How We Invest
Lakeshore acquires multifamily properties where focused management, thoughtful capital improvements, and disciplined leasing can improve the resident experience and long-term property performance.
- Disciplined Acquisitions — We evaluate each opportunity using property-level due diligence, realistic operating assumptions, and downside scenarios.
- Direct Operations — Lakeshore Management LLC oversees leasing, maintenance, renovations, budgeting, and resident service.
- Long-Term Execution — We focus on sustained operating improvement instead of relying solely on short-term market appreciation.
The Lakeshore Platform
Integrated Operations
Investment and property-management teams work from the same operating plan.
Local Focus
We concentrate on the Twin Cities and surrounding Minnesota markets.
Founder Alignment
Lakeshore's principals invest alongside outside capital when permitted by each offering.
Consistent Reporting
Investors receive regular property-level operating and financial updates.
Total Project Cost
Actively managed portfolio across the Twin Cities region.Portfolio Properties
Properties acquired since launching in 2024.Residential Units
Apartment units serving Minnesota residents across four communities.Founded
Founded by Eric Wagner and Zack Olson.Our Investment Process
Source
Identify multifamily opportunities through broker relationships, direct outreach, and local market coverage.
Evaluate
Review physical condition, rent rolls, operating history, financing, and downside scenarios.
Execute
Implement leasing, maintenance, renovation, and expense-management plans through Lakeshore Management LLC.
Operate
Monitor performance, communicate with investors, and make property decisions based on long-term value.
Meet the Founders
Eric Wagner
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Eric co-founded Lakeshore in 2024 and leads capital raising, investment strategy, asset-management oversight, and investor reporting. From 2018 through 2024, he worked at Marcus & Millichap and ultimately served as Senior Director Investments, personally closing more than $600 million in investment sales. His operating experience also includes independently acquiring and operating six Illinois apartment buildings totaling 55 units.
eric@lakeshorecpre.com
Zack Olson
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Zack co-founded Lakeshore in 2024 and leads acquisition sourcing, deal analysis, due diligence, and day-to-day operational oversight. From 2020 through 2024, he worked at Marcus & Millichap, where he evaluated more than $300 million in multifamily opportunities and was personally credited with approximately $40 million in closed transactions.
zack@lakeshorecpre.comStart a Conversation With Lakeshore
Whether you're interested in becoming an investor, submitting an off-market deal, or simply learning more about our strategy, we'd welcome the conversation.