Real Estate Investment

A grounded approach to real estate investing.

Green Root Capital evaluates real estate opportunities through research, due diligence, disciplined underwriting, and a long-term approach to investor relationships.

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About Green Root

Real estate investing with deeper roots.

Green Root Capital is a family-owned real estate investment firm focused on thoughtfully evaluating commercial real estate opportunities and building strong relationships with investors, operators, and partners.

With a foundation in multifamily and experience expanding across other commercial real estate asset classes, Green Root approaches each opportunity individually rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all investment model.

Research Study markets, opportunities, operating teams, and property fundamentals.
Evaluate Review business plans, financial assumptions, potential risks, and alignment.
Communicate Build long-term relationships through clear, ongoing investor communication.
Why Real Estate

Understanding the characteristics of real estate investing.

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Real-World Demand

Housing, storage, and other commercial properties serve practical needs within the communities where they operate.

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Operational Opportunity

Property performance can be influenced by management, renovations, expense control, positioning, and other operating decisions.

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Market Selection

Markets can be evaluated through employment, population, household income, supply, demand, and local conditions.

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Tangible Assets

Real estate investing involves ownership interests connected to physical properties and operating businesses.

Real estate investments involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Property values, cash flow, distributions, financing, operating results, and market conditions may change. Nothing on this website should be interpreted as a guarantee of investment performance.

Leadership

Built as a family. Operated with purpose.

Green Root Capital is a family-owned real estate investment firm led by co-founders Janice and Carl Greenley. Their adult children also contribute to the business, bringing a second generation into the firm and reinforcing a long-term approach to investing, relationships, and stewardship.

The Greenley family's combined backgrounds span entrepreneurship, technology, recruiting, business ownership, underwriting, due diligence, asset management, capital raising, and real estate.
Janice Greenley
Co-Founder

Janice Greenley

Janice spent 22 years in IT staffing, building her career in recruiting and account management before expanding into entrepreneurship and real estate.

Her real estate experience includes operations, underwriting, due diligence, asset management, and capital raising. She works with experienced operators to evaluate potential investments and enjoys helping others better understand passive real estate investing.

Janice brings an emphasis on thoughtful evaluation, clear communication, strong relationships, and creating lasting opportunities for the families and investors Green Root serves.

Carl Greenley
Co-Founder

Carl Greenley

A U.S. Army veteran and technology director, Carl's career spans enterprise architecture, business strategy, global team leadership, and complex technology initiatives.

Carl and Janice also co-founded Utility House, adding entrepreneurship and business ownership to his military and technical background. He brings that analytical perspective to real estate through careful evaluation, strategic planning, and a long-term outlook.

Outside of business, Carl enjoys time with his children and grandchildren, hunting, fishing, and restoring his 1977 Blazer.

The Next Generation

A family business built with a long-term view.

Janice and Carl's adult children also contribute to Green Root, bringing their own skills and perspectives into the family business.

Drew Greenley

Drew Greenley

Underwriting and Research
Regan Greenley

Regan Greenley

Investor Relations
How It Works

A disciplined approach from opportunity to alignment.

Green Root may participate through different investment and partnership structures, but the evaluation process remains grounded in the same core principles.

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Source

Identify properties, operators, markets, and partnerships that fit Green Root's investment approach.

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Evaluate

Review market conditions, property fundamentals, operating teams, financial assumptions, and potential risks.

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Align

Determine whether the opportunity, structure, business plan, and partnership align with Green Root and its investors.

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Communicate

Maintain clear communication with investors throughout the investment lifecycle.

Current Opportunities

Explore opportunities Green Root is currently evaluating and raising for.

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Devonshire multifamily property in Lake Dallas, Texas
Live Opportunity
Lake Dallas, Texas

Devonshire

Multifamily • 140 Units • Built 2015
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Multifamily Income Fund
Live Opportunity
Multifamily Portfolio

Multifamily Income Fund

3 Properties • Preferred Equity
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Investor Education

Learn before you invest.

Explore educational resources designed to help investors better understand real estate terminology, strategy, and the investment process.

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Common Questions

Understand the language of real estate investing.

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What is Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)?
DSCR compares a property's net operating income with its debt service obligations and is one measure used when evaluating whether operating income may support required debt payments.
What is Cash-on-Cash Return?
Cash-on-cash return is a measure that compares annual cash flow with the amount of cash invested. It is one of several metrics that may be considered when reviewing an investment.
What are Capital Expenditures (CapEx)?
Capital expenditures generally refer to funds used for significant property improvements, replacements, or upgrades rather than routine operating expenses.
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