term value creation.

• Approx. 275 acres in a North Texas growth corridor
• One mile of Brazos River frontage with exceptional recreation and lifestyle appeal
• Multi‑phase development strategy designed for builders, residents, and investors seeking Tier‑1 communities
• Detailed analytics trackers
• Receive Quarterly earnings reports.
  

How We Work With Investors

RLI follows a clear, repeatable process designed to respect investors’ time while providing the information and access they need

• Review opportunity
  Access detailed summaries, maps, and key metrics for each active investment to determine initial fit.

• Qualification and structure
  Discuss goals, timing, and structure directly with our investment team, including equity, debt, mezzanine, and 1031 Exchange options where applicable.

• Commitment and closing
  Execute offering documents, fund the investment, and receive confirmation of your position, projected timelines, and reporting cadence.

• Ongoing updates and exit
  Receive periodic progress reports, financial updates, and distribution notices through the life of the investment and through exit.
  

Stay informed on new opportunities, development milestones, and market insights from the Red Leaf Investments team.

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