New Investment — Old Dominion Capital Group has invested in Planisphere’s Seed Round at a $100T valuation. Our first venture investment.

Our Approach

Strategy & Philosophy

A disciplined, repeatable process built around Virginia's most resilient multifamily markets.

How We Invest

Three phases, one standard.

Every acquisition follows the same rigorous framework, adapted to the specific characteristics of each property and market.

01 — Source

Proprietary Deal Flow

After 15 years of operating in Virginia, our broker relationships, direct-to-owner outreach, and local reputation generate a consistent pipeline of off-market and lightly marketed opportunities. We evaluate 200+ deals annually and pursue fewer than 5%.

02 — Underwrite

Conservative Assumptions

We underwrite to a 200+ basis point spread above our cost of capital using trailing—not pro forma—financials. Every deal must pencil with flat rents and current expenses. Upside comes from execution, not assumptions.

03 — Execute

In-House Operations

Our vertically integrated property management team handles all leasing, maintenance, renovations, and resident relations. This gives us direct control over the resident experience and operating margins that third-party managers cannot match.

Parameters

Investment Criteria

We have a clearly defined buy box that reflects our operational expertise and market knowledge. This discipline allows us to move quickly when the right opportunity emerges.

Property Type Class B Multifamily
Unit Count 120 – 400 units
Vintage 1980 – 2005
Basis $85K – $160K / unit
Renovation Budget $10K – $20K / unit
In-Place Occupancy 82%+ at acquisition
Target Rents $1,100 – $1,650 / mo
Hold Period 5 – 10 years
Target Net IRR 15 – 20%
Geography Virginia only

Target Markets

Where We Operate

Three distinct Virginia markets, each with unique demand drivers and supply dynamics that favor Class B workforce housing.

Northern Virginia

Arlington • Fairfax • Prince William • Loudoun

The economic engine of Virginia. Federal employment, Amazon HQ2, a massive data center corridor, and proximity to D.C. create unrelenting demand for housing at every price point. Class B communities in this market benefit from some of the lowest vacancy rates in the country.

Richmond Metro

Henrico • Chesterfield • Hanover

Virginia's capital and a rapidly diversifying economy anchored by healthcare (VCU Health), finance (Capital One, CarMax HQ), and a growing startup ecosystem. Lower cost of living relative to NoVA drives in-migration from the north while offering strong rent growth potential.

Hampton Roads

Virginia Beach • Norfolk • Newport News • Chesapeake

The largest naval installation in the world (Naval Station Norfolk), Huntington Ingalls shipbuilding, and a growing port economy provide uniquely stable employment. Workforce housing demand is driven by military families, government contractors, and a growing healthcare sector.

Charlottesville & I-64 Corridor

Albemarle • Augusta • Harrisonburg

University-anchored markets with steady rental demand from UVA, JMU, and a growing remote-work in-migration from the D.C. metro. Smaller deal sizes with less institutional competition create attractive entry points for experienced operators.

Leadership

Our Team

A small, senior team with decades of combined experience in Virginia multifamily.

Managing Partner

Thomas W. Garrett

Former Director of Acquisitions at EQR's Mid-Atlantic division. 20+ years in multifamily. MBA, Darden. Based in Arlington.

Partner, Operations

Catherine M. Pryor

Oversees 4,800+ units across 22 properties. Previously VP of Property Management at Greystar. CPM designation. Based in Richmond.

Partner, Capital Markets

David R. Nakamura

Manages all debt and equity capital relationships. Previously at Walker & Dunlop and JP Morgan's real estate group. CFA. Based in Arlington.

Connect

Let's talk Virginia multifamily.

Whether you're an investor, broker, or operator, we'd like to hear from you.

info@olddominioncapital.com