Trusted
Real Estate
Investments
Throughout
Southwest Florida
“ REAL ESTATE cannot be lost or
stolen, nor can it be carried away.
Purchased with common sense, paid
for in full, and managed with reasonable
care, it is about the safest investment
in the world.”
– Franklin D. Roosevelt
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i n v e s ti n g
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L a n d
Throughout Southwest Florida
Location is always the first consideration when investing in real estate, and Florida is a smart choice for any
investor. Regardless of the economy or market fluctuations, Florida has attractive qualities that will continue
to make it one of the top choices for vacationers and retirees. This fact alone puts Southwest Florida at
an advantage over the rest of the United States. In addition to location, there are several other market
conditions making Southwest Florida an optimal choice for real estate investing.
•Southwest Florida maintains a longstanding position as one of the top U.S. housing markets.
•The limited amount of zoned land shores up demand for shovel-ready home sites.
•A strong public building presence bolsters the market.
•The state and the region see extremely high population growth year after year,
without exception.
•Pro-growth public policies, including no state income tax and low estate tax rates,
create a favorable environment for businesses and attract wealthy retirees and
second-home buyers.
•Southwest Florida’s highly desirable subtropical environment draws domestic and
international visitors, exposing the area to a large pool of potential home buyers on
a continuous basis.
•Home to Florida Gulf Coast University, one of the fastest growing state universities
in the country, which contributes to a more diverse labor pool and serves as a magnet
for big business.
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
To meet the burgeoning market demand for land,
Southwest Florida Land Ventures, LLC has been
established to acquire land ahead of market demand
in the path of new housing growth throughout
Southwest Florida. We are ready to supply land
to builders, developers and investors as market
expansion occurs. We strive to create valued
investments for disposition to end users
when market conditions are most suitable for
a profitable return.
Concentrated
Market Area
Manatee
Sarasota
Charlotte
Lee
Collier
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MEET YOUR TEAM
Southwest Florida Land Ventures, LLC was formed for the expressed purpose of taking advantage of an
upswing in the market and joining high net worth individuals who wish to diversify their investment portfolio
with low-risk, high-return real estate investments through a passive approach. The group is managed by Wade Light
and Randy Thibaut. Together, they have decades of real estate experience and invest their own money in transactions,
providing investors with the confidence and security that their investment dollars are well spent.
Wade Light manages
assets for LB Andersen
& Co. in Illinois and
LB Andersen of Florida
LLC in Florida. A private
company, L.B. Andersen
& Co. has been in
business since 1921 and
is owned by Dan Light,
who has bought and sold
hundreds of millions of
dollars in real estate
in Illinois, Wisconsin,
Indiana, Nebraska and Florida. In addition
to the company’s real estate expertise, Wade
Light’s background in law provides Southwest
Florida Land Ventures, LLC with the legal
expertise needed for any complex real estate
transaction. Wade graduated from the
University of Illinois School of Law in 1988
and has specialized in land acquisitions and
dispositions, entitlements, and zoning. His
team specializes in all aspects of asset review,
legal affairs, financial performance, title and
closing management and documentation.
Randy Thibaut, CEO, is
owner and founder of Land
Solutions, Inc., a full service
real estate company specializing
in the feasibility, development,
acquisition and disposition of
land and improved properties
throughout Southwest Florida.
Randy has been actively involved
in the creation, development,
sales and marketing of residential
and resort developments
throughout the area since 1982.
He has over 20 years in the Southwest Florida real estate
industry with experience in residential and commercial
sales, development, project management and new home
construction, and has personally brokered over a billion
dollars in real estate transactions locally. Randy is a
co-founder and board member for Builders Care, a
non-profit organization started by the Lee Building
Industry Association to provide emergency
construction services at no cost to needy and deserving
elderly and disabled homeowners who cannot obtain
home repairs through traditional means. He also serves
on the board of the Lee Building Industry Association.
Land Solutions, Inc. (LSI) specializes in the feasibility, development, acquisition, and
disposition of land and improved properties, with a strong specialty in both vacant land and
developed home sites and communities. The Land Solutions team specializes in sourcing
and land mining real estate opportunities, packaging assets for investor consideration, asset acquisition and
disposition brokerage, permitting, zoning and entitlements, accounting, investor relations, financial pro
forma and reporting. In addition, the team has established relationships with the area’s finest engineering,
surveying, environmental and legal consultants, who can tackle any challenge. Land Solutions has knowledge
of the market and a well-established reputation in Southwest Florida, which will provide investors with
the ability to capitalize on market information and secure investments on favorable terms. The company’s
expertise and full-service experience in positioning properties, will allow for a smooth transaction experience
and positive results. For more information about the services Land Solutions offers, visit the company website
at www.landsolutions.net.
