First Light Acquisitions
Envisioning, Evaluating, and Executing the Future of Retail Investments
Who We Are
Combining over 55 years of experience in the real estate industry, our team utilizes their knowledge, dedication, and creativity to foster exceptional returns.
Why call it First Light Acquisitions?
Straight from the Oxford Dictionary: first light is the time when light first appears in the morning; dawn. We believe there is no better representation than dawn’s first light to symbolize our entrepreneurial spirit - namely, innovation and a profound work ethic. While others still sleep, we are well into the day planning and executing. It’s simple… hard work and creative thinking results in continued success.
What sets us apart from the rest?
As the age-old saying goes, teamwork makes the dream work. Accordingly, our team leverages the hundreds of connections we’ve built over time to pave the way in first-class investments. With that, we understand relationships are very much the key for value creation and mutual success. As a result, we rely on trust with the utmost sincerity. Trust is the foundational element to any relationship, business, or project. Our team’s years of success were built on cultivating and maintaining trust and we don’t plan on changing that. Work with us to experience a commitment to integrity and reliability in all aspects.
What We Do
We take a fundamental, value-driven approach to investing through appreciation and cash flow. We identify retail opportunities that offer attractive value relative to risk, cost, stabilized cash flow, and comparable sales. We target properties with the potential for value-add through redesign, capital improvements, and lease management.
Value Add and Core+ Retail Investments
How We Do It
We like to follow the three E’s:
Envision - We research market trends, analyze demographics, and consider future development plans for an area. We envision how a potential investment can be transformed to create value.
Evaluate - Once a potential investment is identified, we meticulously evaluate it thorough our due diligence including a financial analysis, property inspections, and an overall assessment of potential risks and rewards.
Execute - Based on our evaluation, we move forward with the investment. We acquire the site, implement the envisioned improvements, and reinvest profits into the next property.
Envision | Evaluate | Execute
Our Core Values
Trust
We believe trust to be our most paramount core value. We strongly believe in transactions that: one, offer mutual benefit and two, build long-term relationships.
Innovation
Innovation has played a crucial role in the company. It’s the foundation to our competitive advantage, that is: sourcing opportunities, data analytics, and structuring deals.
Teamwork
Due to the complex and multifaceted nature of the industry, having a well coordinated and effective team significantly enhances our success and growth as a company.
Diligence
We are careful and persistent in our company goals. We know the right questions to ask and when. Doing so ensures a high level quality of work and ideal returns.