Soluta Real Estate Partners
Soluta steps in where value is trapped, not absent
Soluta Real Estate Partners
Soluta steps in where value is trapped, not absent
WHAT WE DO
Soluta specializes in complex real estate problem solving
Transaction Structuring and Execution
acquisitions, dispositions, capital structuring, recapitalizations, joint venture formation, portfolio strategy
Asset Strategy and Repositioning
lease restructurings, lease up strategies and long-term asset management, capital stack optimization, portfolio restructuring and strategic acquisitions
Development and Project Execution
development management, entitlements, incentives and financing strategy, construction oversight and project delivery
Areas of Particular Expertise
tax credit financing, public-private partnerships, entitlements and land use, capital stack structuring, lease workouts and repositioning, pre-leasing and asset management
INVESTMENT FOCUS
Sectors – multifamily, retail, office, institutional, life sciences, land development, mixed-use
Who we work with
- Private investors and family offices
- Institutional landowners – universities, educational systems, nonprofits
- Owner-operators and developers navigating complex capital structures or asset repositioning situations
Opportunities
- Assets owned by aging families or transitioning ownership groups seeking succession solutions
- Assets constrained by capital, complexity or strategy
- Opportunities requiring recapitalization, redevelopment, repositioning or execution support
HOW WE WORK
Soluta engages across three models depending on the needs of owners, investors and the specific opportunity:
Co-Investment and Ownership – Soluta participates alongside partners to align incentives and share in long-term upside through co-investment and performance-based promotes
Project Execution – Hands-on management of development, repositioning and transaction execution
Advisory – Strategic and transaction advisory for complex decisions around capital, structure or repositioning
This structure allows Soluta to engage flexibly as an execution partner, advisor or both.
TEAM
Jay Brinson
Michelle Maldonado
Jay Brinson
A real estate executive and LEED AP with over 20 years of experience leading transformative development projects and capital programs across mixed-use, office, life sciences, retail, and institutional sectors. He has deep expertise in managing complex entitlements, public-private partnerships, placemaking strategies, an
A real estate executive and LEED AP with over 20 years of experience leading transformative development projects and capital programs across mixed-use, office, life sciences, retail, and institutional sectors. He has deep expertise in managing complex entitlements, public-private partnerships, placemaking strategies, and multi-phase urban developments. His leadership spans strategic planning, asset optimization, community collaboration, and long-term portfolio growth.
Vanessa Sax
Michelle Maldonado
Jay Brinson
Leasing executive who brings over 20 years of experience closing office, retail, life science and mixed-use deals valued over $2 billion. Vanessa excels at analysing market trends and building strong relationships within the brokerage community in order to deliver the highest and best tenancy and cash flow for any project.
J.J. Reidy
Michelle Maldonado
Michelle Maldonado
Development executive who brings over a decade of experience in real estate planning, design, and development, across multiple asset classes. He has successfully raised / deployed over $200M in public and private capital, led award-winning community initiatives, and advised institutional partners on strategy and develop
Development executive who brings over a decade of experience in real estate planning, design, and development, across multiple asset classes. He has successfully raised / deployed over $200M in public and private capital, led award-winning community initiatives, and advised institutional partners on strategy and development. With a multi-disciplinary background spanning economic development, business strategy, and large-scale mixed-use real estate, J.J. plays a key leadership role in advancing value-add projects and public-private partnerships.
Michelle Maldonado
Michelle Maldonado
Michelle Maldonado
Michelle is an investment-focused real estate professional with experience structuring, financing and executing complex commercial, mixed-use, multifamily and life science transactions. She has overseen more than $5 billion in completed real estate transactions throughout her career. She specializes in navigating intri
Michelle is an investment-focused real estate professional with experience structuring, financing and executing complex commercial, mixed-use, multifamily and life science transactions. She has overseen more than $5 billion in completed real estate transactions throughout her career. She specializes in navigating intricate capital stacks, leading due diligence and driving disciplined deal execution within institutional and mission-driven development environments. Michelle brings a strong legal foundation and a proven ability to manage stakeholders, streamline processes and deliver successful outcomes from underwriting through compliance.