about us
Who We Are
BEn jones, p.e. - Founder / investor relations
Ben holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the states of North Carolina and South Carolina. He has over a decade of experience designing, executing, and managing large, multi-million dollar plant modifications in the commercial nuclear power industry. He has owned and/or managed several single family rentals and flip projects since 2001. He is now passively invested as a limited partner (LP) in over 1,800 apartment units, and is an active general partner (GP) in 120 apartment units. His mission at EngineeredREI.com is to help those in his network gain financial freedom and build generational wealth through solid cash-flowing, tax advantaged real estate investments.
Our Vision
We leverage our knowledge, experience, capital, and network, to identify opportunity and form strategic partnerships with carefully vetted apartment syndication groups and individuals in the southeast. With a hyper-focus on the Greenville, SC market, we help drive operational efficiency and deliver the best investment opportunities for our network of connected investors.
Our Mission
We aim to help our network of investors achieve financial freedom and build generational wealth through solid, cash-flowing, tax advantaged, real estate investments. At the same time, we believe we can improve the communities we invest in, by providing clean, safe, and affordable living arrangements for the valued residents in our communities.
extended team
ivan jenkins, M.B.A. , B.I.C. - Acquisition specialist
Ivan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University. He also has a Master’s degree in Business Administration. He is a licensed real estate broker in multiple states. After an engineering career in automotive manufacturing and commercial nuclear power generation, Ivan founded Langston Realty & Associates. Our strategic relationship with Ivan helps to identify solid opportunities, management teams, service professionals, lenders, and financial professionals in and around the Greenville, SC market.
Ryan hogan - underwriting specialist
Ryan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with minors in Economics and Mathematics from Syracuse University. Ryan has 15+ years experience with major engineering firms where he served in various Engineering, Project Management, and Sales roles. Ryan is a member of the Jake & Gino Academy and currently holds real estate investments across the Carolinas. He is passionate about multifamily underwriting and enjoys breaking down local deals. Our strategic relationship with Ryan helps to evaluate opportunities within our local markets.
nathan herber, r.a., leed ap - market strategist
Nathan is a licensed architect in New York and South Carolina and a LEED Accredited Professional with 15+ years of experience in commercial and mixed-used real estate developments. Nathan now works with brokerage teams in the industrial sector as a project manager. In addition, he is a dedicated client representative developing feasibility studies, lease/purchase analysis, site investigations, and early phase performance specifications and architectural drawings. Nathan is a member of the Jake & Gino Academy and currently owns nearly 50 multifamily units. He is the founder of Cornerstone Community Capital located in Greenville, SC. Our strategic relationship with Nathan helps identify opportunity in and around our local markets.