Frequently Asked Questions

Red Leaf Investments is the real estate development arm of the Johnson Family Office, specializing in master-planned communities built on exceptional land assets. We combine institutional expertise with long-term family office thinking to create premier developments across the United States.

Irreplaceable assets. You can build more subdivisions, but you can't create more riverfront land. The Brazos River corridor in North Texas has limited available frontage, strong demographic growth, and proven demand from both luxury homebuyers and builders. We've already validated the market with River Ranch on the Brazos, where we've sold lots in a challenging market. That gives us the expertise and track record to execute larger riverfront developments with confidence. Plus, our hydrology team understands water rights, floodplains, and environmental considerations better than anyone in the region.

We started in 2020 with our first acquisition—80 acres in Midland's Greenwood area, which we developed and sold ahead of schedule. That same year, we acquired River Ranch on the Brazos and invested over $5 million in infrastructure to transform it into a premium master-planned community. While our real estate platform is relatively new, the Johnson Family has nearly a decade of experience building large-scale ventures in energy infrastructure and renewable development. We apply that same institutional rigor and operational discipline to every real estate project we pursue.

It depends on the project and exit strategy. Our current Brazos Riverfront opportunity has an 18-month timeline for debt investors, with multiple exit paths including large-tract sales, premium ranchette subdivisions, or full master-planned community development. River Ranch on the Brazos has been a longer hold because we're developing it as a signature community—we've invested five years building infrastructure and creating a generational asset. We're not flippers. We take the time needed to execute properly and maximize value, but we're also not sitting on land indefinitely. Every project has clear milestones, exit strategies, and timelines we communicate upfront.

Red Leaf Investments is the real estate development arm of the Johnson Family Office, specializing in master-planned communities built on exceptional land assets. We combine institutional expertise with long-term family office thinking to create premier developments across the United States.

Irreplaceable assets. You can build more subdivisions, but you can't create more riverfront land. The Brazos River corridor in North Texas has limited available frontage, strong demographic growth, and proven demand from both luxury homebuyers and builders. We've already validated the market with River Ranch on the Brazos, where we've sold lots in a challenging market. That gives us the expertise and track record to execute larger riverfront developments with confidence. Plus, our hydrology team understands water rights, floodplains, and environmental considerations better than anyone in the region.

We started in 2020 with our first acquisition—80 acres in Midland's Greenwood area, which we developed and sold ahead of schedule. That same year, we acquired River Ranch on the Brazos and invested over $5 million in infrastructure to transform it into a premium master-planned community. While our real estate platform is relatively new, the Johnson Family has nearly a decade of experience building large-scale ventures in energy infrastructure and renewable development. We apply that same institutional rigor and operational discipline to every real estate project we pursue.

The Johnson Family has successfully capitalized and fully repaid investors on previous platforms in energy and infrastructure, beating original projections. We've never missed a debt payment. Our approach is conservative underwriting and maintaining strong equity cushions so debt investors get paid no matter what.

Typically $100K for debt positions, but it varies by deal size and structure. Smaller investors can sometimes participate through syndications where multiple investors pool capital into a single debt position.

Red Leaf Investments is the real estate development arm of the Johnson Family Office, specializing in master-planned communities built on exceptional land assets. We combine institutional expertise with long-term family office thinking to create premier developments across the United States.

You don't, not precisely. We provide annual valuations based on comparable sales and appraisals, but real value is determined when we actually sell. That's the nature of illiquid private equity. If you need daily liquidity and pricing, buy REITs.

Absolutely. We encourage it. You should see what you're investing in. River Ranch is accessible, and we can arrange site visits to active projects. Bring boots, it's a working development site.

We return capital and distribute profits as phases close. You don't wait until the entire 1,258 acres sells to make money. If we sell 300 acres in year two, you get your proportional distribution based on your equity percentage. Keeps capital moving instead of sitting idle.

Red Leaf Investments is the real estate development arm of the Johnson Family Office, specializing in master-planned communities built on exceptional land assets. We combine institutional expertise with long-term family office thinking to create premier developments across the United States.

Irreplaceable assets. You can build more subdivisions, but you can't create more riverfront land. The Brazos River corridor in North Texas has limited available frontage, strong demographic growth, and proven demand from both luxury homebuyers and builders. We've already validated the market with River Ranch on the Brazos, where we've sold lots in a challenging market. That gives us the expertise and track record to execute larger riverfront developments with confidence. Plus, our hydrology team understands water rights, floodplains, and environmental considerations better than anyone in the region.

We started in 2020 with our first acquisition—80 acres in Midland's Greenwood area, which we developed and sold ahead of schedule. That same year, we acquired River Ranch on the Brazos and invested over $5 million in infrastructure to transform it into a premium master-planned community. While our real estate platform is relatively new, the Johnson Family has nearly a decade of experience building large-scale ventures in energy infrastructure and renewable development. We apply that same institutional rigor and operational discipline to every real estate project we pursue.

Usually, because you have a secured position (even if subordinated). Preferred equity is just equity with priority over common equity, but it's still unsecured. Mezzanine has a lien on the property. In a downside scenario, secured debt (even subordinated) generally recovers more than unsecured equity.

24-36 months. Shorter than equity, longer than bridge loans. We use mezzanine to get through planning, entitlement, and early development phases, then refinance with construction debt and pay you off. If the project sells faster, you get paid early. If it extends, we negotiate extensions or find another exit.