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SOURCING DEALS
The formation of Southwest Florida Land Ventures LLC is serviced by Land Solutions Inc., an organization
that is knowledgeable of the area and well-positioned in the marketplace with an ability to source deals.
The company has a solid network of contacts in all aspects of real estate. The team has conducted intense
market research on more than $200 million of assets, located throughout Southwest Florida. This knowledge
provides our investors with the trust and confidence in making sound real estate investment decisions. As a
result, Land Solutions executives have access to hundreds of land opportunities and identify the most suitable
deals that meet our investment strategy. After final review and approval by the Managing Partners, we would
initiate getting land deals under contract and invest the financial dollars necessary to expedite deposits and
expenses for important land services
needs such as phase one environmental,
boundary surveys, title review and
full feasibility review. As each deal is
identified, the Land Solutions’ team
prepares a full Investment Package for
the asset that includes a comprehensive
background on an asset including an
executive summary, maps, aerial
photography, site photos, recommended
investment strategy, and detailed
pro formas - all for your consideration.
DISPOSITION EXPERTISE
To facilitate the best possible outcome for the disposition of investments, the Land Solutions team provides
comprehensive market research and property marketing packages to qualified buyers in the market. In
addition, we initiate an overall aggressive marketing program geared at 1) creating market demand in a
detailed fashion by outlining all deal components and purchase terms, 2) promoting the competitive
advantages of the property; and 3) optimizing sales results to achieve the “right” deal. Land Solutions has
an ongoing relationship with the area’s top builders and developers, providing them with opportunities that
best meet their growth projections throughout the area. Based on this reputation, many new buyers have
chosen to engage with Land Solutions as they enter the Southwest Florida market.
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HOW IT WORKS
Southwest Florida
Land Ventures LLC
is structured to
provide the best
possible return
for investors.
A typical
investment
scenario is
illustrated here
SUCCESS FEE
Each investment opportunity is evaluated individually with fees that will vary according to the number of
investors and the complexity of the deal. Southwest Florida Land Ventures LLC earns a Success Fee for the
management and administration of the asset including:
• Sourcing of Deal
• Market Research and Valuation
• Contract Negotiation
• Mass Marketing,
Advertising and Signage
• Investor Group Administration
• Pro-Formas and Financial Reporting
• Legal Review
• Document Preparation
• Contract Negotiation
and Administration
• Feasibility, Permitting
and Development Order
• Presentation Materials
A management fee may be individually assessed for each asset as a minimal expense to cover basic overhead.
Expenses that may also be reimbursed include internal accounting and income tax preparation, financial and
administrative reporting, site inspection expenses, HOA administration, third party final financial review of
LLC, and any necessary property maintenance.
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INVESTMENT STRUCTURE
Southwest Florida Land Ventures LLC (“Managing Partners”) has been organized as a high value real estate
venture group with an emphasis in the acquisition of undervalued or distressed land, unimproved or
improved land that may be used for future commercial, industrial, residential or retail use. Our concentrated
market area is limited to Southwest Florida - Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota and Manatee counties. We seek
property opportunities from distressed and motivated owners and lenders.
Our investor network is made up of high-net worth, private cash buyers who wish to diversify their investment
portfolio with low-risk, high-return real estate investments in the Southwest Florida real estate market
through a passive approach. Furthermore, they have the wherewithal to ride out market conditions in the
event there is a downturn in the market. A typical investment acquired and managed by Southwest Florida
Land Ventures LLC has an asset purchase price between $500,000 and $30 million.
Land investments are sourced with an estimated mid- to long-term hold of three to seven (3-7) years, when
market conditions are best suited for maximum profit potential.
A Limited Liability Company is individually formed as a single purpose entity for each asset and is typically
made up of three to ten (3-10) investors and intended to shield investors from any lawsuits or liabilities
related to each specific asset. This is not a real estate securities or syndication investment.
Each asset would be held for more than one year and one day before being considered for sale to provide
favorable tax treatment through capital gains and prevent ordinary income for investors.
Our organization has a solid track record and strives to provide investors with a hassle-free conservative
investment experience that will add stability to your investment portfolio, while providing the highest
possible return. We invest with the intent to sell when market conditions are right and maximum value is
created. Our exit strategy is also structured, so future buyers see value and profit potential in the deal.
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