Industry Roll-Up: Property Management Firms

CE is actively interviewing & receiving applications for an industry roll-up of US-based Property Management firms with the goal of a $50M-$100M joint exit to the benefit of all involved.

CE is actively interviewing & receiving applications for an industry roll-up of US-based Property Management firms with the goal of a $50M-$100M joint exit to the benefit of all involved.

CE is actively interviewing & receiving applications for an industry roll-up of US-based Property Management firms with the goal of a $50M-$100M joint exit to the benefit of all involved.

year

2028

Client

Property Management Firms

timeline

36-60 months

year

2028

Client

Property Management Firms

timeline

36-60 months

year

2028

Client

Property Management Firms

timeline

36-60 months

The Challenges

Most property management firms grow through hustle, not systems. Without scale, they face high churn, margin pressure, and operational drag. Owners under $3M in revenue typically exit at 2.5–4x EBITDA, and even firms under $10M rarely exceed 5x—especially without strong recurring contracts or tech-enabled operations. Going it alone often leads to burnout or stagnation, not strategic exits.

The Challenges

Most property management firms grow through hustle, not systems. Without scale, they face high churn, margin pressure, and operational drag. Owners under $3M in revenue typically exit at 2.5–4x EBITDA, and even firms under $10M rarely exceed 5x—especially without strong recurring contracts or tech-enabled operations. Going it alone often leads to burnout or stagnation, not strategic exits.

The Challenges

Most property management firms grow through hustle, not systems. Without scale, they face high churn, margin pressure, and operational drag. Owners under $3M in revenue typically exit at 2.5–4x EBITDA, and even firms under $10M rarely exceed 5x—especially without strong recurring contracts or tech-enabled operations. Going it alone often leads to burnout or stagnation, not strategic exits.

The Solutions

We help firms scale smarter—with professionalized systems, centralized operations, and value-driven growth plans. By aligning with other top-tier operators in a roll-up, owners gain access to tech stacks, back-office support, and acquisition capital. This drives higher margins, stronger valuation narratives, and predictable exits. Within the roll-up, firms often command 6–9x EBITDA, benefiting from economies of scale, geographic expansion, and de-risked buyer appeal.

The Result

Participating firms typically see 2–4x EBITDA growth, a 50–200% revenue increase, and exit within 2–4 years—rather than grinding alone for a decade. The multiple arbitrage adds 2–3x more exit value, making the same firm worth significantly more by playing a smarter, faster game.


Current exit timeline of 2028-2030

2-4x

higher EBITDA vs. solo exits

50-200%

estimated revenue increase for participants

3-6

years saved to a meaningful exit vs. solo exits