Schmitt Capital manages alternative investment strategies for institutional partners and qualified investors. We measure success in decades, not quarters.
We begin every investment decision with a single question: what can we lose? Protecting capital is not a constraint on returns — it is the foundation of them.
Markets reward patience. Our typical holding period extends beyond five years, allowing us to capture the full value of our research and avoid the tyranny of short-term noise.
Our investment process has remained consistent since 2007. We do not chase cycles. We do not react to headlines. We follow a framework built to perform across all market conditions.
Our work spans four disciplines built around a single goal: helping our clients — including investors based in Japan — own US real estate with confidence. Each discipline is delivered in-house, under the same standard of care that has defined our work in the Tri-State region.
We acquire mispriced and underutilized assets in the Tri-State region, then unlock value through repositioning, redevelopment, and disciplined capital improvement. Our focus is durable, long-horizon appreciation — not speculation.
Cross-border ownership of US real estate carries significant tax complexity — and significant opportunity. Drawing on a proprietary Ernst & Young report prepared for our Japanese clients, we structure holdings to optimize FIRPTA treatment, treaty benefits, and repatriation efficiency. We share the report with clients following an initial meeting.
We treat every asset as an operating business. Through active oversight of leasing, capital strategy, and tenant relationships, we drive net operating income and protect long-term value. Our clients receive transparent, bilingual reporting on every holding.
Hands-on, in-house property management across the portfolio. From day-to-day operations and maintenance to compliance and tenant experience, we manage the details that preserve value — so our overseas clients never have to manage them from afar.
Rigorous underwriting of every potential asset — rent rolls, operating expenses, and conservative return modeling before any commitment
On-the-ground inspection of every property. We walk each asset ourselves to understand its condition, location, and true potential
Independent PCA reports identify structural, mechanical, and capital needs — so there are no surprises after acquisition
Active oversight throughout the hold period, with transparent bilingual reporting on performance, condition, and value
Schmitt Capital acquires, manages, develops, and operates real estate across the Tri-State region under one roof. By keeping every discipline in-house — acquisitions, asset management, development, and property management — we control quality at every stage and align our work entirely with our clients' interests.
William Schmitt leads Schmitt Capital as Founder and CEO, drawing on an established track record in Hoboken real estate development and hospitality. Under his leadership, the firm has built a fully vertically integrated platform — sourcing and underwriting assets, executing value-add development and renovation, and managing properties through their full lifecycle.
That integration is the firm's core advantage. Because Schmitt Capital owns every step rather than outsourcing it, the same standard of care runs from the first underwriting model to day-to-day operations — giving our clients, including investors based in Japan, a single accountable partner for their US real estate.
Disciplined sourcing and underwriting of value-add opportunities across the Tri-State region.
Ground-up and renovation projects, including active hospitality and mixed-use ventures in Hoboken.
Active oversight of performance and value, with transparent bilingual reporting to every client.
In-house, hands-on management of day-to-day operations, maintenance, and tenant experience.
For Japanese investors, US real estate offers a rare combination of currency diversification, stable yield, and long-term appreciation. This guide walks through how to enter the market — from entity structure and financing to the tax and reporting obligations that come with cross-border ownership — and how a local asset manager removes the friction of investing from 6,000 miles away.
We welcome inquiries from qualified institutional investors and family offices. All communications are treated with the highest degree of confidentiality.
This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Schmitt Capital LP is a registered investment adviser. Investing in alternative investments involves significant risks including the risk of total loss of capital. This material is intended solely for sophisticated, qualified investors who understand the risks involved.
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