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Great Real Estate Operators Wanted

We partner with exceptional operators and provide the capital, systems, and support they need to scale. Let us help you with your next project.

For Operators

We want to invest in your next ground up or heavy value add project! Our capital, experience and network can make your next project faster, more lucrative and a lot more fun.

Equity & Credit

Access both equity investments and short-term construction lending through our integrated platform.

Speed with Discipline

Institutional underwriting with entrepreneurial speed. Clean budgets and predictable draws.

Hands On Support

Regular checkpoints keep projects moving. When they stall, we've seen it before and can help.

Built to Repeat

Do one deal well and we'll fund the next. 6-18 month projects, long-term partnership.

Platform Focus

Residential Infill

Attainable housing delivered in months, not years.

Small Multifamily

Targeting the missing middle: 2-20 unit developments.

Light Industrial

Flex space, contractor garages, and small warehouses.

Land Development

Value created through entitlement, realized at sale.

For Investors

Access institutional-quality real estate investments through our closed-end funds and credit vehicles with disciplined underwriting and transparent reporting.

Operator Discovery

Systematic sourcing and diligence of high-caliber operators with proven track records and local expertise.

Institutional Controls

Disciplined underwriting, portfolio construction, and risk management with transparent reporting.

Short Duration

Fast turns with individual project durations of 6-18 months and conservative leverage.

Portfolio Visibility

Clean, periodic reporting and project-level transparency across the entire portfolio.

MREOF1

Closed to New Capital

Mindful Real Estate Opportunity Fund 1

Launched December 2024, our inaugural closed-end vehicle, purpose-built to finance quality, attainable housing through short-duration, ground-up projects.

46
Limited Partners
21
Investments Made
10
States Active

MRELIF1

Open to Commitments

Mindful Real Estate Lending Income Fund 1

Open to commitments as of January 2026, a closed-end credit vehicle making short-duration loans for construction and improvement with proven operators.

$25MM
Target Fund Size

MRELIF1 is offered under Rule 506(c) of Regulation D to verified accredited investors.

Ready to Invest?

Who We Are

Mindful Real Estate is a fund management and capital platform that finds great operators and scales them. We systematically source and diligence developers and GPs with real track records, proven expertise, and deep local market knowledge.

We back those partners with equity, credit, or both on short-duration projects built to repeat. Speed is the promise; discipline is how we keep it — tight underwriting, clean reporting, and terms that align us with operators and investors alike.

Completed black and white duplexes at a Mindful four-unit ground-up development in Houston, Texas
Ground-up, four units, Houston TX. Equity from us, execution from our operator.

Our Team

Meet the experienced professionals and entrepreneurs behind Mindful Real Estate. We're passionate about helping operators succeed and bringing innovative projects to life.

Matt Howitt - Principal at Mindful Real Estate

Matt Howitt

Finance, Legal & Operations

Matt owns the finance, legal, and operational work that makes the funds run. He built the back-office stack that underwrites, tracks, and reports every project.

Education: AB Economics, Harvard University
Foley Schmidt - Principal at Mindful Real Estate

Foley Schmidt

Operator Partnerships & Underwriting

Foley finds and vets operating partners and underwrites their projects. His institutional background sets how we diligence deals, structure scopes, and hold budgets.

Education: BA History, Dartmouth College
Nick Guidry - Principal at Mindful Real Estate

Nick Guidry

Operator Partnerships & Field Execution

Nick finds and vets operating partners and stays with them through the build. Hands-on development experience means he spots problems on site before they reach a spreadsheet.

Education: MBA & BA Finance, Lamar University

Mindful Real Estate brings decades of combined experience in real estate development, finance, and entrepreneurship. We understand the challenges operators face because we've been there ourselves. This shared experience drives our commitment to providing not just capital, but strategic partnership and guidance to help you scale your business.

Get In Touch

Whether you're an operator seeking capital or an investor looking for opportunities, let's discuss how we can work together.

Contact Information

Office Address

5900 Balcones Drive STE 17633
Austin, TX 78731

Email Address

[email protected]

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